Kansas is Hopeless...

[LTtxfan 49,909]

8 hours ago, Machinator said:

 

Kentucky  folks were glad when DJ Eliot left for Colorado since Stoops had to take over defensive play-calling during Eliot's final season at Kentucky.

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

6 hours ago, thepop said:

Doesn’t Kansas only have one player committed? How does that even happen? 

We actually picked up 2 three star kids this weekend and have a couple of 4 stars visiting over the next week. They aren’t home run kids but one of the 3 stars is widely considered one of the best KC recruits.  Donte Starks is an LSU commit and he has backed off his commitment to visit Kansas this week. His banner picture on Twitter was changed to a pic of him wearing a Ku Jersey. One of the kids pulled this weekend was a KSU commit, which hurting them only helps us. Especially with in-state guys.

I cant remember this much excitement in recruiting, ever. Les is doing exactly what he was hired to do during the off-season. Can’t wait to see how it plays out this spring and next fall. 

Edited December 10, 2018 by Jhawk

[mulletpelini 5,220]

Fairchild is a good pickup, that kid can play either side.  Andale has been a powerhouse for decades and this kid has good size.  Probably ends up at LB.

[Jhawk 1,075]

32 minutes ago, mulletpelini said:

Fairchild is a good pickup, that kid can play either side.  Andale has been a powerhouse for decades and this kid has good size.  Probably ends up at LB.

Jayden Russell is the #5 ranked recruit in KS.  That's a damn good haul for the first real recruiting weekend Les has had since he got into town.  Long way to go before signing day and then before they get on campus in august but the uncertainty at KSU and the new hires are really helping KU get off to a good start.

[LTtxfan 49,909]

16 hours ago, Jhawk said:

Jayden Russell is the #5 ranked recruit in KS.  That's a damn good haul for the first real recruiting weekend Les has had since he got into town.  Long way to go before signing day and then before they get on campus in august but the uncertainty at KSU and the new hires are really helping KU get off to a good start.

Only 2 Kansas Committments

Les gonna have to really work some magic to put any kind of 2019 Recruiting Class together -----Tough Roster Situation at KU

Les will probably recruit like crazy between NSD1 and NSD2 for unsigned undervalued recruits to fill KU Roster.   What are the most glaring roster needs for KU Football??    (Opening myself up for gif bombs...)

KANSAS  2019  COMMITS (2) 

National Rank

155

Prev. Year: 61  Next Year: N/A

• Hard Commits (2)
• 
  Jayden RussellSt. Thomas Aquinas (Lenexa, KS) 
  6-2 / 180
   0.8606

  825 68 5

  Commit 12/9/2018

  S
• 
  Cole MuellerEmil E. Holt Sr. (Wentzville, MO) 
  6-0 / 192
   0.8086

  NA 148 38

  Commit 7/27/2018

  RB

 

Edited December 11, 2018 by LTtxfan

[TreatyOak 17,197]

On 12/10/2018 at 7:58 AM, Jhawk said:

We actually picked up 2 three star kids this weekend and have a couple of 4 stars visiting over the next week. They aren’t home run kids but one of the 3 stars is widely considered one of the best KC recruits.  Donte Starks is an LSU commit and he has backed off his commitment to visit Kansas this week. His banner picture on Twitter was changed to a pic of him wearing a Ku Jersey. One of the kids pulled this weekend was a KSU commit, which hurting them only helps us. Especially with in-state guys.

I cant remember this much excitement in recruiting, ever. Les is doing exactly what he was hired to do during the off-season. Can’t wait to see how it plays out this spring and next fall. 

[Jhawk 1,075]

No doubt there is a ton of work. The excitement is about how we have gotten rolling since he has been here. I don’t think anyone but miles expects more than 2 wins next year. That’s a good thing. That recruiting page isn’t updated fully yet but in the last week we have quadrupled the size of our recruiting class. That wasn’t going to happen with another year of Beaty and that might not have happened with any other hire we would have made. The fact that it is reported that 100 kids have sent in recruiting requests to Kansas is only a good thing. Hopefully with the staff halfway full we’ll see the rock start rolling downhill. 

[LTtxfan 49,909]

18 minutes ago, Jhawk said:

No doubt there is a ton of work. The excitement is about how we have gotten rolling since he has been here. I don’t think anyone but miles expects more than 2 wins next year. That’s a good thing. That recruiting page isn’t updated fully yet but in the last week we have quadrupled the size of our recruiting class. That wasn’t going to happen with another year of Beaty and that might not have happened with any other hire we would have made. The fact that it is reported that 100 kids have sent in recruiting requests to Kansas is only a good thing. Hopefully with the staff halfway full we’ll see the rock start rolling downhill. 

Any more news on Kansas Staff??

Here's what I've seen so far...

 Chevis Jackson, DB Coach

Chip Lindsey   Offensive Coordinator

Luke Meadows. OL Coach

DJ Eliot  Defensive Coordinator

Tony Hull   RB Coach  (Recruiter and former Louisiana FB Coach)

Edited December 11, 2018 by LTtxfan

[Jhawk 1,075]

Tony hull is being retained. He was our head recruiting guy. Other than that, no news on anyone at this time. 

[Machinator 32,102]

 

[LTtxfan 49,909]

 

The Mad Hatter gets a QB and WR Coach.......

KU hires Emmett Jones, gets commitment from top JUCO QB

Pittsburgh quarterback Thomas MacVittie (7) warms up before the annual Pittsburgh Spring NCAA football scrimmage, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

By Tyler Greever | 

Posted: Tue 5:47 PM, Dec 11, 2018

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas football had plenty of new additions to address on Tuesday.

First, KU officially announced its hire of Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach. Jones comes from Texas Tech, where he spent three seasons.

"The players he has worked with have really flourished under his guidance," Kansas head coach Les Miles said in a release. "He has developed them to have highly productive careers in college and also to go on to find success at the next level. His familiarity with the Big 12 landscape will also help us greatly in recruiting."

Multiple receivers to receive NFL opportunities played under Jones in Lubbock. They include Dylan Cantrell and Keke Coutee. He's also coached productive college wideouts like T.J. Vasher and Antoine Wesley, who was named an All-Big 12 First Team player by the Associated Press.

Maybe Jones will see Thomas MacVittie throwing to his wide receivers in Lawrence. MacVittie, who is the top-rated junior college quarterback in the country for the class of 2019 according to 247Sports.com, announced his verbal commitment to the Jayhawks on Tuesday.

"I am ready to join the Kansas family and win a Big XII title," MacVittie wrote in a screenshotted message that he posted to Twitter on Tuesday.

MacVittie started his collegiate career at Pittsburgh. He will have two years of eligibility left and is the only quarterback commitment for KU's class of 2019.

[Jhawk 1,075]

Donte Starks (4* LB) just posted to twitter that he wishes grown men in LA would stop criticizing his visit to KU and that he is sick of them not respecting his choices.  Then someone wiht a relative in the LSU AD (supposedly) posted that the coaching staff at LSU thinks he's going to flip to Kansas.

Ku staff is putting in major work this week.

[LTtxfan 49,909]

Good article on WR Coach Emmett Jones (formerly w/Tech)

https://247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/KU-football-hires-former-Texas-Tech-assistant-Emmett-Jones-as-wide-receivers-coach-126233789/

Mentions 4 Star WDE Steven Parker  (Decommit from Tech)  with some interest in Kansas (Jones was one of Parker's Tech recruiters)

(TCU still projected to end up getting Parker)

Edited December 12, 2018 by LTtxfan

[kopp0e 1,135]

On 12/10/2018 at 6:19 AM, LTtxfan said:

Kentucky  folks were glad when DJ Eliot left for Colorado since Stoops had to take over defensive play-calling during Eliot's final season at Kentucky.

 

So Elliot wasn't as much of a benefit to the Wildcats' defense as advertised, I didn't know that...

[Machinator 32,102]

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

I'm ok with it.  We absolutely cannot get any worse than what we have been for the last 10 years.  Like statistically, it is impossible I believe.  Our DC has statistically had the worst 10 year run as a DC in the history of the NCAA.  That's serious.  Just like Beaty is the 3rd worst coach of all time with a minimum of 3 years coaching.

[LTtxfan 49,909]

The Mad Hatter's KU Coaching Staff so far.....

Chip Lindsey,  Offensive Coordinator  (Auburn, ASU, Southern Miss)

Luke Meadows,  OL Coach  (Eastern Mich, Southern Miss)

Emmett Jones,   WR Coach.   (Texas Tech, HS Coach in Dallas)

Tony Hull   RB Coach  (Kansas, and former Louisiana FB Coach)

D.J. Eliot,   Defensive Coordinator  (Colorado & Kentucky)

Jimmy Brumbaugh,    DL Coach   (Maryland & Kentucky)

Chevis Jackson  DB Coach (Ball State, LSU GA)  Played NFL/LSU

 

Edited December 12, 2018 by LTtxfan

[Jhawk 1,075]

Obviously special teams coach is a need but then from there it will be interesting to see where we fill in the final two spots.

[kopp0e 1,135]

I think next season Kansas finishes wuth more wins than Kansas State... #ShockChalkJayhawk

[76Jayhawk 44]

18 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

The Mad Hatter's KU Coaching Staff so far.....

Chip Lindsey,  Offensive Coordinator  (Auburn, ASU, Southern Miss)

Luke Meadows,  OL Coach  (Eastern Mich, Southern Miss)

Emmett Jones,   WR Coach.   (Texas Tech, HS Coach in Dallas)

Tony Hull   RB Coach  (Kansas, and former Louisiana FB Coach)

D.J. Eliot,   Defensive Coordinator  (Colorado & Kentucky)

Jimmy Brumbaugh,    DL Coach   (Maryland & Kentucky)

Chevis Jackson  DB Coach (Ball State, LSU GA)  Played NFL/LSU

 

Kwahn Drake announced as DL coach, not initial Brumbaugh report

[Jhawk 1,075]

Drake has deep roots in LA.  It''s pretty obvious that Miles' strategy is to milk the dirty south for anything he can get and let those kids compete in the big12 offenses and defenses. 

Does anyone know the style of ball being played down there right now?  I know Texas high schools are mostly spread at this point.  Is the south headed the same direction with the NFL going after those offenses?  If they aren't, I'm sure Bama going pass heavy will convert them.

[kopp0e 1,135]

20 hours ago, Machinator said:

 

So DJ Eliot went Kentucky to Colorado to Kansas... The Wildcats may have been the best job on that list...

[LTtxfan 49,909]

Correction due to change in DL Coach....

 

The Mad Hatter's KU Coaching Staff so far.....

Chip Lindsey,  Offensive Coordinator  (Auburn, ASU, Southern Miss)

Luke Meadows,  OL Coach  (Eastern Mich, Southern Miss)

Emmett Jones,   WR Coach.   (Texas Tech, HS Coach in Dallas)

Tony Hull   RB Coach  (Kansas, and former Louisiana FB Coach)

D.J. Eliot,   Defensive Coordinator  (Colorado & Kentucky)

Kwahn Drake,   DL Coach   (Colorado, Eastern Illinois, Memphis)

Chevis Jackson  DB Coach (Ball State, LSU GA)  Played NFL/LSU

 

[76Jayhawk 44]

Former UNC LB coach Mike Ekeler hired as Special Teams Coordinator

[mulletpelini 5,220]

[Hmbre97 6,337]

On 12/11/2018 at 7:58 PM, LTtxfan said:

 

The Mad Hatter gets a QB and WR Coach.......

KU hires Emmett Jones, gets commitment from top JUCO QB

Pittsburgh quarterback Thomas MacVittie (7) warms up before the annual Pittsburgh Spring NCAA football scrimmage, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

By Tyler Greever | 

Posted: Tue 5:47 PM, Dec 11, 2018

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas football had plenty of new additions to address on Tuesday.

First, KU officially announced its hire of Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach. Jones comes from Texas Tech, where he spent three seasons.

"The players he has worked with have really flourished under his guidance," Kansas head coach Les Miles said in a release. "He has developed them to have highly productive careers in college and also to go on to find success at the next level. His familiarity with the Big 12 landscape will also help us greatly in recruiting."

Multiple receivers to receive NFL opportunities played under Jones in Lubbock. They include Dylan Cantrell and Keke Coutee. He's also coached productive college wideouts like T.J. Vasher and Antoine Wesley, who was named an All-Big 12 First Team player by the Associated Press.

Maybe Jones will see Thomas MacVittie throwing to his wide receivers in Lawrence. MacVittie, who is the top-rated junior college quarterback in the country for the class of 2019 according to 247Sports.com, announced his verbal commitment to the Jayhawks on Tuesday.

"I am ready to join the Kansas family and win a Big XII title," MacVittie wrote in a screenshotted message that he posted to Twitter on Tuesday.

MacVittie started his collegiate career at Pittsburgh. He will have two years of eligibility left and is the only quarterback commitment for KU's class of 2019.

Quote

"I am ready to join the Kansas family and win a Big XII title," MacVittie wrote in a screenshotted message that he posted to Twitter on Tuesday.

[kopp0e 1,135]

34 minutes ago, Hmbre97 said:

Maybe he plays basketball as well..?

[LTtxfan 49,909]

11 hours ago, 76Jayhawk said:

Former UNC LB coach Mike Ekeler hired as Special Teams Coordinator

Good write-up on Coach Ekeler.....

https://goheels.com/news/2017/2/24/211500389.aspx

[kopp0e 1,135]

 

[Kennythetiger 9,584]

On 12/14/2018 at 10:40 AM, 76Jayhawk said:

Former UNC LB coach Mike Ekeler hired as Special Teams Coordinator

He played at K-State when I was a kid.  Fun to watch.  Would basically just run a kamikaze sprint on kickoffs.

[kopp0e 1,135]

 

[kopp0e 1,135]

Hey Kansas, there is hope to change the fortunes of the football team:

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

Tedford would have been a great hire. 

[kopp0e 1,135]

20 hours ago, Jhawk said:

Tedford would have been a great hire. 

I dare say, a better hire than even Les Miles..?

[texasstrong12 4,668]

Pooka may be done at Kansas. 

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

Unless something incredible happens he gone. 

[Neonmoon 38,130]

OU has already started the transfer papers

[Vertigo 20,461]

On 12/12/2018 at 8:38 PM, kopp0e said:

I think next season Kansas finishes wuth more wins than Kansas State... #ShockChalkJayhawk

They graduated 38ish seniors this year and only have like 15 scholarships to give. I will take that bet.

[Goodman 3,280]

6 hours ago, texasstrong12 said:

Pooka may be done at Kansas. 

 

We're talking about Les' School of Discipline here.

 

2 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

OU has already started the transfer papers

Do they go with depression or hide the tape until his last game?

[kopp0e 1,135]

KU has put a dent in the Sunflower State recruiting this cycle, that's good to see in such short time Les has been in Lawrence...

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

I think our only option is to do a team vote... then sit him for an entire year (redshirt) and then make him "earn" his way back on the team.  Otherwise we have to give him up to a much better P5 school.  Allegedly, this kind of stuff, and academics, was why he wasn't highly recruited.

[mulletpelini 5,220]

On 12/21/2018 at 10:40 AM, Jhawk said:

I think our only option is to do a team vote... then sit him for an entire year (redshirt) and then make him "earn" his way back on the team.  Otherwise we have to give him up to a much better P5 school.  Allegedly, this kind of stuff, and academics, was why he wasn't highly recruited.

Why the fuck would he do that when he could play 4 games as a redshirt at OU

[LTtxfan 49,909]

New transfer portal is a godsend for Les.....

[kopp0e 1,135]

Merry Christmas to all Jayhawk & Longhorn fans, may you also enjoy the start of the new year in peace & harmony; from kopp0e in the pink bunny suit..!

[LTtxfan 49,909]

On 12/21/2018 at 12:17 AM, kopp0e said:

KU has put a dent in the Sunflower State recruiting this cycle, that's good to see in such short time Les has been in Lawrence...

 

Per Pigmeat  (provides good Tech Intel)

"Former TT asst. and newly hired Emmett Jones offering TT recruits right and left. Extensive South Oak Cliff and area connections."

[kopp0e 1,135]

Now, who let Les out for a drive..?

 

[kopp0e 1,135]

Well, the Jayhawks can brag about this:

 

[Jhawk 1,075]

Looks like pooka (who was named freshman AA) was granted diversion and is going still on the team. If only expect him to miss 2-3 games at this point based on how quiet everything is. 

[sushihorn 3,248]

Kansas may be hopeless but at least they'll be entertaining with the Mad Hatter in Lawrence.

[LTtxfan 49,909]

17 minutes ago, Jhawk said:

Looks like pooka (who was named freshman AA) was granted diversion and is going still on the team. If only expect him to miss 2-3 games at this point based on how quiet everything is. 

Diversion??