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KU AD Sheahon Zenger explains reasons for David Beaty’s raise, contract extension

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Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger isn’t worried about the record.

He understands some outsiders might scoff following Monday’s announcement that football coach David Beaty was given a two-year extension and a raise following a 2-22 mark over the last two seasons.

“I think those folks would certainly be on the far outside,” Zenger told The Star on Monday. “Those close to the program knew that when (David) came in, he was handed a very short stick with the roster.”

So, for Zenger, it was only fair to evaluate Beaty after getting through that 0-12 season in 2015.