The great Kansas running back exodus of 2008 continued Monday when sophomore Donte Bean announced his intention to transfer from the program.
“I wanted an opportunity to get on the field and play more,” Bean said. “I thought it would be a better opportunity to go to another school. We’ve got a whole group of running backs right now.”
Three weeks ago, the Jayhawks had seven scholarship running backs. Now, they have four.
The attrition began the week before players reported for fall camp, when true freshman Sean Ransburg was informed he did not pass through the NCAA clearinghouse and would not be eligible to play in the fall.
Then, on Sunday, sophomore Carmon Boyd-Anderson said he was leaving the team for personal reasons.
The Jayhawks look solid at the top with junior college transfer Jocques Crawford, junior Jake Sharp and junior Angus Quigley, but depth will be an issue. The only other available running back on the roster is redshirt freshman Rell Lewis, who is transitioning from wide receiver.
Boyd-Anderson carried 24 times for 91 yards and a touchdown last season, while Bean carried seven times for 20 yards.
Washington State loses receiver
Jeshua Anderson, the NCAA 400-meter hurdles champion who was expected to play a prominent role on the Washington State football team, will be sidelined six to eight weeks after a hernia operation.
UCLA’s Olson to have surgery
UCLA senior quarterback Ben Olson will have surgery today on his broken right foot, an injury that’s expected to keep him out for at least two months.
Clemson starter out
Clemson defensive tackle Rashaad Jackson needs surgery to fix a torn tendon and will be out until at least midseason.
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