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Freshman wide receiver shows talent
By Jayson Jenks
Published on Wed., September 2nd, 2009
By all accounts, senior wide receiver Kerry Meier is one of the friendliest and most well-liked individuals on Kansas? roster. Those who know him say he?s selfless and admirably humble despite his on-field success.
?Kerry, he?s just an awesome guy,? friend and former teammate Tyler Lawrence said.
Freshman wide receiver Bradley McDougald (24) talks to sophomore wide receiver Willie O'Quinn during media day at the Anderson Family Football Complex practice fields last month. McDougald has received praise for his skill from Mark Mangino and his new teammates.
Photo by Ryan Waggoner
But even the notoriously easy-going Meier couldn?t resist taking a crack at Kansas? latest offensive weapon: freshman wide receiver Bradley McDougald.
After hearing that coach Mark Mangino publicly heaped praise on McDougald last week, Meier playfully ribbed Kansas? talented and rising young playmaker.
?I had to just give him a little bit of trouble,? Meier said, smiling.
It?s all in good fun, though, as Meier and Mangino both said McDougald will be a significant piece of Kansas? offense and special teams this season.
In his short time on campus, McDougald has continually impressed coaches and teammates with his natural athleticism and smooth transition from the high school level to Division I.
With coaches unable to attend summer workouts or seven-on-seven games, McDougald?s potential bounced around the different parts of the football program through word of mouth.
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