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Program Update

Until a new coach is named, don’t plan on any new commits. Success at this time can be measured with keeping our current recruits on board and keeping the other targets from going elsewhere. That is about as good as you can do until a new coach is hired…recruits don’t want to commit to a program they may not want to be a part of in a month.

The staff has been hitting the trail hard in recent weeks. Even though the status of the program is up in the air, they haven’t stopp… Continue

Well, it has been a busy weekend for Lew Perkins. I haven't personally been able to confirm it, but it is being reported through a couple "in-the-know" circles that Lew took a private jet to New York this weekend to meet with a couple agents and candidates.

While this is frustrating to most fans, personally, I find it refreshing that Lew Perkins is basically handling this as a one man show. There are few, if any credible leaks, and it gives him the chance to talk with coaches and not put them i… Continue

Okay, when it comes to official target lists to replace Mark Mangino, there simply isn't one. Lew Perkins is keeping EVERYTHING close to the vest. Rumor has it that Lew is headed to New York this weekend to attend an awards ceremony that will have a ton of potential coaches at it. The thought is that Lew will have a little anonymity in the Big Apple so that he can have some media-free room to move. While this coaching hire is not getting the same media attention that the Notre Dame hire is, make… Continue

Sorry about the lack of Recruiting Corner updates lately. I got word that the Army is going to make me do a pond jump here in the not-so-distant future, so I have been preparing for it. Because of that, my focus hasn't exactly been on KU or recruiting. Don't worry, I have my priorities back in order and recruiting corner will be a little bit more regular from now on.

There has been a lot going on behind the scenes lately so I will try to play catch-up.

• Freshman QB Christian Mathews has offic… Continue

• Jordan Rodgers has been offered a scholarship by the coaching staff. Rodgers is a 3-Star QB prospect. He is the brother of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. While Jordan doesn't have as much arm strength as Aaron does, Jordan is much more mobile. Rodgers plays for Butte CC. He was a full qualifier out of high school and can transfer in December.

• Quinn Mecham is the second junior college QB that the coaching staff has offered in as many weeks. As a freshman at Snow CC, Mecham completed 60%… Continue