The Jayhawker

Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re talking with the winningest coach in Kansas Volleyball History, Head Coach Ray Bechard.  We’ll talk about his 26 years at the helm for the Jayhawks, and his plans for the future.  Then it’s on to BYU, for the 3-0 Kansas Football team, Wayne Simien and Greg Gurley discuss the latest news and give you their thoughts on the games.  And as Boot Camp fires up for Kansas Basketball ,you’ll hear the guy’s stories from their playing days at Kansas.

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, Greg Gurley and Wayne Simien talk to Kwinton Lassiter about the legacy of the Lassiter family and Kansas Football.  You’ll hear the inside story of giving his interception ball to his brother Kwamie Lassiter Jr., and we’ll talk to him about the Jayhawks 2-0 start to the 2023 football season.

The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com  And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we’re previewing Kansas and Illinois. We’ll talk about Coach Leipold’s big win over Missouri State and Wayne Simien and Greg Gurley will get you ready for Friday night’s matchup with Illinois at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Then we’ll catch up with Kansas Head Golf Coach Jamie Bermel to hear about Cecil Belisle’s first victory as a Jayhawk on Wednesday at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, shooting one-under par at American Dunes Golf Club. And we’ll talk with the Head Coach of Kansas Women’s Soccer Mark Francis about their undefeated start to the season.

The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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Today on the Jayhawker, we’re joined by Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff. Greg Gurley and Wayne Simien will find out everything you need to know before the 2024 football season kicksoff on Friday night, plus a preview of the timeline for the new Gateway District at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. To learn more about the exciting plans, visit www.kugatewaydistrict.com The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com By Black & Veatch, Creating the framework for tomorrow's cities, industries and humanity's potential. If you have a dream, come talk with us. We seek partners in innovation. www.bv.com. And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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Today we’re catching you up on an exciting summer filled with construction projects, conference realignment and transfer portal news.  Greg Gurley and Wayne Simien will catch Jayhawk fans up on all the latest, before Kansas Football kicksoff the new season on Friday September 1st.  To learn more about the gateway project plans for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium visit www.kugatewaydistrict.com

The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com By Black & Veatch, Creating the framework for tomorrow's cities, industries and humanity's potential. If you have a dream, come talk with us. We seek partners in innovation. www.bv.com. And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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When the Jayhawks signed Hunter Dickinson, they landed the most coveted player available in the transfer portal.  Today on the Jayhawker we’re sitting down with the 7-foot-1 Center to talk about what brought him to Lawrence and what to expect when he suits up this season for Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com  By Black & Veatch, Creating the framework for tomorrow's cities, industries and humanity's potential. If you have a dream, come talk with us. We seek partners in innovation. www.bv.com.  And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we have Brian Hanni on to talk about new leaders in Kansas basketball, the highly anticipated Kansas football season and the annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic happening June 8th.

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The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com By the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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For the 7th straight time, your Jayhawks are NCAA Regionals bound! Norman, Oklahoma, here we come! Today on the Jayhawker Podcast, we're talking with Kansas Golf Head Coaches Jamie Bermel and Lindsay Kuhle about their successful seasons, new facilities, and building a culture of winning.

Continue to follow Kansas Golf as each team heads to the NCAA Regional tournament. The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com By the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com

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Today on the Jayhawker we’re talking to Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson.  The former Jayhawk and Detroit Tigers catcher and third basement took the Phillies all the way to the National League Pennant in his first season at the helm.  As baseball season heats up we’re taking a look back at our conversation recorded in January when Rob was back in town to help

The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com   And by the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com  

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Today on the Jayhawker we’re talking to Kansas Relays Meet Director Tim Byers.  For the first time since 2019, the Kansas track and field program will host the Kansas Relays at Rock Chalk Park on April 13-15. For tickets go to https://kuathletics.com/kansasrelays/

The Jayhawker is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com   By the Hilton President Hotel, the only hotel in the Power and Light District. Just steps from T-Mobile Center. Over 200 rooms and suites to choose from! Call 816-221-9490, or go to www.hilton.com  And the by Joe’s Kansas City, and the Kansas City BBQ Store.  Jayhawk fans, wherever you live get Joe’s shipped right to your door.  Order today at www.joeskc.com

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