More player reaction from the West Virginia game
There were several players who met with the media and gave their reaction after the Jayhawks win over West Virginia. One of them was Emmanuel Henderson, who was clocked at 20.3 mph on his kickoff return for a touchdown.
Watch what Henderson, Blake Herold and Dean Miller had to say after Kansas moved to 3-1 on the season.
Emmanuel Henderson-WR
Henderson talked about his first collegiate kick return touchdown, calling it a blessing and a confidence booster after nearly breaking free on an earlier attempt. Even though he was instructed to fair catch it, he trusted his blockers and saw an opening to make a play. Henderson credited his teammates’ execution for creating the scoring lane. He added six catches in the game, talking about Jalon Daniels’ trust in him, and said the return sparked momentum that carried into the second half.
Dean Miller- DE
Miller returned to form against West Virginia, recording seven tackles and a sack. After battling injuries early in the season, he said this week was the first time he truly felt like himself again. Miller credited trainers, coaches, and the bye week for his recovery, and praised their defensive preparation against WVU’s fast tempo. He believes the dominant performance set the tone for Big 12 play and future momentum.
Blake Herold- DT
Herold said Kansas’ defensive line focused on beating West Virginia’s tempo by getting lined up quickly and sticking to their “big three” of playing fast, physical, and for each other. He enjoys moving around the line, but admitted he likes the edge best. Herold credited Coach Panagos for his development and praised DK McDonald’s schemes. His fumble recovery and early stops helped disrupt WVU’s rhythm, setting a strong tone that was key to their success.
