Kansas Jayhawks 2009 Season Preview/Prediction
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Coach: Mark Mangino
2008 Record: 8-5
After going 12-1 in 2007, the Jayhawks came back to earth with a humbling 8-5 record in 2008. They do return seven starters on an offense that ranked 21st nationally.
KU Jayhawks Gambling Odds from Betus.com to win BCS: +6000
For a team that doesn’t bring in top 25 recruiting classes, that’s a big positive. The first six games of the season are very winnable, and it’s very possible for them to start 6-0. Another thing in Kansas’ favor is being in the Big 12 North. 
It seems to be winnable by anyone every year. The squad’s biggest game will probably be on Nov. 14 against Nebraska.
This will be a classic offense versus defense battle, and could very well decide the Big 12 North title.
Team Strengths
Leading the offense will be third year starter and Heisman hopeful Todd Reesing, and the returning dual 1,000 yard receivers Dezmon Briscoe (1,407 yds) and Kerry Meier (1,045 yds) . The O-line does have to replace three starters, but the softer first half of their schedule will allow them to gain experience going into the much tougher second half.
A solid running game would also help the pass-first Jayhawks, and senior Jake Sharp (186 carries for 860 yds and 12 TDs) will look to carry that load.
Returning kicker Jacob Brandstetter made 9-of-12 field goal attempts in 2008, and punter Alonso Rojas should also be very solid.
Team Weaknesses
First the good news: Kansas returns seven starters on defence from an 8-5 team. Now the bad news: that team was an abysmal 89th out of 120 teams in the FBS in total defence; they were an even more pathetic 117th in the nation against the pass. However, the defence will not be without its bright spots. All-Big 12 safety Darrell Stuckey returns, and budding star junior DE Jake Laptad brings his pass-rushing prowess.
Although the Jayhawks won’t have any problems scoring, they will characteristically have a tough time keeping teams off the scoreboard, especially high-octane passing attacks.
While the ‘Hawks could start 6-0, they draw Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri in the span of six weeks. Needless to say, that stretch will make or break their season.
Although I don’t see them doing much more than 2008, nine wins is certainly possible.
2009 Kansas Jayhawks Record Prediction: 9-4
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They cannot afford to stumble in any of those first 6 games as the schedule does get brutal from that point on. 8 or 9 wins will be about it for the Jayhawks this season as there are too many better teams in the Big 12