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Final, KU wins 84-66
Collins missed his jumper coming out of the timeout, as did Ellington with his three. KU brought the ball down slowly at the three minute mark, leading to a drive by Rush and foul by Thompson, which sent Rush to the line. His first free throw fell short, but he hit the second, putting KU up 74-61. The Tar Heels turned the ball over on their offensive possession, leading to a reverse layup by Rush on the other end to contribute to a 9-0 run by the Jayhawks. UNC missed a long three from the elbow, then fouled Collins to send him to the line. Collins got them both to go down, then pulled down a defensive rebound on the other end. Rush added to KU's run with a drive on the offensive end.
Ty Lawson was fouled and went to the line. After Lawson hit the first, Jackson subbed back in for Arthur and Lawson hit the second. KU worked clock, then Jackson was fouled down low with 1:14 to go and KU up 80-63. Jackson hit both free throws, pulling his point total to 12 on the night. KU stripped Hansbrough down low on the defensive end and KU worked more clock on the other end as the fans started the Rock Chalk Chant. Robinson hit a lay-in, which was followed by a UNC three on the other end, however Kansas still lead 84-66 with 20 seconds to go. Coach self subbed in some bench players after a quick timeout, and Kansas ran the clock until the final buzzer, giving the Jayhawks the victory 84-66.
So in the end, a 25-2 run which, pushed KU ahead 40-12 late in the first half, was enough. Despite a second half North Carolina rally Saturday night in San Antonio, the Jayhawks downed former coach Roy Williams and the Tar Heels 84-66. KU will meet Memphis Monday night for the 2008 NCAA national championship.
3:40 second half, KU leads 73-61
After hitting both free throws, Aldrich was replaced by Arthur. Hansbrough took it up strong but was called for the push-off for his third foul. KU drained the shot clock to eight seconds before Collins alley-ooped to Sasha to take the lead to nine. UNC pushed the ball back down and Green had a put-back after a Tar Heel miss. Kaun was KU's the go-to guy again, with a lay in after KU ate up some clock. Collins picked up his third foul on a reach in on Thompson, who hit both free throws.
Rush missed a three on the wing, leading to Hansbrough driving from the side of the lane. Collins hit a big three on the other end, taking the lead to eight.
Ellington then hit a circus shot to put the score at 67-61. Rush answered with a drive of his own at the five minute mark. After a KU stop, Rush lobbed to Jackson for a layup. Hansbrough was called for the travel and the ball went to KU, who held a 6-0 run going in to the last TV timeout and was up 73-61 with 3:40 left in the game.
7:53 second half, KU leads 58-53
Arthur traveled on the first play coming out of the timeout, which led to an easy backdoor play by Ellington, pulling UNC within four, 54-50. Jackson missed a jumper, but Rush followed with a short put-back. Lawson lost control going in the lane on the other end and Jackson posted up for a layup for the Jayhawks on offense. Lawson missed again and Arthur cleared. After Chalmers missed a three long, Ellington did not. His three made the score 58-53 with just under nine minutes left in the game.
Chalmers picked up his third foul at the 8:25 mark. Danny Green then missed a three from the wing and the ball fell out of bounds, going to Kansas. KU fed to Sasha on the other end and missed but was followed by Aldrich. He was fouled and goes to the line following the TV timeout.
11:39 second half, KU leads 54-48
Green had his shot rattle out coming out of the timeout. Hansbrough stole Chalmers' telegraphed pass, leading to a jumper from Green and pulling North Carolina to within 12. UNC forced a tie-up, with the arrow going to them. UNC hit another two-point shot. Rush missed another three, as did Ellington on the other end. Robinson kicked to rush, who missed again, leading to a North Carolina rebound. Collins got the steal up top on the UNC fast break, but was called for a charge with 13:22 to go.
Green airballed from the corner and Robinson missed a three on the other end. UNC pushed the ball down the court before Green was called for his second foul, a charge. Ellington stole the ball and took it coast-to-coast for a short jumper in the lane to pull the Tar Heels to within eight and forcing KU to call a timeout, 45-46 with 12:16 to go.
Out of the timeout, Ellington got the steal resulting in a foul on Hansbrough, sending him to the line after making a layup down low for a 12-0 run by the Tar Heels. He missed the free throw and UNC was called for a reach in at the top of the key on KU's offensive end, sending the game to its second TV timeout of the second half.
15:54 second half, KU leads 54-40
KU came out of the half aggressive with a backdoor pass to Chalmers, who put it in easily. Kansas stopped Hansbrough down low and took it slow at the top of the key at the other end. Arthur missed a jumper from the wing, but KU came back with tough defense to draw an over-and-back violation against UNC. Ellington stole it from KU for an easy lay in, but Jackson answered with a layup. The teams traded buckets again before Lawson drove for a lay up. Chalmers aired a three but Rush was there to follow with yet another easy lay in. UNC pushed it up the floor and fed to Hansbrough, who was fouled on a layup and got the free throw as well.
On the other end, Chalmers drove from the wing but missed. KU brought down the offensive board and kicked to Rush, who was called for a blocking foul with 17:00 to go. Hansbrough was called for a foul immediately off of the inbounds for his second of the game, with KU up 52-36. Chalmers drove on Thompson for another easy bucket. Jackson picked up his third foul on the defensive end, sending Thompson to the line. He then went one for one, putting UNC at 9-10 at the stripe on the day. Rush missed a wide-open three from the corner.
Kaun picked up his third foul on defense, triggering the first TV timeout of the second half, with KU up 54-40 and 15:54 to go.
Halftime, KU leads 44-27
Out of the timeout, Ellington missed a jumper. KU took their time on offense but Arthur missed a short shot from the lane. UNC's Thomas airballed from the middle of the lane, but Robinson missed a quick three from the wing. Green answered with a three for ten unanswered from North Carolina.
Chalmers had a fast break for an easy dunk, then Robinson got a quick steal from the North Carolina indbound. Kansas drained clock then had a missed layup from Chalmers. The teams traded possessions before Danny Green drained another three, making the score 42-25 with a minute left. Green got a steal and a fast break layup before Collins drove to the other end and drew a charge on the wing from Hansbrough. KU inbounded to Collins with 5 seconds left in the half, who drove the lane and put in the lay-in as the halftime buzzer sounded.
3:31, first half, KU leads 40-19
Brandon Rush took Kansas' run to 10 points coming out of the second TV timeout. On the other end, Jackson took a charge to send the ball back to KU.
Rush hit a big three pointer in the corner on Kansas' following possession. North Carolina came back and missed a response-three. Chalmers hit another three pointer at the top of the key to give KU 16 unanswered points and to put the Jayhawks up 31-10 with 10 minutes to go. After the KU defense held UNC strong again, Aldrich ripped down an offensive rebound from Hansbrough. A foul was called on Hansbrough and Aldrich went one-for-one from the line after a UNC lane violation on the second shot.
UNC fed Hansbrough down low on the other end. After getting his own rebound, he was fouled after going back up and hit both free throws.
Kansas came back with a missed three from Robinson on the wing. Aldrich came away with the rebound and kicked out to Collins, who drove the lane and was called for a charge.
UNC's Graves took another shot from outside the lane but missed.
Rush had a put-back from Arthur's miss.
North Carolina couldn't convert again and Rush responded with a three from deep on the far wing. Carolina called a timeout from there. Out of the timeout, UNC missed again and the Jayhawks scored down low on the other end. Aldrich got a steal on the weakside, but Rush was called for a charge, with KU on top 40+12 with 6 mins left.
Ginyard missed from the top of the key, giving UNC an 8-minute drought. Aldrich's shot on the other end got away from him and went out of bounds. UNC and KU switched possessions twice, then Lawson got his chance to end the drought after drawing a blocking foul and hitting two free throws.
North Carolina came away with a defensive stop, then pushed it up the court and Ellington got a layup and a foul for UNC's first field goal in nine minutes. He hit the free throw.
Kansas spread out their offense but Collins missed a layup with four minutes to go to stay on top 40-17.
Hansbrough followed a UNC miss with a dunk, then drew his third charge of the game, this time against Rush, the other end. Kansas led at the last TV timeout of the half, 40-19 with 3:31.
15:43, first half, KU leads 11-6
Mario Chalmers controlled the opening tip for KU, and immediately the ball went to Darrell Arthur, who hit a turnaround jumper over Tyler Hansbrough for the game's first points. Hansbrough then returned the favor with a turnaround deuce on Arthur, tying it up, 2-2.
Darnell Jackson came back down to take a hi-lo feed from Arthur and slipped it in off the glass. Jackson then cut short an entry pass to Jackson. Russell Robinson cashed a three on the other end, putting KU up 7-2 nearly two minutes in.
Ty Lawson then had a shot altered, but Brandon Rush aired an attempt on the other end. After the miss, Wayne Ellington swished a three for Carolina, making it 7-5.
Arthur then scored again on a pass from Jackson, taking down the lob feed and going back up for two simple points off the glass. Tyler Hansbrough then scored yet again, keeping Carolina within two points.
Arthur then missed a baseline jumper for KU, giving UNC a chance to tie it up or take the lead. After a near-steal from Russell Robinson, Ty Lawson missed in traffic. Mario Chalmers was then fouled going up on the other end after a dish from Brandon Rush.
Chalmers missed both free throws, but Darrell Arthur swatted Hansbrough at the other end. Brandon Rush then took the pass ahead in transition for a skying layup. The problems were compounded when Sherron Collins and Mario Chalmers forced Danny Green into a turnover out of bounds.
Sasha Kaun missed a shot, but a ball off his foot on the other end sent the game to a full break at 15:43, KU ahead 11-6.
Pregame
SAN ANTONIO - All the Roy Williams hype, Tyler Hansbrough defense hype, fast-paced game hype, throw it all out the window, because tip time has finally arrived for Kansas University and North Carolina. The two schools tangle tonight in the Alamodome with a trip to Monday's national championship game on the line.
The winner will face Memphis, who ousted UCLA 78-63 in the night's first semi.
Besides the storyline of Roy Williams coaching against KU for the first time since his 2003 departure for his alma mater, how KU plans on stopping junior big man Tyler Hansbrough remains the most popular topic of discussion.
Arguably the nation's top college basketball player, Hansbrough is averaging 22.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. His most valuable contribution, though, isn't measured by numbers. His 40-minute intensity has drawn him the nickname 'Psycho-T', meaning the Jayhawk big men will have to match it to have a chance.
The Tar Heels play fast, averaging 89.2 points per game. KU has said all week it wants to run with them, and to do so, KU will need an answer for sophomore point guard Ty Lawson, averaging 12.8 points per game. He has 163 assists in 31 games played this season to just 68 turnovers.
Tip-off is set for 7:47 p.m. KU will be wearing its road blue uniforms, Carolina in its home whites.
Spring game highlights April 28, 2012
Charlie Weis Jr. helps lead the KU running backs in drills April 19, 2012
D.J. Beshears makes tough catch on deep pass from Dayne Crist April 19, 2012
Behind the Lens: Game Over April 19, 2012
Highlights from Charlie Weis press conference April 10, 2012
Comments
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Guess we'll save the reds for Monday.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Rock-n-Roll time boys... Go Getem!!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
And Again-Lets all just say a little prayer...Our Father, who art in Lawrence,Hallowed be thy game.Thy tourney come,Thy championship will be done,in San Antonio as it is in Allen Fildhouse.Give us this day our deserved victories.And forgive us our turnovers,As we forgive Roy who double-crossed against us.And lead us not into defeat,But deliver us from East Coast bias,For KANSAS is the basketball kingdom,And the tradition,And the glory,For ever and ever.Amen!I figure alittle prayer couldn't hurt before this one!Rock Chalk JayhawkGo KU!!!
johnsont1 (anonymous) says…
I was hoping we'd wear the reds as well. We probably should save them for the more important games. ;)
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
game on! Let's do this.Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
What an awesome prayer. I just made my whole family repeat the prayer with me. I may print and frame that prayer to hang in my house. Great intro for our boys. Lets kill some baby blue beatches.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk- GAME ON! and drink on!i've been saving up all week for this one!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
good start da
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
I'm on it lance1jhawk! drink on!yesssss!!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
is it too early to say we look amazing!?!rock chalk!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
yeessss!! Keep it up guys!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Dammit, Sasha....FINISH!!!!!
kupark (anonymous) says…
Kaun missed an easy one...FT and easy layups, we have to make them all. God willing...we will win!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Awesome!!!!!!! We look loose and like we're just ballin.Carolina looks really really tight.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Way to finish it Cole!
kupark (anonymous) says…
we're making stupid turnovers
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We're kicking a$$!!!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Let's keep up this intensity...UNC looks flustered!!!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We're playing pressure-free.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
i have no words...we are all in, this is our game, and we own unc right now!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
We look amazing right now. I have not seen us play this loose and intense in a long time. Defense is great, offense is great, now lets keep it up!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
kupark- what game are you watching! Yes there will be turnovers, but as long as Carolina has more than we are in good shape.Update KU's guards just got named to the FBI's most wanted list for steals!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
truehawkfan - exactly!!! loose and intense...that's it!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
It's still early but WOW!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
COLE...you are the man right now!!!
kupark (anonymous) says…
Game is too young and we have some foul issues...don't need to be this aggressive especially with the lead we have.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Awesome, baby!!!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Total destruction of UNC goin' on. Roy is too stubborn to call TOs...it would mean admitting defeat!!!!
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
There it is, Billy Packer just called it game over!Things may have come home to roost for Roy.
kupark (anonymous) says…
we're making up for the horrible shooting against Davidson! Great job!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
This is what playin' loose is all about.
kupark (anonymous) says…
It ain't over until it's over! I can't breath easily until the game is over.
dek9219 (anonymous) says…
Remember, Roy never could win the big games when he coached KU either. His first championship wasn't his recruits or he wouldn't have won then either.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
Don't get too excited everyone - there is a ton of game left and fouls are piling up a bit. There is a ton of time left for UNC to make a run - I like where we're at, but we got a ways to go.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We don't need stoppage...we're en fuego!!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Let's hope that poke to the eye isn't serious. We really need DA.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
Awesome lance - our guys are going to fill that FBI list by the end of the night if they can keep this up.Breathe...breathe....
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Correct, Banner...we must be wise with the fouls.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
dang we are HOT!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
I agree Banner - Let's wait until the final buzzer sounds. LOTS of game left.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
OMG... puttin on a clinic!!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Smokin'.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
At least I don't feel like i'm going to puke anymore... looks like I passed that feeling onto Roy.
justanotherfan (anonymous) says…
Text message I just received from a friend.Wow.That about sums it up
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
again, COLE you are the main right now!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
That was a crappy lineup, Bill.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Psycho T should have gone to Duke! He's got that duke flop down pat!
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
Yeah, those charges are going to add up. The guys have to play a bit smarter right now. It's a big lead, but if they get it down to 15 at half, there will still be an incredible amount of work to do. UNC is good - we shouldn't be blinded to that by the way this has gone so far.
overseashawk (anonymous) says…
C'mon Hawks! Keep it together!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
They just reeled off 7 straight!!! And they have the ball. We just started to relax....wrong thing to do with UNC.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I don't want our guys to tense up now.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
jayhawkatl - I'm good with a crappy lineup right now if it will preserve fouls. They're really starting to add up - let Jeremy get some or someone else - now Mario and Brandon have two, Sasha has two, Djax has two. We gotta be careful or that "crappy lineup" may have to win this game for us.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Even though we're still up by 20+ points I cringe everytime we waste an opportunity. take care of the ball. This is UNC and I wont feel like it's done 'till it's actually done.
kupark (anonymous) says…
yes...just play loose and don't loose focus
johnsont1 (anonymous) says…
WOO!
kupark (anonymous) says…
take good shots so that we don't allow breaks and then play solid defense as we have been.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Now we look apprehensive. We need to get the ball down low again!!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Remember, UNC came back from being down 18 to BC. Now granted we are no BC but just saying...take care of the damn ball and take good shots!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
god dangit!! 10-0 run. few&r(*r$r(ew
mace221 (anonymous) says…
What is with these damn refs???????
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
Wer're starting to choke.We've used too much energy early.This needs to be a grind it out second half.
kupark (anonymous) says…
why the heck are we SOOOO aggressive and nifty on the offensive end??!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
They just trimmed 11 points off our lead. We need to be more deliberate with the ball. We started to shoot UNC back into the game. Hope Bill gets on them a little about being careless with the ball. Good ending by Sherron though.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We're definitely get overly-aggressive...too many charges!!!!!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
Good half. Terrible 5 minutes to close out the half though. We were frickin tired. Get your rest at the half boys, you will need it again for 20 more minutes.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
BRush, Sasha, and DJ should be well-rested for the 2nd half push to the finish.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
I am going to ignore that comment about Self. Way to go coach!! you had us ready, and our boys look good. Get them settled down at half and lead us to the nc!!! go self and go hawks>
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Cole is playing great...giving us a lot of quality minutes while Sasha sits on the pine.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Second that, truehawkfan. It's that sooballs clown again.
kupark (anonymous) says…
this shouldn't be a surprise, however...a team like UNC is going to make a run at some time during the game...but we are letting them use very little time...most of their points have been on transition during this run.the halftime couldn't have come early....we look tired. as billy said, we need to go inside again with those top-of-the-defense passes (high low offense).Please take care of the ball and avoid charges...stop being so nifty.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
I agree jayhawkinatl, Cole is having the game of his life so far. Par for the course for us though, someone different stepping up each night.lance1jhawk - how's your drink? Fill 'er up!
ku98 (anonymous) says…
If somebody had told me 2hrs ago that we would be up by 17 at halftime, I would not have believed it, so I am going to try and ignore that 5-8 minute period where we stunk, and remain confident.We need to keep going inside. Hansbrough can take a charge, but that's all he does. We need to go in the low post.
jmason (anonymous) says…
I think we know who Coach Brown is rooting for tonight, at the half with Bob and Pipe he continually said we when he was talking about the 'Hawks. We need to play smarter than we did the last five minutes. Rock Chalk!!!!!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
The amazing thing is we are outrebounding one of the top rebounding teams in the NCAA. Good job. Lets keep it up. Keep getting to loose balls, keep getting rebounds and UNC will have a very hard time getting all the way back in this game. They will make a run at some point. That is just the way they play. Lets take their run, survive it, then go one with the win.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
Very good point ku98 - thank you. I'll get things back into perspective and hopefully enjoy an incredible second half.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Just play our style and we'll be alright. Just don't want our guys to play tight with such a big lead.
rcaltrider (anonymous) says…
13 fouls on KU and 5 on UNC!! That is ridiculous!! Up 17 pts at the half playing 5 on 8 is pretty good! Call it even in the second half stripes and this won't be close.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
lol - jmason - wonder who he would be rooting for if UNC was up by 17 at the half? J/K I'm sure he's saying "we" to both teams.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
They haven't seen defensive pressure like this all season.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
I am already half way through my can of Cope!! But that was gone before the game started. I need another dip!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
How many of those were charges??? Five???
ku98 (anonymous) says…
The big difference in fouls worries me. I worry that the refs are going to do what it takes to try and keep UNC in the game.
justanotherfan (anonymous) says…
Halftime analysis...Keys I identified early1) Attack the rim - We got about 10 layups early on. Later in the half we got away from that, but we attacked inside early. We need to get back to that.2) Keep Hansborough off the line - He's shot (and made) 4 FT's. He averages 10, so he's pretty close to his average on that. 3) Get the 50/50 balls - Just like attacking the rim, we got those in the first 13-14 minutes of the game, but didn't do that later in the half.We need a strong first 7 minutes in the second half.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
Get Calipari off the dadgum screen and lats start this second half already.
goldlighting (anonymous) says…
I about had a heart attack when RR shot that 3 without a Kansas player past half court. Hopefully Self tells them to treat each possession like it is tied with 10 seconds on the clock.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
soobawls- (shaking head) never mind...Hawks come out loose and beware of the carolina run because its inevitable.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We should get the ball to start the half too.
KU_DScooze (anonymous) says…
Keep at it boys!!! Let's get em!!! Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Time for DA to step up and be that guy who stars in the 2nd half. Isn't that what future NBA guys are supposed to do? C'mon DA...you have a wicked turn around jumper. Take it to Psycho T and let's go and get this win.rock chalk jayhawk!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
I thought the same thing goldlightning. I hope we got rested for this half. It is going to take the same type of play this half as we had the first half. Lets get this thing started. Hopefully the refs had a talk about the fouls they called that half. They had better even it up.
jmason (anonymous) says…
A key stretch, which is obvious to all, is to the first TV timeout. We need to get back to pounding the ball inside and taking care of the ball.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I agree, jmason.
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
still up 17 if we stick to the things we did in the first 15 min of the game we should win. stop committing dumb fouls and keep rebounding and we should be alright. rock chalk baby!
sleeperhawk (anonymous) says…
I already have NC fans calling me from NC and wanting to know when I want that steak dinner.I keep telling them lots of game left.Jayhawks need to keep the intensity up, and quit the stupid shots and passes.Awesome Jayhawks from SC
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk- All filled up and ready to start this thing again!Its not over til the fat lady sings or Roy starts crying (which ever comes first)
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
We need to keep taking it to the big guy inside. Hansborough is not gonna foul. We need to keep it up foul or not we have to keep the pressure on.UNC will have another couple of runs coming we have to be ready. Aldrige is gonna be unstoppable next year. Look at him now!Keep Rockin Hawks!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I'll settle for trading baskets.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Sounds good too!
larnedbear (anonymous) says…
hawks are in great shape!!! Kaun, Jackson, Chalmers should be well rested! Aldrich did a GREAT job! As long as the Hawks play solid defense and stay away from foul trouble, then the championship is 2 days away! go jayhawks, Victory is 20 minutes of court time away!!!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
trading baskets it is...i'll take it, b/c we'll still kill 'em by 20
ku98 (anonymous) says…
The refs will be the X factor.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We're making stupid fouls!!!!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
ku98 -second that...but we still need our solid game...some of these calls i just don't understand...let's go HAWKS!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I feel another run coming...hope I'm wrong.
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
i guess if TH falls down to the ground it's automatically a foul on ku.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
jayhawkinatl - maybe you should take a walk for a bit - get out some nervous energy. You're vibe is very negative right now. They're doing ok right now.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We've got to keep our composure. We can't allow the biggest comeback in Final Four history!!!!
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Fouls are a huge issue now.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Yeah, maybe you're right, Banner.
BannerforKirk (anonymous) says…
soobawls - what has Self done? God you should be happy these things are anonymous.
jmason (anonymous) says…
-3 in first 4:00....not good
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
soobawls - get off our message boards, and go back to your sorry mizzou boards to complain about how great ku is...it's pathetic
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
OK it's official. My blood pressure is rising and the adrenaline is starting to flow.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We're playing tight now...the roles have apparently switched.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
soobawls- belooooooowwwww me!!!!go back to your mizzou board or whatever loser team you cheer for!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Come on, guys...snap out of this little funk.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
yes, we're a little tigher...but by the grace of god (lord knows i prayed to him HARD tonight!) we WILL loosen up..it's our hawks!!! rock chalk!!! let's go boys!!!
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says…
We can't seem to learn that UNC is great at drawing charges.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
YES!!! a call for us now...green has 3!
overseashawk (anonymous) says…
I've never seen so many charges called in a game EVER!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
gotta hit a 3...it's mental now, we need a 3 to take this over...let's go hawks!!!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
soobawls - in case you haven't noticed, everyone is ignoring you now...get off our boards
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We need OUR OWN run.
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says…
This is appalling to watch. I'd rather have gotten blown out from the tip than to have this happening.
ku98 (anonymous) says…
We still have the lead... let's calm down, and score some buckets. We'll be ok.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Our run will come. Hang on everyone, this is gonna be a ride down the stretch.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Inside guys, INSIDE!
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
what are we doing on offense? stop dribbling around the 3 pt line...get it down inside and take care of the ball. i think i'm going to be sick.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Its a new game starting now!nh_jhawk pour 'em up all the way to the top.soobawls- once again suck it! go back to your loser school boards! or whatever hole you crawled out of.
tis4tim (anonymous) says…
18 fouls to 9. Yeah. That's calling it even. Typical f*cking UNC B.S.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk - I'm cracking one as we speak.There you go RUSH! Here comes our run!!!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
looks like it might be a nail-biter after all...let's go hawks!!! we deserve this one!!!
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
free throws are going to be critical down the stretch....i am so nervous right now.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Let's hit these Cole and play some D and run clock.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Gotta put DJ back in...can't wait too long.
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
No need to be cautious now, Carolina is already back in it.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
YES!!! 3 on Hansbrough!!! let's play with it!
ku98 (anonymous) says…
Sasha is DA MAN!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Ok. We've taken their run and we've settled down. We're going to be alright! rock chalk jayhawk!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
we will NOT lose this game!!! we are...kansas!!!
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
How many can Carolina slop in!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
OK, OK...our own mini-run.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_Jawk -yes...we HAVE taken their run...we're loosening up...we've got it!!!rcj!!!
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
going to have to rebound and make our free throws to put this away.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
sooTINYbawls- What are ya goona do when we win. I suggest drinking the magic kool-aid (jonestown style)
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
soTINYbawls -second that...'naugh said...let's all ignore him (again) now
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Woo hoo!!!!!
ku98 (anonymous) says…
Finally a traveling call on Hansbrough.We have been waiting all game long!!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Eat that, soobawls.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Soobawls - Can you feel it slipping away from your Tarheels? Here comes the Kansas Jayhawks buddy!
dek9219 (anonymous) says…
Roy still can't win the big game. We are OK. Taking control again
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Here we come!!! Hang on!!
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
Where are the refs? Hansbrough is playing football while we play basketball.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We just need to work the clock now.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
...and make FTs down the stretch.
kupark (anonymous) says…
Where are the refs? Hansbrough is playing football while we play basketball.lol...oh God! Please let us win the championship. I turned off the TV for a few mintues. I couldn't take it. What's the score?
dek9219 (anonymous) says…
turn it back on we are awesome baby
landon_2003 (anonymous) says…
it's over ku wont lose now
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
Come on guys, suck it up for R. Stewart!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
yes yes yes!!! we OWN it!!! rcjhgku!!!
dek9219 (anonymous) says…
who said bill was clueless, awesome coach, great game calling
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Soobawls is a Jayhawk. LOL.....you're not foolin anyone dude. The almight UNC is going down!!!!rock chalk jayhawk! Playing for a national championship while Roy and Soobawls are going home!roooocccckkkk cchchhhhhaaaallkkk jjjjayyyyy hhhaaawwwkkkkk
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
sootinybawls- I don't care that you hate Head Coach Bill Self. If you are a jayhawk then cheer us on!
DueFan (anonymous) says…
With this win. I no longer care if we get blown out by Memphis. At All
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Note to soobawls- You are not ready for a keyboard!
dek9219 (anonymous) says…
we won't, we match up against them pretty well
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
second that, lance1jayhawk!!!can you hear the rock chalk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cshaynes (anonymous) says…
Let Roy live in peace!
ku98 (anonymous) says…
I am so tired right now...
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Break out the reds on Monday!!!!!
overseashawk (anonymous) says…
It's four in the morning where I'm at and I don't think I'll sleep a wink tonight :-)
speedy (anonymous) says…
roy who????????? who cares! great game ku!!!!!!!!!!!!! goodbye bforever roy!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
How about getting to watch Roy have to listen to the Rock Chalk chant?!?!?!Now we get to see him cry from the other side!!!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Score settled! Roy who?Rock chalk Jayhawk!!!
DueFan (anonymous) says…
Roy, RIP
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
Give Roy credit, he and his team showed class by not getting chippy at the end as well as congratulations at the end.Now did we shoot our wad tonight?
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Wow...did not realize BRush had 25!!!!!
fansincewilt (anonymous) says…
I thought I was going to have a heartattack when they came back. I am so proud of our Jayhawks! I believe Monday will be great. You can still hear the rock chalk.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Hope we didn't, BC.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Here's to all the sports commentators (all of which took UNC) the no#1 overall is going home. We are the jayhawks and we take a back seat to no one!!!! whether you want to recognize us or not!
speedy (anonymous) says…
last week jay bilas and erin andrews both picked KU!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Take that, Dickie V!!!! You ACC lover.
kupark (anonymous) says…
We waited five years for this. Great win, great win! Wow, what a win. Still can't believe the deficit went from 28 to 4. WOW. What a Rush (yes, pun intended!).
fansincewilt (anonymous) says…
I believe we have enough left to take care of Memphis. Our inside game is just too good to go down. Our guards are great. Rose will be a challenge. However, we showed we belong with any of them tonight.
justanotherfan (anonymous) says…
Now that we have that behind us, on to Memphis. BTW, will all of the Bill Self haters (I'm looking at you soobawls) please shut up!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
rrrroooocccckkkkk ccchhhaaallllkkkk jjjjaaayyyhhhaawwwkkkkwoooooo! yyeeeeaaahhh!!kansas is awesome!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Tonight I did not hear one commentator take KU! And then it was KU looks tired blaaa blaaa blaaa. Ever since this tournament started KU has had no zero none no recognition.
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
jayhawkinatl,I will say this team showed me something in locking down when it got close. That was a big time gut check.Flip over to ESPN, they are writing us off before this victory has went like warm.
vmwskywalk (anonymous) says…
How can you not love these guys!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
ACC, where is the ACC?
ku98 (anonymous) says…
No one gave us a chance against UNC, and no one is giving us a chance against Memphis. That's ok.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Sweeeeet...all the ESPN pundits are picking Memphis to beat us.
overseashawk (anonymous) says…
Jay Bilas and Hubert Davis picked us on Selection Sunday to win the whole thing. I'm already nervous about Monday! I think we match up well though. I just remember watching the game in 2003 at Louise's. After the game I'd never seen so many people so quiet. You could hear a pin drop on Mass.Rock Chalk Jayhawk! Root hard everybody!
okiedave (anonymous) says…
Self out-coached Roy tonight. Great game Hawks. Now one more game!!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Awesome win tonight, but we have one more to go!Monday, lets come out loose and play like we did in the first half. Memphis really has never played with their backs against the ropes, like we had Carolina playing the entire game.Come out on monday and HIT 'em in the mouth!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I agree, BC. We let up and then stomped on the pedal again near the end.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I like our position...underdog again.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Hope we wear RED on Monday.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
We'll definitely have the size advantage down low against Memphis...we need to exploit it more than we did tonight.
ku98 (anonymous) says…
Sasha and Cole only combined for 12 points, but really had a positive impact on the game. They both fought hard, and in the 2nd half, Sasha really outmuscled Hansbrough .Bring on Memphis!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
i'm calling for the reds too!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
We won it in '88 wearing the blues... Lets stick with the blues.
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I think Memphis' tallest guy is the rail-thin Dozier at 6-9.
Jyhwk_InTigrtwn (anonymous) says…
and cbs even stayed around to show a little post win ku love, unlike our last game where they cut straight back to regular shows. this game was never in doubt. monday...well we're used to taming Tigers!and i'm totally digging the two coast teams are out and the two mid US teams are in.i've bashed self before, and lamented williams leaving us here on these boards, but this goes a long way to feelin good again about those things.rockin an chalkin, looking for some net cuttin very soon.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
We have the weapons, we have the coach and we have Danny Manning!!! We will prevail. Go Jayhawks!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Maybe we should break out the retro unis???
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
...to commemorate '88.
MistaJRock (anonymous) says…
rock chalk baby - way to stick it to roy
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
retro unis, let's do it...i'ts our turn again!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
Man, the ESPN guys are spooging all over themselves about Memphis.
MistaJRock (anonymous) says…
the only thing that could be better is to get the opportunity to beat ucla instead of memphis.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Dick Vital is about to cry!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
I think Dickie just unloaded all over Knight.
cstevenday (anonymous) says…
Take that Benedict Williams. So glad we handed him is ass. Hope there is plenty of tissue for him to cry it all out. Rock Chalk fella's. One more, One more!!! This team is special.
johnsont1 (anonymous) says…
Bring out the Red on Monday!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
all do respect to Roy, really...he was great to us, understand why he went to UNC...good job...but we deserve this one...out coached, out played...good job Roy, but HCBS is doing better...great job hcbs!!! you're the man!!!
jayhawkinATL (anonymous) says…
BRush and the seniors need to have a great swan song on Monday night.
stujayhawk (anonymous) says…
cstevendayI agree! This team IS special...you could tell at the beginning of the season
babyjay84 (anonymous) says…
tyler hans-broken!!!!!!!!! win it all hawks!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Go to ljworld.com and check out the tower cam of downtown lawrence!
moorobs5 (anonymous) says…
OK Roy, I'm officially over it. Now you can root for your "second favorite team." That felt so good.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Here's the greatest part... Rush had 12 points and so did North Carolina.
wissoxfan83 (anonymous) says…
Yahoo headline right now, "Final four shocker", like we were double digit dawgs or something.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
i love this!!!!! wwwwwooooooohhhhhhoooooo!!! Go Hawks. Self did a great job tonight. The boys started to tighten up and he got us through it. I love these guys, I love this team. Lets go get some tiger a$$. I won't even be able to sleep tonight. soobawls, take your UNC Blewballs back to Missouri, and suck it!!!! i was going to ignore your ignorant a$$, but it is just too easy now. Love you Roy, but Self is the man now. Basketball started here, and it will stay here, forever!!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
How I wish I was in Lawrence right now!!!! Jayhawks Rule!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Memphis Tigers... Tigers... KILL!!!!! God I HATE Tigers!Go get 'em guys!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Rockonku - I also wish I was in Lawrence. My brother and sister-in-law both own businesses on Mass St. and they said the scene is unbelieveable.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
point proven...it's a TEAM that wins a game, not a PLAYER...we are a TEAM, we play as a TEAM, and we win as a TEAM...Hansbrough is a great player, but our TEAM wins it, WILL win it...can't wait for monday Hawks...hope to be in Larryville celebrating!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk - STILL got my drink on! we're playin monday night!!!!!!!!!!
cap10d (anonymous) says…
Its good we are the underdog again in Mondays game.Did we shoot our wad,I dont think so.KU will come out ready to prove something like they did today,and beat a good,but overconfident Memphis team on Monday night.They said we wouldnt stop TH,but look what happened.We will stop Rose and co. Monday and bring home the title.This team knows whats at stake.rock chalk jayhawk!
jross1972 (Joe Ross) says…
now can we get some respect? no? okay. lets go get it then.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
Dicky V just praised our perimeter Defense!! We have stepped up and peaked at the right time. Self is going to be one of the best coaches to coach at KU!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk- What do your in-laws own? my wife and I both used to work downtown and are thinking about going back for the monday game. Oh by the way I have this awesome new version of the rock chalk song. If you want it let me know, and I will try to send ya a message.
Ksstreaker (anonymous) says…
Sooballs, I don't know how you can keep dissin the best coach in basketball today. I told you guys that Coach Self & the Jayhawks would win this one. Roy couldn't win with us and sure as hell didn't win against us tonight.It just goes to show those know-it-all announcers are the ones that don't have a clue about this wonderful game of basketball. We are already picked again to be the underdogs Mon. night. Give em hell Hawks you guys were awesome. We don't mind being called underdogs if we can win like we did tonite. Rock Chalk Jayhawks KU Remember what I said about being our time. 1988/2008
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
They just showed our record for the last 5 years. Self's worst record was 24-9. WOW!!! I love this guy. How can you even question a record like that. We have a great coach, great players, great fans!! We win by 7 on Monday night. That is my call
jross1972 (Joe Ross) says…
can we get some respect???
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
They will all respect us after Monday night!!! Let them say what they will. They don't know what we know!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk - my sister-in-law owns Kieu's (738 Mass St) . And my brother is a freelance photographer. www.photojs.com
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
North who? Memphis who? Now we can all let Roy go and realize it was time for him to go. Everything happens for a reason and now we see why. Tyler met a man tonight and his name is Cole Aldrige!!!!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk, can you say that prayer just one more time. I just read it again, and I frickin love it.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
kickass...i love kieu's! (i'm lance1's wife...yes, we live together, cheer together, blog amongst one another!) good to know our fellow jhawk 'love' connections, that much better! rcjhgku!!!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
We will !!! And then ESPN will switch to golf.
rockchalk80 (anonymous) says…
1. what energy to start the game2. what a comeback - kudos to UNC for not folding3. what a finish by KU when UNC closed to within 4.it was fun to hear the rockchalk chant with about 1:30 left in the game....finish...Beat Memphis!
phins13td (anonymous) says…
KU given no respect and then they run UNC off thecourt.This was a beauty from start to finish. Unrealexcitement, best game I have seen since the 03 semiswhen KU freight trained Marquette.We are rockin and chalkin right into the big dance.i am so happy, I may not even sleep tonight.Bring it home boys.
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
lance1, I want the prayer again Monday night. Love you guys, I am out.
ku_bringback_danny (anonymous) says…
Cole is da Man!!!!!
Ksstreaker (anonymous) says…
Sooballs I don't know how you can say your a Jayhawk and keep giving Coach Self so much crap. I too think you must be from Missouri, and you sure are not a true Jayhawk. Go home 1988/2008
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
susyajhawk - That's awesome! Say hi to Thuy (pronounced "Twee") next time you go into Kieu's. She owns the store.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk - I just sent ya a private message with my e-mail. Hit me and I will send you the 2008 Rock Chalk chant.
ku_bringback_danny (anonymous) says…
Ok,Lets win it all and show Bill how much SELF respect we have for him and lets for get about the dude whats his name Gary Williams sorry I mean Bob Williams no sorry again not the UCSB coach... O ya Roy see I forgot. Bill Self we love ya. Beak 'm Hawks Tame those Tigers!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk - I also sent you private msg. I just dont know how to get it on this site?
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
I can see the headline now. Jayhawks have forgotten about Roy. Memphis to win the championship, Kansas turns the ball over too much.Tuesday headlines. Jayhawks have forgotten about Roy as they cut down the net after the upset against Memphis.Rock Chalk!!!
jross1972 (Joe Ross) says…
respect!Im tired of props always being given to UNC. I love Roy Williams, dont get me wrong. But I love Kansas 1000 times more. Im sick of hearing about North Carolina history and tradition. no program's history is LONGER or RICHER than Kansas'. none!none, people.Oh! Is this soapbox for me? Let me stand up on it then. (ahem...)We gave UNC Dean Smith. We donated Adolph Rupp to Kentucky. The three greatest programs in college basketball are inseparable from Kansas. NOT North Carolina. Not Kentucky. Kansas is the cradle of basketball. Can I get a Rock Chalk?Step back cause Im gonna preach it...North Carolina owes its success in large part to Dean Smith. Dean Smith owes his knowledge of the game to Phog Allen. whos your daddy, unc??? Larry Brown's and Roy Williams' Grandpappy was Allen himself whether they realize it or not. Phog touches their style more than they know. Same with Rupp (and Pat Riley). James Naismith is here damnit! Can I get a Rock Chalk? Wilt was here. Danny is here. Kansas is larger than someone who decides to leave. That means anyone. this is kansas bitches!!! Recognize!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
1:30 left in the game and rock chalk chant...that is BY FAR the best feeling ever...can't even explain it...many of you know it...so, on that note...rrooocckkk cchhhaaallkk kkkkkkuuuu!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
I love it JRoss. You deserve it. I deserve it. WE deserve it. PREACH on my brother because you are speaking the truth!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Rock Chalk!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
Beautiful jross. Just pain beautiful. Preach on Preacher. rock chalk!! Don't ever come off that soapbox. Stay up there until Monday night after we win, then get off for an hour, get some sleep, then get your beautiful a$$ back up there.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
I need to correct Roy "we are the leading rebounding team in the country." "You were" the leading rebounding team in the country!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
I know I said I was out, but lets face it. I ain't sleepin tonight.
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
jross,Not only do we give you a Rock Chalk, but also an Amen!
jhawker137 (anonymous) says…
It's finally over after five years of Christmas wishes and Birthday Wishes, like a child!!!!But, it is not over, I don't want this to end with a North Carolina vicotory into the championship game.We need to win against Memphis.I hope we wear Red. It would be a big shocker to the nation to see us in Red!!!!Orange Bowl win in REDNational Championship Game in redrock chalk jayhawk!!!!!
ku_bringback_danny (anonymous) says…
Lets see on ESPN only 18% said we could win. Well that 18% rocks!!!!!! Only Jay called it!!! ESPN is still east coast bias. Dicky V Are U still on Roy's Jock or now are you now back with Coach K. How about some SELF Respect so some LOVE more not just when you come around once a year for game day. east coast Bias!!! Rock Chalk Bill Self is Coach of the year!!!!!!
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
We will be red, "RED HOt!
jross1972 (Joe Ross) says…
Somebody cut and paste this to UNC's message boards:For all of you saying Kansas should get over Roys leaving. CHECK. We're over it!Hold up, Im not done yet.If there was no Dean, thered be no Roy. If there was no Phog thered be no Dean. If there was no Kansas, thered be no Phog.Listen good Tar Heels. Its time to pay respect! We havent gotten anything from you that wasnt already ours to begin with. That means Larry, Roy, or whoever. Before Self became head coach here, he assisted at Kansas. Before John Calipari went on to Memphis, he assisted where? Ill give you a hint: the answer is kansas.all roads lead to lawrence bitches!Of course I want to win the championship on Monday, but let me tell you something. this game...this one...this was nothing short of monumental. Kansas > UNC
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
jross1972 - beautiful...that's it.
BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) says…
jross,You are so right about this game, I mean let's face it the majority of the country probably felt this side of the bracket was the championship game.
Rockonku (anonymous) says…
Tonight Jayhawks proved all they need to prove and you are right this game was monumental.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Yep- I bartended my way through school at Hockenburys Tavern in downtown (now Fatso's) then Louises downtown and Harbour Lights also downtown. I miss Lawrence a bunch and hopefully I can talk my boss into letting me off on monday and tuesday. I will post that prayer again though on monday no matter where i'm at.Rock Chalk JayhawkWin IT all!
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
have to disagree, bcraven...most of the country bet on unc and ucla...number 1 and 2...to battle it out in the national championship...we're the major 'upset' in this one, albeit at a number 1 seed...crazy, huh?!? i know...but we're still the underdog, yes...and we'll thrive b/c of it...yes...we are KANSAS!!!
wissoxfan83 (anonymous) says…
Enough of Kansas being the place where all b-ball starts.Who cares, that's ancient history! In my book UCLA has 10 or 11 championships has set the standard. (of course that' ancient history too) Let's get em! GO JHawks!
truehawkfan (anonymous) says…
lance and susya, you two are awesome and lance, lance, you are very lucky. My wife just said Rock Chalk, and went to bed with that look in her eye. Now I am really out. SWEET. This is the best night ever!! Love you guys and see you MONDAY!!
jross1972 (Joe Ross) says…
truehawk...go consummate the win! props to ya bro!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
Soobawls? You there? Funny how he's dissappeared all of a sudden. He's probably on I-70 somewhere in Missouri.
kutravis (anonymous) says…
life is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rock chalk!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk/susya - you rock!!! One more baby...gimme just one more!
johnsont1 (anonymous) says…
yes lance1jhawk, that was an epic prayer - i even recited it in front of the crowd i was watching the game with at college in iowa. haha have a good night truehawkfan. i wish i was in kansas right now!!!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1jhawk - Louises downtown. What's that guys name who's always drunk in there. A local regular who's been drunk in that place for like 20 years.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk - That song has been sent. Let me know if you get it.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1 - I got it. Replying now!
kuae99 (MDL/kuae99) says…
Cole Aldrich for player of the year! The "voted" one just got checked by him.Any tiger is a bad tiger.4 words: I forgive you Roy.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
NH_JHawk- that narrows the list down to about twenty, but I think you're thinking of Dave a.k.a. Super Dave. I had my 10 year high school reunion in the sorta new upstairs Louises and grew tired of it and put my nametag on him and sent him on up in my place. Good times. Still get a good laugh out of that. Super Dave still has a beard and still talks to himself when drunk.
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
AH! That's it. superdave! lol.....i'm going back to lawrence in September so I'll see if he's in there. Last time I was in larrytown he pissed himself. Poor guy.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
ah...superdave...i think...can't quite remeber...that's be beauty of lawrence ;)
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
Let me know when in september. My wife and I will come up and hang with ya. I will buy the scotch!
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says…
lance1/susya - going to larrytown for a week. Wed after labor day thru following monday. We're drinking on Mass St. for sure Wed and Thurs night.
MOJHawk (anonymous) says…
image of the night - Coach Larry Brown in the stands yelling and signaling the defense to get back on defense. I think if Bill had turned and told him to come down to the bench, he would have been there in a flash.Truly a Jayhawk forever.
KU (anonymous) says…
Toughness (recall Illiniois against Roy's KU squad); rebounding.Rock Chalk Jayhawk. KU.End of the Roy Williams Controversy. Period. It's now Bill Self's program without any qualifications. Thank God.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
nh_jhawk...we should be there...spend most of our 'free time' in lawrence...absolutely there for every tailgate/football game
KU (anonymous) says…
Win or lose Monday night.......Cole Adlrich is going to be a special, special player for KU in the years to come. Bank it. Was he huge tonight or what? I've said all year......I've never seen a kid go after a rebound out of his area as aggressively as Cole. He will be special.
KU (anonymous) says…
Regarding Memphis: They're very, very talented. BUT....Rose and the boys have been listening to Cal too long and they've been patting themselves on the back enough to dislocate their own arms. "We're really hard to beat. We're just a special team." Blah, blah, blah.......CUSA vs Big 12. Enough said? Let's go boys. I'm sick of hearing how talented Memphis is. Let's show them what a talented, disciplined, great defensive team can do.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
sooTinybawls- this is a quote from espn.com-Williams got outcoached in this one, especially at the beginning, finding no solution for Kansas' strategy of dumping the ball inside to Darrell Arthur, Darnell Jackson and Cole Aldrich.As you stated before you hated Roy and you NOW hate Head Coach Bill Self.... I guess your 1980's pager was full when the A.D. called for you to interview.Please respond, The Jayhawk Nation wants to know why you hate Coach.
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
sooTinyBawls- ????????
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
sooTinyBawls... ...hmm...balls came out early, but you're hiding them now...unfortunate, fair-weather-fan (fwf, i'd say it blatently, but you don't deserve it...fwf) we ARE #1...i believe it...i KNOW it..we are the hawks!!!
radiohawk (anonymous) says…
I so loved dropping the rock chalk chant on Williams. That just made everything OK for me. According to written press elsewhere, some fans at the game hit him with a "Sit down, Roy." at one or two points. Now that's love.
kshaw04 (anonymous) says…
I'm sleepless in Seattle. What a game! Watching ESPN and wondering when we will get some love. I couldn't be happier@!!!! Jay just said we will be a great match up with Memphis. I think he is the only person who has pulled for us!lance...love that poem. Looking forward to seeing it on Monday
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
Memphis is 'it'...no other team i'd rather play in the NC...UCLA didn't deserve it (they tried to get all their free shots), and UNC gave it their best...we DEMAND memphis' best, we'll get Memphis' best, and (if God has a free will,) we'll play Memhpis' best...and beat them...and then WE'LL be IT!!!
babyjayhawkfan (anonymous) says…
wow!!!!! I just got home from the bars in Tulsa, OK and I wore my jersey proud..not to mention I flew the huge KU flag to anyone that looked my way. As I was leaving the bar, some guy said, " you guys got lucky." Um...not sure if he watched the same game I did, but unc never lead!!!!! Also, I see this guy who is literally about 7 feet...he kinda gave me this look of disgust because we had won...I can't remember his name because I might have drank a little tonight, but he played on Marquette when we beat them!!!!! Bring it Memphis!!! This is our year!!!!
lance1jhawk (anonymous) says…
ksshaw04- I will be posting that prayer again on monday- I took one of ours (roman catholic, don't know if you are or not... doesn't matter...anyway) just switched it up a bit. If you want some good ear candy... i.e. the new rock chalk song let me know and i will e-mail it to ya.
susyajhawk (anonymous) says…
rock chank go ku...this is amazing...beyond amazing...we have it!!!
muffaletta (anonymous) says…
I live in Seattle, which is amazing most of the time, but today it sucks!!!!So right now I am watching the game I recorded instead of being downtown.rock chalk!!!!!
phoenixjayhawk (Rodney Stice) says…
Just got home from a party in Scottsdale, AZ. If you are in the Phoenix metro area, then show up on monday at the Upper deck in old town Scottsdale.Rock Chalk Jayhawk
johnsont1 (anonymous) says…
Just got back from a party in Grinnell, Iowa. I just wanted to say that it feels so good to have grown up in the city that hosts the greatest college basketball team in the country (as we'll prove on monday). Memphis and Kansas have very similar styles of play. However, in the end, Memphis will realize why Kansas truly is the home of the game of basketball. Rock Chalk Jayhawk, Go KU!
Strikewso (anonymous) says…
LJW, you link is messed up! It doesn't go to the lead in the website, it goes to the last update. Fix it so we can read the final story.
fansincewilt (anonymous) says…
I remember another sensational freshman back in '03. I don't believe that Rose is another Anthony. Regardless, I believe Self will have the guys ready on Monday.
go_jayhawks (anonymous) says…
Did anyone watch the game in Allen Field House? How was watching the game on the big screen? Will be open again tomorrow night?Thanks!