10A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
▼ FOOTBALL
SPORTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
Luke gets his starting role
BY DANIEL BERK
dberk@kansan.com
KANSAN SENIOR SPECIALISTS WRITTERS
After three seasons as Kansas' backup quarterback, senior Brian Luke has reached the top of the depth chart.
Luke started Saturday's contest against Appalachian State and took advantage of the opportunity. Luke completed 17 of 26 passes for more than 200 yards. He also pounded out a one-yard touchdown run.
"This is what I have been working for my entire five years here," Luke said. "It feels good to be out there starting."
Luke said he practiced with the first string last week and assumed he would be the starting quarterback. He said although it took a long time to become the starter, it was worth the wait.
After the game, Kansas football coach Mark Mangino said he expected Luke to be the starter for next week's game against Louisiana Tech.
"Unless there is something that really shocks me while I watch tape tomorrow morning, I suspect he will be the starter for the La. Tech game," Mangino said.
Mangino said the mistakes that Luke made could be corrected. Luke threw an interception deep inside Appalachian State territory at the end of the first half.
"He had one bad series that he fell out of syne for whatever reason," Mangino said. "Outside of that, I thought he managed the game well."
Junior quarterback Adam Barmann saw limited action as his one pass attempt fell short.
Freshman Marcus Herford, who took a redshirt last season, saw unexpected time at the quarterback position Saturday night.
Herford was recruited as a quarterback, but switched positions to wide receiver before the season. After not playing in the first game, Herford entered Saturday's game in the third quarter as a quarterback. He finished the night running for 42 yards on five carries. He also completed two passes for 16 yards.
Mangino said Herford would continue to see playing time at the quarterback position, but would also see playing time at wide receiver when the time is right.
"Marcus is a really good athlete, and we just feel like he can bring us a little spark," Mangino said. "He can run the ball extremely well, and manage the game when he has to."
Herford will be a situational quarterback for now, which means Mangino will only play him when he thinks the time is right in the game.
—Edited by Nate Karlin
Senior Brian Luke drops back to pass for a portion of his 212 passing yards for the game. Kansas defeated Appalachian State 36-8 Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Josh Kirk/Kansan
Fans love Luke, Gordon
Loudest applause during player introductions;
Luke"
Chears to Charles Gordon:
best sign: "Cool Hand Luke"
Brian Luke takes home the prize. He's definitely the quarterback of choice for Kansas fans. Best siren: "Cool Hand."
Fans have been expecting Gordon to bust loose on a punt return and they got their wish twice on Saturday. His first crowdpleaser got called back, but Gordon was able to show off his nifty moves again in the third quarter. Gordon is indeed the fan favorite.
Cheers to John Cornish.
Those who stuck around for his 58-yard run in the fourth quarter loved what they saw. If he keeps delivering high-light-reel runs, he might push Gordon for big man on campus. He needs to watch the five yard line.
Cheers also to jean skirts:
Definitely appropriate apparel on game day.
Jeers to the dudes who sported the jean shorts and Appalachian State T-shirts. Good try, but anyone who caught a glimpse saw a little more than they would have liked to see.
C. J. Moore
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