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Starting Lineup
oFFeNse deFeNse
Against Iowa State, Kansas will need to be dominant on third down. The Cyclones have converted only 38 percent of their third-down attempts. Thats one status quo defensive coordinator Dave Campo would like to keep. If the Jayhawks can show more progress in limiting big plays and stay sound on third downs, it should be a good day for Kansas. Pos. DE DT DT RE OLB MLB WLB CB CB SS FS P Name Josh Williams Jordan Tavai Kevin Young Toben Opurum Jake Love Ben Heeney Huldon Tharpe Tyler Patmon Greg Brown Lubbock Smith Bradley McDougald Ron Doherty No. 95 9 90 35 57 31 34 33 5 1 24 13 year Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Pos. QB HB FB WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT K Name Michael Cummings James Sims Nick Sizemore Kale Pick Andrew Turzilli Mike Ragone Aslam Sterling Randall Dent Trevor Marrongelli Damon Martin Tanner Hawkinson Nick Prolago No. 14 29 45 7 82 84 77 64 69 73 72 16 year Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

The uNIversITy daILy KaNsaN

Gameday

1-9 (0-7)

Last week KU fans saw what can happen when both James Sims and Tony Pierson are in the same backfield and are completely healthy and suspension free. In case anyone missed it, they rushed for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Not a bad day of work. Any defense preparing for the Kansas passing game might be wasting its time.

KaNsaN FILe PhoTo

Texas Jaxon Shipley stiff-arms freshman linebacker Ben Heeney to progress down the field during last years game against Texas at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Kansas was shutout 0-43.

coachING
Keeping the run effective week after week has become a crucial part of the Jayhawks offense. Kansas coach Charlie Weis said coming up with new schemes for his backs is one of his favorite things he does to prepare for an opponent. Fans have to wait and see if it works again.

PLayer To WaTch
Forget about one player; keep an eye on the entire offensive line this week. Those players have been underappreciated for the majority of the season, and yet their blocking is largely responsible for the Jayhawks run dominance.

momeNTum
If its possible to have any momentum after a crushing double-overtime loss, Kansas does. The production of the run game, the timely field goals and the big defensive stops didnt amount to a win, but the Jayhawks should have a boatload of confidence in their ability to execute.

aT a GLaNce
As Charlie Weis put it, this game is not about the University, the football program or the fans. This is about the seniors who have gone through three coaches, long losing streaks and too many blowouts, but they have taken it all in stride to become focal points for Weis rebuilding plan. Saturday is about them and a chance to leave Kansas with one more fond memory.

Weis

Offensive Line

sPecIaL Teams
Its all about staying solid for Clint Bowens unit. The Cyclones are averaging 18 yards per kickoff return, nothing daunting, but they still need to be respected. And now that Nick Prolago has hit a few field goals, he might be a more viable option than he was in the past.

quesTIoN marKs
Can Kansas keep up the run game? Fans ask this question every week, because every week it seems more important. Pierson needs to perform at the level he did against Texas Tech for Sims to stay effective. Pierson can do this, but will he?

baby jay WILL cheer IF ...

Kansas wins, plain and simple. Its time for the Jayhawks improvement to show up in the winloss column. Regardless, Baby Jay should go wild as soon as the seniors step onto the field.

by The Numbers

19 47

James Sims can extend his Kansas record with a seventh straight hundred-yard game against Iowa State. Kansas can break a streak of 19 straight losses in the Big 12 with a win.

PredIcTIoN 28

Tanner Hawkinson will make his 47th start for the Jayhawks this Saturday, breaking the Kansas record held by Hessley Hempstead.

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Pos. QB RB WR WR WR TE LT LG C RG RT K Name Steele Jantz Shontrelle Johnson Chris Young Aaron Horne Quenton Bundrage Ernst Brun Carter Bykowski Ethan Tuftee Tom Farniok Kyle Lichtenberg Brayden Burris Edward Arceo No. 2 21 15 3 9 84 71 64 74 69 79 41 year Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

PaGe 3b

Gameday IoWa sTaTe

5-5 (2-5)

Starting Lineup
deFeNse
Steele Jantzs 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions arent the best numbers for a quarterback to have in the Big 12. Hes averaged 171 yards per game with Ernst Brun and Josh Lenz each co-leading the team with four receiving touchdowns. The offense, coordinated by Courtney Messingham, has experienced marginal success on the ground from Shontrelle Johnson. Johnsons rushed for 428 yards and two touchdowns. James White has complimented Johnson as both running backs have touched the ball over 90 times. Iowa States 4-3 defense suffered a big loss with Jake Knotts season ending early due to a torn left shoulder. A.J. Klein, an All-American candidate, leads the team in tackles with 78 on the year. The defensive backs have helped carry the Cylcones defense this year and have created some turnovers. Safeties Durrell Givens and Jaques Washington each have three interceptions. Givens has scooped up five fumbles and recorded 21 tackles in the last two games. Pos. LE DT NG RE OLB MLB OLB CB CB FS SS P Name Willie Scott Cleyon Laing Jake McDonough Roosevelt Maggitt Deon Broomfield Jeremiah George A.J. Klein Jeremy Reeves Cliff Stokes Jacques Washington Durrell Givens Kirby Van Der Kamp No. 50 90 94 38 26 20 47 5 7 10 24 13 year Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

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Iowa State wide receiver Jarvis West, left, dives to the end zone ahead of Oklahoma defensive back Gabe Lynn, right, during a 19-yard touchdown run in the Nov. 3 game in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma won 35-20.

coachING
After working for Utah State and Ohio State as a graduate assistant, Paul Rhoads became a defensive backs coach at Pacific for three years. He went on to Iowa State to coach linebackers and defensive backs for five years. Afterwards, Rhoads became a defensive coordinator for Pittsburgh for eight years and for Auburn in 2008. That led to his first ever head coaching gig as he returned to Iowa State in 2009. Rhoads has coached the Cyclones to a 23-25 record since 2009.

PLayer To WaTch
Jeremy Reeves is only 5-foot-7, which is short for a cornerback. However, Reeves is tied for third in the conference in pass breakups and leads the team with 10. In the past, Reeves used his breakaway speed to gain a lot of yards after Reeves pulling in an interception. He has yet to intercept a pass this year but hopes to change that on Saturday.

momeNTum
After Kansas won five straight meetings from 2005 to 2009, Iowa State has prevailed in the last two contests. But history isnt a big factor for the Cyclones as theyve lost five of their last seven games.

The Cyclones, despite only two wins in the conference, have not been blown out in any of their games this season. While they have lost a couple of one-sided games, they have not allowed more than 35 points this season and are third in the Big 12 in scoring defense. Offensively, Iowa State hasnt had much success and is in the bottom tier in scoring, passing, rushing and total offense. Rhoads hasnt had the best offensive output from his team this season.

aT a GLaNce

Rhoads

sPecIaL Teams
Edwin Arceo, who handles kickoffs and field goals, has connected on only 7-of-11 field goals and 26-of-29 extra point attempts this season. Returners Jarvis West and Josh Lenz havent found any success in the return game. Even though Kansas was lit up by Oklahoma with a kick return and punt return back for a touchdown, it hasnt allowed a big return since then.

quesTIoN marKs
Will Iowa State move the ball against Kansas? Iowa State ranked last in the Big 12 in total offense and will face a Kansas team that hasnt defended the pass well. Quarterback Steele Jantz is coming off his fourth game where hes thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. The Cyclones have an opportunity to win, but it all depends on Jantzs performance.

baby jay WILL WeeP IF ...

Iowa State spoils the party on Senior Night and finds a win at Memorial Stadium. The Cyclones havent played particularly well this year. With Saturday night being Senior Night for Kansas, the seniors would love to end their last home showing with a win.

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by The Numbers
21
giveaways and takeaways for the Cyclones this year total touchdowns by Iowa State this season

41

points scored by Iowa State in its last two meetings against Kansas

Texas safety Josh Turner prepares to tackle Iowa State wide receiver Quenton Bundrage during the Nov. 10 game in Austin, Texas.

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Iowa State quarterback Steele Jantz looks to make a pass in the fourth quarter of the Nov. 10 game at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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