2011 Kansas Jayhawks football team
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The 2011 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas
in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The Jayhawks were led by second year head coach Turner Gill
and played their home games at Memorial Stadium. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference
.
The Jayhawks were picked to finish last by most voters in the preseason Big 12 polls. The Jayhawks conference schedule began with a loss at home to Texas Tech
and ended with a loss to the Missouri
in the Border Showdown game at Arrowhead Stadium
in Kansas City. The Jayhawks finished with a 2-10 record, 0-9 in Big 12 play, and did not play in a bowl game for third straight year. The Jayhawks had one the toughest schedules in the nation. The Jayhawks schedule is currently ranked 4th in the nation according to Collegefootballpoll.com. During the season, the Jayhawks played Texas A&M
and Missouri
as members of the Big 12 for the final time, as both schools will leave for the SEC in July 2012.
, expressed his displeasure to the Jayhawks performance during the season in a press conference. In the press conference, Zenger said "I don't expect any player, coach, administrator, fan or alum to accept the performance on the field today or in recent weeks. We will get this thing fixed. We will continue to evaluate the program on a week-by-week basis. At the University of Kansas, we will never make complete evaluations until the season is complete and the body of work is in." Many local sports analysts interpreted that statement as Zenger officially putting head coach Turner Gill on the "hotseat" meaning he could be fired if things do not change. The day after losing KU's final game of the season to Missouri, Zenger fired Turner Gill who had a 5-19 record, 1-16 within the conference.
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, play of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, began on Thursday, September 1, 2011...
. The Jayhawks were led by second year head coach Turner Gill
Turner Gill
Turner Hillery Gill is an American football coach who most recently served as the head coach at Kansas from 2010-2011, and was one of 11 African-American head coaches in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision at the time of his hiring.-College:Gill graduated from Arlington Heights High...
and played their home games at Memorial Stadium. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
.
The Jayhawks were picked to finish last by most voters in the preseason Big 12 polls. The Jayhawks conference schedule began with a loss at home to Texas Tech
2011 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team
The Red Raiders opened their 2011 season at home against the Texas State Bobcats, marking the 950th overall contest in the program's 86 year history. Texas Tech won the coin toss and elected to receive. Their first drive would end in a punt by Ryan Erxleben from their own 26 yard line...
and ended with a loss to the Missouri
2011 Missouri Tigers football team
The 2011 Missouri Tigers football team, in their 122nd season, represents the University of Missouri in college football's 2011 season. The team is coached by Gary Pinkel, who returns for his 11th season with Mizzou, and play their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium...
in the Border Showdown game at Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs....
in Kansas City. The Jayhawks finished with a 2-10 record, 0-9 in Big 12 play, and did not play in a bowl game for third straight year. The Jayhawks had one the toughest schedules in the nation. The Jayhawks schedule is currently ranked 4th in the nation according to Collegefootballpoll.com. During the season, the Jayhawks played Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies football
The Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18...
and Missouri
Missouri Tigers football
The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996...
as members of the Big 12 for the final time, as both schools will leave for the SEC in July 2012.
Turner Gill Job Security
Following their 59-21 loss to rival Kansas State, Kansas Athletic Director Sheahon ZengerSheahon Zenger
Dr. Sheahon Zenger is an American university sports administrator and a former assistant American football coach. Dr. Zenger is currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Kansas, replacing Lew Perkins. He was formerly Director of Athletics at Illinois State University. Dr. Zenger...
, expressed his displeasure to the Jayhawks performance during the season in a press conference. In the press conference, Zenger said "I don't expect any player, coach, administrator, fan or alum to accept the performance on the field today or in recent weeks. We will get this thing fixed. We will continue to evaluate the program on a week-by-week basis. At the University of Kansas, we will never make complete evaluations until the season is complete and the body of work is in." Many local sports analysts interpreted that statement as Zenger officially putting head coach Turner Gill on the "hotseat" meaning he could be fired if things do not change. The day after losing KU's final game of the season to Missouri, Zenger fired Turner Gill who had a 5-19 record, 1-16 within the conference.
Schedule
Roster
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Line
Defensive Line
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Linebackers
Cornerbacks
Safeties
Punters
Kickers
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