Andy Mitts

Andy Mitts

Andy Mitts is an alumnus of the University of Kansas, graduating in 2007. He previously covered the Jayhawks at Rock Chalk Talk and is now the editor-in-chief at Blue Wing Rising. He hosts the Kansas-themed Rock Chalk Podcast, and is VP of Membership of the Ten 12 Podcast Network. Follow him on Twitter @AndyMitts12.

Nov 11, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; The Kansas Jayhawks mascot performs before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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73 Days: Previewing the Kansas Jayhawks 2025 Recruiting Class

Recruiting has picked up for the Jayhawks, as they have twice the number of recruits as they did at this point last season.

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Sep 23, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) throws a pass during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Previewing the Quarterbacks: 74 Days Until Kansas Football 2024

We start the positional previews with the most important single player on the field.

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Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Bryce Foster (61) in action during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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Bryce Foster Commits to Kansas Jayhawks

The Kansas offensive line got a big boost on Saturday with a commitment from the Texas A&M transfer center.

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Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA;  Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark before the game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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77 Days: Big 12 Exploring Selling Naming Rights to the Conference

Brett Yormark appears to be on the verge of something truly disastrous in the name of revenue.

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Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kody Epps (0) reacts to a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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80 Days: Way Too Early Predictions for Kansas Football in 2024, pt 3

We finish up our very early predictions for the 2024 season.

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Kansas freshman quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) breaks through the defense during Friday's Spring Preview at Rock Chalk Park.
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81 Days: Recapping the Kansas Football 2024 High School Recruiting Class

We take a look at the group of freshman trying to make an impact on the roster this season.

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Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA;  Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) waits for a play call against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first quarter during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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82 Days: Way Too Early Predictions for Kansas Football in 2024, part 2

With still three months until the start of the season, let's continue some really early predictions about what we can expect to see this year.

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Dec 27, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) drops back to pass during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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85 Days: Way Too Early Predictions for Kansas Football in 2024

We still have almost three months until the season starts, but let's get into some really early predictions that are sure to remain 100% accurate.

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March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shakeel Moore (3) in action against the Michigan State Spartans  in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Shakeel Moore commits to Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

The Mississippi State transfer guard confirms he will be a Jayhawk on the same day that his services become much more important.

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Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian raises the Big 12 Championship Trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference Championship Game 49-21 over Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Football

86 Days: Should Kansas Football Really Be Favored to Win The Big 12?

ESPN's FPI has the Jayhawks as the favorites for the conference championship this season. But does that really make sense?

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Oct 1, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (20) celebrates in the end zone after a touch down during the second quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports
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88 Days: Reasons for Pessimism For Kansas Football in 2024

What are the things that could derail a successful Year 4 for the Jayhawks under Lance Leipold?

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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks mascot Baby Jay performs in the student section during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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89 Days: Reasons for Optimism for Kansas Football in 2024

There are lots of reasons for Jayhawk fans to be excited about Year 4 under Lance Leipold.

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