Riley Spencer, a 6-foot-6, 254-pound offensive tackle from Hesston High, has orally committed to Kansas University’s football team, Rivals.com reports.

Spencer had received early offers from Kansas State, Texas Christian and Miami (Fla).

“The facilities at Kansas are great,” Spencer told Rivals.com. “I’ve seen them, and I was very impressed with what I saw, but they didn’t play a major part in my decision.

“One of the great things about Kansas is my relationship with coach Blaney (Brandon, recruiting coordinator, tight ends coach). I really like him a lot, and he is easy to talk with.”

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Former KU assistant football coach Tim Allen has been named director of football operations at Michigan State, Spartans coach Mark Dantonio announced.

Allen worked for Glen Mason at both KU and Minnesota.

Dantonio is also a former KU assistant.