Dyer split time at quarterback with Mario Kinsey last season, making four starts. He started the 2002 season opener at Iowa State but was replaced by junior college transfer Bill Whittemore at halftime and had been relegated to a backup role since.

When coach Mark Mangino asked Dyer if he'd like to switch positions, the fourth-year junior jumped at the chance to get back on the field. He made his debut on special teams last week at Baylor, but didn't play in the secondary until Saturday in KU's 53-29 loss to CU.

"It's tough sitting on the sidelines," said Dyer, who played on both kickoff teams, the punt-coverage unit and defense Saturday. "That's about the toughest
thing, just sitting out there wanting to be out there on the field."

Last year:
Playing in eight games, starting four, Dyer passed for 460 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions as a part-time starter last fall when KU ranked last in the Big 12 Conference in scoring offense (16.5 points per game) and total offense (269.5 yards per game). He hit on 19 of 29 attempts for 231 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against Southwest Missouri State. In addition to apssing, Dyer rushed for a net 40 yards and one TD.