tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107032382011-11-27T18:22:26.196-06:00I love Jayhawk sports. I love watching them. I love reading about them. I love writing about them. I love talking about them. I love bringing a group of friends together to watch a game. I love the emotional ups and downs that go with every play. That is the reason for JAYTALKERS.com. It's a place for me to share my passion with Jayhawk fans around the world. KEEP ROCKIN' AND CHALKIN', MicMicnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-2310584051721085442010-03-21T07:18:00.000-05:002010-03-21T07:18:44.279-05:00

Jayhawk fans, if you read only one article, make it this one from one of the best journalists there is, Joe Posnanski: http://ow.ly/1p0nI He summarizes perfectly, and exactly, how I felt all season long about this team. I never knew the exact words or phrase to describe it. I never knew how to say what I wanted to say without it sounding negative or pessimistic (even though I knew I wasn't). But

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-78276712068669750262010-02-27T19:07:00.000-06:002010-02-27T19:07:43.636-06:00

"We sucked"--That was the quote from Bill Self in the post-game and, once again, I completely agree with him. He tells it like it is, win or lose. If there is one thing we know that pisses Bill Self off to no end it's when his teams don't play tough. He said they were a soft team today and you could tell he was fired up. I'm guessing he lit into them pretty good in the locker room. And they

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-57344710129839187422010-01-21T09:07:00.000-06:002010-01-21T09:07:50.854-06:00

I'm not sure I have a word for it, but I know KU played much better tonight and, once again, ran into a team that played very well and had an extremely hot shooter...and who, as a team, shot over 50% the game, ending the 92-game streak KU had going of holding opponents to under 50%. We definitely got the ball inside a lot more and I was thrilled with that. Our first 6 pts were in the paint.

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-65746051589640540712010-01-12T15:47:00.002-06:002010-01-12T15:47:31.865-06:00

Shut your mouth. Love, Bill Self This also confirms one of the suspicions I've had all season long. That Bill Self and his coaching staff can yell and scream and say whatever they want...or make the team run sprints until their feet bleed....but a LOSS is one of the few things that would get this team's undivided attention. "Now we know that we've got to be ready to play every night. We

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-67856462611192880282010-01-11T21:49:00.000-06:002010-01-11T21:49:09.776-06:00

I watched the KU-Tennessee game again, this time with the benefit of the DVR rewind feature and with no bar noise in the background. I'm not intentionally being negative here and I am not down on this team or do I think the season is over or that the world is coming to an end. It's just there were a lot of negatives in this game, especially when I got a chance to watch it more closely. *

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-76675545235149729702009-12-14T12:39:00.000-06:002009-12-14T12:39:33.971-06:00

Here are my thoughts and first impressions from watching the press conference introducing Turner Gill as KU's next head football coach. 1. At the start of the press conference, Lew Perkins had current KU player Brad Thorson read a note that he (Thorson) received from a current University of Buffalo player. That was cool and very supportive of Turner Gill as a coach and person. Obviously a PR

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-61266410569354269452009-12-11T11:01:00.001-06:002009-12-11T11:01:45.356-06:00

A friend of mine's father is connected to the KU Athletics department and arranged for a tour of Allen Fieldhouse, which went through several renovations recently, including new offices for the men's and women's basketball coaching staffs, a new basketball-only facility, a donor atrium, new locker rooms, a new player's lounge, and more. I was totally a kid in a candy store and was thrilled at the

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-47697278393281438792009-11-30T09:15:00.000-06:002009-11-30T09:15:58.400-06:00

A friend shared a link to the story below and my take on the Mangino situation, based on what I know today, is below. Keep Rockin and Chalkin, Mic On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 8:37 AM, friend wrote: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/11/29/mangini.mangino/index.html Starts off talking about Mangini but transitions into Mangino. Interesting take. I agree that

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-15803604654773202612009-11-04T12:03:00.000-06:002009-11-04T12:04:20.320-06:00

This letter made it's way to me and I felt compelled to share it with everyone I know. This isn't just a Jayhawk story...or a story about Bill Self...it's a human story about a man named Chuck...and one that hits very close to home as I lost my dad to cancer when he was just 46 years old.Tom Wilbur graciously gave me permission to share this and I encourage you to take the time to read it. THIS

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-78565633964875249462009-11-04T10:05:00.001-06:002009-11-04T10:22:49.814-06:00

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-80641546458717734322009-09-30T13:37:00.002-05:002009-09-30T14:28:55.978-05:00

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-78764692938148808532009-08-16T09:19:00.002-05:002009-08-16T09:33:32.632-05:00

Sitting here on a rainy summer Sunday morning and thinking about this upcoming Kansas Jayhawk football season.There are few places that I'd rather be on a cool, fall day than in Lawrence, KS on gameday. I love the sights, smells, sounds, the children playing on the hill, everyone in their favorite Jayhawk gear, the cold beverages, the buffet spreads.....I love it all and it reminds me of just how

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-63125748048269577842009-04-01T10:01:00.000-05:002009-04-01T10:02:13.739-05:00

On Mike Anderson....I like him.He's a good guy.He's a quiet guy.He doesn't draw attention to himself, positively or negatively.He does his job and he does it well.He isn't arrogant.He doesn't have red-headed step child disease.He doesn't feel like he or his team are constantly getting screwed.He seems ethical and moral.In other words, he doesn't fit the typical MU mold which is why they were VERY

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-74819487454696212862009-03-28T12:18:00.002-05:002009-03-28T12:22:15.288-05:00

As we look at this year's Sweet 16 Kansas Jayhawk team, I think we were all thrilled with how the season played out with the team winning the Big 12, Cole and Sherron on the All Big 12 team, Sherron as a 2nd team All American, and Bill Self as the National Coach of the year. It was frustrating to lose to Michigan State when we were up by as many as 13 and up 5 with 3 minutes to go. We had the

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-54733675079889885842009-03-13T12:48:00.002-05:002009-10-07T21:23:56.924-05:00

Our players are pissed right now. Self is pissed right now. They are going to be practicing their asses off the next couple of days. Their pride is hurt. They are embarrassed. They are humiliated.All of those things bode well for KU and don't bode well for our opponent in the first round of the NCAAs, which is why I'm not worried about THAT game.But what I am worried about is our SECOND game.The

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-44025031183274434322009-03-08T11:03:00.002-05:002009-03-08T11:06:43.282-05:00

What a great way to spend a day, hanging out with one of my best friends in Lawrence, eating some pre-game BBQ at Bigg's BBQ, and then taking in yet another great KU-Texas game. The Jayhawks come back from down 14 and win by 10, clinching SOLE POSSESSION of first place in the Big 12 and wrapping up their 5th consecutive Big 12 Championship. Sorry OU and MU. Get in the back of the line. Again.Now

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-90950407830559562932009-03-05T09:27:00.005-06:002009-03-05T09:54:44.845-06:00

I'm assuming some of you are like me and have tried or are trying to process what happened last night in the KU-Texas Tech game. Here are my thoughts, in no particular order. Let the healing begin and, as always, we will....Keep Rockin and Chalkin,MicTHE BAD NEWS*KU literally played their worst game of the season and one of the worst ever under Bill Self. From KUSports.com: "KU suffered what is

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-64415648246292569622008-07-31T08:41:00.001-05:002008-07-31T08:42:58.077-05:00

KU had an open house tonight (Wednesday) of their $31 million dollar football complex, located just outside of Memorial Stadium. It is very impressive and Coach Mangino tells me his new plush office is much nicer than his old office, which was, in his words " a sweatbox". He also said that he doesn't get to enjoy his 60 inch plasma tv in his office that much because he's "got a lot of work to do

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-22747166802145810612008-07-22T14:50:00.006-05:002008-07-22T15:12:50.874-05:00

I've said it before and I'll say it again: THE key to a college football team's success starts and ends with the quarterback. I'm not saying coaching, offensive line, defense, special teams, WR's, etc. aren't important, but if you want to get on the college football map, and stay on it, you better have a QB that can make plays. Think about it:When did K-State really put their stamp on the college

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-54858003034292083642008-04-13T10:17:00.001-05:002008-04-13T10:24:02.328-05:00

The Kansas Jayhawks are National Champions.How great does that sound?I will never get tired of hearing those words. Never. Ever. Never. Ever.The Kansas Jayhawks are NATIONAL FRIGGIN’ CHAMPIONS!!!!I could write a book about all of the great moments from this season (hmmm, there’s an idea), but for now I want to share some of the dominant thoughts that run through my mind when I think about this

Micnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-46456402917614534892008-03-31T16:31:00.007-05:002008-03-31T16:52:28.423-05:00

Bill Self got his Final Four. I am so happy for him and the players and of course I'm ecstatic about making the trip to San Antonio to support the Jayhawks. This will be my first Final Four and I'm going to soak it all up, even if getting tickets is like getting all of those Jayhawk fans that doubted Self to own up to the fact that they were just plain wrong.And that leads me to the point of this

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-41414882797513894552008-03-26T18:55:00.001-05:002008-03-26T19:01:10.608-05:00

Not sure if folks have seen this article from ESPN on the Sweet 16 teams. According to the article, KU's biggest problem is FOULING. (I don't agree, by the way. Overzealous officials are more likely to blame. I think KU's at-times inconsistent energy level is their biggest problem)And Villanova's biggest problem? You guessed it: FOULING.If this game turns into a foulfest and the refs screw us

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-48580390441622296702008-03-17T13:13:00.000-05:002008-03-17T13:14:28.699-05:00

Here are a bunch of pics from the last 4 days at the Big 12 Basketball Tournament in Kansas City.The Sprint Center was great. The KC Live! Entertainment District was awesome.And of course the Jayhawks are Big 12 Champions.....AGAIN! The senior class has won 4 consecutive Big 12 conference titles and 3 consecutive Big 12 Tournament titles. Simply incredible.As for the KU-Texas game, Bill Self said

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-49229843568041409352008-03-02T12:22:00.003-06:002008-03-02T12:38:58.014-06:00

Thoughts and observations after KU’s 88-74 win over K-State in Lawrence on Saturday.-I call it effort. Bill Self calls it energy. Whatever you want to call it, it has been frustratingly absent in KU’s three losses and even in some of our wins. But you saw Saturday night just how good this KU team can be when they bring it. They can be Big 12 Championship good. They can be National Championship

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-41244132589031854712008-02-22T11:04:00.001-06:002008-02-22T15:00:54.301-06:00

As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to take on Oklahoma State this Saturday in historic Gallagher Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, one thing is clear.If this Jayhawk team wants to capture their fourth consecutive Big XII Championship, or at least a share of it, then they must become road warriors.As an avid Jayhawk fan and follower of this team, I’m confident that the Jayhawks will take care of business

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-21616563219939780462008-02-11T23:08:00.000-06:002008-02-11T23:17:18.786-06:00

Some random thoughts after watching KU lose to Texas in Austin....again.*Bill Self is now 0-for-3 in Austin.*Notice the continued lack of road poise. I am becoming more convinced that this team is just not that mentally tough. If this team continues to play the way they have of late and make the same kinds of mistakes, my expectations in March will be lowered to a Sweet 16 appearance.*Still no

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-27713360466290837232008-02-09T21:36:00.000-06:002008-02-09T22:27:55.311-06:00

Hey KU fans, are any of you having the same struggle lately that I am? I saw this KU team play some very good basketball early in the season against some quality competition. I was most impressed by their defense and how KU guards were like annoying gnats on a hot summer day. I knew about all of the McDonald’s All Americans. I knew about all of the guys that might head to the NBA next year. I

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-72626975067902156832008-01-11T10:26:00.000-06:002008-01-11T11:36:13.837-06:00

Brandon Rush: “I’m surprised it (Self calling him out in the media about his lack of offensive aggressiveness) became a big deal in a little ‘B-game’ we played the other day."I'm sorry, Brandon, but what did you just say? Do you think it's a coincidence that you (and presumably some of your teammates) looked at Loyola as a B-game and then came out with significantly less than your A-game? Did you

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-41753074995135514772008-01-09T12:56:00.000-06:002008-01-09T12:57:11.185-06:00

The Jayhawks wrapped up the non-conference schedule with a spotless 15-0 record and an average scoring margin around 25 points a game. Included in the 15 were solid wins over Arizona, Georgia Tech, DePaul, USC and Boston College. Now it’s on to Season 2, the Big 12 Conference season. With that in mind, what do we know so far about the 2007-2008 Kansas Jayhawks?*Bill Self knows what he’s doing.

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-13687427369886091112008-01-04T16:29:00.000-06:002008-01-04T16:34:58.856-06:00

TO: KU Football Head Coach Mark Mangino and the entire KU Football teamFROM: Jayhawk Nation (courtesy of Mic Johnson, Jayhawk Blogger extraordinaire)THANK YOU.THANK YOU.THANK YOU.…for making oranges my new favorite food. I will NEVER eat another one without thinking of this season.…for 12 wins for the first time. Ever.…for all of your hard work, determination and resolve.…for all of the hours

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-79553576186826803152007-12-21T11:54:00.000-06:002007-12-21T12:00:57.317-06:00

Let me start by saying that I think Brandon Rush is a great basketball player and has done a tremendous job since coming to The University of Kansas. When he got to KU, there was talk that he might be selfish, focused on being “one and done” and then heading to the NBA. The reality is that Rush has been the poster-child for unselfishness since he arrived in Lawrence. But there’s a saying about

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-72724453531082939642007-12-17T10:51:00.000-06:002007-12-17T10:52:12.084-06:00

He hasn’t called me. He hasn’t sent me letters. He hasn’t texted me. I’ve never met him. I’ve never talked to him. I met his mom briefly a couple of years ago, but I’m sure she wouldn’t remember me. I’ve never had any direct interaction with Darnell Jackson, but I have a confession to make.I have a man-crush on Darnell Jackson.Let me explain this to you, but more importantly to my lovely wife of

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-16981620162873518372007-12-03T08:35:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:56:10.535-06:00

Fresh off the announcement that KU will be playing in a BCS game, the Orange Bowl, the jealous fans of neighboring universities are coming out in full force.Take the following email I received this morning from a KSU alum-friend of mine:"Nobody you've beat is ranked....sorry, but KU hasn't beaten anyone good."Here's my reply:"Rankings schmankings.With this season, there are plenty of teams that

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-85279544761742824032007-11-26T16:12:00.000-06:002007-11-26T16:13:10.457-06:00

For me, this past holiday weekend was about KU sports and about giving thanks for all of the blessings in my life. As I headed into the long weekend, what I didn’t realize was that it was also going to be about strong feelings of love toward a family I have never met.All week I anticipated the KU-MU game in Arrowhead Stadium. I had my tickets. I had my tailgating plan. I had the Saturday ESPN

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-44389182429377807402007-11-18T09:23:00.001-06:002007-11-18T20:33:38.634-06:00

As I woke this morning, I was overcome with feelings of anticipation as I thought about the week ahead and the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, introspection and taking time out to give thanks for the many people and blessings in our lives. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, to enjoy a long holiday weekend, to savor every bite of turkey, stuffing, mashed

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-18207996766281015082007-11-13T08:28:00.000-06:002007-11-13T09:33:13.819-06:00

During this most improbable and incredible of KU Football seasons, I have tried extremely hard to embrace the "one game at a time" mentality that Coach Mark Mangino, his coaching staff and his players have been preaching. So far, I've done a pretty good job of it.But I have a confession to make.I can't do it anymore.I want to. I really do. But I just can’t.While I know Iowa State has recent wins

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-57648566306951212762007-11-09T09:08:00.000-06:002007-11-09T09:10:50.353-06:00

Our coach can eat your coach.Ha,ha. Good one.Our coach is PHAT.Chuckle, chuckle.Our coach beat anorexia.Hilarious. Now you are poking fun at two different groups of people and getting more bang for your insult buck.ENOUGH ALREADY.Will we, as KU fans, as human beings, ever move on from making fun of how much people weigh? I mean, seriously, is it really that funny that people die every year

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-7652137425468534002007-11-04T11:03:00.000-06:002007-11-04T11:05:12.148-06:00

Do you think it was good for KU or bad for KU that OSU's defense completely imploded in the 4th quarter yesterday, at home, allowing Texas to score 24 points and over 300 yards of offense?Personally, I can't stand UT (and their arrogant fan base) and never want to see them win, however with the way it played out, I think this bodes well for the KU-OSU game because it was a huge emotional blow to

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-60549036108749621952007-11-01T09:29:00.000-05:002007-11-01T09:30:06.065-05:00

I was reading an article recently that talked about KU quarterback/wide receiver/running back/punter/Mr. Everything Kerry Meier and his unselfish approach during Todd Reesing’s rise as KU’s undisputed signal caller. And it got me thinking.Being unselfish is cool. You hear that kids? Heck, you hear that adults? It’s cool to be unselfish. Darn cool.Last year one of the things I liked the most about

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-73762314499980558912007-10-30T15:00:00.001-05:002007-10-30T15:00:56.100-05:00

That was the question I had to ask myself a couple of years ago when a friend of mine kept telling me that blogs were the future and that I should start my own Jayhawk blog to share my passion of KU basketball with others. Don't get me wrong, I'm a KU football fan too, but honest enough to say that basketball is my first love. Always has been. Growing up, I had the build to play football, so I

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-73212041590704521272007-03-04T10:26:00.000-06:002007-03-04T10:33:01.438-06:00

After re-watching the game last night one thing that sticks out to me is how much of a TEAM effort yesterday's win was.Several players stepped up at various points in the game. Russell Robinson hit some big 3's early in the game and his finger-roll-with-spin layup was huge later in the game, not to mention his FT that sealed it. Mario launching 3-after-3-after-3-after-3-after-3. Sasha going on a

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-82676024658837799622007-03-03T18:15:00.000-06:002007-03-03T18:16:22.661-06:00

Just returned from Lawrence.WOW...what a GREAT game and an INCREDIBLE experience!Below are some of my thoughts as well as a link to some pictures of the day's events.1. I am so thankful for friends like Mark Robinett, who offered me a ticket a few days ago. Thanks Mark. It was an awesome experience.2. Kevin Durant is the National Player of the Year. End of story. His first half was one of the

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-90341178863941422122007-02-19T23:39:00.000-06:002007-02-19T23:40:04.942-06:00

So what about next year? Will Bramlage have a PINK OUT?Hey, Huggie, take your prediction about Feb. 13th and SHOVE IT. It's STILL not a Rivalry.Do you know what my favorite show on tv is?---24How many years in a row is that in Manhattan?--Why, it's 24.Last 35 games: KU 34 KSU 1: Hey Huggins, welcome to the "rivalry".Great win. Just a great win and a team effort. Loved seeing our guys pick each

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-63637271557576093392007-02-19T10:24:00.000-06:002007-02-19T10:26:01.846-06:00

I shared this with a friend of mine and thought I'd share it with visitors to Jaytalkers.com.MicYou and I, (insert name here), do have a philosophical disagreement. You say it's "what have you done for me lately", which I believe is the type of spoiled viewpoint of many KU fans. The funny thing is, Self has only been at KU for nearly 4 years. He inherited the angst and frustration that Roy left

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-62233661443641676592007-02-15T12:56:00.000-06:002007-02-15T12:58:31.756-06:00

I've read and heard many things in recent weeks from KU fans and KU-related articles like:"We need Sasha Kaun for a run in the tournament""As Julian goes, so goes this team.""As Brandon goes, so goes this team""Sherron Collins is going to be key in March.""We need Darrell Arthur to step it up if we're going to make a run in March.""We're going to need Mario to get out of his shooting slump before

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-2427672238935921962007-02-04T14:06:00.000-06:002007-02-04T14:07:06.365-06:00

Just got back from Lawrence....Positives:*We stayed at The Eldridge and had a wonderful dinner pre-game and several drinks post-game.*The atmosphere around Allen Fieldhouse was electric with Jayhawk fans and ESPN Gameday.*Since I was at the game, I didn't have to listen to Dick Vitale all night.*Saw Dan Schulman at the bar at the Eldridge. Dude is much bigger than I thought he was.*Saw Erin

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-83897492228438067642007-01-15T22:49:00.000-06:002007-01-15T23:36:51.767-06:00

*KU 80 MU 77*It wasn't a great win. It wasn't a pretty win. It wasn't the win that anyone expected. But it was a win. And it counts as a W. I am thrilled that the guys found a way to win another close game. But it didn't stop me from almost having a coronary.*Sherron Collins was HUGE tonight. He picked the perfect time to have his coming out party and the Jayhawks needed every one of his 23

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-17590428991786220802007-01-07T22:14:00.000-06:002007-01-07T22:17:04.929-06:00

...than it already was is the several things that jump out when looking at the stat sheet.http://www.rockchalk.com/games/g200715.shtKU was outrebounded by 9 in the first half and ended up winning the rebounding battle 31-28. That's a very impressive halftime adjustment.KU wins by 16, but is outscored by 12 from 3-pt range and 14 at the free throw line (KU was whistled for 9 more fouls than SC).

Micnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-91124527945010683732006-12-23T14:53:00.000-06:002006-12-23T15:22:53.124-06:00

*KU 84 Boston College 66*The first half was the best, and most complete, half of team basketball that KU has played this year. Right there with the first half of the Florida game.*The second half included what has become a disturbing pattern for this team: When the opportunity is before them to go for the kill and put a team away, they let off the gas, lose focus, and let an inferior team stay

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-35858813138326070712006-12-20T09:55:00.000-06:002006-12-20T09:58:04.145-06:00

This game was a yawner. I was going to post my thoughts about it, but then I read Gary Bedore's thoughts from the LJWorld and figured I couldn't say it any better myself.That being said, I don't agree with him that WSSU hitting more threes is a "concern" because that was the only thing they could do offensively. They were just too small and not athletic to establish any kind of inside game.Keep

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-7941503481942177132006-12-13T12:04:00.000-06:002006-12-13T12:08:08.029-06:00

This question came up the other day and below is my response:My thought is what I've said several times before "There are ignorant fans in every fan base. MU just has a larger percentage."It is TOTALLY hang over from Bucknell and Bradley mixed with a couple of ORU and DePaul cocktails. And for Average Joe KU fan, it doesn't help that KSU fans are overreacting with joy and glee to the hire of Bob

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-68763005785225874002006-12-04T14:22:00.000-06:002006-12-04T14:24:21.669-06:00

Here are some thoughts I've had lately as I've tried to get my arms around what is going on with KU and Coach Self. *I don't really know what to think about this team. I saw what we could be against Florida, so I haven't completely given up hope yet. The bottom line is that, currently, this team can beat anyone and lose to anyone. *I think there is an internal struggle between what Self is

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-11834321505201461472006-12-02T16:33:00.000-06:002006-12-02T17:34:17.436-06:00

Well, exactly what I hoped would not happen happened today as KU blew a 14-point 2nd half lead to DePaul, losing by 7. I'll do the math for you: That's a 21 point swing to a 2-4 team whose 2 wins came against Eastern Illinois and Chaminade.I was afraid that the players would get up for Florida and play out of their minds, which they did, and then think "we're back" and go back into "coasting"

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-84767883658766937802006-11-29T23:40:00.000-06:002006-11-30T00:49:53.420-06:00

I finally found some time to watch my DVR'd copy of the KU-Florida game.Here are some thoughts:*This game was WAY better in person. :)*Even though I knew the outcome as I watched the game again, I got butterflies in my stomach. What an incredible game.*Our guys showed a helluva lot of poise and maturity in beating the defending national champion that starts 4 juniors and 1 senior. Every time

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-61016610354162801432006-11-20T00:47:00.000-06:002006-11-20T00:49:19.516-06:00

(Click the title of this post to see pictures from the event)As some of you may know, the first-ever College Basketball Hall of Fame is being built in downtown Kansas City. On Sunday night, I was fortunate enough to attend a reception and the inagural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.The inagural Hall of Fame class was represented by 5 men whose names are synonomous with college basketball success

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1163646915152295052006-11-15T21:15:00.000-06:002006-11-15T21:30:43.520-06:00

Here's the summary of the game for those that weren't "fortunate" enough to watch it live:Poor shot selection from tip to finish.PISS POOR officiating.Poor execution in transition. KU failed to convert on a FOUR-on-ONE and a FOUR-on-TWO fast break.Poor passing from tip to finish.It seemd like EVERY loose ball went to Oral Roberts.Too much trying to make the "sexy" play instead of making the

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1163346228784373442006-11-12T09:43:00.000-06:002006-11-12T09:43:48.850-06:00

Can I just inject for a moment how much of a fan I am of Russell Robinson? After such a tough adjustment during his freshman season (remember the talk about him transferring), he has become a rock solid point guard and has matured so much on and off the court. He has been the pulse for this team and will continue to do so this season. He doesn't get near the credit he deserves because he doesn't

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1163006104160781732006-11-08T11:15:00.000-06:002006-11-09T11:48:50.326-06:00

I was at the game last night and walked away with these few observations:*Our guys have a long way to go, as to be expected, on playing great team defense. At times, I would say they have a ways to go on playing even good team defense.*Sherron's shot is definitely not "pure" as a friend of mine pointed out last night, but the end result, particularly from 3-pt range, is all that matters. If he

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1160802216916605142006-10-14T00:03:00.000-05:002006-10-25T12:20:37.270-05:00

It was another long night. Started at 6:45, ended around 10.Bonnie Henrickson showed up in a Ferrari that she got out of just before heading out of the tunnel onto the court. Not sure why she was in that car as it didn't really fit the skit. The women's team is YOUNG...7 freshmen. They did a video skit where the freshmen tried on all of their new Adidas gear and then snooped around the campus/

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1151156927523407432006-06-24T08:48:00.000-05:002006-10-04T05:55:16.496-05:00

The LJWorld continues to report on our former coach.Roy continues his annual summer "aw shucks, I suck at golf" comments.Finally, rumors have it that Roy's back has been ailing him for a couple of years due to a big load of guilt on his shoulders. Doctors say the guilt can not ever be removed.-- MicTar Heels coach battling bad backPosted Saturday, June 24, 2006North Carolina basketball coach Roy

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1149533548573353762006-06-05T13:47:00.000-05:002006-07-10T20:27:22.553-05:00

I'm a part of a Jayhawk message group and we're having a debate/discussion on whether we deserved better than a 4 seed in last year's NCAA tournament.My contention is that we did given the fact that we were co-conference champs and conference tourney champs who beat Texas (who as you recall was given a 2 seed) in UT's own backyard. Not to mention the fact that we were, what, 9-1, in the

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1142868515153661412006-03-20T09:28:00.000-06:002006-05-01T06:15:24.956-05:00

I'm not overly surprised by Friday night. Bradley shot 32% from 3-point range all season long and 16% in the MVC tournament. Of course, against KU they go 11-21 and the tradition of running into a hot shooting team or player continues for KU. How interesting that McNamara doesn't score a FG in his last NCAA tournament game, but goes off for 6 threes against KU.Additionally, KU hasn't had 2

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1142669844923534802006-03-18T02:17:00.000-06:002006-03-18T02:17:24.936-06:00

I, for one, think Self will be fine and will lead this team to some great postseason success...and soon.Last year's team was divided, overconfident, had chemistry issues, and some wouldn't listen to Self or do what he asked.This year's team was the youngest team in KU history and panicked under the pressure of their first NCAA Tournament game against a team that should have been higher than a #13

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1142668090460585522006-03-18T01:47:00.000-06:002006-03-18T01:48:10.473-06:00

I had been saying all along that I wouldn't be surprised if we lost in the second round or made a run to the Final Four. We went out in the first round and I guess I'm just a little surprised by that, but not too surprised.We played a good Bradley team that played their best game of the year by far. They hit all of the threes after hitting an avg. of 3 a game over their last 3 games and being a

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1141315707089771992006-03-02T10:08:00.000-06:002006-03-16T23:55:22.193-06:00

This one is Crimson Blue II, track 12 and is updated with the current crop of players.Enjoy.http://www.bandbmediaservices.com/

Micnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1141315449276863482006-03-02T10:04:00.000-06:002006-03-02T10:04:09.333-06:00

This KU team started the season looking horrible at times. We were able to write that off to youth, inexperience, and lack of playing time together and individually.We knew they would hit their stride and hoped it would be this year.They did hit that stride and they won 10 in a row and looked to be hitting on almost all cylinders.Now, we find the team coming off three unimpressive games against

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1140381708142795922006-02-19T14:41:00.000-06:002006-02-19T14:41:48.173-06:00

*Defensive intensity: Major edge to KU*Athletes: Push*Big Men: Giles, Kaun, Wright, Jackson and Moody will wear down Buckman and Aldridge. Aldridge is long, but not aggressive. And Buckman is a big piece of meat in the lane that does not impress me.*Takin' Care of Business: Edge to KU*Getting Blown Out on National TV: Major edge to Texas*Candidate for Most Overrated/Overhyped Team in the Country:

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1139459470441462822006-02-08T22:30:00.000-06:002006-02-12T22:59:49.670-06:00

So this Jayhawk team has won 13 of 15. They are in sole possession of 2nd place in the Big 12. Every win, except one, has been by double digits. They have two freshmen that have won the Big 12 Freshmen of the Week award a total of 3 times. They lead the nation in FG% defense. They had a stretch of about 5 games where they were averaging 90 points a game. They beat Oklahoma. And they just wiped

Micnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1138545111817871502006-01-29T08:31:00.000-06:002006-01-29T08:31:51.833-06:00

The players on this Jayhawk team are very close and that has helped them tremendously in winning 10 of their last 12.It is sooooooooooooo refreshing to see that after what we've witnessed in Lawrence over the last couple of years, when it was clear that there wasn't a "all for one and one for all" mentality.I said after watching Late Night how I loved how unselfish this team is and that clearly

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1138543709623102212006-01-29T08:08:00.000-06:002006-01-29T08:08:29.676-06:00

I just finished checking all of the major sports web sites and couldn't find one mention of KU's win in Ames, their 10th win in 12 games. We lead the nation in FG%, we've won 3 conference road games, our last home game was a dismantling of Nebraska, and our losses have been by a total of less than 20 points. Yet NO ONE is talking about Kansas on the national scene, unless they are talking about

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1137282427261152322006-01-14T17:46:00.000-06:002006-04-06T11:51:09.956-05:00

I'm not too upset about this loss. The streak had to end some time and everyone knew that KSU's best chance in a long time was this season. I hadn't said it on the list, but while I was happy with the winning streak and the win over CU on the road, I was under no impression that this team was going to be a buzzsaw the rest of the way. Self has talked about all season how this team can labor to

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1135912105445604722005-12-29T21:08:00.000-06:002006-08-05T16:35:03.470-05:00

Here are some postgame thoughts, in no particular order.*Glad to hear Self say in his postgame interview with Fran Fraschilla that he can really see a couple of these freshmen coming along and that he would really expect to see them to start playing more minutes. I'm hoping and praying he is referring to Wright (who should be playing A LOT more going forward) and Chalmers, who HAS to play to gain

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1133970207767406902005-12-07T09:42:00.000-06:002006-08-30T14:14:40.366-05:00

From The Kansas City Star....Out-of-market March Madness games will be shown on the WebStarting next year, if you don’t like the March Madness game you’re getting on your local television station, you can have your pick of any of the rest of the games through the regional semifinals.That is, if you have a high-speed Internet connection on which you can get streaming video.And it will all be

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1133927469997193582005-12-06T21:47:00.000-06:002005-12-06T21:54:36.110-06:00

*Jeff Hawkins finally found his stroke in the first half. Unfortunately he left it in the lockerroom at halftime.*The Jayhawks win this game if ANYONE would have guarded Gerry McNamara....er, Nick Fazekas.....er, I mean Chet Stachitas. 6-for-7 from 3 point range in 40 MINUTES OF PT and he, of course, ties his career high...some of that is good shooting...some of that is just flat-out poor defense

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1133563210948636272005-12-02T16:40:00.000-06:002005-12-02T16:40:10.980-06:00

Let's use a baseball analogy..in baseball, there are starting pitchers and relief pitchers.....IMHO, Chalmers is a starting pitcher...Hawkins is a relief pitcher.....You bring in the starter to set the tone for the game and to set up the team for the best chance to win....you bring in the relief when the starter needs a breather....IMO, the team is more potent with Chalmers at the point,

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1133537960106550432005-12-02T09:39:00.000-06:002006-02-26T18:50:38.620-06:00

Please start Mario Chalmers over Jeff Hawkins. I would rather lose with a freshman than lose with a fifth year senior that plays like a freshman.

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1132167509896524132005-11-16T12:58:00.000-06:002006-08-05T16:36:16.276-05:00

Snyder's return only delays inevitable at Missouri Nov. 16, 2005 By Gregg Doyel CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer Missouri should have fired Quin Snyder in March, and I mean that in defense of Snyder. Quin Snyder's Tigers are already off to an 0-1 start. (Getty Images) Like Mike Davis at Indiana, who clearly must lead his team into the 2006 NCAA Tournament or start packing his things,

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1132114121623794242005-11-15T22:08:00.000-06:002005-11-15T22:08:41.666-06:00

I've been in the US=CLASS, THEM=NO CLASS boat for a long time....and I've finally recently come to the conclusion that that belief is complete horseshit. There are, or have been, classy fans and idiot fans at every university. There are, or have been, classy players and idiot players at every university. There are, or have been, classy coaches and idiot coaches at every university. There are, or

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1131634696087241702005-11-10T08:58:00.000-06:002005-11-10T08:58:16.130-06:00

Kurtis Townsend was on 810 A.M. this morning...here are a few tidbits.... *Thought the kids played hard and really shared the ball. They played unselfish. *Brandon can score 15-20 points and make it look easy. He played pretty good defense and rebounded the ball really well. *Christian gives you "that steady hand and he's been there before". *Russell Robinson--"Russell's had a great fall and a

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1131588143526236762005-11-09T20:02:00.000-06:002005-11-09T20:02:23.563-06:00

KU forced 9 TO's in the first 8 minutes. Quick, quick, quick hands! Anyone else in love with Mario Chalmers yet? Nice give and go from Rush to Sasha for a dunk early in the game. Oh and did I mention the defense? Wow...I love the full court pressure....I love the intensity. And how about CJ Giles showing some range on a couple of nice jumpers? This team is going to be A LOT of fun to

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1112674251742782902005-04-04T23:10:00.000-05:002005-04-04T23:10:51.743-05:00

1. This year’s KU team couldn’t have beaten Illinois or UNC. 2. It is mind boggling how much better these teams were than KU from 3-pt land. I believe Galindo was our third highest three point shooter, making 17, this year. I think UNC and Illinois have about 10 players combined that could make that many 3’s in their sleep. 3. It sure would be nice to have a team that had 5 players on the court

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1112647145385447312005-04-04T15:39:00.000-05:002005-04-04T15:39:05.386-05:00

I’m not upset about Roy the person being gone....I’m over that part of it…...I’m upset that his decision to leave left us with a team of seniors that lost in the first round to Bucknell….and that likely wouldn’t have happened if Roy was still the coach at KU (because of continuity…not meant as a slight to Self). I’m thrilled to have Bill Self as our coach…Kansas fans will get the last laugh…and

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1112543501891106802005-04-03T10:51:00.000-05:002005-04-03T10:51:41.893-05:00

The only thing that would make me happy at this point in the college basketball season is to see players Bill Self recruited celebrating their school’s first-ever National Championship, while Roy, the UNC players that Matt Doherty recruited who in return thanked him by getting him fired, and the arrogant Carolina administration and their fans cry about an opportunity lost.Oh, and Wayne Simien

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1112430601994880672005-04-02T02:30:00.000-06:002005-04-02T02:30:01.996-06:00

I think the truth will come out years from now…after Roy has retired….he’ll tell the story about why he had to leave…and KU fans will feel sorry for him and appreciate his motivations…and wonder why he didn’t just come out and say that in the first place….the reason, of course, is because he wanted UNC faithful to think he was coming there because of the almighty draw that is UNC…uh, no..that’s

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1111714399197920462005-03-24T19:33:00.000-06:002005-03-24T19:33:19.196-06:00

I can see next season for JR Giddens going one of two ways...and I'm praying for #2: 1. JR remains one dimensional, continues to struggle with his shot, gets a big head and starts acting like the leader of the team before the team has collectively chosen him as the leader, ends up taking a "back seat" to a younger player or players who perform better on the court, and then becomes "disgruntled"

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1111214999856487352005-03-19T00:49:00.000-06:002005-03-19T00:49:59.856-06:00

We don’t know what Self is, or isn’t, capable of when he has a team of “his guys” and doesn’t have to try to figure out how to coach around the “baggage” of inheriting a team of successful seniors who, by some reports, never fully bought in to what he was teaching. And if the seniors don’t follow 100%, it’s safe to assume the younger guys won’t either. I never felt like this was Self’s team…I

Micnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1110738051105030882005-03-13T12:20:00.000-06:002005-03-13T12:20:51.106-06:00

Folks, as I read through this morning’s articles, I am convinced there are several things to be positive about as we head into the NCAA tournament:*All of the quotes I am reading today are focused on the right mindset…..JR saying that he got back to shooting yesterday “without thinking”….Galindo saying he feels good that his teammates trust him…..quotes that the seniors have talked to the team

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1110678070824868952005-03-12T19:38:00.000-06:002005-03-12T19:49:23.690-06:00

Click the title "KU-OSU Thoughts" to see some pictures from my last couple of days at the Big 12 Tournament.And here are my thoughts on today’s game:*It was a helluva basketball game. Definitely had the feeling of two heavyweights going at it punch for punch.*A great effort by KU today, without Keith. To have a shot to tie at the buzzer…and get a good look…was a tribute to the entire team. They

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1110330542351682142005-03-08T19:09:00.000-06:002005-03-08T19:09:02.350-06:00

What I find myself trying to do as a “new Bill Self” fan is understand him…why he does things the way he does….why he doesn’t do certain things….etc. I, for one, think I got so comfortable with RW over the years that I pretty much had a good feeling for the way he ran things or the decisions he would make. I didn’t always agree, but I generally had a good understanding of why he made the

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1110149590716512292005-03-06T16:53:00.000-06:002005-03-06T16:53:10.716-06:00

At this point in the season, I'm concerned about: *Keith's ankle *Galindo and RussRobb: Can they consistently contribute solid minutes in the postseason even though Self has hardly played them over the last couple of months? They did a fine job today in a tough situation, but can they do it consistently now all of a sudden that we need them? SELF: "I haven't given Russell a chance to play much

Micnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109860744979702602005-03-03T08:39:00.000-06:002005-03-03T08:39:04.980-06:00

KU, predictably, beat a much improved K-State team tonight in what was an emotional Senior Night. Aaron, Mike, Wayne, Keith: Thank you for four incredible years. You are the epitome of Kansas basketball and the four of you will forever go down as one of the best classes of all time. Congratulations on another Big 12 title and best of luck in winning the title outright when you head to

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109637456632098342005-02-28T18:37:00.000-06:002005-02-28T18:37:36.633-06:00

As I read through the days articles, Aaron Miles, as has been the case through most of his career, has once again taken a backseat to a teammate. Not that he would have it any other way, of course. But lost in all of the much deserved praise for Wayne Simien is the fact that KU’s version of the little engine that could was 5-of-7 from the field, 2-of-3 from three point range, played 35 minutes

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109549144598175162005-02-27T18:05:00.000-06:002005-02-27T23:00:24.500-06:00

Dear Moron, er Billy:Nice call attributing poor lighting in AFH to one of the reasons KU holds opponents to a low FG%. (Nice call, especially since OSU shot something like 56%)And you should be ashamed for this comment: “…if J.R. Giddens isn’t hitting 3’s, he’s worthless.”Billy, if you have your mouth open, you're worthless. Newsflash: YOU are not bigger than the game.

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109548659008932902005-02-27T17:57:00.000-06:002005-02-27T17:57:39.006-06:00

Congratulations to Wayne Simien for locking up Big 12 Player of the Year honors. Helluva game, big guy. Congratulations to the Kansas Jayhawks for overcoming a lot of adversity and pulling together to win a great basketball game. Congratulations also to OSU, for playing one incredible game. You and your fans should be proud. What an incredible game.

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109433688400975152005-02-26T10:01:00.000-06:002005-02-26T10:01:28.400-06:00

I just can’t stop thinking about this game. It’s big for so many reasons. *It’s an opportunity for the team to regain confidence in themselves after three tough losses. *It’s an opportunity to take control of their destiny and take a big step toward one of their goals: A Big 12 Championship. *It’s an opportunity for the team to come together as one, united against a 4-game losing streak,

Micnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109049654051357922005-02-21T23:20:00.000-06:002005-02-21T23:20:54.050-06:00

Then you know the answers to most of the questions I asked in the Pregame Ponderings post. It's a sad time for Jayhawk fans. It will be interesting to see where this team goes from here. I, for one, have no idea what they are going to do.

Micnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1109033548069671682005-02-21T18:52:00.000-06:002005-02-21T18:52:28.070-06:00

We will find out a lot about this Jayhawk team and coaching staff tonight, one way or the other. Here are a few things I want to know: *Can Bill Self find a way to motivate this team after two tough losses? *Did Bill Self and his coaching staff come up with a better game plan after being outcoached the last two games? *Will our four seniors lead tonight the way this team so desperately needs

Micnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1108823624077552562005-02-19T08:33:00.000-06:002005-02-19T08:33:44.076-06:00

I have heard very little about the KU-Iowa State game leading up to today. Why is that? • Is it because we are still pissed about Aaron Miles Black-Eyed Traveling call? • Is it because we are starting to realize that the bigger picture that is March Madness is just around the corner? • Is it because it is starting to become more of a reality that this is our last dance with the four seniors? •

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1108444512360838972005-02-14T23:15:00.000-06:002005-02-14T23:15:12.360-06:00

*Our Jayhawks played with a ton of heart. They have nothing to be ashamed of. They went in a difficult environment and competed their tails off. They deserved this win. It’s too bad the officials took the W away from them. *Texas Tech’s students should be ashamed of themselves. The United Center wasn’t even sold out for ESPN’s Big Monday and the #2 team in the country in town. Pathetic. *

Micnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10703238.post-1108214459242746652005-02-12T07:20:00.000-06:002005-02-12T08:08:26.923-06:00

KU takes on Colorado today. I, for one, am not concerned about this game. It's in Allen Fieldhouse. The players are feeling good after continuing The Streak against K-State. The team is getting healthier. March is getting closer. And we own Ricardo Patton. I don't care that Colorado is playing better of late. We own Ricardo Patton. This will be an easy win for the Jayahwks today, in my opinion.

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