Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1909
- University Founded East Carolina Teachers Training School opened, later becoming ECU.
1991
- Peach Bowl Champions ECU defeated NC State 37-34 in one of the program's greatest victories.
2007
- Flag Ceremonies Begin The Jolly Roger and No Quarter flag traditions were established.
2008
- Upset of #8 West Virginia The Pirates shocked the nation with a stunning victory over the Mountaineers.
2014
- AAC Membership ECU joined the American Athletic Conference, elevating competition.
Jayhawks Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Big Jay and Baby Jay
Type: Jayhawk
Official Colors
Crimson
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Blue
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School Info
Fight Song
I'm a Jayhawk
I'm a Jayhawk, you're a Jayhawk, we're all Jayhawks, KU!
Traditions
- •Rock Chalk chant
- •Waving the Wheat
Venues
Football Stadium
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Basketball Arena
Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawks Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from University of Kansas athletes about their recovery journey
Wilt Chamberlain
Basketball • 1956-58
One of the greatest players everDanny Manning
Basketball • 1984-88
1988 National Player of the YearGale Sayers
Football • 1962-64
Pro Football Hall of FamerPaul Pierce
Basketball • 1995-98
NBA Finals MVP with CelticsMario Chalmers
Basketball • 2005-08
Hit 'The Shot' to tie 2008 championship game