Despite the perception of improvement during the offseason and a newfound belief in the program's ability to compete, any measures of the Kansas football team's progress this season aren't likely to be seen in the standings.
That doesn't deter coach Lance Leipold — or any of his players, who remain committed to the project of trying to turn the woebegone program around.
"I think what we're really saying is, ...
There's a photo Bella Swedlund shares whenever anyone asks about her fondness for basketball. It's of her as a baby, during her first Easter, holding a bright orange ball instead of an egg.
"I always tell people, 'That's kind of when it started,'" Swedlund said. "I fell in love with it pretty early."
That love was tested through 5:30 a.m. workouts, countless weekends spent traveling the country for tournaments ...
After a season in which Kansas' Kenny Logan Jr. led all safeties in Power 5 conferences with 113 tackles, he has his sights set higher as a senior.
"I want to try to lead the NCAA in interceptions and try to lead the conference in interceptions," Logan said.
Logan was reliable on the back end of the Jayhawks' defense last season, with only Kent State's Dean Clark, who had 116 tackles, finishing with more among ...
Add one more honor to the list for Kansas' Ochai Agbaji.
Agbaji was named the Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year on Monday afternoon following a season in which he helped the men's basketball team win the NCAA national championship.
"What a great honor to be named this among all the athletes in the Big 12," Agbaji said in a statement. "It is humbling to be listed among Heisman Trophy winners, other national ...
Although much of the conversation about Kansas' quarterbacks centered on Jalon Daniels earlier this month during Big 12 football media days, coach Lance Leipold made it known that he's still looking forward to the preseason performance of Jason Bean.
"Jason Bean has a lot better understanding (of the offense) and is doing a lot better than where he was last September, so I'm anxious to see him as well," Leipold ...
Even though linebacker Craig Young only transferred to Kansas before the spring semester, safety Kenny Logan Jr. said he has already begun to take a leadership role on the team.
Young, who played in 26 games over three seasons as a backup at Ohio State, is expected to be one of the Jayhawks' starting linebackers and at least compete to be their top nickelback.
Logan, speaking last week at Big 12 football media ...
