Juco signing

KU coach Mark Mangino confirmed after practice that Kansas signed junior-college standout Nathan D’Cunha on Wednesday, the first day mid-year transfers are allowed to sign letters of intent.

D’Cunha, a 6-foot-7, 307-pound offensive tackle originally from Australia, has played juco football at Santa Barbara City College in California. He is expected to have two years to play two seasons at Kansas and plans to move to Lawrence in January.

For the team

Talk about commitment.

KU strength coach Chris Dawson had his wedding postponed a day because of the Orange Bowl. The nuptials with his bride-to-be, Dawn, originally were scheduled for Jan. 4, the day after the big game.

It will now be Jan. 5.

“Chris Dawson’s a team guy, and he’s got a great future wife,” Mangino said. “Like Chris said, it’s the Orange Bowl, and his future wife is excited about the Orange Bowl. They’re just going to get married a little later.”

Jones’ new gig

Former KU offensive tackle Adrian Jones was picked up off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.

Jones, who was drafted in the fourth round by the New York Jets in 2004, has been inactive the last seven weeks for the Jets and was placed on waivers Tuesday. He has 16 career starts to his credit since joining the league in 2004 – 13 at left tackle and three at right tackle.

Coach cameo

Mangino will sign KU merchandise from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jock’s Nitch, 837 Massachusetts.

The coach will autograph KU-related items purchased at the store that day. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Douglas County.