The 47-year-old Gill, was MAC coach of the year in 2007 and ‘08, continuing a lifetime of success which included a brilliant career as a Nebraska quarterback and assistant coach.

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“I’m a competitor. I love to win,” Gill said. “I’ve been blessed and had opportunities where I’ve been successful just about everywhere I’ve been. I hope that happens here at the University of Kansas.”

In personality and demeanor, Gill seems the polar opposite of Mangino, his prickly predecessor who resigned under pressure after an internal investigation into allegations of mistreatment of players.

“As we looked for a head coach, there was no question I wanted someone who was extremely positive,” said Perkins. “He has every possible ingredient that I felt we needed at this particular time at this university.”

As a great option quarterback in 1981-83, Gill helped boost Nebraska to the top of the Big Eight Conference, breaking a long Oklahoma domination. He was also an assistant on Tom Osborne’s staff when the Huskers won three national championships in 1994, ‘95 and ‘07. He interviewed for the Nebraska job two years ago when Bo Pelini was hired.

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