One year ago

As expected, KU’s coaches and players are studying last year’s Kansas-Toledo game at the Glass Bowl in preparation for Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks imploded against the Rockets last year and fell, 37-31, in double overtime.

So coach Mark Mangino was asked Tuesday: Do you look at that film for technical reasons, emotional reasons, or both?

“It’s all technical,” Mangino responded. “Some things don’t need to be said.”

Harper healing

Cornerback Kendrick Harper continues to recover from an undisclosed injury suffered Aug. 3, and actually is getting limited work in practice.

“He’s chomping at the bit,” Mangino said. “He’s a super kid and he can’t wait to get back.”

The guess is that Harper will return for the Kansas State game Oct. 6, though the Florida International game next week is an outside possibility.

“He’s only going to add to the productivity of our secondary,” Mangino said.

Players of the game

Left tackle Anthony Collins was named offensive player of the week by the coaching staff for the Southeastern Louisiana game. Linebacker Joe Mortensen and tackle James McClinton shared defensive honors, while kick-return specialist Marcus Herford was cited for special teams.

Rocket injuries

Toledo is hurting on defense – both statistically and medically.

Besides giving up 104 points in the first two games, Toledo has lost three starters to injury – free safety Tyrrell Herbert, cornerback Nigel Morris and defensive tackle Sean Williamson. Toledo coach Tom Amstutz didn’t comment on their availability for Saturday’s game, according to the Toledo Blade.

Another defender, cornerback Andre Redd, was injured last Saturday against Central Michigan and is not on the depth chart this week.