The lighter side: KU coach Mark Mangino is taking a humorous approach to a tiny controversy last week.

After KU’s 36-35 loss to Baylor, Mangino and running back Jon Cornish had differing opinions on the extent of Cornish’s injury. Mangino said Cornish received less carries late in the game because he was hurt, while Cornish denied it and said the coaching staff “assumed” he was ailing.

All seems better, now. While Cornish was being interviewed by writers Wednesday, Mangino walked past and shouted, “Hey Jon, I’m getting that wheelchair. I’ll be right back.”

For the record, Cornish started the interview by saying he felt great. And he did walk away when the interview was done.

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No more: One of KU’s biggest problems against Colorado was punt-return specialist Stephone Robinson, who has scored a touchdown in each of the last two KU-CU showdowns.

It doesn’t look like he’ll get the chance for three straight. A bad case of fumble-itis has forced CU coach Dan Hawkins to give the duty to someone else.

Hawkins said at his Tuesday press conference that Chase McBride and Cha’pelle Brown are the likely replacements.

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Board meeting: Kansas Athletics, Inc., had its quarterly board meeting Wednesday, and took a majority of the time to discuss its financial audit for fiscal year 2005-06.

A $17 million increase in net assets from FY 2004-05 to 2005-06 was estimated, and overall, the audit revealed what’s been consistent since 2003 – that Kansas Athletics continues to grow financially.

“We’re healthy,” athletic director Lew Perkins said.