Beyond the arc
Those who remain skeptical about the Kansas Jayhawk football team probably have a right to be.
But the Hawks are doing everything they can to try and dispel the former image of the university's football program.
Granted, KU hasn't exactly played the nation's football powerhouses in their first four games, but the Missouri win may be just what the Hawks needed to turn the tide.
After the 35-14 drubbing of the No. 23-ranked Tigers, the Kansas fan-base, or at least those at the game, stormed onto the field and gutted the goal posts — something that hadn't been done since last season against Mizzou. Unfortunately, it was the Tigers doing the tugging on the KU posts last season, a season that saw the Hawks win just two games.
At the start of the season, it looked as though Mark Mangino would suffer the same fate as Terry Allen. But it seems clear now that Mangino is making strides at KU, something that can be difficult at school known for its basketball team.
The only disheartening thing about the rest of the Jayhawk season, is just that, the rest of the season.
KU travels to Colorado Oct. 11 to play the Buffs, then plays Baylor at home, which should be a win, and then plays at Manhattan against the Wildcats.
Add to that list a salty Texas A&M team, nationally ranked Nebraska, and Oklahoma State, and things look pretty grim.
If the Hawks can take care of Colorado and Baylor, there is a good chance they could stack up against the Wildcats. Wouldn't it be nice to see a solid match-up between these two rivals?
However things turn out for the rest of the season, I think it's safe to say, Mangino is making a difference, and the Hawks are improving daily.
It's my hope, that the former Oklahoma offensive coordinator can bring the Hawks back to national status.
