WRITER: Benton Smith

Alleged KU football violations involve misuse of Beaty staff member

The Notice of Allegations the University of Kansas received from the NCAA on Monday finally revealed the alleged infractions committed by the KU football program when David Beaty was still the head coach. The document outlines alleged misconduct by the football program, citing the use of a noncoaching staff member, then video coordinator Jeff Love, in a coaching role. The NOA alleges Beaty didn’t demonstrate ...

KU football players notice improved environment, appreciate 'amped' home crowd

With the offense finally in a rhythm in the third quarter of the Kansas football team’s Big 12 opener, and the Jayhawks four yards from the goal line and a potential momentum-boosting score, quarterback Carter Stanley did something for the first time in his college career. The fifth-year senior, playing in his 29th game for KU, waved both his hands, motioning down, indicating to the fans inside KU’s home ...

Despite valiant effort, Jayhawks fall short against Mountaineers

The desperation play that ended 12 yards shy of the end zone could have given the downtrodden Kansas football program a victory in its Big 12 opener. Those of the 35,816 in attendance who stuck it out until the end were so inspired to see the Jayhawks compete that most of the fans who saw it happen delivered a standing ovation to the KU players and coaches as they walked off the field Saturday at David Booth ...

Notebook: Kick-catch interference proves pivotal in narrow loss

It appeared the man known affectionately in college football circles as “The Mad Hatter” had just pulled a quick one in the third quarter of his Kansas football team’s Big 12 opener against West Virginia. An onside kick designed for redshirt freshman Jamahl Horne to track down out of the air ended with the ball in Horne’s hands. The only problem for head coach Les Miles and the Jayhawks was the flag on ...

Game day breakdown: KU football vs. West Virginia

— Kansas (2-1 overall) vs. West Virginia (2-1) • 3:30 p.m. kickoff, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium • Game-time forecast: 80 degrees, mostly cloudy, 52% chance of rain • Streaming broadcast: ESPN+ • Radio: KLWN, FM 101.7 / AM 1320 — Log on to KUsports.com for our live coverage and follow our team on Twitter: @KUSports, @BentonASmith and @SJacksonLJW Keys for Kansas 1. Stick with the ...

Darrell Stuckey to become latest Orange Bowl-winning Jayhawk in Ring of Honor

A key part of the Kansas football program’s successful run a little more than a decade ago, former defensive back Darrell Stuckey will soon join a few of his Orange Bowl-winning teammates in the Ring of Honor inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. KU’s athletic department announced Thursday that Stuckey will see his name added to the list of program greats, including Aqib Talib, Todd Reesing, Chris ...