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Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:08 AM

Blakesley: Kansas set to go after Big 12 North title

By The Herald Staff

Caleb Blakesley, former Ottawa High school standout and three-year starter at defensive tackle for the University of Kansas football team, said at Tuesday’s media day that Kansas should win the Big 12 North.

On his goals for this season:

“The main thing we want to do is win the Big 12 North at the very least. When I came into the program in 2005 things were headed in the right direction, but they weren’t there yet.

Leaving the program on a strong foundation would be a good thing.”

On Kansas’ success in recent seasons:

“It’s definitely special. It kind of hits close to home. Everyone back home is happy about it. Winning games against Missouri and Kansas State, winning those rivalry games, it makes it all that much more special.”

On the team’s progression in practice:

“Things are coming around. There’s a lot of learning to do. There are a lot of young guys that are in the learning process, but they are doing a good job. They are taking steps towards learning everything and getting where they need to be.”

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Blakesley: Kansas set to go after Big 12 North title

By The Herald Staff

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