Mangino not coddling Reesing after benching

A day has passed since Kansas coach Mark Mangino pulled quarterback Todd Reesing in the fourth quarter of KU's 42-21 loss to Texas Tech, and Mangino said he has not spoken directly to Reesing about his benching.

"No, he fully understands what his role is," Mangino said. "He's been in meetings with his position coaches and the offensive unit, and I don't really have anything to say to him, because I think he understands clearly what's going on. He'll be fine. We're encouraging him. I think he'll be fine."

Mangino was given an opportunity to cite the groin injury Reesing said he sustained against Colorado as a reason for his recent struggles, but Mangino declined.

"He's been cleared to play," Mangino said. "He told us he's fine to play, so I don't know if it's a factor or not. I don't think so."