Audio excerpts from Coach Mark Mangino's September 10, 2002, press conference (MP3 files):
Coach Mark Mangino evaluates KU's offense, saying "We learned a little bit more about ourselves." On defense: "We realized we can stop people." "...we will continue to devote a great deal of time" on special teams. Coach Mangino on himself: "I gotta improve my coaching, too." Players of the week against UNLV: Johnny McCoy, Bill Whittemore and Matt Jordan. Mangino's evaluation of Southwest Missouri State's offense: "This week we face a sound SMS footall team." On SMS's defense: "They have some good people in the secondary." Mangino announces the departure of Offensive Line Coach Ken Conatser "...for personal reasons." On moving David Hurst from tight end to defensive line: "He's 275 pounds, he's athletic, he's strong...a good solid move for us." On how Hurst will be utilized: "We see him at one of the guard positions." On the current runningback situation: "Reggie feels better...you'll see both backs [against SMS]." Coach Mangino talks about the anniversary of 9/11 and losing a friend. |
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