Captains picked: KU’s official Web site recently was spruced up to emphasize the upcoming football season.

The site, kuathletics.com, lists KU’s four team captains for the upcoming season. They are Talib, McClinton, fullback Brandon McAnderson and tight end Derek Fine.

¢BBQ in Topeka: KU coach Mark Mangino will speak and answer questions at a Topeka Jayhawk Club barbeque July 29 in Topeka.

The event will be held at the Ramada hotel in downtown Topeka. It’s scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Admission is $16 for Topeka Jayhawk Club members and $18 for non-members. Children 10 and under are $10. Call Kelly Watson at 864-7195 for more information.

¢Dates to remember: Mangino and three players – tentatively scheduled to be Talib, McAnderson and wide receiver Marcus Henry – will travel to San Antonio on Monday and speak to a gaggle of reporters at Big 12 media day.

Players then officially report to Lawrence on Aug. 4. First practice is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5.