KU football signs 18 seniors
Head Coach Mark Mangino welcomed a new recruiting class, announcing 18 signatures to National Letters of Intent Feb. 7. The 2007 group features an array of athleticism and talent, including nine offensive players, eight defensive performers and one place kicker.
"As with any recruiting class, the true measure of success is based on the ability to compete on a Division I football field. However, we are extremely pleased with the talent of this group," Mangino said. "It is the most athletic class we have recruited in terms of quality and quantity. The skill positions, as well as the offensive and defensive line positions display outstanding athleticism."
"We also feature several signees with high academic achievements and honors, which is an indication of good football aptitude."
Among those joining the Jayhawks next season are three of the top recruits from the state of Kansas, seven highly recruited players from Texas and five from Oklahoma. Recruit Drew Dudley will get an early start on the team. He graduated early from high school and will join the Jayhawks for spring drills, which begin March 14.
2007-'08 Season
Along with new players, KU will start a new tradition: For the first time in school history, the Jayhawks will play eight home games, including the showdown against Missouri in Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium.
Public season tickets are $275. Faculty-staff season tickets are $220 and recent graduate packages (2005-'07 graduation date) are $200. Family-Zone season packages are also available for just $350. The Family-Zone, located in the North Bowl, includes two adult and two youth general admission tickets.
All season-ticket packages include the Border Showdown game against Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium. KU and MU will split the seats at Arrowhead; KU season-ticket holders will receive first priority for KU's seats.
Six of KU's 2007 opponents played in bowl games last season, including Central Michigan (Motor City Bowl), Texas A&M (Holiday Bowl), Nebraska (Cotton Bowl), Oklahoma State (Independence Bowl), Missouri (Sun Bowl) and Kansas State (Texas Bowl).
KU opens the season with four non-conference home games: Central Michigan (Sept. 1), Southeast Louisiana (Sept. 8), Toledo (Sept. 15) and Florida International (Sept. 22). The Jayhawks will host Big 12 opponent Baylor Oct. 13. Other conference home games include Nebraska (Nov. 3), Iowa State (Nov. 17) and Missouri (Nov. 25).
The Jayhawks travel to Kansas State (Oct. 6), Colorado (Oct. 20), Texas A&M (Oct. 27) and Oklahoma State (Nov. 10) in 2007.
As in past years, season tickets remain the best value for Jayhawk Football fans. Single-game tickets for all non-conference games are $35 each. The Baylor and Iowa State games are $45 each. Nebraska tickets are $75 each, while Missouri tickets range from $35 to $65 each. Single-game tickets will be on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Aug. 1. However, season-ticket holders can purchase additional single-game tickets before Aug. 1, including the Nebraska game at a reduced rate.
For a complete breakdown of the 2007 recruiting class, please visit the KU Athletics Web site.
