Kasas announced the hiring of former Texas A&M receivers coach and recruiting coordinator David Beaty as the team’s new head coach. The 44-year old is replacing Charlie Weis.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. This is Beaty’s Return to Kansas
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In the 2008-09 season, Beaty was with the Jayhawks as the wide receivers coach. In 2011 he returned to the school with the same position as well as becoming the co-offensive coordinator. He was with the team the last time they finished with a record over .500, which was in 2008.
2. Beaty had a Rather Brief Career With the Aggies
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Beaty was the Aggies’ receivers coach for three seasons. In 2013 he added recruiting coordinator to his title.
3. Beaty is Leaving his Home State
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Beaty is originally from Garland, Tex., which is located about 200 miles from Texas A&M. While he went to high school in this area, he went to college in Lindenwood.
4. Beaty has a Family
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He is married to Raynee Beaty and the couple has two daughters, Averie and Alexa.
5. Beaty Also has Bowl Experience
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Beaty has coached in three bowl games over his career. The most recent was the 2013 Cotton Bowl, in which Texas A&M defeated Oklahoma, 41-13. His second bowl appearance came in the 2008 Insight Bowl when the Jayhawks defeated Missouri, 42-21. He lost his first bowl game, the 2006 New Orleans Bowl, when the Troy Trojans defeated his Rice Owls, 41-17.