Missouri Sr. LB Sean Witherspoon is now one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes annually to the top collegiate linebacker. Witherspoon has 93 tackles, including 12.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks heading into Mizzou's home game against Iowa State on Saturday. The game will kickoff at 1pm on 980 KMBZ.
Vrabel Out
According to a report on ProFootball Talk.com, Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel could be out indefinitely. Citing The Star, Vrabel will be out this Sunday and could miss the next few weeks as well. For more on the story click here. Vrabel has one sack and 33 tackles, good for fourth on the team this season.
KU Chancellor: AD not being reviewed
KU News Services - University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued the following statement today in response to a baseless media report of a university administration review of Athletics Director Lew Perkins:
“The notion that the university is conducting a review of Lew Perkins is false and completely unfounded. I am confident in the athletics director and his management team’s ability to administer our athletics program in the highly capable and professional manner for which they are known. The review of the football program is consistent with the process outlined in Coach Mark Mangino’s contract. I encourage everyone to wait until this process is completed before drawing any conclusions.”
Mangino Responds to Allegations on 610 Sports Radio
Kansas Football Coach Mark Mangino appeared Thursday Night on 610 Sports Radio. During his weekly show, Hawk Talk, he addressed the allegations made by several former players the he engaged in inappropriate behavior. "I think there's people embarrassing this program just for their fifteen minutes of fame," he stated. In case you missed the audio, click here for his entire response.
Jayhawks whitewash C. Ark
#1 Kansas may have had a close game on Tuesday night against Memphis, but not so two days later whipping Central Arkansas 94-44 . The Jayhawks used a 23-0 first half run to make the game futile very quickly. Four players, Sherron Collins, Marcus Morris, Tyrell Reed and Xavier Henry all finished with 12 points.
KU hosts Oakland U next Tuesday night at 7pm on 610 Sports Radio. Click here for more
