LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The fact that Kansas coach David Beaty had to scrap the traditional spring game in favor of an open practice for fans could be taken as a bad sign that things are turning around for the Jayhawks.

Turns out, it's just an unfortunate set of circumstances.

The Jayhawks were down to eight healthy offensive linemen by the end of spring camp, making it nearly impossible to have a scrimmage at Memorial Stadium. So their fourth-year coach decided to have a spring football showcase instead, an opportunity to at least give fans a glimpse of the team.