No body seemsto be talking much about himbut so far ina limited role hehas averaged 6.6 yards a carryon about ten carries in the last two games. He isalso very versitile he can play both RB and reciever. I think he could endup being a very good prospect and future NFLer. Edited by: Don Wassall
Jake Sharp
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Here is what Rivals had to say. Salina, Kansas running back/cornerback Jake Sharp has speed that you just can't teach. Size may prevent Sharp from being a factor at running back in college, but his speed should make him a solid contributor early in his career as a Jayhawk. See and hear why Jake Sharp could be a hidden gem at the next level.
<H2>Jake Sharp</H2>
Height/Weight: 5-10, 175
Position: RB/KR/PR
Hometown: Salina
Last school: Salina Central
Picked KU over: Colorado State, Kansas State
Notable: Shattered Kansas state high school records, rushing for 3,304 yards and 57 touchdowns his senior year. ... Averaged 10.4 yards per carry in 2005. ... Rushed for 6,594 yards and 108 touchdowns in his three-year prep career. ... Also recruited to run track at the Division-I level.
High School: A graduate of Central High School in Salina, Kan. ... Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Kansas in 2005. ... Earned EASports All-America honors as a multi-purpose player as a senior. ... Was recognized as a Top 11 All-State running back by the Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle as a junior and senior. ... Ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Kansas by Rivals.com. ... Helped the Mustangs to an undefeated state championship as a senior in 2005 ... Team also captured the state title in 2002. ... Coached in football by Marvin Diener. ... Earned varsity letters in football and track. ... A two-time 5A state champion in the long jump. ... A four-year member of the school's honor roll.
Personal: Son of Rick and Jackie Sharp.
Just a little info for you guys not familiar with Sharp. Let's hope the system doesn't suck him in also.
<H2>Jake Sharp</H2>
Height/Weight: 5-10, 175
Position: RB/KR/PR
Hometown: Salina
Last school: Salina Central
Picked KU over: Colorado State, Kansas State
Notable: Shattered Kansas state high school records, rushing for 3,304 yards and 57 touchdowns his senior year. ... Averaged 10.4 yards per carry in 2005. ... Rushed for 6,594 yards and 108 touchdowns in his three-year prep career. ... Also recruited to run track at the Division-I level.
High School: A graduate of Central High School in Salina, Kan. ... Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Kansas in 2005. ... Earned EASports All-America honors as a multi-purpose player as a senior. ... Was recognized as a Top 11 All-State running back by the Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle as a junior and senior. ... Ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Kansas by Rivals.com. ... Helped the Mustangs to an undefeated state championship as a senior in 2005 ... Team also captured the state title in 2002. ... Coached in football by Marvin Diener. ... Earned varsity letters in football and track. ... A two-time 5A state champion in the long jump. ... A four-year member of the school's honor roll.
Personal: Son of Rick and Jackie Sharp.
Just a little info for you guys not familiar with Sharp. Let's hope the system doesn't suck him in also.
I can't believe that this is the first week I've even heard of this kid. I thought I knew every white RB in Div 1A. Anyhow, he's having a pretty good game against Kansas St. today. He's got some serious wheels and after a couple more years of getting stronger and more carries, I think he could be drafted.
jared said:
lol, beat me again, and i was going to say pretty much the same thing! i never paid any attantion to this kid, but he just scored on a nce run and looks like a real deal!
he has 7 carries ffor 43 yards and a TD so far with plenty of time left into the second quarter.
Electric Slide
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Yeah I'm surprised I haven't heard of him either. He's up to 60 yards with less than 12 in the 3rd. Here's the pic of his 20 yd TD run:
Colonel_Reb
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If you'd have paid attention, you'd have known about Jake many moons ago. We started talking about him and posting his stats last year.
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Unfortunately Jake Sharp got outrushed by a yard by teammate Brandon McAnderson
Either way still an good game for Sharp, hopefully he will still get the majority of carries next game.
Jimmy Chitwood
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i started preaching the talents of Jordy Nelson in 2005! do none of you guys read my posts!?!?!
and i finally got to see Jake Sharp play, and he looks impressive.
edited to add: also, back-up quarterback/wide receiver/playmaker Kerry Meier might be the fastest guy on the Jayhawks team. he doesn't really have a position, but the coaches rave about his speed and playmaking ability. hopefully, they will find a way to utilize his talents...Edited by: Jimmy Chitwood
and i finally got to see Jake Sharp play, and he looks impressive.
edited to add: also, back-up quarterback/wide receiver/playmaker Kerry Meier might be the fastest guy on the Jayhawks team. he doesn't really have a position, but the coaches rave about his speed and playmaking ability. hopefully, they will find a way to utilize his talents...Edited by: Jimmy Chitwood
Colonel_Reb
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Yep, there's a lot of really light skimming done on this board sometimes.
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Ha!
Good one Bronk!
That one got me going!Edited by: Colonel_Reb
Gi-15
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hum, Meier is on Kansas I think, Freeman is at kansas state. But he is indeed a transfer from K-State if I remember right.
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This kid is living up to the hype. The really great thing is that Kansas is also undefeated. He will get some great exposure as long as the Jayhawks continue to win. Way to go Jake!
It's funny that both Kentucky and Kansas are playing so good in football. They are usually only known for kicking butt in basketball. It's nice to see them having some sucess.
It's funny that both Kentucky and Kansas are playing so good in football. They are usually only known for kicking butt in basketball. It's nice to see them having some sucess.
Yeah this Jake Sharp kid seems to be the real deal and the best part is he's only a SOPHOMORE!! He's got two more years to pile up numbers and prove that he is a legit RB. Especially playing in a conference like the Big12. That's something a guy like Kyle Bell can unfortunately not say.
Gi-15
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Here we go... Jake will lose carries to a rapist:
KANSAS DEFENDS JUCO TRANSFER
KANSAS DEFENDS JUCO TRANSFER
The Kansas football program is defending itself against criticism of junior college transfer Jocques Crawford, a running back with a troubled past.
Last year Crawford was the national junior college offensive player of the year, rushing for 1,935 yards and 19 touchdowns at Cisco Junior College in Texas.
But in 2005 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple assault after an incident involving a 15-year-old girl. Crawford, who was 17 at the time, was at first charged with aggravated rape. The girl said Crawford and two other boys forced her to perform oral sex. As a result, Crawford spent time in a juvenile detention facility, missed most of his senior year of high school, and had scholarship offers withdrawn.
He committed to Texas Tech out of high school but couldn't pass the academic requirements, which is why he went to Cisco. This year he's expected to be a major part of the Jayhawks' offense.
But Kansas officials say his troubles are behind him.
"We recruited Jocques because he is a good person and a good football player," coach Mark Mangino said in a prepared statement. "We know that since the incident, Jocques has conducted himself in an exemplary manner and has done what he needed to do to put the incident behind him."
If that's true, Crawford has every right to get an education and pursue a job in the NFL. But he and Kansas had better be ready for heavy scrutiny.Edited by: Gi-15
KANSAS DEFENDS JUCO TRANSFER
KANSAS DEFENDS JUCO TRANSFER
The Kansas football program is defending itself against criticism of junior college transfer Jocques Crawford, a running back with a troubled past.
Last year Crawford was the national junior college offensive player of the year, rushing for 1,935 yards and 19 touchdowns at Cisco Junior College in Texas.
But in 2005 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple assault after an incident involving a 15-year-old girl. Crawford, who was 17 at the time, was at first charged with aggravated rape. The girl said Crawford and two other boys forced her to perform oral sex. As a result, Crawford spent time in a juvenile detention facility, missed most of his senior year of high school, and had scholarship offers withdrawn.
He committed to Texas Tech out of high school but couldn't pass the academic requirements, which is why he went to Cisco. This year he's expected to be a major part of the Jayhawks' offense.
But Kansas officials say his troubles are behind him.
"We recruited Jocques because he is a good person and a good football player," coach Mark Mangino said in a prepared statement. "We know that since the incident, Jocques has conducted himself in an exemplary manner and has done what he needed to do to put the incident behind him."
If that's true, Crawford has every right to get an education and pursue a job in the NFL. But he and Kansas had better be ready for heavy scrutiny.Edited by: Gi-15
Colonel_Reb
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I hope Jake runs his sorry black tail into the dirt. What a shame it would be for Jake to have to perenially split carries.