Sam Houston State at Kansas - Game Thread

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Sam Houston State Bearkats @ Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, September 20, 2008 · 6 p.m · Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, Kan.)
Fox College Sports

Live Stats: http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/kan-m-footbl-sched.html

Audio:
KU: http://www.klwn.com/ (scroll down to 'Listen Live') or available through Kansas All-Access on KU web site
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com or http://www.ksam1017.com

Releases
KU: Will be available at http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/kan-m-footbl-spec-rel.html
SHSU: Not available as of post time

Team Web Site:
KU: http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/kan-m-footbl-body.html
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&KEY=&SPID=11345&SPSID=92955

Team Fan Sites:
KU: http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2485 (among many others)
SHSU: http://www.katfans.com/

Game Day Weather Information:
http://www.wunderground.com/sports/CFB/hometeam/Kansas:Jayhawks.html?st=1221937200

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Kansas has posted their game notes...

http://kuathletics.cstv.com/photos/schools/kan/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/SHSUNotes.pdf

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Some remarks from a columnist about SHSU...

I'm brushing up on Sam Houston State today. The good folks from the state of Sam Houston (what's the capital of Sam Houston? Anybody?) sent me a football media guide and some game notes, and I think there are a few things everybody should know.

http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=7932

From ESPN...

Sam Houston State at Kansas (Saturday, 7 p.m. FCS): Lack of a running game doomed Kansas against South Florida. The Jayhawks will have a chance to work on that weakness against the Bearkats, who haven't played in more than three weeks since beating East Central on Aug. 28. Sam Houston QB Rhett Bomar returns to the Big 12 with a high-powered offense that leads FCS teams in scoring offense and turnover margin, is third in passing efficiency and fourth in rushing and total offense.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-2-114/Four-star-viewers-guide-for-this-week.html

Notes from Big XII conference call...

“We’re trying to get a handle on Sam Houston State,” Mangino said. “They’ve played only one game this year, but we’ll be ready for when they get to our place.”

http://www.morningsun.net/kansas/x1678069275/Kansas-Kansas-State-prepare-for-next-challenges

[McNeese75]

I'm afraid this one might hurt xoopsx

But good luck!!xthumbsupx

[GeauxLions94]

At least do better against them than we did last year (OK, maybe not) :D

[blackfordpu]

Some remarks from a columnist about SHSU...

I'm brushing up on Sam Houston State today. The good folks from the state of Sam Houston (what's the capital of Sam Houston? Anybody?) sent me a football media guide and some game notes, and I think there are a few things everybody should know.

http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=7932

From ESPN...

Sam Houston State at Kansas (Saturday, 7 p.m. FCS): Lack of a running game doomed Kansas against South Florida. The Jayhawks will have a chance to work on that weakness against the Bearkats, who haven't played in more than three weeks since beating East Central on Aug. 28. Sam Houston QB Rhett Bomar returns to the Big 12 with a high-powered offense that leads FCS teams in scoring offense and turnover margin, is third in passing efficiency and fourth in rushing and total offense.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-2-114/Four-star-viewers-guide-for-this-week.html

Notes from Big XII conference call...

“We’re trying to get a handle on Sam Houston State,” Mangino said. “They’ve played only one game this year, but we’ll be ready for when they get to our place.”

http://www.morningsun.net/kansas/x1678069275/Kansas-Kansas-State-prepare-for-next-challenges

That guy is an idiot.

[Lionsrking]

At least do better against them than we did last year (OK, maybe not) :D

Relatively speaking, our No. 1 defense did a pretty good job against the Kansas offense...they "only" scored 20 offensive points while our starters were on the field...we took the defensive starters out at halftime while they kept their No. 1 offense on the field through the third quarter...of course, it was all our offense could do to get back to the line of scrimmage...the Kansas defensive front was by far the quickest we've ever seen, and most of them are back...Sam is further along offensively than we were last year, especially considering it was only our 2nd game in Condell's system, so I would expect them to be able to string together more offense than we did...but they'll be up against it for sure.

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

Some remarks from a columnist about SHSU...

I'm brushing up on Sam Houston State today. The good folks from the state of Sam Houston (what's the capital of Sam Houston? Anybody?) sent me a football media guide and some game notes, and I think there are a few things everybody should know.

http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=7932

From ESPN...

Sam Houston State at Kansas (Saturday, 7 p.m. FCS): Lack of a running game doomed Kansas against South Florida. The Jayhawks will have a chance to work on that weakness against the Bearkats, who haven't played in more than three weeks since beating East Central on Aug. 28. Sam Houston QB Rhett Bomar returns to the Big 12 with a high-powered offense that leads FCS teams in scoring offense and turnover margin, is third in passing efficiency and fourth in rushing and total offense.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-2-114/Four-star-viewers-guide-for-this-week.html

Notes from Big XII conference call...

“We’re trying to get a handle on Sam Houston State,” Mangino said. “They’ve played only one game this year, but we’ll be ready for when they get to our place.”

http://www.morningsun.net/kansas/x1678069275/Kansas-Kansas-State-prepare-for-next-challenges

Dude...you've only played one game!

[TxState_GO_CATS!]

Some remarks from a columnist about SHSU...

I'm brushing up on Sam Houston State today. The good folks from the state of Sam Houston (what's the capital of Sam Houston? Anybody?) sent me a football media guide and some game notes, and I think there are a few things everybody should know.

http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=7932

From ESPN...

Sam Houston State at Kansas (Saturday, 7 p.m. FCS): Lack of a running game doomed Kansas against South Florida. The Jayhawks will have a chance to work on that weakness against the Bearkats, who haven't played in more than three weeks since beating East Central on Aug. 28. Sam Houston QB Rhett Bomar returns to the Big 12 with a high-powered offense that leads FCS teams in scoring offense and turnover margin, is third in passing efficiency and fourth in rushing and total offense.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-2-114/Four-star-viewers-guide-for-this-week.html

Notes from Big XII conference call...

“We’re trying to get a handle on Sam Houston State,” Mangino said. “They’ve played only one game this year, but we’ll be ready for when they get to our place.”

http://www.morningsun.net/kansas/x1678069275/Kansas-Kansas-State-prepare-for-next-challenges

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

riiiiiight. i bet if most ppl played only east central, a bad div II team, their stats would be crazy too...

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More...

KU's Opponent Hit by Ike (KC Star)
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/798732.html

Kansas Football Q&A (Daily Kansan)
http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/16/morning_brew/

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Now we got an idiot calling us Davy Crockett...


The Jayhawks’ game Saturday night against Davy Crockett - I mean, Sam Houston - will be broadcast on Fox College Sports. UVerse offers FCS; Cox does not. This morning, the hosts of the Game Plan, a sports talk show on KSGO, were mounting a campaign to try and change that.

http://blogs.kansas.com/business/2008/09/16/cable-wars/

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SHSU Game Notes now available...

http://www.gobearkats.com/pdf7/141222.pdf?ATCLID=1583660&SPSID=92955&SPID=11345&DB_OEM_ID=19900

From the Huntsville Item...SHSU football is back up and running...

Things are slowly getting back to normal for the Sam Houston State football team as the Bearkats prepare for this weekend’s game against Kansas.

After the coaches dismissed the team last Thursday afternoon and canceled Saturday’s contest against Prairie View A&M with Hurricane Ike bearing down on the Gulf Coast, the players reported back Sunday and lifted weights Monday.

“Everybody is accounted for and we are finally getting ready to play this weekend. We are a go as scheduled,” SHSU head coach Todd Whitten said. “The guys came back Sunday and we were able to lift weights. The good things is that the university has power and the guys have been able to stay on campus with friends.”

The Bearkats (1-0) are scheduled to fly out of Houston on Friday morning and head up to Kansas a day before facing the 19th-ranked Jayhawks (1-1) in Lawrence.

Sam Houston had a full practice at Bowers Stadium on Tuesday and will do the same today and Thursday.

“We have full power at the field house so we have all the resources we need to get ready to play,” Whitten added. “We are going to practice in full pads the rest of the week then leave on Friday morning. We are approaching this game like all the rest.”

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_260164008.html?keyword=topstory

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Pass-happy Jayhawks aim to improve on the ground (San Diego Union-Tribune)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20080916-1340-fbc-t25-kansas-norunninggame.html

CBS Sportsline: Kansas vs SHSU Preview
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/gamecenter/preview/NCAAF_20080920_SAMST@KS

News and Notes: Kansas Scout.com Site
http://kansas.scout.com/2/791234.html

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Some news from around the nation...

Hurricane hurts Bearkat Football (Daily Kansan)
http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/17/samhouston/

KU Football Notebook (Lawrence Journal World and News)
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/sep/17/dugan_arnetts_ku_football_notebook/?sports

KU Wants More from Run Game (Hutchinson News)
http://www.hutchnews.com/Sports/kumangino2008-09-16T23-07-49

Most of Kansas Football Family unaffected by Ike (Topeka Capital Journal)
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/091708/haw_333247356.shtml

Houston-area colleges return to action after Ike (Houston Chronicle)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6005972.html

[813Jag]

I was pretty impressed with Kansas on last Friday. I didn't think they had the speed to play with USF, but they made big plays until USF adjusted. Then they rebounded to make it a game again. How did Ressing get out of Texas?

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Typical...this one coming from this link, http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/16/morning_brew/

BEARKATS?

One of the greatest things about collegiate athletics is the prevalence of odd team nicknames — there’s truly something for everyone. For those who enjoy etiquette: the Centenary Gentlemen. For those in search of general hilarity: the Stetson Hatters. For people who love penguins but live in northeast Ohio: the Youngstown State Penguins. And for the brave few who like their mascots fictional and misspelled: the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

Kansas will play host to a swarm(?), covey(?), flock(?) of Bearkats this weekend when Sam Houston State visits for the Jayhawks’ final non-conference tune up. But what exactly is a Bearkat?

According to Sam Houston State’s official Web site, the Bearkat was never named after a real animal, despite rumors that its inspiration came from bear-and-kat-like creatures such as the Kinkajou or the Binturong (I am not making this up).

Instead, the Bearkat is “a combination of the fiercest fighting qualities of both the bear and the cat families.” Thankfully for Kansas, the description didn’t mention whether the Bearkats play decent run defense.

Others...

Kansas hosts Sam Houston State in obvious mismatch (Sports Network)
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/cfootballnews.asp?articleID=240223

Kansas-Sam Houston State football sold out
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/sep/17/kansassam_houston_state_football_sold_out/

[MaximumBobcat]

You gotta expect that when you misspell cat. ;)

[blackfordpu]

You gotta expect that when you misspell cat. ;)

We spell it right, it is the rest of the world that is wrong. xnodx

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Bomar takes long route to Big 12 atmosphere (Wichita Eagle)
http://www.kansas.com/249/story/533452.html

Montemayor: Saturday’s game almost meaningless for Jayhawks, Sam Houston State does not present enough of a challenge to prepare Kansas for Big 12 play (Daily Kansan)


On the subject of scheduling, perhaps coach Mark Mangino should have reconsidered scheduling Sam Houston State altogether. The team’s division (I-AA) has more A’s than an average report card. Vegas won’t even post a line on this game.


The drubbing that is about to ensue in 48 hours will be far from family-friendly. Any parents accompanied by their kids will have some consoling to do after their little ones witness several dozen mangled Bearkat bodies strewn about. Think Mickey Mouse being mauled to death by a tiger at Disney World.


Kansas 87, Sam Houston State 3.
http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/18/montemayor_saturdays_game_almost_meaningless_jayha/

KU Special Teams Unproductive So Far (Topeka Capital-Journal)
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/091808/haw_333721400.shtml

SHSU Football team returns to practice field (Houston Chronicle)
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/6008097.html

Know Your Foe (and its beat writer): Sam Houston State (Topeka Capital-Journal)
http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=7940

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Wheeler: Show class when KU plays Sam Houston State (Kansan)
Saturday’s rival has been through serious hurricane trauma, so please lay off the chant (you know the one).
http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/19/wheeler/

Keegan: Sayers to attend KU game (Lawrence Journal-World)
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/sep/19/keegan_sayers_attend_ku_game/

Hurricane puts Sam Houston State in tough spot (Associated Press/International Herald Tribune)
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/19/sports/FBC-T25-Sam-Houston-St-Kansas.php

SHSU-Kansas Capsule (Sporting News)
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=459964

Kansas Notebook (Topeka Capital-Journal)
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/091908/haw_334086005.shtml

KU-SHSU Preview (Kansas City Star)
http://www.kansascity.com/166/story/803700.html

Football team tries to better its running game (Kansan)
http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/sep/19/football/

[appfan2008]

good lord i have never seen so many links in one thread... very impressive...!

[TexasTerror]

good lord i have never seen so many links in one thread... very impressive...!

Google News...fun to see what people are saying about the Bearkats. Try to share the articles so our fans, both here and on KatFans, can get a handle of everything game-related. Tend not to see as many posts in a non-FBS game.

[gokats85]

We spell it right, it is the rest of the world that is wrong. xnodx

REP POINTS!!xbowx xthumbsupx xbowx xthumbsupx xbowx

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Supplemental Game Notes from Kansas
http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091808aad.html

Press Conference Quotes
http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091608aaa.html

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Finally After three-week layoff, Bearkats ready to battle No. 19 Kansas (Huntsville Item)
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_263161121.html?keyword=topstory

After three frustrating weeks, the wait to get back on the field is finally over for the Sam Houston State football squad. Today at 6 p.m., the Bearkats battle the Big 12’s Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kan.

Following a 58-14 victory over East Central Oklahoma in the season opener on Aug. 28, the Bearkats (1-0) had a bye week before Hurricane Ike ravaged the Texas coast, forcing Sam Houston to cancel last weekend’s home game against Prairie View A&M.

It’s been a tough stretch for the Kats. Just when the season looked like it was under way, the three weeks off has been just like starting fall camp all over again with practice after practice. Throw in the fact that the majority of the Huntsville area was without power this week and food was in short supply, it’s a welcome relief that things seem to be getting back to normal.

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“We have to start fast,” wide receiver Jason Madkins said. “If we start off slow then we will give them a chance to come in and take over. But if we start out fast and the defense gets it going, then I actually think we can win this game.”

I like that thinking. Yes we can beat Kansas. Is it likely? No. But if we play clean, come with a competent game plan, and play good D, its possible. Anything is possible.

[txphi592]

I like that thinking. Yes we can beat Kansas. Is it likely? No. But if we play clean, come with a competent game plan, and play good D, its possible. Anything is possible.

bahahaha

[blackfordpu]

I like that thinking. Yes we can beat Kansas. Is it likely? No. But if we play clean, come with a competent game plan, and play good D, its possible. Anything is possible.

I'm with you Pat. We also need to make sure Bomar looks Madkins' way a lot during the game. He needs to take advantage of his height.

Below are the heights of the DBs on the KU roster. Madkins could have a great night if it all comes together.

6'1"
6'0"
5'11"
6'0"
5'9"
6'0"
6'1"
5'10"
6'0"
5'11"
6'0"
6'1"
6'1"
6'0"

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A few articles from today...sure there'll be more to come...

Bearkats remain in disarray (Hutchinson News)
http://www.hutchnews.com/Sports/kupreview2008-09-19T21-59-18

Frosh faces dot KU lineup (Topeka Capital-Journal)
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/092008/haw_334492769.shtml

[Bearkats94]

With all of these write up about us playing KU are you sure we are not playing them in the Rose Bowl. I think they are a little worried about the game after last weekend.

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bahahaha

At least I admit its unlikely. Many Bobkittens thought they could beat SMU with no other outcome. Keep laughing.

[Gully]

Does Bomar look as good as he did at the begining of last year? He is the best QB I've even seen in the Fargodome. Absolutely unreal.

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Bo(o)mar Sooner (Daily Kansan)
http://www.kansan.com/blogs/hot_route/2008/sep/20/rhett_bomar/

Bearkats rusty due to Ike, bye week (Lawrence Journal-World)
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/sep/20/bearkats_rusty_due_ike_bye_week/?football

KU vs. SHSU: Breaking it down (Lawrence Journal-World)
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/sep/20/ku_vs_shsu_breaking_it_down/?football

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Does Bomar look as good as he did at the begining of last year? He is the best QB I've even seen in the Fargodome. Absolutely unreal.

Too early to tell. A Div II foe was not a good barometer. Not sure that Kansas will be either...


With all of these write up about us playing KU are you sure we are not playing them in the Rose Bowl. I think they are a little worried about the game after last weekend.

It's just because there are like a half-dozen newspapers that really give Kansas quite a bit coverage...it's just neat seeing what people are saying about the Kats!

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Does Bomar look as good as he did at the begining of last year? He is the best QB I've even seen in the Fargodome. Absolutely unreal.


What you saw in the Fargodome last year is what he is capable of. I think he is going to have a great year this year. He has some a big target to throw to (Jason Madkins 6-5,215) and a good RB to carry the rock. Look for the Kats to put up some big numbers this year.

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Does Bomar look as good as he did at the begining of last year? He is the best QB I've even seen in the Fargodome. Absolutely unreal.

Bomar is still very capable, its the playcalling that has been holding him back. We never saw the level of playcalling again that we saw at NDSU.

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Got the TV going, the KSAM audio and the GameTracker...all sorts of things open to follow this game. It's going to be fun! Wonder if the audio will be ahead of the video as I got a satellite which slows things down in receiving things...

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SHSU wins toss. Elects to take the ball...SHSU watches the ball through the end zone. TOUCHBACK

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1-10 SH20 Aston 6 yd run
2-4 SH26 Bomar complete to Aston to SH37 - FIRST DOWN BEARKATS!

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1-10 SH37 Bomar complete to Wells, 3 yd
2-7 SH40 Flag - Illegal substitution, five yards
2-12 SH35 Bomar pass incomplete, nearly intercepted
3-13 SH35 Bomar pass complete to Chris Lucas, 10 yards just short of a first down

SHSU PUNT -- Fair Catch, KU17

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1-10 KU17 Pass complete, 8 yd to Meier
2-2 KU25 Quigley 4 yd run (McCall) - FIRST DOWN

1-10 KU29 Quigley for 9 yd
2-1 KU38 Quigley 5 yd run - FIRST DOWN

1-10 KU43 Almost intercepted, pass incomplete
2-10 KU43 Quigley 8 yd run
3-2 SH48 Reesing bottled up but finds a few yards - FIRST DOWN

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1-10 SH46 Reesing pass complete, fumble - BEARKAT BALL!

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1-10 SH41 Bomar 9 yd run - Penalty, Personal Foul, 15 YD penalty
1-25 SH26 Bomar 7 yd pass to Wells
2-18 SH33 Bomar pass to wide-open Houston, overthrown (UGH! Would have been SIX!)
3-18 SH33 Screen, 10 yd to Aston
4-8 SH43 - PUNT

KU will get ball at KU11. 7:31 left.

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1-10 KU11 6 yard gain by Quigley (another zone read)
2-4 KU17 Quigley for 8 yards (Reesing got nailed) - FIRST DOWN

1-10 KU25 Quigley 2 yd run
2-8 KU27 Pass complete from Reesing to Wilson into SHSU territory to SH42 - FIRST DOWN, 5:27 to go

1-10 SH42 Reesing 4 yd run
2-6 SH38 Pass overthrown
3-6 SH38 Reesing shovel pass, stopped behind the line of scrimmage, loss of 3!
4-9 SH41 TIMEOUT, SHSU

4-9 SH41 PUNT - SHSU ball at SH04

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1-10 SH04 Aston 3 yd run
2-8 SH07 Houston catches it from Bomar, 8 yard gained - FIRST DOWN

PENALTY - PERSONAL FOUL! Houston got thrown down big time! 15 yard penalty!

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1-10 SH30 Bomar complete to Lucas, 11 yard pass - FIRST DOWN

Bomar is finding his WRs. We are having no issues in moving the ball. Only thing to bother us was those penalties in the second drive.

1-10 SH41 Aston 8 yd run (nearly broke clear for six, big hole made by our OL)
2-2 SH49 Bomar overthrows Wells
3-2 SH49 Bomar complete to Houston to KU26 - FIRST DOWN!

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1-10 KU26 Bomar 5 yd pass to Madkins (first catch of day)
2-5 KU31 Aston stopped at line
3-6 KU32 Bomar pass knocked out of hands, incomplete. That was at the 2! Would've been Six.

Wilkins kick no good...wide right. No problem, nice drive Kats!

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1-10 KU21 Patterson gets the short pass, 7 yards (was bottled up behind line and he made something happen)
2-3 KU28 Quigley stopped, but makes his way back out and around for a first down

END OF FIRST QUARTER

Kats doing pretty good, 0-0. Just need to complete those tackles when we have them behind the line. No complaints about the offense.

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1-10 KU33 Reesing pass complete to Brown for 9 yd
2-1 KU42 Quigley stopped
3-1 KU42 Quigley gets enough yards on second effort, 2 yd - FIRST DOWN

1-10 KU44 Reesing pass incomplete, receiver Brown thrown back for loss of yardage
2-11 KU43 Reesing runs and gets 3 yards
3-8 KU46 Reesing pass incomplete

PUNT - SHSU recovers at 16, makes it to SH21

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Penalty - Holding on the Punt

1-10 SH11 Robinson loses 2 yd
2-12 SH09 Sacked.
3-19 SH02 Timeout, Sam Houston (2nd timeout, 10:35)
3-19 SH02 Penalty. False start
3-20 SH01 Bomar pass intercepted, returned to inside the 5 by Stuckey

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1-G KU01 Touchdown

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run - KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24

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KU kickoff, SHSU returns from SH10 and makes to just shy of SH30

1-10 SH29 Bomar complete to Wells, 8 yds
2-2 SH37 Pass complete to Houston at KU49 - FIRST DOWN!

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1-10 KU49 Bomar to Houston at KU38 - FIRST DOWN!

1-10 KU38 SHSU 9 yard pass to Aston
2-1 KU29 Bomar pass incomplete to Payne
3-1 KU29 Bomar pass incomplete to end zone (Payne was caught up)
4-1 KU29 Bomar keeper to KU27 - FIRST DOWN!

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1-10 KU27 Bomar pass intercepted by Barfield, returned to KU34. Bounced through Houston's hands and into an unexpecting DB.

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1-10 KU34 Crawford stopped after 2 yd
2-8 KU36 Reesing pass batted down at line by C. Brown
3-8 KU36 PENALTY - Delay of Game
3-13 KU31 Reesing 68 pass to MEIER - TOUCHDOWN

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run - KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02

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SHSU making some headway into KU territory...at KU37. Get to the KU29 and drive stalls.

Punt and KU brings it close to midfield.

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Kats get a huge stop on fourth down...turnover on downs.

Kats ball -- got to actually make a score when we get in KU territory. Down 14-0, we've actually outplayed the Jayhawks and two INTs are the only thing that have given them points.

Bomar to Madkins, Kats inside the KU10! Could we possibly score?!?!?

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1-G KU08 Incomplete (for Madkins)
2-G KU08 BOMAR TOUCHDOWN!

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Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run - KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57

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SHSU short kick gives KU not much field to work with...

KU already have 2-4 at the SH48. BOOM! Pass incomplete. Ryan Glotson nailed him...

3-4 SH48 Reesing gets 6 on ground as everyone is marked. FIRST DOWN.

Timeout, Kansas, 1:12

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Kats force KU to 3rd down and they have holding on the offense. This is going to be a nice long 3rd down and 25 at KU43. Reesing runs and runs and runs and throw a 43 yard bomb. TOUCHDOWN

[patssle]

Certainly a respectable showing by SHSU so far. 1st game in almost a month vs. a Big 12 school.

[TexasTerror]

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run - KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe - KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

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Timeout Kansas as SHSU kneels ball on 1-10 SH02.

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HALFTIME

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run - KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe - KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

[TexasTerror]

BW (on first half)...our team feels like they can be up. Proud of offense and defense. Had a couple long passes. Still a competitor and we got a shot, just got to put the ball in end zone when we get down there.

BW (on KU)...scramble plays, I coached DB and I understand those things when you cover so long. Front is getting pressure. DBs and LBs are doing great job on coverage.

BW (on FBS games)...we're working on FBS game, talked to Whitten and Dirk, some of the prelim work...we could really wait and get higher paydays. Always in contact with different universities...seems to fall in place after first of year. Keep working on it and keep lining up people.

BW (on scheduling issue)...we've talked to PV and worked well with SHSU. We decided that we'd move forward a year. Come to SHSU in 2009 and to PV in 2010. We're going to have to look at going to 2009 because road on first three weeks in 2010. WIU, PV and Baylor. Might go to PV in 2009 so we had a home game on 9/11/2010. Trying to get people to play us and come to our place. We'd like to have six home games, possibly even seven like 2004. Trying to balance. Don't want to be gone three straight weeks. Some of the challenges we look at and avoid as much as possible. Football is always very challenging. At least not scheduling as many conference games as we have to. Even MBB getting difficult with BM and JHooten, difficult for people to come to Huntsville. Higher game guarantees.

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BW (on Oct 4 opening)...SHSU started last Thursday and work some on Friday, JBarfield seeking for potential foes. Talked to Tom Burnett. Several schools in SLC in situation (SFA, Nicholls). Probably have 5 or 6 team list. Come down to whether or not we can get them in Huntsville. May look into traveling, may have to get in plane to do it. Like to play that game if we can. Help us as we look as season develops.

BW (on playoffs/seven wins)...when we had Rita, last year on playoff committee. Lot of canceled games. Committee did deal with that and take into consideration. They'd look at it again, hope to have that opportunity. Always constantly looking at. We'll hit the ground Monday and make it happen.

BW (on SHSU/hurricane)... athletic facilities fared well. Few leaks, had them before when we had good rain. We had one window in the baseball facility slid out of track. Outside of that, SHSU athletics held up well. Thoughts and prayers to everyone. Part of living on coast. Proud of way Pres. Gaertner and everyone handled it. Coaches have handled it well, get fans and I think made good decisions to take care of student-athletes and games. One thing Monday, trying to schedule games for football and other sports. Evaluate where we can get better in decisions for these kind of events. Thanks Coach Thompson, Hinze and staff.

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KU gets moving on and is at the SH02 after a penalty and a long reception...

KU's Reesing throws out of end zone on first down.
Second down...Crawford runs in touchdown, TD.

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Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

Third Quarter
KU: Jocques Crawford 2 yd run (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 28-7 SHSU, 13:46

[TexasTerror]

So distracted on numerous fronts...Kats score quickly. Aston has a nice run setting up Wells TD reception!

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

Third Quarter
KU: Jocques Crawford 2 yd run (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 28-7 SHSU, 13:46
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 46 yard pass to Justin Wells (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 28-14 SHSU, 12:58

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Jayhawks miss a FG...Kats take over down by 14 with 8:06 to go in the third quarter...

Time for the Kats to respond!

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Kats 3-and-out

Kansas around midfield on their current drive, we'll see if the Kats defense can put the clamps down and not allow any of those big plays that have hurt us thus far...

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KU makes it happen on 4th-and-3...open WR in the middle of the field. KU within striking distance of scoring once more...

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Kats break up 3rd-and Goal...almost picked up off. Kats hold KU to field goal.

Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

Third Quarter
KU: Jocques Crawford 2 yd run (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 28-7 SHSU, 13:46
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 46 yard pass to Justin Wells (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 28-14 SHSU, 12:58
KU: Jacob Bransetter 25 yard field goal - KU 31-14 SHSU, 3:09

[TexasTerror]

SHSU hits Lucas for first down on 3rd-and-6....

Another huge pass to Houston into KU territory and then KU intercepts Bomar...third INT (two of which were his fault)...

[patssle]

If Bomar wasn't throwing interceptions, we could be winning this game.

[TexasTerror]

If Bomar wasn't throwing interceptions, we could be winning this game.

He's only responsible for two. The other bounced off of Houston's hands and on that first one...he may have avoided it if he didn't overthrow a wide open WR a few plays prior...

I'm glad the Kats are doing well. With the layoff, they had every reason to come out playing like crap...

END OF 3RD QUARTER

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Sam Houston State at Kansas
Unofficial Game Scoring Summary

First Quarter
No scoring

Second Quarter
KU: Todd Reesing 1 yard run (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 7-0 SHSU, 10:24
KU: Todd Reesing 68 yard pass to Kerry Meier (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 14-0 SHSU, 7:02
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 8 yard run (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 14-7 SHSU, 1:57
KU: Todd Reesing 43 yard pass to Dezmon Briscoe (Jacob Branstetter kick)- KU 21-7 SHSU, 00:47

Third Quarter
KU: Jocques Crawford 2 yd run (Jacob Branstetter kick) - KU 28-7 SHSU, 13:46
SHSU: Rhett Bomar 46 yard pass to Justin Wells (Taylor Wilkins kick) - KU 28-14 SHSU, 12:58
KU: Jacob Bransetter 25 yard field goal - KU 31-14 SHSU, 3:09

Fourth Quarter
KU: Angus Quigley 1 yard run (Jacob Branststetter kick) - KU 38-14 SHSU ,9:24

[blackfordpu]

Our defense was the liability today as well as the turnovers. When you can not make open field tackles you are going to get burnt.

[TexasTerror]

Our defense was the liability today as well as the turnovers. When you can not make open field tackles you are going to get burnt.

Defense was not helped by Kansas O-Line holding Chris Brown with two players at times...not their fault...

BALL-GAME...

Great job, Kats!

Post-game chat on KatFans.com.

[blackfordpu]

Game could have been much more competitive if not for the turnovers and sloppy defensive play.

[TexasTerror]

A few selected remarks from KU fans...

"Rhett Bomar is for real. He made some nice throws. SHSU has some players too."

"Sam Houston showed up to play tonight and played a hell of a game. Didn't realize there were ex OU/MU/UT players on the squad. Good Luck with rest of the season."

"SHSU showed some guts out there."

"Good game, SHSU gave me fits in the first qtr or so."

[katstrapper]

Game could have been much more competitive if not for the turnovers and sloppy defensive play.

Team played a strong game. Just made a few mistakes that cost the game. Our kicking game is not strong AT ALL. We are still lacking the PK duties. Overall I was happy with the performance. I know we left an impression. SLC get ready.