Football Recruiting - West Region: Kansas Jayhawks
Two early favorites for No. 4 Kansas player 
May, 16, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Three-star offensive tackle Austin Chambers (Shawnee, Kan./Shawnee Mission West) has a lot of attractive qualities. With every minute, it seems, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound lineman gets better and better.
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There’s a noticeable difference in quarterback Colby Moore (Argyle, Texas/Liberty Christian). Physically, he’s bigger, stronger and faster. Mentally, he’s more focused than ever.
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ATHENS, Ga. -- ESPN Watch List quarterback David Cornwell (Norman, Okla./Norman North) has so far narrowed down his list of 11 offers to a top four. He has offers from all but one of four finalists. On Saturday, he visited that school to take in the start of spring practice.
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Juco G Savage grateful for second chance
February, 1, 2013
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Junior college offensive guard Dionte Savage (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western CC) has always been a big guy. Coming out of Flint, Mich., in the Class of 2010, numerous colleges were knocking on Savage’s door.
But Savage knew he stood little shot of qualifying academically. No matter how big and strong he was, he knew he didn’t get it done in the classroom and his only option was the junior college route.
But Savage knew he stood little shot of qualifying academically. No matter how big and strong he was, he knew he didn’t get it done in the classroom and his only option was the junior college route.
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If head coach Bret Bielema is going to bring his power running game from Wisconsin to Arkansas, he's going to need the hogs up front to do so. On Saturday, Arkansas added a potentially big piece to the offensive line, as the Razorbacks reeled in a commitment from a three-star guard.
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Koehler not announcing: KU, Vols on top
January, 3, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- Three-star offensive guard Reeve Koehler (Honolulu/St. Louis) confirmed Thursday evening that he will not announce his commitment during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl. His decision, however, might have received some unexpected swaying.
Kansas and Tennessee made Koehler’s final list, and on Thursday, three-star inside linebacker Colton Goeas, his high school teammate, verbally committed to Kansas. Goeas once was committed to Tennessee but decommitted from the Volunteers last month.
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Reeve Koehler looking at Vols, Jayhawks
January, 1, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- Three-star offensive guard Reeve Koehler (Honolulu/St. Louis) has two decisions to make. First, where will he end up? Second, will he make that decision public?
The U.S. Army All-American said Tennessee and Kansas are front-runners in his recruiting process. Cal and Arkansas are on the outside looking in, primarily because he hasn’t had a chance to see them.
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Wide receiver Hunter Jarmon (Waco, Texas/Midway) has Oregon State, Washington State and Texas Tech as his three favorites. He visited Oregon State in November, and next month the 6-foot-1, 190-pound receiver will take in Washington State and Texas Tech.
The four-star prospect has an official visit set up for Washington State on Jan. 11 and another visit set for Texas Tech on Jan. 18. The Texas Tech visit will be his fifth and final, as he already has visited Oregon State (Nov. 3), Kansas (Sept. 15) and Minnesota (Sept. 22).
While Oregon State is very much in the running, Jarmon is looking forward to his upcoming visits. Both have ties to two coaches he really admires: Washington State coach Mike Leach, and assistant coach Eric Morris, who recently left Washington State to join Kliff Kingsbury’s staff at Texas Tech.
The four-star prospect has an official visit set up for Washington State on Jan. 11 and another visit set for Texas Tech on Jan. 18. The Texas Tech visit will be his fifth and final, as he already has visited Oregon State (Nov. 3), Kansas (Sept. 15) and Minnesota (Sept. 22).
While Oregon State is very much in the running, Jarmon is looking forward to his upcoming visits. Both have ties to two coaches he really admires: Washington State coach Mike Leach, and assistant coach Eric Morris, who recently left Washington State to join Kliff Kingsbury’s staff at Texas Tech.
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No. 2 juco TE Beau Sandland picks Miami
December, 19, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
LOS ANGELES -- Beau Sandland, the No. 12 overall recruit in the ESPN Junior College 100, signed with Miami on Wednesday, choosing the Hurricanes over Arizona State and Nebraska.
"My family and I decided that I will be attending the University of Miami," Sandland said. "It really came down to Miami and Nebraska in the end, but I felt really comfortable with Coach (Al) Golden and all the other coaches."
In addition to his three finalists, the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder and No. 2 junior college tight end also visited Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Texas Tech.
"My family and I decided that I will be attending the University of Miami," Sandland said. "It really came down to Miami and Nebraska in the end, but I felt really comfortable with Coach (Al) Golden and all the other coaches."
In addition to his three finalists, the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder and No. 2 junior college tight end also visited Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Texas Tech.
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Juco DE Martin talks Kansas commitment
December, 17, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Chris Martin has a long history with Charlie Weis.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end gave a verbal commitment to the coach when he was at Notre Dame. Later, they were reunited when Martin was at Florida and Weis was the school’s offensive coordinator.
Now, with Weis at Kansas, Martin decided to give a second verbal commitment to the coach after wrapping up his junior college career at City College of San Francisco.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end gave a verbal commitment to the coach when he was at Notre Dame. Later, they were reunited when Martin was at Florida and Weis was the school’s offensive coordinator.
Now, with Weis at Kansas, Martin decided to give a second verbal commitment to the coach after wrapping up his junior college career at City College of San Francisco.
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Juco DT Tulimasealii will wait to sign
December, 17, 2012
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There was a chance that junior college defensive tackle Lyndon Tulimasealii (Palm Desert, Calif./College of the Desert) would sign on Dec. 19. But the 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman was forced to reschedule several official visits due to finals week and will likely wait to sign in the spring.
Tulimasealii is comfortable listing Oregon State and Utah as his top two choices -- in that order -- but that also has to do with the fact that those are the two schools the defensive tackle has seen on official visits. He has an official visit to Pittsburgh set up for Jan. 18 and was forced to push back trips to Kansas and Washington State. The Jayhawks specifically have Tulimasealii's interest, and he said he will visit Kansas in January.
"Kansas looks pretty promising," he said. "Just the experience they have with their coaches. Coach Weis has won Super Bowls and Coach Campo has won Super Bowls. Those two have about 40 years of experience in the NFL."
Tulimasealii is comfortable listing Oregon State and Utah as his top two choices -- in that order -- but that also has to do with the fact that those are the two schools the defensive tackle has seen on official visits. He has an official visit to Pittsburgh set up for Jan. 18 and was forced to push back trips to Kansas and Washington State. The Jayhawks specifically have Tulimasealii's interest, and he said he will visit Kansas in January.
"Kansas looks pretty promising," he said. "Just the experience they have with their coaches. Coach Weis has won Super Bowls and Coach Campo has won Super Bowls. Those two have about 40 years of experience in the NFL."
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Juco DT Marquel Combs picks Kansas
December, 12, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
One of the most heavily-recruited junior college players in the country took himself off the uncommitted list Tuesday night, as defensive tackle Marquel Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) committed to the Kansas Jayhawks.
Combs, who is expected to be one of the top ranked junior college players in the nation when ESPN RecruitingNation releases its juco rankings next week, collected more than 50 offers during the recruiting process and was an early commitment to Mississippi before opening up his recruitment. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound tackle eventually narrowed his list of schools to rivals Kansas and Kansas State. He visited both this fall but ultimately decided on the Jayhawks. He said the decision was finalized on Tuesday, but the reason behind his commitment was building for weeks.
"I want to accept the challenge," Combs said. "I feel with the attitude I have, as well as the other players coming in, we can turn this program around. I believe in what coach Charlie Weis is doing and what he brings to the table. I understand his past record at Notre Dame, but this time it's going to be different, no matter what. He is getting players who are determined and willing to make it."
Part of that credit can go to Combs himself, who has been organizing what he refers to as a "Dream Team." Kansas junior college commitments Cassius Sendish (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western), Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) and Isaiah Johnson (Council Bluffs, Ia./Iowa Western) were all in contact with Combs during the recruiting process. The big defensive tackle said his job between now and junior college signing day is simple.
"My role is to get the best talent into Lawrence, Kansas," Combs said. "I've got my eye on a lot of guys."
Combs said a variety of factors led to his decision to commit to Kansas, including the NFL experience among the Jayhawks coaches, as well as defensive coordinator Dave Campo's 4-3 base scheme. Combs will have three years to play two at Kansas and said he is very much looking forward to getting to campus.
"I'm very happy with my decision," Combs said in the immediate aftermath of his commitment. "I'm ready to go compete for a Big XII championship."
There has been an obvious emphasis on junior college talent for Kansas in this recruiting cycle. Combs is commitment No. 17 in the Jayhawks' 2013 recruiting class, and No. 11 from the juco ranks. Combs also held offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.
Combs, who is expected to be one of the top ranked junior college players in the nation when ESPN RecruitingNation releases its juco rankings next week, collected more than 50 offers during the recruiting process and was an early commitment to Mississippi before opening up his recruitment. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound tackle eventually narrowed his list of schools to rivals Kansas and Kansas State. He visited both this fall but ultimately decided on the Jayhawks. He said the decision was finalized on Tuesday, but the reason behind his commitment was building for weeks.
"I want to accept the challenge," Combs said. "I feel with the attitude I have, as well as the other players coming in, we can turn this program around. I believe in what coach Charlie Weis is doing and what he brings to the table. I understand his past record at Notre Dame, but this time it's going to be different, no matter what. He is getting players who are determined and willing to make it."
Part of that credit can go to Combs himself, who has been organizing what he refers to as a "Dream Team." Kansas junior college commitments Cassius Sendish (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western), Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) and Isaiah Johnson (Council Bluffs, Ia./Iowa Western) were all in contact with Combs during the recruiting process. The big defensive tackle said his job between now and junior college signing day is simple.
"My role is to get the best talent into Lawrence, Kansas," Combs said. "I've got my eye on a lot of guys."
Combs said a variety of factors led to his decision to commit to Kansas, including the NFL experience among the Jayhawks coaches, as well as defensive coordinator Dave Campo's 4-3 base scheme. Combs will have three years to play two at Kansas and said he is very much looking forward to getting to campus.
"I'm very happy with my decision," Combs said in the immediate aftermath of his commitment. "I'm ready to go compete for a Big XII championship."
There has been an obvious emphasis on junior college talent for Kansas in this recruiting cycle. Combs is commitment No. 17 in the Jayhawks' 2013 recruiting class, and No. 11 from the juco ranks. Combs also held offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.
Juco OT Parris is surprised by KU visit
December, 10, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Junior college offensive tackle Damien Parris (San Pablo, Calif./Contra Costa College) was surprised during his official visit to Kansas this past weekend, and that is a very good thing for the Jayhawks.
"It changed my mind about Kansas," Parris said. "I was thinking there wouldn't be much there, but the visit was eye-opening. I had a good time and enjoyed myself a lot. It's really a college town -- not too big and not too small. It surprised me a lot."
The trip to Kansas was the third official visit for Parris, who has also taken trips to San Jose State and Kentucky and will visit Houston on Dec. 14. After that, Parris said he will see how the recruiting process plays out and eventually take his fifth official visit in January before signing in February.
"It changed my mind about Kansas," Parris said. "I was thinking there wouldn't be much there, but the visit was eye-opening. I had a good time and enjoyed myself a lot. It's really a college town -- not too big and not too small. It surprised me a lot."
The trip to Kansas was the third official visit for Parris, who has also taken trips to San Jose State and Kentucky and will visit Houston on Dec. 14. After that, Parris said he will see how the recruiting process plays out and eventually take his fifth official visit in January before signing in February.
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Juco CB Sendish commits to Kansas
December, 10, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
In need of an immediate infusion of talent, Kansas hasn't been shy about going after junior college prospects in the 2013 class. The Jayhawks added their 15th overall commitment, and ninth from the juco ranks, Monday as cornerback Cassius Sendish (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western) pledged to head coach Charlie Weis.
Sendish spoke to coaches from his final three schools -- Indiana, Kansas and Toledo -- on Sunday and told them that he needed one final night to sleep on it and would announce his decision on Monday. Sendish said he informed Kansas defensive coordinator Dave Campo of his decision during a visit and called Weis shortly afterward.
"They were fired up," Sendish said. "We're all excited about it."
Sendish spoke to coaches from his final three schools -- Indiana, Kansas and Toledo -- on Sunday and told them that he needed one final night to sleep on it and would announce his decision on Monday. Sendish said he informed Kansas defensive coordinator Dave Campo of his decision during a visit and called Weis shortly afterward.
"They were fired up," Sendish said. "We're all excited about it."
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It was a big weekend of football in the Little Apple, as Kansas State won the Big 12 title in front of a number of recruits who were on official visits. Two of those visitors were big-time targets and teammates: defensive tackle Marquel Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College) and outside linebacker Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College).
Combs holds offers from schools including Arkansas, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Utah. Jenkins-Moore, a Kansas verbal commitment, was sought by Arkansas, Purdue, Rutgers, San Diego State and Texas Tech, among others. Kansas State is putting together a strong push for both players, and the visits this weekend made a positive impression.
"The experience was good," Combs said. "It was a good atmosphere and the people were nice. It made me feel like part of the family. There were a lot of good things there."
Combs holds offers from schools including Arkansas, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Utah. Jenkins-Moore, a Kansas verbal commitment, was sought by Arkansas, Purdue, Rutgers, San Diego State and Texas Tech, among others. Kansas State is putting together a strong push for both players, and the visits this weekend made a positive impression.
"The experience was good," Combs said. "It was a good atmosphere and the people were nice. It made me feel like part of the family. There were a lot of good things there."
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