THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
6B SPORTS
FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
the junior college ranks who could see quite a bit of playing time next season. Resby could be the starter at strong safety and Harper, one of the most physical players on the defense, has a good shot at stealing playing time at cornerback from incumbent sophomore Anthony Webb.
Junior offensive lineman Chet Hartley is another fresh face sure to make an impact early in his Kansas career. Hartley, a 6-foot-4, 315-
pound transfer from Butler County Community College, should provide size on the interior of the offensive line.
For the players, the spring scrimmage serves as an opportunity to cap the spring practice schedule by playing in front of a crowd for the first time since last November.
for the last month. We've put a lot of work and time into it. Hopefully we can get some people excited."
"The spring game is good for a lot of reasons," Reesing said. "It gives us a chance to show what we've done
The scrimmage begins at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Both admission and parking are free.
Kansan sportswriter Asher Fusco can be contacted at afusco@kansan.com.
Edited by Trevan McGee
KANSAN FILE PHOTO
five players to watch
1. Angus Quigley
Sophomore running back At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds
Quigley's size and athleticism is unquestionable. Now he must prove that he possesses the durability to stay on the field. After putting on an impressive performance in last year's spring game, he sat out the entire season with a serious leg injury. Depending on how his recovery progresses, Quigley has an outside shot at taking the starting running back spot away from sophomore Jake Sharp.
Quigley
2. Todd Reesing
Sophomore quarterback
Reeseing showed brilliant improvisational skills at times last season, sneaking away from defenders to
make big plays both on the ground and through the air Reeing could be the perfect fit for the new, more up-tempo offense Ed Warinner has brought to
Reesing
the team. Sunday will be the first chance to see the speedy quarterback execute the new offense.
3. Darrell Stuckey
Sophomore
safety
after-experiencing
a painfully
disappointing
2006 season,
the Kansas
secondary
is one of the
most retooled units on the field. Stuckey's emergence at the free safety position could be a big step toward the defense gaining some respectability. The Kansas City, Kan, native is a balanced player: big enough to make plays at the line of scrimmage and fast enough to cover wide receivers.
Stuckey
4. Aqib Talib
Junior cornerback/wide receiver
Talib, already
the most highly acclaimed player on the Kansas roster, can add to his resumé by making like Charles Gordon and playing a bit
of offense. Talib made one catch last season and worked as a wide receiver frequently this spring.
How he is utilized in the spring game might give a hint of what is to come this fall.
Talib
5. Max Onyegbule
5. Max Onyegbule Sophomore defensive end
The defensive line lost three starters to graduation, but hasn't missed a beat thanks in part to Onyegebule's versatility. Coaches and fellow players
Onyegbule
have raved about the former linebacker's athleticism and ability to pressure the quarterback from the edge of the line. It remains to be seen whether Onyegbule will be an every-down player or a third-down pass-rush specialist.
— Asher Fusco
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The Kansas football team will unveil its new, up-tempo offense at the spring scrimmage Sunday. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. Parking and admission are free.
four key position battles
1. Running back
The competition to follow in the footsteps of Jon Cornish is between sophomores Jake Sharp and Angus Quigley. Sharp was effective in a limited role last season, but was also questionable because of his small stature. But he has gained more than 10 pounds since arriving at Kansas in an effort to become a full-time player. Quigley is a player with boundless potential. He returned from a serious leg injury that wiped out his entire 2006 season.
The most publicized position battle is between sophomores Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing. As the end of this spring season approaches, neither has taken a significant lead against the other. It may come down to which player fits the faster-paced offense Kansas has instituted. The two will take the majority of the snaps at the spring game and will give fans the opportunity to see the prospects head-to-head. This battle likely won't be decided until late August.
2. Defensive line
3. Quarterback
No unit lost more this offseason than the defensive line. Senior tackle James McClinton is the only returning starter. Sophomore Caleb Blakesley looks like the frontrunner at the second tackle position. But the defensive end situation is a little more interesting. Passrush specialists junior Russell Brorsen and sophomore Max Onygebule are competing for one spot, while sophomore Jeff Wheeler and junior John Larson are the candidates for the opposite position.
4. Cornerback
One of the most frustrating parts of the 2006 season was the Jayhaws' inability to put two reliable cornerbacks on the field. First Team All-Big 12 nominee Agib Talib was sensational on his side of the field, but the ever-changing cast of characters at the number two spot was lackluster. Sophomore Anthony Webb, who struggled through much of last season, could be replaced by junior Kendrick Harper. Harper, a junior college transfer, has a reputation for making big hits and exciting plays.
Asher Fusco
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