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KU's Todd Reesing unloads the football Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 40-10 home victory against Florida International.
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Jayhawks start new season with victory over FIU
So far, so good for Todd Reesing and the Kansas football team. The Jayhawks improved to 1-0 in 2008 by knocking off FIU by a final score of 40-10.
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KU vs. FIU
Reader poll
Who is KU's first-half MVP against FIU?
- Daymond Patterson 20% 4 votes
- Dezmon Briscoe 25% 5 votes
- Todd Reesing 40% 8 votes
- Jocques Crawford 0% 0 votes
- Alonso Rojas 0% 0 votes
- Kerry Meier 15% 3 votes
- Other 0% 0 votes
20 total votes.
Reader poll
Who will score KU's first points against FIU on Saturday?
- Todd Reesing 6% 3 votes
- Jake Sharp 40% 18 votes
- Jocques Crawford 11% 5 votes
- Dexton Fields 4% 2 votes
- Kerry Meier 18% 8 votes
- Dezmon Briscoe 9% 4 votes
- Grady Fowler 2% 1 vote
- Alonso Rojas 0% 0 votes
- Defensive TD 4% 2 votes
- Other 2% 1 vote
44 total votes.
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Has the KU football team's success last season raised or lowered your expectations for this season?
KU vs. FIU: Postgame
2:16 a.m.
Finally, before I call it a night, here's our Spodcasters Postgame recorded from the press box at Memorial Stadium.
1:38 a.m. The Keegan Ratings are posted, with freshman Daymond Patterson at the top of the list.
11:56 p.m.
Another interview, this one with Clint Bowen.
11:47 p.m. Here's some audio from Todd Reesing. Also, to those of you looking toward Louisiana Tech, staffers Matt Tait and Eric Sorrentino's Going Deep podcast is already up and ready for your attention.
11:30 p.m.
The Mark Mangino interview has been posted. More to come later.
Final, KU wins 40-10 Quigley gets stopped at the 1-yard line with 10 seconds left. Bettors everywhere scream in frustration at their radios. Stick around, as we'll have quotes and notes after the post-game press conference.
2:25 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 40-10
Angus Quigley has looked good with a couple of tough runs up the middle. He's vying, like Johnathan Wilson, to not be a forgotten one on KU's talented offense.
3:49 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 40-10
Reesing still in. Not sure why. Maybe covering the spread is important.
6:25 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 40-10
Reesing throws an ugly interception after he fails to see the safety Jeremiah Weatherspoon on a deep route. It'll just be a footnote because of the lopsided score. Strozier comes up with his second interception a few seconds later, leaping high in the end zone to come down with the athletic catch.
11:11 left in fourth quarter, KU leads 40-10
KU chasing the 36-point spread now. Looks like it will be close. FIU with the ball at its own 37.
End of third quarter, KU leads 40-10
KU forces a turnover on downs. The key play came from Chris Harris, who batted a ball away in the end zone to save a touchdown. To answer esque's question in the comments section: KU's offensive line hasn't been as dominant as I would have guessed against FIU. There hasn't been much room to run for Crawford or Sharp, and Reesing has been pressured quite a bit on deep drops. As of now, I'd say the offensive line (along with kickoff and punt return coverage) would be KU's biggest concerns heading into next week. I need post-game questions from you guys for Briscoe and Patterson. Post them below.
4:49 left in third quarter, KU leads 40-10
Tom Keegan is a genius. After Keegan predicted three receiving touchdowns for Dezmon Briscoe against FIU on The Drive, Briscoe made the prediction a reality after making a leaping 3-yard TD catch in the back of the end zone. Fowler kick good. Jayhawks on cruise control.
7:34 left in third quarter, KU leads 33-10
The attendance was just announced at 52,112 - a new Memorial Stadium record. The stadium filled in nicely after the start. Guess my earlier prediction was a little off. Phillip Strozier just added an interception on a bad pass by McCall. KU threatening to score again at the FIU 19.
9:07 left in third quarter, KU leads 33-10
KU's linebackers combined for the first takeaway of the season to start off the third quarter. James Holt forced a fumble with a hit on receiver Junior Mertile, and Joe Mortensen came up with the recovery. Johnathan Wilson - who promised to me earlier this week that KU fans would know his name quickly - made a nice catch, reaching high in the air to pull down a 15-yard reception to help save the ensuing drive. Rojas contributed his second field goal - this one a 37-yarder - and took another step toward becoming KU's starting kicker.
KU HALFTIME LEADERS
Passing: Todd Reesing 22-of-29, 163 yards, 2 TDs
Russing: Jocques Crawford 8 carries, 36 yards
Receiving: Kerry Meier 7 catches, 45 yards
Dezmon Briscoe 7 catches, 44 yards, 2 TDs
FIU HALFTIME LEADERS
Passing: Paul McCall 6-of-12, 39 yards
Rushing: A'mod Ned 6 rushes, 22 yards
Receiving: Eric Kirchenberg 2 catches, 21 yards
FIU had just 64 yards on 27 first-half plays with five punts. All in all, a great debut so far for new defensive coordinator Clint Bowen.
Make sure to vote on our new poll on the left side of the page. Also, start thinking about post-game questions for Dezmon Briscoe and Daymond Patterson.
Halftime, KU leads 30-10
FIU added a field goal in the final minute, taking advantage of a soft KU defense. The Panthers went 38 yards in 23 seconds, and Dustin Rivest knocked through a 43-yard field goal with 3 seconds left. All in all, the Jayhawks have to be happy with their first-half effort.
:32 left in second quarter, KU leads 30-7
Let's call it the West Coast spread offense. Reesing has been picking apart the FIU defense, little by little. On this drive, Reesing was 8-of-10 for 55 yards. That included a 4-yard TD toss to Briscoe, his second score of the day. After a bad snap, Fowler missed the PAT wide right. The KU special teams have had an interesting day to say the least.
2:17 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-7
What else can Patterson do? He just saved a KU drive with a nice leaping catch for 14 yards. Quick note: Reesing 16-of-22 for 128 yards. Not many long passes, but No. 5 has been extremely efficient.
2:59 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-7
Just when you were about to give the KU special teams the game ball, the unit let the Jayhawks down right before the end of the half. Following a Rojas punt, FIU's T.Y. Hilton bolted down the left sideline with a 74-yard return for touchdown. If KU was going to give up a big play, this looks like an OK time to do it.
7:41 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-0
KU's defense is really swarming now. FIU changed quarterbacks to Wayne Younger, but the result was another three-and-out. Freshman Daymond Patterson followed with an electrifying return, taking the punt back 75 yards for a touchdown down the right sideline. Patterson, as Mangino mentioned earlier, is really fast. He also showed some acrobatics, leaping over a defender at the 25-yard-line. This could be the start of a rookie campaign for Patterson. And, no, he didn't dive across the goal line.
9:29 left in second quarter, KU leads 17-0
True freshman Daymond Patterson showed some flash, returning an FIU punt 30 yards down the left sideline to put KU in good field position. Alonso Rojas later showed his value as a long-range kicker, nailing a 47-yard attempt with plenty of leg to spare. From that kick, one can see why Mangino has had such high praise for him.
14:56 left in 2nd Quarter, KU leads 14-0.
Todd Reesing completed an 11-play, 56-yard drive with an easy three-yard touchdown pass over the middle to Dezmon Briscoe to put the Jayhawks up 14-0. The KU offense really seems to be rolling now.
End of 1st Quarter, KU leads 7-0.
After an FIU three-and-out, KU is on the brink of scoring at FIU's three yard line as the first quarter comes to a close. Also, KU wide receiver Dexton Fields was injured on the Jayhawk drive and headed to the Anderson complex.
5:09 left in 1st Quarter, KU leads 7-0.
Using an array of short passes, KU made it look easy during its first scoring drive of the year. Reesing found Kerry Meier four times for a combined 32 yards, and Jocques Crawford showed his power, driving his way into the end zone through a defender for the seven-yard score.
7:40 left in first quarter, game tied 0-0
KU's defense held FIU scoreless, but not without some help from the Panthers. FIU quarterback Paul McCall overthrew a couple of his receivers, and wideout Jeremy Dickens dropped a pass inside the 10. Jake Laptad came up with a big sack on a 4th-and-10 to give the Jayhawks possession at their own 37.
9:42 left in first quarter, game tied 0-0
KU's defense forced a quick three-and-out, but the Jayhawks went backwards on a drive that started at their own 26. Todd Reesing had heavy pressure on his final two throws, as the pocket collapsed around him. Following an Alonso Rojas punt, FIU will take over at the KU 46.
12:30 left in first quarter, game tied 0-0
KU's opening drive started out promising before Dezmon Briscoe fumbled a pass over the middle that FIU recovered at its own 39-yard line. Jocques Crawford dazzled the crowd with a 15-yard run on his first carry. The Jayhawks' offensive line looks to be dominating the line of scrimmage.
6:04 p.m.
About ready for kickoff. The new pregame video had the Orange Bowl trophy smash the FIU helmet.
I'm sure fans will love it.
KU wins the toss and will receive. Here we go.
5:58 p.m.
Student section looks strong, going all the way to the top of the bleachers.
Still some open space in the southwest and southeast bleachers, so I would guess it won't quite be a sellout.
5:47 p.m.
Speaking of the Chiefs, Carl Peterson just passed behind me in the press box.
Was it something I said?
5:46 p.m.
The question was asked during this week's Drive.
Will KU and K-State combine for 100 points this week?
Tom Keegan said yes. I say no. For me, K-State's offense is too much of a question mark.
What do you guys think?
5:40 p.m.
All three starting linebackers (Joe Mortensen, James Holt, Mike Rivera) are running drills.
There had been a few rumors floating around about injuries to Holt and Rivera. Looks like both of them will start.
5:25 p.m.
The teams are warming up and blue-shirted fans are starting to filter into Memorial Stadium.
A couple of observations. The new "Touchdown Club Seating" in the south end zone doesn't look as out of place as I had thought. The luxury seats look kind of snappy in the KU blue, actually.
After the game, I'll be interested to hear what KU fans think about them.
During pre-game, I noticed Grady Fowler was practicing a lot from the 10-yard line - the same spot where point-afters are taken.
Don't know how much to take from this. After talking to KU coach Mark Mangino this week, I think it's pretty evident that some sort of platoon will occur with Fowler taking shorter kicks and Alonso Rojas lining up for the longer ones.
Just how long will Mangino let Fowler kick? Hopefully we find out something more in a few hours.
4:40 p.m.
Spodcasters Live has just been posted. Tom and I had a great time with the KUsports.com posters there. Thanks again to 7Decadehawk and Fabio for hosting us.
12:50 p.m.
I'm off to the KUsports.com tailgate party. Hope to see lots of you there.
The Spodcasters will be posted here before the game, so check back for that.
12:30 p.m.
It's official. The Kansas men's basketball team won its first exhibition game in Canada over McGill University, 72-67.
Great games for Tyshawn Taylor and Cole Aldrich. Taylor led the Jayhawks with 18 points, while Aldrich posted a double-double with 10 points and 18 rebounds.
There was some talk around the office earlier in the week that perhaps the KU football team might outscore the KU basketball team in the two teams' respective first games.
Doesn't look like it will happen (though, as we learned with Nebraska last year, 70-plus points is not an impossible feat for KU football).
10:10 a.m.
Welcome to the first-ever Newell Post Live: Gameday Edition. Kickoff is still a few hours away, but I wanted to get this party started a little early.
First off, if you haven't heard already, we will be doing a Spodcasters: Live at 2 p.m. Saturday at 1025 Alabama. A map of the location can be found here. It should be a good time, as there will be food, balloons and a KUsports.com T-shirt giveaway. Tom Keegan and I will be there, along with KUsports.com online posters that you often talk to but probably have never met. Stop by if you get the chance.
Also, here's the link to our Gameday: Cram Session video if you haven't seen it yet.
This will be a crazy day, as I'll also be updating the KU men's basketball team's progress during their exhibition games in Canada. Check back to the front page of KUsports.com and also to this blog for updates.
As far as coverage goes, we're going to change things up a little bit this year. Here are some of the features we have on tap as far as Gameday is concerned.
¢ Make things more interactive. Our goal on here won't just be to give you the score, it also will be to give you some entertainment as we go along. You'll already see there's a poll you can vote on, and we'll put up new ones during the game. I'll also be asking for readers' opinions, and you can respond in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
¢ Quicker, more analysis-based game updates This should give you guys more of a feel of how KU is playing instead of giving the standard play-by-play. This also will shorten the entries, making it easier to get to the comments at the bottom (hey, it's fun to read those).
¢ After the third quarter, I'll be asking for questions that you guys have for the players. Post your questions in the readers' comments. The best ones will be asked after the game, and the responses will be posted in this blog. Again, another way for you to contribute to this coverage.
Have suggestions/thoughts/ideas regarding the new coverage? Feel free to e-mail me.
Let's get the discussion started, though.
I've always thought the first play that a team runs on offense each season could tell you quite a bit about that team.
My dad and I used to always try to predict what the Kansas City Chiefs' first play would be each year. Ninety percent of the time we were right: a run up the middle by (insert bad running back like Greg Hill, Harvey Williams or Bam Morris here).
That play seemed to always set the tone for the season. Each year K.C. ran up the middle its first play, we already started preparing ourselves for another year of three-downs-and-out Marty-ball.
So what will KU's first offensive play be this year?
Here's my guess: A wide-receiver screen to Dexton Fields for a nine-yard gain.
Let's see what you guys can come up with.
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Panel studying faculty ticket process January 7, 2009
Comments
KUsportsPA (anonymous) says...
A draw play to Jake Sharp for 12 yards!
August 30, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
"three-punts-and-out Marty-ball"
Let's see, you punt on 1st, it's fumbled back to you; punt again, fumbled again; repeat once more. You've gotta gain at least 60 yards on that. That seems extreme even for Marty, but maybe not the Aggies...
August 30, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
btw - give me a deep cross to Meier for 6.
August 30, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jnewell (Jesse Newell) says...
OK, three downs and out. But a lot of times it seemed like they were punting before they got the ball.
Good call on the play. I'm sure 'Hawk fans would love that one.
August 30, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
railer1122 (anonymous) says...
Option play between Reesing and Sharp with Sharp gaining 6 on the play.
August 30, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
I'm going pitch to Sharp, reverse to Meier, who bombs it to Briscoe.
Final score: KU 52, FIU 17
August 30, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikeowens (anonymous) says...
All I know is the Chiefs were a much better team with Marty at the helm than they have been at any time in the last 30 years.
August 30, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigjay83 (anonymous) says...
Where else besides the Lazer can I listen to the game online?
August 30, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
ooh, i was right on briscoe...wrong on the reverse. hah.
August 30, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
http://www.klwn.com/
August 30, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
I'm listening to 1320AM KLWN, and it looks like their site streams also.
http://www.klwn.com/
August 30, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigjay83 (anonymous) says...
thanks guys
August 30, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
Rojas just hit a 47-yard field goal. KU can't ask for much more than that as far as leg-strength goes.
August 30, 2008 at 6:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mr_Sandman (anonymous) says...
Patterson to the HOUSE!!!
August 30, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
King_Kaun (anonymous) says...
patterson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rtjayhawk (anonymous) says...
wow - what a return!
August 30, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kylecisnum1 (anonymous) says...
punt returner seems good now!
August 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mr_Sandman (anonymous) says...
105 yards on two returns and a 47 yarde FG. I hope the ST keeps this up.
August 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thiknthinhawk (anonymous) says...
yeah, baby, Patterson is the dizzle!!!
August 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thiknthinhawk (anonymous) says...
Fo shizzle!!!!
August 30, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thiknthinhawk (anonymous) says...
Can you say Darren Sproles?
August 30, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mr_Sandman (anonymous) says...
Man I just had to say something. I won't compliment the ST anymore I guess.
August 30, 2008 at 7:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sawman3333 (anonymous) says...
I gotta say....I absolutely LOVE this set-up with the blog on gameday! Thank you!
August 30, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thiknthinhawk (anonymous) says...
Uh, yeah, Can you say Jeremy Maclin?! Go Patterson!
August 30, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
Jesse, you need to post a picture at the beginning of your column so we have something to make fun of during these injury timeouts....
August 30, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sawman3333 (anonymous) says...
When will they finally put "Dr." Lou Holtz out to pasture? This is painful on ESPN!
August 30, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rtjayhawk (anonymous) says...
touchdown!!!!
August 30, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
C'mon. Lou Holtzsh ish alrightsh. He shjust needshum dental worksh.
Shorry for shpitting.
August 30, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
I have been waiting all week for this game, but living on the West coast is tough when trying to follow our Jayhawks. The entire Jayhawk Network via live audio streaming went dead 20 minutes before the game (at least I got the b-ball game in this morining!). A quick jump to KU Athletic Dept informed me live streaming for the game via the internet is $9.95.
$20 for parking, $10 for live audio coverage, and if I get caught wearing an unlicensed shirt, I'll probably get some kind of bill for that...what a trip. So the trick for those of you out-of-state Jayhawkers is to go to the opposing teams radio network; thus I am listening to the game via FIU Radio Network...free. Got you this time Perkins and Company!!!
To the game, KU defense has been awesome. And, Patterson is the MAN. 1st half, Reesing, 22/29 163 yards, but only 63 yards rushing, Crawford and Sharp on the field at the same time seemed to reek havoc...Our special teams on kick-offs needs to work on the cutting down these big returns.
August 30, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
Thanks Outlaw. Experiencing the same thing in Denver. I got one drive before the whole thing went dead.
Anyone else have an answer to the out-of-town blackout? I tried KLZR and KLWN. Both, dead to me.
I gotta tell you. I'm really craving a Bob Davis play by play.
August 30, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jayhawk61 (anonymous) says...
Hey folks--I am following the game on GameTracker, so I see something of the plays run, but cannot see any real action. Is our O-Line putting in a weak showing today, or is the FIU defense just stuffing the run especially well (74 rushing yards in 27 plays so far)?
August 30, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
esque (anonymous) says...
Out here in Phoenix, experienced the same thing with KLZR until halftime when the feed suddenly kicked in. Outlaw, you and KG should try again now.
August 30, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
The feeds on lazer.com & klwn.com aren't blacked out, but you need to start streaming early, since their bandwidth is limited and fills up close to KO. Personally, I have no problem paying ($2.50 per week!), and did so for several years, but the All Access stream is unreliable, and their customer service is non-existent.
August 30, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
Good call Outlaw. Thanks! This FIU guy is no Bob Davis though. He's not very polished on his delivery of the calls that's for sure.
KG - I've also been shut out of the Lazer and KLWN feeds all night.
August 30, 2008 at 8:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
In other news, Chase Daniel just threw a ridiculous interception right to an Illinois offensive lineman at Mizzou's 25 yard-line, who took it back for a TD. Illinois up 13-10 w/10 to go in the first half.
August 30, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwag (anonymous) says...
From St. Louis -
Illinois 13
Misery 10
August 30, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
esque...I am in the Pheonix area as well, Scottsdale/FH area (thus the reference to the West Coast), but will try KLZR, The Lazer, again. By the way, I tried 10 different stations in the Jayhawk Radio Network, hoping they forgot to block the live stream, before going to the FIU network. esque, there will be a KU function in Scottsdale for the the South Florida game. I for one will be there as I would like to be around at least one other KU fan for a game.
KGphoto, the radio network if you want the 4th Quarter via FIU is www.am940southflorida.com/cc-common/o....
Rock Chalk...
August 30, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sawman3333 (anonymous) says...
TD Illini! Daniel threw it right into a big lineman's arms! Illinois 13 MU 10
August 30, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NH_JHawk (anonymous) says...
I'm listening on FIU radio:
http://www.wrgp.org/
August 30, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sawman3333 (anonymous) says...
Rock Chalk Illini!
August 30, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
esque (anonymous) says...
Outlaw, would this function for the South Fla game be held at Upper Deck in Oldtown?
August 30, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
No go on any of the Jayhawk Radio Network stations...
I would love to listen to the post-game and call-in show on 610...
I will keep trying to get on.
August 30, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sawman3333 (anonymous) says...
Arkansas St. 15 TX A&M 14 with 2 minutes left
August 30, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bmcmich1 (anonymous) says...
Outlaw, call the lazer, and they will patch you in to a live feed on your cell phone, we've been listening to bob and dave on my speakerphone here in chicago for three hours--you may catch the last of the game
August 30, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bmcmich1 (anonymous) says...
By the way, all of you in chicago, party at kincades for the south fla game...
August 30, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
Thanks Outlaw.
August 30, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
esque, the Upper Deck function would be the one I got info on. Have you been to any of these KU "alumni/fan" functions at Upper Deck?
NH_JHawk, you are right FIU announcers pale to Bob Davis...but at least they are showing and saying some respectful things about our program...
MU looks pretty solid and balanced against IL...and this pains me to say this.
August 30, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
Mizzou's back up 17-13.
Ask Patterson if the game was as fast as he expected, and could he have asked for anything better in his first game? Maybe a walk-through on that TD return?
Briscoe - Just generally, how was he so successful? 3 TD's is pretty impressive. Was he getting pointers from Keegan to ensure that prediction would come true?
Mizzou scored again as I typed that...24-13.
August 30, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
bmcmich1--I will have to try this with my cell. Is this available every game and will they leave you on for the post-game?
Reesing just intercepted...crap.
August 30, 2008 at 9 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
Never mind. Reesing INT. FIU radio bad luck.
August 30, 2008 at 9:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nnelson (anonymous) says...
do you guys think Briscoe's performance was most impressive we'll see this season, touchdown-wise? Or will somebody pull off 4?
August 30, 2008 at 9:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
esque (anonymous) says...
Yes Outlaw my friends and I followed much of the '07 NCAA tournament run at the Upper Deck. Much like being on Mass st on gameday.
August 30, 2008 at 9:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
KGphoto--that is funny...we do have a big lead and we just got it back via an interception, so turn the FIU Radio Network back on!!!
esque--I just moved here from Lawrence, so anything that would give me a taste of Mass St on gameday would be awesome. i am in... It is killing me to not be on the hill today.
August 30, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mr_Sandman (anonymous) says...
Ark St. Beats A&M 18-14... nice start to the Sherman era.
August 30, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
Just got KLZR...5 seconds after the end of the game. At least I will be able to hear the post game!
August 30, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KUAlum2000 (anonymous) says...
Also out in PHX. Went to the Upper Deck for last years MU, Orange Bowl and Final 4 games. I nearly set off the sprinkler system throwing my fists in the air when Chalmers hit the shot. Gotta love the fight songs played at commercial time.
As a note, I also couldn't get sound feed on game out this way. Stuck watching MU and Illini.
August 30, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
njjayhawk (anonymous) says...
Jayhawks will have to do better than this vs. Big 12 competition if they hope to have a solid season. Doesn't matter this is KU's first game: FIU was the "competition", for heaven's sake, and the difference was only 30 at the end. Not very impressive, guys. You need to kick butt, take no prisoners, and roll people on the field!
August 30, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
KUAlum2000--I heard the whole game via FIU Radio Network, but missed Bob Davis.
I will be at as many Upper Deck KU functions I can...
MU looks tough, TX A&M just lost...at home.
August 30, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...
njjayhawk--I would have like to have seen us hang 60 on FIU and hold them scoreless, as well. We do have some weapons and Mangino will keep us sawing wood next week to tighten up the ship.
August 30, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bmcmich1 (anonymous) says...
Outlaw,
Yes, you can get the phone feed all season, however, let's hope we never have to get the phone feed again--hopefully it worked for you.
Kinda like our grandparents did it in the fifties (or insert decade for your age), gathered around the radio (cellphone speaker) listening to the hawks.
I'll take 40-10, but we have some improving to do, especially if you are watching methzou...
August 30, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
FIU is not your grandfathers FIU. They are improving exponentially and will be a household name, like South Florida, by 2010. Don't worry about a lackluster performance from our Hawks. Cobwebs and newfound fame are to blame. Mangino will reel that in. Expect a tuned performance next week.
August 30, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bmcmich1 (anonymous) says...
watching the methzou commercial on espn, about to vomit...
August 30, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justanotherfan (anonymous) says...
Biggest concerns coming out of this game:
Offensive line play - We will face much better D-lines than we did today. We should have outright dominated these guys up front, but it didn't sound like we did.
Overall sharpness - I know this will come with repetitions at game speed, so that doesn't worry me as much as the above note.
Positives:
Obviously, this Patterson kid is a game breaker type. That's exactly what we need to be competitive with the top line Big XII and national programs - a guy that can go the distance at any moment.
Dezmon Briscoe - Our best big play threat among the starting receivers. He's our game changer in the regular offense.
August 30, 2008 at 9:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KGphoto (anonymous) says...
justafan, keep an eye on FIU's D line. They are better than several Big XII team's lines. I expect them to give the sunbelt fits all year.
Negatives?:
Louie Matsakis (Special Teams Coach). Get it together Louie. Your special teams are a growing zit on our overall team effort. Yes Patterson is fast, but your special teams coverage is choking badly.
August 30, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TexasJayhawk78 (anonymous) says...
Is there a video feed of the live game or replay?
August 30, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sgtjb123 (anonymous) says...
I was at the game tonight. As I can see on your posts, yes the O-line, well...it collapsed all night. As for the kickoff coverage - not good at all. I haven't seen stats, but their average start was probably the 35 yd line.
Punt return game is solved.
Patterson actually hurdled a defender on his way to the zone. It was awesome!!! It should have made SC's top plays. And J Wilson was great, too.
FIU's O-line did a good job, but our secondary blanketed their receivers and the throws their QB's got off were terrrible most of the time.
Finally, Briscoe's 3rd TD catch on 4th down was unbelievable! How he jumped up to catch the pass and get his foot down...Definitely an all-american type play!
August 31, 2008 at 1:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
scootja32 (anonymous) says...
Oline d-
rb c+
wr b+
qb b-
Dline B+
Linebackers A
Dbacks A-
Kick return D-
Punt Return A+
Kicking/Punting C
August 31, 2008 at 2:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sgtjb123 (anonymous) says...
scootja -
agree with all the grades.....unless I was grading ONLY Rojas as kicker/punter, then it would be an A.
FG's of 47 & 37 and a 52 yd punt. He was awesome.
I don't see any reason Rojas can't punt AND kick every game - at least until Fowler gets better at kicking. My brother is a football coach who was at the game with me and agrees.
August 31, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )