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- Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch is doubtful for Missouri after an injury against Long Island. Quincy Davis shifted from Mike to Will during the opener; Lance Leipold says offseason cross-training and Davis' understanding of both roles give him confidence in that adjustment. The article does not identify Crouch's injury or declare him out. - If Crouch cannot play, Kansas may also use Malachi Curvey and Jibreel Al-Amin for additional linebacker snaps. Leipold says Curvey keeps improving after his first extended college action and describes Al-Amin as active and athletic; he does not announce a snap split or name a permanent replacement. - Leipold liked Kansas' offensive-line rotation and sack-free opener against Long Island, but wants cleaner holding technique and greater consistency before Missouri's larger, faster front four. He links holding to redirecting or stopping the feet and emphasizes disengaging in time; the FCS opener is a starting point, not proof the protection will hold against Missouri.

- LB: they will sack him but there isn’t going to be penalties for it.

- Pick/market: Last week, we started a new series here at Phog.net where we ask and answer four questions before and after Kansas football games.

- Pick/market: if you can't get to a pub, your best bet is to probably go with someone like Virgin Media streaming once you get to Scotland.

- Injury: I don’t think we are as deep at LB as some on here think.

- OL/LB: Looks like to me Whittingham will need a year or so to get it all right.

- Kansas' defensive-line grades dominated the LIU review, with David Santiago posting a 94.9 over 23 snaps and Dak Brinkley, Blake Herold, Leroy Harris, and Marcus Calvin all grading at 74.4 or better. - Trey Lathan gave Kansas another strong front-seven grade at linebacker with a 75.3 over 26 snaps. - The Kansas defensive review showed a clear front-seven-versus-secondary split, with Mason Ellis leading the safeties at 68.0 and Austin Alexander leading cornerbacks at 66.1.

- Andy Kotelnicki's return as Kansas offensive coordinator opened with more than 600 yards in a 51-6 win over LIU, which Lance Leipold called a positive first step for an offense still early in its re-install. - Leipold said Kotelnicki had to start over with a roster mostly new to him, using spring, summer, and fall camp to evaluate personnel and find multiple ways to use the talent. - Kansas linebacker Bam Crouch left the LIU game with a shoulder issue, returned with his arm in a sling, and was expected to undergo further testing. - Leipold said Crouch was the only injury concern after the opener, which is important because Crouch had been playing well through fall camp after an injury at Boston College last season. - Kansas played 86 players against LIU, giving depth pieces and younger players live work in a game where the starters were able to support the reserves from the sideline.

- Kansas' quarterback was limited as a runner in the opener, but the passing performance drew positive reviews, including explosive completions to Nick McMillan and Azay Cox. - The Kansas defense was credited for controlling the line of scrimmage against an overmatched opponent, though the review cautioned that two major mistakes would be punished by better competition. - Kansas is hoping Campic is healthy for the Missouri game, with the host framing that matchup as one where the Jayhawks will need full availability.