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Beasley was not Michael Bishop, but close enough
By Mike Miller
By Mike Miller sports@kansan.com Kansan sportswriter
The Jayhawk defense must have been having flashbacks.
Coach Terry Allen said before the game on Saturday that the main difference between this year's Wildcat team and last year's version was that the team lacked Michael Bishop, someone who made a difference.
"Nothing against (Jonathan) Beasley or (Adam) Helm, but they're no Michael Bishop," Allen said.
Beasley, who started at quarterback against the Jayhawks, did his best Michael Bishop impersonation Saturday, scrambling, throwing and picking apart the Kansas defense. His performance — 10-of-17 passing for 279 yards, two touchdowns and three touchdowns rushing — reminded some of the Jayhawks of Bishop last season.
"In terms of big plays, he was just as good as Bishop last year," linebacker Tim Bowers said. It showed from the start.
K-State punted on its first possession, then started its second from its own 10-yard line. Beasley scrambled, had time, then connected with wide receiver Quincy Morgan for an 88-yard touchdown.
The big play hurt Kansas. And that's what Beasley did all day.
Kansas defensive end Dion Johnson trips up Kansas State quarterback Jonathan Beasley. Beasley ran for three touchdowns and passed for two in the Wildcats 50-9 victory against the Jay hawks. Photo by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN
Morgan was the other Wildcat that hurt Kansas on Saturday. He only had five catches, but they were for 192 yards. He had touchdown catches of 88 yards, 34 yards and another reception for 43 yards. It was his speed that hurt the most Saturday, because the Jayhawks just couldn't keep up with him.
"We knew all about Quincy. We tried desperately to recruit him out of junior college. He is an outstanding player," Allen said.
Edited by Mike Loader
Kansas State 50 Kansas 9
Right Kansas coach Terry Allen close his eyes in frustration after Kansas State scored a fourth quarter touchdown, making the score 43-9. Photo by Matt J. Daugherty/ KANSAN
Above: Kansas runningback Mitch Bowles flips after being hit by a Kansas State Defender. Bowles ran 18 times, gaining 81 yards for the Jayhawks. Photo by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN Right: Kansas fullback Moran Norris leaps over Kansas State cornerback DeRon Tyler. Norris rushed nine times gaining 40 yards for the Jayhawks. Photo by Christina Neff/KANSAN
Above: Kansas defense end Justin Sands tackles Kansas State quarterback Jonathan Beasley during a quarterback sneak.
Left: Kansas wide receiver Michael Chandler catches a 35-yard pass from quarterback Dylan Smith. Chandler led the Jayhawks in receiving with four catches totaling 53 yards.
Photos by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN