Audio excerpts from KU football coach Mark Mangino during the Aug. 18 Big 12 Coaches teleconference (MP3 files):
Mangino's opening statement: "Our players are doing a tremendous job..." On this year's junior college transfers: "They're learning the system and some of them are going to play..." On Johnny Urrutia and other players awaiting certification: "He is going back home to try to get some academic issues cleared up..." On Bill Whittemore: "The kids look up to him and respect him." On the linebacker corps: "...Gabe Toomey, certainly, and Banks Floodman have emerged as starters..." On the running back position: "It's a highly competitive atmosphere..." On Chuck Jones: "Right now, out of necessity, he is inside..." On the offensive line: "We are a much better fundamental offensive line." |
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