--Although Kansas coach Mark Mangino practically swept all of the national coach of the year awards after guiding the Jayhawks to a 12-1 finish last season, the only honor that netted him a bonus ($50,000) was The Associated Press award. Nonetheless, Mangino received $250,000 in bonuses for directing Kansas to the Orange Bowl in addition to his $1.5 million annual salary.

--Construction continues on the new football complex being built adjacent to Memorial Stadium. Plans are for the Jayhawks to move into the facility prior to the 2008 season, though summer conditioning will still take place in the existing weight room shared by all of the Kansas athletic programs.

SPRING MOVERS

OT Jeff Spikes - Impressed Kansas coach Mark Mangino as much as anyone auditioning for the opening at left tackle created by the early departure of All-American Anthony Collins.

RB Jake Sharp - The spring was Sharp's chance to promote himself as the featured back in the Kansas offense, but his diminutive size probably makes him a situational player again as long as prize JUCO transfer Jocques Crawford realizes his potential.

LB Mike Rivera - Enjoyed a strong spring in one of the deepest position groups on the Kansas roster. The play of the linebackers could smooth the transition faced by Clint Bowen following his promotion to defensive coordinator.

P/WR/QB Kerry Meier - Took over the punting duties during spring camp and averaged 41 yards on four attempts in the spring game. Remains the backup quarterback and will again play at receiver.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"Things aren't just going to happen for us. We have to show up and make them happen. We learned that from last year. The Orange Bowl doesn't mean anything this season. We have the players that we need to have a great season, but we just need to make it happen." - Kansas QB Todd Reesing.

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