Watch David Beaty’s first press conference as KU football coach
David Beaty steps up to the mic today for his first press conference as Kansas University’s head football coach.
Follow along with KUsports.com’s Matt Tait and Benton Smith:
New #kufball coach David Beaty being introduced this morning. pic.twitter.com/SoIjrQ6vNO
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
#KUfball players Michael Cummings & Jake Love here for the event. Will talk with media after Beaty speaks. Several former players here too…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Chancellor Gray-Little welcomes Beaty "back" and says she's delighted he's here… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger touts time, Neinas and search committee as huge advantages during search. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: KU was searching for a coach of “high character” who fit with the university internally and externally #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Zenger: Fit at #KUfball & ability to recruit Big 12 were 2 qualities that rose to the top…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: We wanted confidence w/ humility, someone who would undersell and overproduce & just work hard… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: Committee reached a consensus: end the search and go get David Beaty #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Zenger: One member said, I would fight with some coaches but I would fight for David Beaty. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: We believe he has "it" with a capital I. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: My family and I really identify w/ #KUfball because hard work and humility are important values.
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Hard work & earning everything will be foundation of #KUfball program…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty says fans & KU deserve a winning football program… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty says keeping Kansas kids at home in recruiting is a top priority along w/ developing a strong walk-on program… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: A lot of coaches can do one or the other, but few can recruit & develop players & he's excited about staff he can add… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: One of the most important hires I'll make here is the strength and conditioning director… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Offense will be fast-paced, high-tempo. Defense will be in attack mode. Should make Memorial Stadium an exciting place to be #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Kansas feels like home. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: It didn’t take much time for him and his family to decide to take this job and make the move. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: His family absolutely loves it here in Lawrence. They were eager to get back. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Being familiar with so many people at Kansas feels like an advantage for him. He knows the lay of the land. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: My respect for Clint Bowen is unparalleled. Calls him one of top defensive coaches in the country, but also a dear friend. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Clint Bowen was one of the key factors in making this move work for him. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: utilizing great relationships with high school coaches will be crucial in recruiting. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: History at #KUfball is important and I believe we're standing on the shoulders of giants here.
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: There is a ton of really good players out there. #kufball needs to find the right players and develop them. That’ll be the big thing.
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Next few days will be a great challenge. He’ll assemble the staff, but he’s not in a hurry. He wants the right guys hired. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He and coaches in place will be all over the country, and in Kansas, in the days to come, hitting recruiting trail hard. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He loves Kansas and kept up with the program while he was away. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Becoming a head coach at a major D-I university has always been a goal. But not just any university. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Visit with returning players happened in the weight room. Wanted players to know championships are won by outworking folks. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Hard work and earning everything you get will be the platform for the program. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He worked for one of the greatest coaches in the country in Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M. He made this possible. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: The Big 12 has evolved through the past handful of years and it’s a conference now where speed is at a premium. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: It’s fun watching that ball go all over the yard. It’s fun watching Todd Reesing sling the ball all over the field. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Improving the walk-on program is a goal. There are only so many scholarships you can give. They want to give chances to Kansas kids.
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Coach Mangino gave him an opportunity and he learned a lot from him. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty tips cap to Sumlin, Mangino, his mother and former Texas HS coaches for helping him become the man/coach he is today… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Also credits Turner Gill, David Bailiff and his family… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Recruiting is a relationship business. His mom used to always say, You might not like what I say but it’ll be the truth. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: There's a lot better people out there than me. And I get that. That's why I'm trying to hire them… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
More coverage of Beaty’s hire:
– KU gets its coach: David Beaty thrilled to return to Kansas
– Column: David Beaty brings energy, work ethic to KU football
– Former Kansas wideout Briscoe fondly recalls position coach Beaty
– Column: New Kansas football coach hits ground running
– Beaty third KU football intro in five years