The University of Kansas football team is coming off a big victory at home in a newly renovated stadium. The Jayhawks defeated Fresno State last Saturday in KU's home opener. It was the first chance fans had to see this year's team and get a look at the rebranded David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, nicknamed "The Booth." KPR's J. Schafer caught up with sports broadcaster Brian Hanni, the Voice of the Kansas Jayhawks, to get his take on this year's team and the new facility.
The KU football team will be back in action at home Friday against Wagner. Kickoff is set for 6:30 pm. You can hear Brian Hanni with the play-by-play action on the Jayhawk Radio Network.
On Friday, KU Will Highlight Football Stadium’s Role as a World War I Memorial
LAWRENCE, Kan. (LJW) — After more than $400 million in renovations, University of Kansas officials are calling David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium “reimagined,” but leaders on Friday will hold a ceremony to ensure one part of its history isn’t forgotten. KU’s chancellor will be joined by military leaders to rededicate the stadium as a memorial for university service members who lost their lives during World War I. “I encourage veterans, active military, reservists, KU community members and the general public to join us in honoring the Jayhawks who made the ultimate sacrifice, as we open a new chapter in the storied history of this World War I memorial stadium,” KU Chancellor Douglas Girod said via a press release.
The rededication ceremony is set for 2:30 pm Friday. (Read more in the Lawrence Journal-World.)
