Oct 29, 2020
The life of a walk-on isn’t exactly glamorous. You’re not on scholarship. And you have to work harder than everyone else to prove yourself. But usually, that hard work pays off—which is exactly what happened for defensive lineman Sam Burt. A Kansas native, Burt was an All-State caliber player. But the major...
Oct 22, 2020
He was one of Les Miles’ first recruits, and he’s quickly becoming a defensive leader for the Jayhawks. Kenny Logan had offers from some of the biggest programs in the country—Auburn, Miami, Nebraska just to name a few. He’s a guy the coaches can count on to help shape the Jayhawk defense moving forward....
Oct 15, 2020
How does a kid from England—who played in the youth systems of Premier League clubs end up building one of the top college soccer programs in America? Mark Francis’ love of soccer—or football, depending on where you’re listening—has taken him halfway around the world to Lawrence, where he’s transformed the...
Oct 8, 2020
With a nickname like the Gravedigger, you better be a nightmare for the opposing team. And Gilbert Brown was just that—an imposing figure who imposed his will on offensive lines throughout his college and NFL careers. He’s a guy who could’ve gone to some of the most historic programs in college football, so...
Oct 1, 2020
Kwamie Lassiter II was destined to play at Kansas. After all, his dad was an All-Big 8 performer and Aloha Bowl champion defensive back for the Jayhawks. Lassiter’s dad played an influential role in his son’s football life—coaching him up, going to games, and making him want to be a Jayhawk. But then, that...