Jayhawks to salute fans

Fan Appreciation Day will make its debut at Kansas University today.

KU football fans are invited to watch a scrimmage at the end of the late afternoon practice at Memorial Stadium, then stick around for comments by first-year coach Mark Mangino and the team captains. Afterward, players will be available for autographs and pictures.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. with the scrimmage expected to begin about 6:30 p.m. and end around 7:30 p.m. Two-a-days end today because classes start on Thursday.