It is obvious, though, that this Jayhawk is a young man who really seems to have his life in order. That's impressive for an 19-year-old freshman football practice squad (red-shirt) walk-on at such an early stage of his collegiate career.

But before I tell you his story, I should at least tell you his name. The aspiring athlete I speak of is Ryan Burton, and I had the extreme pleasure of an informal chat with him the other day.

Here is just a fraction of what we had to talk about...

(J.D.) How would you describe the opportunities available to you on the football field here in Lawrence?

(Ryan) We receive the same opportunities as the scholarship players, but you ha...

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