Jalen Todd came to Kansas a year ago as a quiet true freshman with two NFL-bound cornerbacks ahead of him on the depth chart. Todd didn’t let his youth or the experience ahead of him keep him from earning a regular spot in the cornerback rotation as a freshman. He appeared in 11 of 12 games, mostly playing nickel cornerback, and earned a start near the end of the season. Now, with a year of experience under ...
Through spring and summer practices, Free State football coach Kevin Stewart has seen his team’s work ethic and attitude shine. “This team has a great attitude — they’re eager to play,” Stewart said. “It’s a really good group of seniors. They really care, and everybody who is out here wants to be here.” Last year, the Firebirds had one of the top defenses in 6A, thanks to a strong senior class ...
Kansas football’s initial depth chart for the 2025 season featured four names that made the Jayhawks’ first game-week offensive line two-deep in 2024, with only two starters returning. The offensive line isn’t too concerned about the lack of continuity. As far as chemistry goes, both cemented starters and linemen battling for playing time believe that the Jayhawks can play cohesively with any ...
After a few months on the job, Lawrence football coach Jason Thoren is excited and ready for his first season leading the program. Over the last few months, the Lions have spent the summer training for the season, and Thoren has liked what he’s seen. “I like the group — I think we have a good group of seniors who have been working hard, and I’m just excited to get to work with them,” Thoren said. ...
Cole Mondi was about to go to bed, having just posted a video to his recently-made ColeinKansas Instagram account that he started for a class at Kansas. It had some likes and a few thousand views. A moderate success, considering the size and purpose of his account. Overnight, the video -- following his day through spring practice with the Jayhawks to post-practice recovery and finally going home to see his son ...
The KSHSAA high school football state championship games have been held at various venues across the state in the last few years, between Emporia, Hays, Pittsburg and other sites. Where the games haven't been played at since 2003 is either of its two biggest possible venues. That’s something that Kansas coach Lance Leipold would like to change, and both Lawrence and Free State’s football coaches agree with ...