Kansas Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold gave an update on running back Kory Amarchree
The Kansas Jayhawks face the possibility of playing without receiver Cam Pickett for Friday's opener against Long Island University at Memorial Stadium.
Pickett missed a few practices during training camp but the injury doesn't appear serious. That's not the case for freshman running back Kory Amachree, who is out indefinitely.
"Kory Amachree is another one that I can probably let you know now that Kory was injured earlier and will be out for an extended period of time,” KU coach Lance Leipold said.
Amararchree was a three-star recruit coming out of Haslett (Mich.) High School. He was rated as the No. 9 player in the state.
The news is much more promising for Pickett. He was projected as one of the starting receivers this season. He is listed as questionable on the depth chart for the opener.
A redshirt senior, he tied for the team lead with 45 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns. He is expected to be one of the Jayhawks' top offensive weapons this season.
LEIPOLD ANNOUNCES STARTING QB
The Jayhawks have made a decision regarding the starting quarterback.
On Monday, it was announced that Isaiah Marshall will start the season opener against Long Island University Friday in Lawrence. Jayhawks' coach Lance Leipold delivered the news at his first game week press conference of the season.
"Both players were playing extremely well. It was a very close competition," Leipold said. "[It came down to] who gives us the best chance to be the most complete offense that we can be, the most dynamic offense we can be. And through that evaluation by the offensive coaching staff, we came to the conclusion that Isaiah was that person."
A redshirt sophomore, Marshall doesn't have much experience. Last year he only started one game at quarterback but had nine appearances. He was 3 of 3 passing for 28 yards while rushing for 160 yards on 15 carries.
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