WRITER: David Rodish

Chemistry not a concern to KU offensive linemen despite new faces on two-deep

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 ...

Viral social media account brings KU linebacker Mondi opportunities in football and fatherhood

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 ...

Lawrence football surrounds new coach, new quarterback with experienced leaders

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. ...

Free State, Lawrence football coaches in favor of proposal to play state championship games at KU, K-State

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 ...

Free State AD Schroeder ready for school year to start in first year at the school

For the last few years, Jason Schroeder has been a de facto member of the Free State community, living in the area around the school and attending sporting events with his family. Now it's official, as Schroeder became the Free State athletic director in June. Although this is his first job within the district, Schroeder has been a longtime resident of Lawrence, which is something that he believes will help him ...

Fall sports preview: KU volleyball building chemistry, relationships with new roster and coaching staff

The first thing Matt Ulmer did after taking over as Kansas volleyball coach was to figure out who was on his roster. The 2024 Kansas team graduated seniors who played extensive minutes during the season. That left Ulmer to figure out who he had left on his team and how to supplement the talent that stayed on the team going into 2025. “The first thing is trying to figure out who's here and who wants to be ...