Cliff’s Notes: Turner Gill press conference, 12/3/10

Here is the Cliff’s Notes version of Kansas football coach Turner Gill’s comments at his final weekly press conference today.

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Gill outlines why KU fans should be excited about next season: 1. KU coaches understand the player they have better; 2. KU will have better speed; 3. KU will have better depth; 4. KU’s staff has a history of building programs.

Gill says offensive lineman Dylan Admire and running back Darrian Miller will join KU in the spring semester.

Gill says he is selling this to his recruits: 1. A championship staff; 2. A chance to play right away; 3. A chance to play on national TV; 4. Good facilities.

Fullback Steven Foster and cornerback Ryan Murphy are no longer with the program. One will graduate in the spring. Another will graduate in the summer.

Defensive tackle Darius Parish has decided to transfer.

Some defensive ends will be transitioned to defensive tackle in the offseason. That includes Keba Agostinho and Kevin Young. Some linebackers also will switch from outside to inside.

Gill said these red-shirt players stood out in practices: tight end Jimmay Mundine, fullback Nick Sizemore and linebacker Darius Willis.

KU cornerback Isiah Barfield will miss spring practices after shoulder surgery. KU offensive lineman Riley Spencer also will miss spring practices after shoulder surgery. Running back Rell Lewis also will be limited with injury.

Gill says KU will bring in one or two other quarterbacks.

Gill considers Admire an offensive lineman. Smith is definitely a running back. No position changes with those two are expected.

• Gill does not anticipate any other players transferring. Kale Pick is on board with being a wide receiver. Barring something unforeseen, Pick will not move back to quarterback.

Brandon Bourbon is still a running back. Gill says he will be in the hunt at the position.

Gill was pleased his offense became more physical as the year went on.