Game blog: KU football vs. Rutgers

3rd & 7 37yd

Inspired defense!

by Joe Ross 9/15/2018 4:51:29 PM

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Kansas turnover margin on the season: 10-1. #KUfball

by Tom Keegan via twitter 9/15/2018 4:52:20 PM
Easy throw over the middle for Kendrick to open Booker. Gets KU down to RU 35 yard line. #Kufball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:52:26 PM
Pooka Williams broke a long run down the sideline and then tried leaping over defenders, fumbled, but went out of bounds safely for KU. 25 yards. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:53:38 PM
Flag on Pooka carry is holding on Adeniji. 10 yard penalty on 2nd down. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:54:40 PM
Pooka Williams tried to jump over 6-foot-1 Rutgers defender Isiah Warton and ball pops out of bounds, gain of 25. Should have kicked him in the chest after jumping as he did on one high school highlight. #KUfball

by Tom Keegan via twitter 9/15/2018 4:55:26 PM
Both Herbert and Pooka were in the backfield with Kendrick on that last snap. QB kept it for short gain on option look. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:56:28 PM
Rutgers blocked ANOTHER FG attempt. #KUfball
This one isn't returned for a TD though.

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:57:28 PM
This just in. Kansas does not look stupid on the football field. And Pooka Williams is as good as advertised. One field goal block and one holding call on a touchdown run, and Kansas could be up 31-0.

by Joe Ross 9/15/2018 4:57:52 PM

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Rutgers with 3 giveaways in 1st quarter.
If the Jayhawks get 6 takeaways today like the did last week at CMU, I'll go ahead and say it: I like their chances.
#KUfball #HotTake

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 4:59:01 PM
End of first quarter. Kansas 17, Rutgers 7. Pooka Williams 10 carries, 79 yards. Good crowd on a sunny day. Too early to say Kansas has turned corner, but every time Pooka turns a corner the sentiment seems a little more possible. #KUfball

by Tom Keegan via twitter 9/15/2018 4:59:51 PM
The name Reesing now officially in KU's Ring of Honor.
The former star QB gives a fist bump and a bow. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:00:42 PM
Mike Lee picks it off, decides he'll go ahead and run it back for 6. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:02:18 PM
The name Reesing now officially in KU's Ring of Honor.
The former star QB gives one of his fist pumps and a bow. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:02:46 PM
Mike Lee with a pick six. Three members of Kansas secondary have a pick six this season: Shak Taylor, Bryce Torneden, Mike Lee. Kansas 24, Rutgers 7, 14:10. #KUfball

by Tom Keegan via twitter 9/15/2018 5:02:52 PM
31-yard INT return by Mike Lee.
It's 24-7 KU with 14:10 left in 2Q.
#KUFball
Second pick-6 of the day for the Jayhawks.

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:03:37 PM
That was a good run back by Mike Lee.

by Micky Baker 9/15/2018 5:04:35 PM

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The question at this point is, "Is Kansas this good or is the competition that bad?" Either way, you have to feel good about the inspired effort of the defense, the emergence of the intermittently ineligible Pooka Williams, and the product on the field thus far. Wish we could undo the heartbreaker to Nicholls State...

by Joe Ross 9/15/2018 5:05:01 PM

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Air Pooka
#KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:05:41 PM
Bryce Torneden, one of three starters from Free State High on Kansas defense, has pick six and fumble recovery today. How is Free State doing three games into this season? Free State 144, Opponents 0. #KUfball #Firebirds

by Tom Keegan via twitter 9/15/2018 5:07:31 PM
Kansas is on pace to win 91-27. #KansasIsBack twitter.com/RedditCFB/stat…

by RedditCFB via twitter retweeted by BentonASmith 9/15/2018 5:09:43 PM
LEGEND @reesing_todd #kufball t.co

by gifhawk via twitter retweeted by BentonASmith 9/15/2018 5:10:22 PM
I agree with this analysis. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:11:07 PM
Bender back in at QB. Kendrick had the last series, as well as the red zone portion of the previous series. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:12:47 PM
So far 11 carries for Pooka Williams.
83 yards. Kind of surprising he has gotten that many touches already. 11:36 left in 1st half.
KU figuring out how much he can handle.
#KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:15:24 PM
I say stick with Kendrick, better offensive flow

by David Kemp 9/15/2018 5:15:25 PM

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Bender just can’t throw downfield

by David Kemp 9/15/2018 5:20:59 PM

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Another question: What is the best use of quarterbacks right now? Bender's the better passer between Kendrick and him, but Kendrick might open up the offense more out of defensive respect for his running ability.

by Joe Ross 9/15/2018 5:21:01 PM

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Defense came to play

by David Kemp 9/15/2018 5:21:02 PM

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Nearing the middle of the second quarter, it dawns on me that Kansas had better win this game and not figure out a way to lose it. Not only would we douse the fire around Todd Reesing's return, but what a terrible taste in the mouths of the fans that would be, to see so much inspired football thus far, and finally having something to cheer about.

by Joe Ross 9/15/2018 5:21:06 PM

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Fullback Caperton Humphrey with the catch and 1st down on Bender pass. Holds onto the ball while getting upended. Not bad for a FB. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:25:22 PM
Bender not on same page as his WRs. Throws it deep to no one. Drive ends with a punt. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:26:59 PM
Bender can’t play

by David Kemp 9/15/2018 5:27:14 PM

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Bender is a decent pocket passer for a Pro style offense. Short passes for 5-7 yards that wears down a defense slowly over time. Not great for the air raid Meacham wants to run with deep passes. Kendrick has that touch on the deep passes for that.

by Brian Steward 9/15/2018 5:32:31 PM

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Dineen getting pancaked

by David Kemp 9/15/2018 5:32:31 PM

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Moragne penalty extended this RU drive and Scarlet Knights now knocking on the door inside the 5. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:32:44 PM
Daniel Wise appeared to get injured on last play, a RU rushing TD. #Kufball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:33:38 PM
Wise slow walking off the field but does so on his own. #KUfball

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:34:34 PM
LEGEND @reesing_todd #kufball t.co

by gifhawk via twitter retweeted by TomKeeganLJW 9/15/2018 5:35:18 PM
Rutgers cuts KU lead to 24-14 with 9-play drive.
RB Hilliman capped it with 2-yard TD.
#KUfball 3:07 left in 2Q

by Benton Smith via twitter 9/15/2018 5:35:36 PM

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