Kansas Football to Take Part in KU Night at the K

LAWRENCE, Kan. — It will be an exciting evening for Kansas football as several members of the program will be taking part in ‘KU Night at the K’ on Sunday, August 31 as the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Indians on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball at 7 p.m., in Kauffman Stadium.
 
Head coach Charlie Weis, offensive coordinator John Reagan, defensive coordinator Clint Bowen, along with Jayhawk captains wide receiver Nick Harwell, linebacker Ben Heeney and safety Cassius Sendish and leadership council quarterback Montell Cozart, offensive lineman Pat Lewandowski and defensive lineman Keon Stowers will be in attendance for the game following an autograph signing session from 5:30-6:15 p.m., at the Hy-Vee Cool Stage at the Gate B entrance.
 
Heeney, a 2014 preseason All-American, will be honored by the Royals as he will throw out the first pitch for the game, while Harwell, a 2014 Biletnikoff Award candidate, will serve as his catcher.
 
The first 2,000 Jayhawk fans who bring their KU Night ticket to the table located inside of Gate B will receive a limited edition crimson and blue KC Royals KU cap. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and only individuals who present a KU Night ticket purchased through this link will be eligible to receive a cap.
 
Kansas will open the 2014 season by hosting Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m., in Memorial Stadium. Tickets are available by contacting the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office via KUAthletics.com or by calling 800-34-HAWKS.
 
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