Rush's last-second three falls short, KU drops nail-biter in Stillwater, 61-60
Originally posted 11:32 a.m., February 23, 2008
Updated 08:05 p.m., February 23, 2008
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2007-08 Feb. 23 KU-OSU Hoops
- Bill Self speaks with the media following his team's defeat, where he said his team had the look of a distracted group
- Brandon Rush talks about snapping his first half slump and the game's final play
- Darnell Jackson talks about the disappointment of KU's loss and coping with another family tragedy
- Mario Chalmers talks about the last play and the grown importance of Wednesday's game at Iowa State
- Obi Muonelo and Byron Eaton take questions after their team's potential season-changing win over Kansas, and also came out in support of Sean Sutton
- Rodrick Stewart discusses the struggle of playing in the wake of his brother's murder
- Sherron Collins talks about his knee woes which limited him to 11 minutes of run
STILLWATER, Okla. - Bill Self said his team played like one that was distracted.
Distracted or not, the result Saturday in Stillwater was a 61-60 setback in the KU coach's third trip back to Gallagher-Iba Arena as the Jayhawk sideline commander. The win boosts the surging Oklahoma State Cowboys to 14-12 overall and 5-7 in the league with three straight wins over three of the top five teams in the league. KU drops to 24-3 overall and 9-3 in Big 12 play, falling behind Texas' pace atop the conference standings.
It was messy from the beginning, with the two teams combining for nine turnovers in the game's first four minutes. OSU took charge for the first time behind a pair of Obi Muonelo three-pointers before halftime, taking a 36-32 advantage into the intermission.
The Cowboys endured a slump for the first several minutes of the second stanza as KU charged back. Brandon Rush, who was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting in the first half, scored 12 points in the second. Mario Chalmers finished with 11 points, taking charge offensively for much of the afternoon with KU's leading scorer on the year - Darrell Arthur - scoring just six points in 17 minutes of play before fouling out.
Arthur exited the game after fouling OSU junior Byron Eaton, who finished with a game-high 26 points, most of it coming off of a 16-of-18 free throw shooting performance. He hit the game-winner with :12.6 seconds to go, and Rush's last-second three-point attempt from the left corner was short off the rim, sending the OSU students into a frenzy as they rushed the floor.
Darnell Jackson led KU with 16 points and eight rebounds, as both he and Rodrick Stewart played in the wake of deaths in their immediate families.
KU next plays Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Iowa State.
For more on Saturday's game, log back onto KUSports.com and read Sunday's Journal-World.
Final, OSU wins 61-60
Mario Chalmers missed a three after a first Jayhawk attempt was swatted by Marcus Dove, but Brandon Rush, off the offensive board, swung around to the free throw line and cashed a jumper, letting out another yell as he scored his 11th and 12th points of the second half and put KU ahead 58-54.
Byron Eaton scored another point at the stripe to make it a three-point game, and Byron Eaton then fed Martavius Adams for two inside to pull OSU within one. A KU turnover led to Sean Sutton calling a full timeout with his team down just a point with 2:01 to play.
Eaton was called for a travel on the baseline out of the timeout, giving KU possession with just under two minutes to play.
KU turned the ball over after Bill Self called a 30-second timeout, and Marcus Dove stroked his first three-pointer of the game right at the one-minute mark to put KU up by two. Darnell Jackson answered back by slipping two into the bucket off the glass, leaving OSU with the ball and a five-second difference on the clocks.
Byron Eaton milked the clock and got to the free throw line with :12.6 left, drawing the fourth foul on Sasha Kaun.
Eaton calmly sunk the first try, but missed the second and KU opted to go for it and not whistle a timeout. Brandon Rush got a last-second look at a three, but it missed short off the iron, giving OSU a 61-60 win as the students rushed the floor.
3:58, second half, KU leads 56-54
Byron Eaton hit both his free throws, but KU closed it down into a three-point game with Mario Chalmers hitting his first three-pointer of the game from straight on. Eaton then got back to the line in the bonus off of Darrell Arthur’s fifth and final foul of the game.
Brandon Rush answered back with two points after following his own miss inside, drawing contact, too. His free throw gave him seven points, all of which have come in the second half.
Marcus Dove then wound up at the stripe with OSU in the double bonus off a Chalmers foul - his fourth.
He hit two free throws, but Brandon Rush finally tied things back up for KU with his first three-pointer of the game coming from the left corner. That made it 54-54 with just under five minutes to play.
Sasha Kaun then put the Jayhawks ahead 56-54 with just his second bucket of the game following an OSU offensive foul. Ibrahima Thomas was then called for his fifth foul, sending the game into its final TV timeout with 3:58 to play.
7:20, second half, OSU leads 48-45
Mario Chalmers missed an up-and-under layup attempt out of the timeout, giving OUS a chance to extend its lead. Martavius Adams missed a mid-range jumper, and Darnell Jackson responded for KU with his first points of the second half, giving him 14 on the afternoon and pulling KU to within seven points. Byron Eaton scored two more for OSU, giving him a game-high 20 and keeping the crowd a factor with OSU up 48-39.
Chalmers scored again getting to the rack, giving him eight points and forcing Sean Sutton into a 30-second timeout call.
Brandon Rush aired a three after an OSU turnover out of the timeout, but Russell Robinson followed it up with an easy layup underneath. That turned into another OSU giveaway with KU down five and eight minutes to play.
Rush hit his second two-point jumper of the game after that to make it a three-point contest. Rush was then called for a foul as Byron Eaton went up for a layup underneath but got clobberred.
11:49, second half, OSU leads 46-37
Darrell Arthur hit one of two free throws on KU’s first possession out of the half, and those would be the game’s lone points for nearly three minutes, as each team played just as sticky and physical as it had in the first half.
Terrel Harris checked back in for OSU after the Cowboys called a full timeout with just under 17 minutes to play. The Cowboys immediately missed a shot, and Brandon Rush got himself on the board with a long two-point jumper, letting out a yell after scoring his first points of the game to pull KU wtihin one at 36-35.
Harris quickly picked up his fourth foul at the 15:49 mark, sending the game into a full break with the Cowboys still scoreless in the second half.
James Anderson finally got OSU onto the second half scoreboard with a three form the wing, and Ibrahima Thomas followed it with a turnaround two inside, forcing KU into a quick timeout, suddenly down six.
After a Brandon Rush miss from the wing, Byron Eaton faced a fading shot clock and cashed a baseline jumper to give OSU its biggest lead yet at eight points, but Mario Chalmers was able to get to the foul line on the other end, hitting a pair of free throws and keeping KU within range at six points. Obi Muonelo came back down for the white-hot Cowboys and swished another three-point try to put the Cowboys up nine.
Ibrahima Thomas created another KU turnover after a Jayhawk 30-second timeout, and Russell Robinson was quickly called for his second foul.
Halftime, OSU leads 36-32
Following a Marcus Dove three miss, Darnell Jackson tipped in a Russell Robinson miss to make it a two-point game, but Byron Eaton continued to build on his great offensive first half with two more free throws before setting on the bench to close the half. He left with a game-high 16 points.
Darnell Jackson put himself in double figures with a pair of free throws after that, but Obi Muonelo canceled it out with a three atop the key. Jackson scored again, slashing to the hoop once more.
Cole Aldrich closed it down into a one-point game before OSU held for the last shot. Muonelo got off a three with five seconds to play and cashed it, putting OSU ahead 36-32 at the break.
Muonelo finished behind Eaton for the top scoring honors in white, putting away nine. Darnell Jackson led KU with 12, while Russell Robinson added seven.
Offensively, it was a strange half for the Jayhawks. Brandon Rush and Sherron Collins were both scoreless, while Darrell Arthur was limited in terms of minutes due to two early fouls - one of which was a technical. KU was also 0-for-5 from three-point range.
3:24, first half, OSU leads 28-24
Darnell Jackson hit a pair of free throws out of the timeout in the bonus, but OSU answered back in a big way. First, Eaton hit his first three-pointer of the game, giving him a game-high nine points. Then, James Anderson dropped in two in transition. Darrell Arthur added two bonus free throws with KU now in the double-bonus, tying the game again, 23-23.
After KU then turned it over for the 10th time already, Byron Eaton hit another three-pointer, this time from about three feet beyond the arc. Eaton would hit two more free throws after a Darrell Arthur charity. That all came on the heels of a fan just off the floor on the sideline getting booted, causing a slight break in the game.
A series of misses on both ends, including Mario Chalmers being called for his second foul of the game on a charge, was capped by a travel call on Darnell Jackson heading into the final full break of the first half, OSU up by four.
8:36, first half, KU leads 19-18
Terrel Harris hit one of two free throws out of the timeout in the bonus, but Sasha Kaun responded with two for OSU, following a Mario Chalmers floater miss with two off the glass. Harris answered back with a three from the left corner to again give OSU a four-point advantage.
KU got itself into the bonus a couple of moments later, as Terrel Harris was whistled for his third foul and the team’s seventh. Russell Robinson hit a pair of free throws after the foul.
Mario Chalmers then tied it up with his first points of the game after a blown OSU scoring opportunity, slashing and dropping in two off the window. Chalmers was whistled for his first foul moments later, blocking Byron Eaton’s path to the basket. Eaton cashed both, giving him six points and OSU a two-point edge. Chalmers again answered with a one-hander off the dribble drive.
An OSU three miss by Obi Muonelo gave KU a chance at something, but off a miss, Muonelo threw a lob for James Anderson, whose first points of the game brought the crowd to a fever pitch.
Russell Robinson picked up where Mario Chalmers had left off by slashing to the bucket, scoring two of his own and drawing contact. His free throw gave him a game-high seven points and put the Jayhawks back up by a point, 19-18.
11:39, first half, OSU leads 10-8
Ugliness truly ensued after Russell Robinson scored a bucket and Obi Muonelo dropped one of two free throws out of the timeout. Offsetting technical fouls were called on Ibrahima Thomas and Darrell Arthur after a foul call against Terrel Harris when Sasha Kaun got tied up with the ball under the OSU hoop.
For KU, it was Arthur’s second foul of the game, sending him to the bench with just two points to his credit just inside of the 15-minute mark.
Darnell Jackson drew a foul underneath on Byron Eaton after it was all sorted out, and then hit two free throws to put KU ahead 6-3.
Obi Muonelo then drew another foul and hit two free throws to make it a one-point game. The Cowboys followed it up with a big defensive stand in forcing a shot clock violation before Mario Chalomers could get off a three look.
Martavius Adams off the bench hit a two inside in response while drawing contact to put OSU on top. His free throw made it 8-6, which brought Cole Aldrich and Rodrick Stewart into the game.
Byron Eaton then went like a bowling ball into the lane again to get to the foul line, drawing the sixth infraction on KU in the first half at just the 12:47 mark, forcing Bill Self into a 30-second timeout call. Eaton hit both free throws out of the timeout.
Terrel Harris had a three rim out after OSU got the ball back yet agin, and Darnell Jackson responded with a fading two while knifing across the lane to pull KU within two. Russell Robinson was called for a foul, though, sending OSU into the bonus and the game into a full break at the 11:39 mark.
15:53, first half, game tied 2-2
Russell Robinson controlled the game’s opening tip, but Mario Chalmers was forced into a tie-up by Byron Eaton almost right away, giving possession to the Cowboys. Ibrahima Thomas missed a three from the left wing for the ‘Pokes, but KU turned it right back over, again giving OU a chance at the game’s first points. Byron Eaton was quickly called for a carry while trying to work around Darrell Arthur.
Arthur scored the game’s first points with a baby hook in the post on the other end. He was called for a foul on the defensive end of the floor though as Eaton knifed near the hole. Eaton cashed both charities, tying things up 2-2.
Darnell Jackson turned it over after that into the hands of James Anderson, but a Marcus Dove three attempt was no good in response. KU did OSU another favor with a quick turnover after the defensive carom was gathered. OSU again couldn’t answer, with Obi Muonelo missing a mid-range look, but KU turned it back over into Eaton’s hands. The junior guard missed a layup, but KU was no good on two more shots sandwiching a Mario Chalmers swat of James Anderson.
The ugliness continued, with Chalmers and Anderson swapping two more ugly looks before a TV timeout at 15:53, score still tied 2-2.
Pregame
STILLWATER, Okla. - It's been a week since Kansas University last took the floor, and in the team's return to action the Jayhawks hope to shake off a mini-funk which culminated with an underwhelming 69-45 win over Colorado last Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse.
Today, the Jayhawks (24-2 overall, 9-2 Big 12) take on a talented team in Oklahoma State (13-12, 4-7) which is on its first roll of the season. The Cowboys are making a late push towards the middle of the league standings now after back-to-back win over likely NCAA Tournament teams in Texas A&M and Baylor.
Every game continues to have added importance for KU, which is in the thick of a three-horse race with Texas and Kansas State for the Big 12 regular season title as the schedule now hits its stretch run. After six days off, KU plays three games in the next seven days, including a trip to Ames, Iowa, Wednesday and then a home game against K-State next Saturday at 8 p.m.
But KU cannot afford to look past OSU. The Cowboys boast as talented a corps of perimeter players as you'll find in the Big 12. The charge offensively is led by James Anderson, a freshman swingman who chose OSU over KU and leads the 'Pokes in scoring with a 14.5 average. The sparkplug in the last two games for OSU, though, has been junior point guard Byron Eaton. In the two wins, the former McDonald's All-American has 42 points, 13 assists and just four turnovers.
KU is playing with heavy hearts, with both Darnell Jackson and Rodrick Stewart having suffered losses in their families this week. The other major storyline heading into today's action is the return to Stillwater for the third time for Bill Self as the KU head coach. He's 1-1 as a head coach in Gallagher-Iba against his alma mater.
Tip-off is set for 3 p.m., with the game airing on CBS.
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Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
On time we PRAY!! I hate watching 75% of the game. NO Overtime for Ark & KY Please!!!
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Darnell Jackson to Eaton- "you tell the cowboys that I'm coming, and that Hell is coming with me!"
Posted by jayharchitect (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Listening to the game, they were talking about Gallagher-Iba arenay. Self was talking about how they have raised the roof, etc... etc... Then he said "just like what we're planning on doing to the Fieldhouse."
Did anyone else just hear that?
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard Bill say that as well... Chris and Bob just said that there is alot of Blue in the building as well. Can you confirm or deny that Ryan?
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If we are to keep pace with UT, this is a MUST-WIN game.
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
1625-All games are must win from here on out!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know, but we have to take it one at a time.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KU looks a little jittery. Shaking off the rust? 4 TOs- ouch.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Is this going to be like a high-scoring football game?
Posted by beebe1 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened? No TV, not on ESPN 360; laser.com doesn't run. Not available on 610. Any suggestion?
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Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yikes! That could have gotten REALLY ugly!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A double-technical? No free throws?
Posted by txrockchalk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
beebe1 -
It should be on CBS for TV, and Lazer has the streaming audio.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Damn it, Brandon, SHOOT IT!!!!
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Can we stop turning it over!! PLEASE
Posted by mom_of_three (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OSU already has a free throw advantage....what's up curtis shaw??
Posted by jross1972 (Johann Ross) on February 23, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
beebe...
do you have it?
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Finally! Thank you D-Jax!!
Posted by mom_of_three (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Go Darnell, what a shot!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you Sasha!
But someone step it up on perimeter defense PLEASE!!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Seems like it wasn't that long ago Chris Piper said the refs were letting us play...
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Finally, someone can breakdown the zone. Good drive Chalmers.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We've got the lead back at 19-18! YES!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good news: KU outrebounds OSU 15-5
Bad news: KU has 9 turnovers as of now
Best news: KU outscores OSU 19-18
RCJH!
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
U - G - L - Y ! ! ! !
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Poor Sutton!! He always looks so angry. Maybe he needs a drink!!
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
5 FT's to 13?? Even it up guys.
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ANOTHER TURNOVER!!!!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That's the first time I can remember a fan being tossed from the game. WOW!
Posted by huskersnjayhawks (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A fan thrown out??? I wonder what this old guy was saying to Shaw?
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He must have been born in MIZZOU!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Someone do SOMETHING with Byron Eaton.
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gosh Dangit Chalmers. Pass the dang ball or avoid the charge. Not smart.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why is it we never bring any intensity to a road game?
Posted by speedy (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sat disk out. no lazer just repeat intro. back to this for late info.
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Somebody needs to light a fire under Brandon's a$$.
He needs to stop that little mid-range floater cr*p and attack the rim. He is way too soft on offense.
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does it seem like to anyone else that this team has lost some component of their game? They look nothing like the team that started 20-0. It seems that ANY team that plays any kind of stiff D just drains our game...
Posted by BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It would be nice if we would play college level ball rather than 3A high school ball!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Aldrich is playing better than some of the upperclassmen right now!
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We have been saying that about him for 3 years. I just don't think he is that tough. Cole seems to be playing well. He is playing his role and grabbing rebounds.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What the freak is Case doing in the game already?!?!
Posted by mom_of_three (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)
could someone yell at the refs already???
Posted by mom_of_three (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Eaton is 10 of 10 for free throws and our team has only shot what 11 total
Posted by mom_of_three (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin Harlan thinks Self coaches at KState
Posted by jross1972 (Johann Ross) on February 23, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OSU is killing us from the perimeter. I said after the first few games of the season that perimeter defense was going to be our Achille's heal.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually surprised we're only down by 4!!!!
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is pitiful...
This team has gone from a Final Four shoe-in to not even the best team in the Big 12.
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It looks to me like Aldrich is the only one that came to play!! Our guard defense has been really bad so far. 5 3's in the first half!! Wow!! OSU came to beat our a$$. We better step up and get in battle mode. We will have to grind this one out. Hopefully Brandon gets an earful from Self at the half! Way to hide for 20 minutes Brandon. I am sure the scouts are really impressed now!!
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One of these day, Hubert Davis is going to stop drinking the Kool-Aid and stop voting us #1 in ESPN's Power 16.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lately, Brandon has definitely been playing his way to a senior season at KU.
Posted by truehawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe we peaked to early? I don't know, but I agree, we don't even look close to the 20 - 0 team early on.
Posted by okjhok (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bottom line is this team has not improved one bit this season. In fact, they seem to have regressed in some areas. When was the last time they looked solid against a "decent" team? BC? Someone mentioned they looked like they lost a component of their game. Yeah, they don't play with any heart. That's what's lost. They don't play to win. They play scared. I have no idea where the fire went, but it's gone, and until it's back any team in the conference as well as any team in the NCAAs will have about a 50/50 shot of beating KU.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Our lock-down guard play has deserted us too!!!!
Posted by okjhok (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
On second thought, Jackson and Chalmers play with heart...but Chalmers makes too many boneheaded plays for it to matter. Time for Arthur to go into beast mode, if he's capable of that.
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who does everyone think KU's best win of the season is? I thought those non-con games with BC, Arizona, G Tech, and USC were pretty decent, but they have all kind of flamed out lately.
My vote would either be OU at home or USC on the road. That's kind of sad when you think about it, because OU was without Griffin the whole game (even though we dominated early when he was in there).
What do you guys think?
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My pick is Nebraska on the road. Back then, Rush looked like he was going to have a GREAT Big 12 year.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why is it we dont shoot 3 pointers when we are open .... Rush passed up 3 to drive to the basket and missed all 3 attempts at 5 footers .. I dont know why we dont drive and dishout anymore .. we are not using all our guns .. we need a balanced offense and we are becoming a total get it inside team .. Come on Hawks ... Think ..
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We need what we did before the Florida game last season: A team meeting where we can clear the air and get some fire back!!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Marcus Dove is going to keep the bench fairly warm.
Posted by njjayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If KU continues to play this way, either Butler or Drake will kick their butt in the tournament. KU has lost it, and quickly needs to find it (heart), if they are to stay a No. 1 seed and remain in the Top 10. This is pitiful.
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Another missed floater by Rush.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Damn...Chalmers is STINKING IT UP!!!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, what took you so long, B-Rush?
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
After reading Keegan's article about Eaton and Collins, I thought it would be an interesting match-up to follow... Eaton has 16, Sherron 0. 'nuff said.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
penatrate and dish out
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We need to utilize that high post against the zone a lot more. Darrell is very effective from there.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are we on pace to go another game without a three-pointer? I am getting sick of this time after time after time! That K-State game was the turning point in our season, I think.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Down 1 and with the ball to down 6!!!!!
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Our guard pressure is just not there anymore. Get in their grill boys!
Posted by NH_JHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just joined the game. Am I seeing the scoreboard correctly (CBS sportsline feed)? Only 3 points for KU this half? Seems like a terrible game so far...
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we are totally lost on offense
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WHADDYA MEAN NO TIME TO PANIC, BOB???? WE'RE ON OUR WAY TO A BLOWOUT LOSS LIKE TO NEBRASKA IN 2004 AND NO TIME TO PANIC????
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again, the Hawks are just chugging along and may very well cut into this lead...BUT time will RUN OUT again!!!!
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well...hopefully, we can hold on to 2nd place in the Big 12!!!!
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is as bas as I have seen our guys play this year. Turnovers... Stupid fouls... Bad D. It is painful to watch.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is hard to watch
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They've got to relax and play, not panic. If they do that the offense will look worse... if that's possible
Posted by NH_JHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Is our offense on springbreak or something? 37 points thru 3/4 of the game? WTF?
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This might turn into the most disappointing season in a while. How can such a talented team look so inept, especially on offense. This team should be scoring 90 a game... on off nights!
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It feels like their empty inside today.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wish I could put my finger on one player .. but this is a team effort to play bad ..
Posted by okjhok (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is, without question, the most frustrating game I've seen KU play in years. Arthur is the biggest waste of talent I've ever seen.
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We have scored 6 points in 11 minutes.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You don't think coaching (or lack thereof) has something to do with the way we've been playing? The worse we play, the harder it gets for me to support Bill Self.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we dont have a shot thats not dribble in and throw it up at the basket I guess ... thats all we are doing .
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We need to just goes balls out on defense right now, that will turn the whole game around
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So... How 'bout those Royals?!?!
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice pass rush.......
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You think Arthur is bad and then you notice Brandons total lack of effort today.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So, NOW KU decides to play basketball?
Posted by NH_JHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Another o-fer from 3 point land? This is definitely turning into a big weakness for us. Certainly a decline in production from last year. OSU is 7-16 from 3? This team shoots like 36% from 3. Again exposing our other glaring weakness...PERIMETER DEFENSE! This is UGLY!
Posted by BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've seen enough! It is official we are a pretender rather than a contender. I see nothing but about 5 guys riding it out to draft day!!
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't believe we are only down by 3, despite playing like a bunch of a$$ wipes. Ridiculous.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chalmers .... PLEASE shot your open 3 oppertunities ... Please ...
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Guess we won't be 0-for-three now!
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A THREE!!!!!!! HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We might just pull this off after all...
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Brandon just woke up! Amen!
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One thing I miss about Roy is when the starters were playing with a lack of fire he took them ALL out, sat them, and put in the scrubs. It always seemed to send the message. I wonder why Self doesn't do that sometimes...
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RUSH JUST TIED THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
silly fouls, guys...
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WAY TO GO SASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by ku98 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sasha with the left handed hook. NICE!
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I missed the first half - and glad I did - 15 turnovers in a half!?
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Like I said, the defense has started to pick it up, and it's a whole new game (of course the threes don't hurt either)
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Has anyone else noticed how Harlan, a KU grad, seems to do a good job of staying impartial. I guess that's why he's one of the best and has been around forever. Just a random observation.
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Did Self light a fire under Brandon's a$$ like somebody suggested?
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who's this Rush guy? Has he been on the team the whole time??
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bob Davis just jinxed Byron Eaton on his first free throw.
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good timing for a "dribbling violation"! What a crock!
Posted by jaw7621 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Arthur fouled out? The guy seems WAY too foul happy. We need him to reign it in, if we're going to be successful in the tourney.
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gotta love Kevin Harlan...
Hawks have got to stop the turnovers!
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Eaton just travelled with it. KU needs to make them pay NOW.
Posted by jross1972 (Johann Ross) on February 23, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How about some FIRE?!?!?!?!?
Posted by rcaltrider (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What was that robinson?
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A costly turnover costs us the lead. But D-Jax ties the game.
Who has the most talent? KU. Who has the most heart? No answer yet...
Posted by LAJayhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Is the ball part of the body now?? Where was that foul?
Posted by rcaltrider (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kaun got all ball. Refs decided this game
Posted by jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
DAMN IT, A NO-CALL ULTIMATELY COST US THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Jyhwk_InTigrtwn (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
can't win on the road...i'm done
Posted by Mr_Sandman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
DO WE EVER PRACTICE LATE GAME SITUATIONS, ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!!!!! NICE LAST SHOT1
Posted by BCRavenJHawkfan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As I said pretender not a contender!!
Good job by Self and company to insure Sutton keeps his job.
Posted by speedy (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
terrible game officals decided it!
Posted by Bleed_Crimson_Blue (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sad. Just plain sad.
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I sure hope those OSU fans don't get their shoes dirty from the GIANT TURD KU just left on the court!!!!
Posted by NH_JHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's one thing to lose on the road to ranked KSU or Texas but OSU is a terrible team. This is a bad loss. I'd say we just laid an egg.
Posted by landon_2003 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
F*** ku man....they are in some deep trouble. horrible....thats all i can say. i really dont give a s*** if they win another game cuz come touney time...they'll be done fast. kiss that number 1 seed goodbye
Posted by bjdku (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Loss is deserved. We play like we are entitled to a win.
Very disappointing.
Posted by Jhawkerman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
well ... as much as I hate to say it ... we didnt deserve to win .. How can you call a timeout setup a play and have a turnover because Kaun was not even looking for the ball ... we are playing so stupid we are wasting our talent and we need to change and change soon .. Hard to watch ... But I still love our team .. just not the way we are playing ..
Posted by KUglow (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good bye Big 12 title. Good bye #1 seed.
Posted by Mr_Sandman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SELF NEEDS TO KICK THESE GUYS IN THE ASS! I am normally optimistic, but this half-ass, don't want to be aggressive crap is really, really, getting old. Especially Rush. I guess he realized we were playing a game in the second half, but he should be SO much better.
Posted by Lebowski (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
18 F'ING FT'S ATTEMPTED
18... ONE GUY... 18.
Posted by fansincewilt (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Say what you want about the KU players, I don't know how any team could overcome that officiating.
Posted by jhwkfanincali (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Officials helped but shooting percentage was awful. Number 1 seed in tourney is gone I think. How many wake up calls are needed?
Posted by kuhawksr1 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Any other team in America drives to the basket and looks for the foul call. KU?? They parade around the three point line. SICK! They looked like total crap today and got exactly what they deserved. Pathetic. Most overrated top 5 team in history!
Posted by landon_2003 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
starting 5 are stinking it up it's simple....pull them all and put in 5 walk ons. williams used to do it and you know what if we are going to lose the game might as well do it with the walk ons on the floor.
Posted by kushaw (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've said it time and time again! Bill Self let's mediocre teams hang around. Hey Bill, instead of waiting until you're down 6 freaking points and decided to start pressing, why don't you freaking come out with mentality. What a Joke! I can accept nothing but a flame out before the final four. What a Joke Bill! Do something instead of getting TKO'd by an inferior team.
Posted by ibrown3 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm sick of hearing all this crap about this refs. The refs made bad calls that went against OSU as well. We lost fair and square. That being said, we do not belong in the top 10. I previously said we would make it to the sweet 16, but after that pathetic showing I'll go ahead and say we won't make it past the second round. This team isn't hungry enough, and we get shook in tight situations. I thought this team would get better as the season progressed but we've only faltered--I don't think we've won any close/big games since Arizona and USC early in the season. Well, good season 'Hawks--thanks for getting our hopes up for the first 21 games. Adios.
Posted by SIRIUSHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What the f**k, KU?
Posted by kcchieeefs (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I honestly am beginning to think that self is not our man... great recruiter but no idea how to coach. I think if we have another early exit (were going to) then we need to legitamately look for a new coach... CALAPARI
Posted by okjhok (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm officially questioning Self's coaching ability. OSU had no answer for our post play, yet we consistently bring our bigs out to set a meaningless screen. As soon as the screen is set we pass the ball. There is no roll and we take our strength (the post) away from the basket. Will someone who knows more about bball than me please tell me what the f*ck this accomplishes?
Posted by rcaltrider (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Complete lack of mental toughness. Yeah, the refs decided it but this game shouldn't even be close. They should win by 20. You have to have mental toughness to win on the road and the same mental toughness to win in the tournament and this team just doesn't have it. I got tickets to the Midwest Regional in Detroit and I think I will be selling now because Kansas won't be there. Top 5 talent, out of the top 25 mental toughness. Sweet 16 at best for this team unless they grow a pair between now and tourney time.
Posted by jhwkfanincali (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A good zone is the kryptonite
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree, bjdku...it's all about a sense of ENTITLEMENT!!!! We just can't put on the uni...we have to PLAY the game!!!! Uuuuuuuugh!!!
Posted by lance1jhawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lets not blame the officials for the loss... We are not K-SUck. The officiating did not make us miss three pointers and have 21 turnovers! The officiating did not make Brandon disappear in the first 30 minutes of the game! We just stunk it up and could not get over our own short commings!
Posted by ibrown3 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh, and that last shot we got off--PATHETIC. As "kuhawks" said, any other team would have driven it to the hoop in order to make a simple layup or at least get a foul call. We were down by 1 point, why shoot a contested, off-balanced three point shot. Pathetic.
Posted by Mr_Sandman (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OSU shot so many FT's because they were aggressive towards the basket. I hate those bail out calls as much as anybody, but someone for KU needs to figure out that the game is going to be called that way and get to the hole themselves. Are guards COULD get to the lane when the want, they are just too passive and/or poorly coached.
Posted by isolve4x (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone else think that our amazing team balance and unselfishness is not only our best strength but also our biggest weakness? We just don't have anyone who wants to step up and take over a game. Sure, the idea behind having balance is great when ONE guy has a bad game and the others can all take up the slack, but we just don't have that go-to guy. I think any of our guys could do it, but they're not trained to do it - they're trained to be unselfish! When a team plays the type of in your face defense like the 'pokes did today, we just pass the ball and pass the ball and pass the ball trying to find someone ELSE to carry us!! It's really frustrating! I sure hope these guys can pull it together, they're runnin' out of time! STEP UP GUYS!!! ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!
Posted by kcchieeefs (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WHY THE FUK DONT WE PLAY A ZONE... WHY FUK IS RUSH AWFUL... WHY THE FUK DO OUR UPPERCLASSMEN GUARDS TURN THE BALL OVER 22 TIMES???? I want answers
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Turnovers.. and silly fouls.
Not to mention some scared offense (gotta drive and draw fouls against the zone -- and we gave up on the drive too early. Need some tips? Watch the OSU guard Eaton.)
Posted by jayhawkaloogie (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A three-pointer? Down by one and Rush throws up a three?
Posted by CaramelMacchMan (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KU??? one of the premier team????
WE SUCK Period.
let me say that again... WE SUCK...
I'm losing faith in this team...
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We SHOT OUR WAD right before the KSU game!!!!
Posted by SIRIUSHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Potential NBA players? WNBA maybe.
Posted by sava312 (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KU cannot finish the close ones. This team is another "Bucknell bait" in the tourney.
Posted by kcchieeefs (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If this team does not learn how to play a complete game of offense without fouling the shi* out of the other team then we will lose in the 1st round to a 14-15 seed who can shoot the trey (which we also cant do)
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
good point jyhwkfanincali -- we HAVE to figure out how to score against the zone D.
If they're not falling, we can't rely on 3s and jumpers
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hate to see BEASLEY walk-the-walk AGAIN next Saturday!!!! Glad we won't be playing him and the 'Cats in Africa...that's just another road game to be lost!!!!
Posted by Mangino_Maniac (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Very surprised to see the outcome of this one... what a bummer.
Posted by SIRIUSHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hear the NBA is looking for janitors.
Posted by rcaltrider (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OSU can have Self at this point. Sherron Collins is supposed to be quick and have great ability to penetrate the lane, yet he is not even in at the end of the game to drive the lengh and get a layup to win the game. Chalmers is clueless at the end of the game as is the rest of the team. Eaton knew what to do, the entire KU team did not. Eaton did not get fouled but he got himself into a position to allow the ref to make a horrible call and that is what happened.
Posted by fansincewilt (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a good team. Some of you fellas need to get a life. This team may not win it all, but I believe they will go far. It's been an extremely rough week for the team. I think we need to give them a little slack. I'm still behind them.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not looking forward to the ISU game...that place has NOT been friendly to us over the years.
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jayhawkaloogie - there was under 2 seconds left when he had to shoot up that three
Posted by kcchieeefs (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Last thought... starting line up next year =
PG - Sherron Collins
SG - Mario Chalmers
SF - Brandon Rush
PF - One of the Little's
C - Cole Aldrich
The only player even near good enough to play in the NBA on this team is Jackson but I think Arthur will also go... while I hope Rush goes he honestly would not be selected PERIOD
Posted by hail_2_old_KU (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I love how our team thinks we are the best team in the league............Oh really, last I checked three teams have whipped our little butts, we are not tough enough right now to make it through the tourny.
Posted by jhwkfanincali (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If I am not mistaken, we still had a time out. Why not use it with 7 seconds to set something up. Oh yeah, we wanted to catch them off guard and get the lay up. No wait, drive in a crowded lane a attempt a double teamed 3.
Posted by Lebowski (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lots of true KU fans out there. lol There's a whole bunch of players I was dissappointed in today, and I was a little down on Self today, too. But we played our worst game possible for 35 minutes, and still would have won minus the wretched officiating. Ibrown3, you're clueless, dude, if refs made bad calls against OSU as well, why weren't any of our guards shooting 18 free throws? You going to tell me that game winning FT that Eaton hit was the result of an actual foul? You're full of crap, man.
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Point is...Rush shouldn't have had to shoot that three!!!!!
Posted by SIRIUSHawk (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Were going to get buried next Saturday.
Posted by BP2U (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
true, rcaltrider - I bet Collins could've shredded that zone, I like to see him more
Posted by jayhawkinatl (anonymous) on February 23, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Quit being like KSU fans and complaining that the officiating cost us the game. Great teams adjust to horrible officials!!!!