mvjayhawk (anonymous) says...

i can't wait till those last two games (home UT, Moo at Arrowhead).....i think we'll be really ready to play those two....go Jayhawks!

July 16, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

flipborder02 (anonymous) says...

We are going to play 5 teams in the top 25 this year.

July 16, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

irish2255 (anonymous) says...

djkc28, aren't their enough "crazy religion people sites" for you spend your time on to not bother us.
Hawks go 9-3 this year and I'll see you at the cotton bowl.

July 16, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kufanboy (anonymous) says...

djkc28, you crack me up

July 16, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lalawguy (anonymous) says...

I predict that KU will go 10-2, pulling an upset against either OU or Texas. I also think KU will beat MU, but will slip up against one of the weaker opponents on the schedule.

July 16, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

5DecadeHawk (anonymous) says...

Have a little courage, Chuck Woodling.

Publish your ballot and every ballot from a LJW writer.

Let everyone know where you stand.

Did Gary Bedore vote anonymously?

July 16, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

stravinsky (anonymous) says...

I've got a gut feeling that either or both Texas and Texas Tech will collapse. Texas is overrated and Tech is WAY overhyped. It'll be interesting to see how that goes.

I wouldn't be surprised to see us "upset" Texas at all. You know Mangino's gonna go into that game PISSED.

July 16, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jhawkjdub (anonymous) says...

djkc,

Shut up. I don't know if you're joking or not, but you're an idiot for even joking about that. I'm a catholic and I take offense to that, whether its a joke or not. Also isn't it kind of a sin to judge people for their beliefs? Just something to think about.

Anyways, back to football (what this discussion board is supposed to be about), I can't argue against us being picked second. But I am surprised we didn't get at least one first place vote.

July 16, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sdoyel (anonymous) says...

I'm tired of hearing the "KU isn't going to sneak up on anyone this year" talk.... Either you're prepared to play you're opponent or your not. Face it, KU was better than every team they played (save Mizzou) last year.

July 16, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GoBadgers (anonymous) says...

This story is a shocker. An absolute shocker! Oh wait...no it isn't.

July 16, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sdoyel (anonymous) says...

Lets see if Pinckel can live up to the hype.... Funny how MU was calling for his head until Chase Daniel walked onto campus. Still though, they have ultimately failed to live up to those expectations. Remember Brad Smith? Who was before that Olivo?

July 16, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GoBadgers (anonymous) says...

Brad Smith was overrated.

July 16, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sevenyearhawk (anonymous) says...

*** Speaking of Catholics ... *

About a century or two ago, the Pope decided that all the Jews had to leave the Vatican. Naturally there was a big uproar from the Jewish community.

So the Pope made a deal. He would have a religious debate with a member of the Jewish community. If the Jew won, the Jews could stay. If the Pope won, the Jews would leave.

The Jews realized that they had no choice. So they picked a middle-aged man named Moishe to represent them.

Moishe asked for one addition to the debate. To make it more interesting, neither side would be allowed to talk.

The pope agreed.

The day of the great debate came. Moishe and the Pope sat opposite each other for a full minute before the Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers. Moishe looked back at him and raised one finger.

The Pope waved his fingers in a circle around his head. Moishe pointed to the ground where he sat.

The Pope pulled out a wafer and a glass of wine. Moishe pulled out an apple.

The Pope stood up and said, "I give up. This man is too good. The Jews can stay."

An hour later, the cardinals were all around the Pope asking him what happened.

The Pope said: "First I held up three fingers to represent the Trinity. He responded by holding up one finger to remind me that there was still one God common to both our religions.

Then I waved my finger around me to show him that God was all around us. He responded by pointing to the ground and showing that god was also right here with us.

I pulled out the wine and the wafer to show that god absolves us from our sins. He pulled out an apple to remind me of original sin. He had an answer for everything. What could I do?"

Meanwhile, the Jewish community had crowded around Moishe. "What happened?" they asked.

"Well," said Moishe, "First he said to me that the Jews had three days to get out of here. I told him that not one of us was leaving.

Then he told me that this whole city would be cleared of
Jews. I let him know that we were staying right here."

"And then?" asked a woman.

"I don't know," said Moishe. "He took out his lunch and I took out mine."

July 16, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

killabees (anonymous) says...

Well, they're only off by one (as in, we'll finish first).

July 16, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

marcustork (anonymous) says...

sevenyearhawk, what an appropriate use of humor to deflate an overzealous statement. Thanks for lightening up an overly dark statement that belongs on a theology post board, not one for Kansas athletics.

July 16, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

tkeegan (Tom Keegan) says...

Actually, Chuck Woodling and Gary Bedore did not have a vote, but Dugan Arnett, our new KU football writer, Eric Sorrentino, Big 12 Spotlight guy, and I did. -- Tom Keegan
Here they are:

Tom Keegan, sports editor:
North
1. Missouri;
2. Kansas;
3. Nebraska;
4. Colorado;
5. Iowa State;
6. Kansas State;

South
1. Oklahoma;
2. Texas;
3. Texas Tech;
4. Texas A&M;
5. Oklahoma State;
6. Baylor.

Dugan Arnett, KU football beat reporter:
North
1. Missouri
2. Kansas
3. Nebraska
4. Colorado
5. Kansas State
6. Iowa State

South
1. Oklahoma
2. Texas
3. Texas Tech
4. Oklahoma State
5. Texas A&M
6. Baylor

Eric Sorrentino, Big 12 Spotlight:
Will post his after he gets done watching a matinee of "Hancock," Will Smith's new flick. He'll also give the movie a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.

July 16, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

woodhawk (anonymous) says...

sevenyearhawk-
Definitely laughed out loud at that one. Hilarious and well placed.
Joking or not, djkc is of his/her rocker.

July 16, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GoBadgers (anonymous) says...

Good to see that Lawrence Journal World sports writers don't pander to the idiocy of chickenhawk fans, and actually use logic and facts in making season projections.

I salute you Tom Keegan and Dugan Arnett.

July 16, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mike_blur (Mike Blur) says...

Does 5DecadeHawk post anonymously?

July 16, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mushhawk (anonymous) says...

misery always $ucks.
when will they learn that?

they're always over-picked in the preseason, in hoops and in ftball.

KU wins the big XII this year.

July 16, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jayhawk311 (anonymous) says...

amen! all hail jesus...all hail jesus...all hail jesus

Wow kinda sounds like brain washing to me...hmmmmm

http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

"They must find it difficult...Those who have taken authority as the truth, ranther than truth as the authority"

anyways...

KU @ 2 in the north seems fair to say.

I hope "God" doesn't punish us for our "sins" this time around. Im sure we have a lot of the same guys on the team last year(ya...the same year we won the OB) that still believe in whatever this year...but you know God...he can be a prankster sometimes...

To even link sports to religion is a "sin" in it's self...you already ruined the rest of the world...could you please....please...leave sports out of it?

hey im hungry...don't you Catholics have some crackers and juice laying around?

July 16, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

pj_hawk4life (anonymous) says...

well djkc28 says i'm satan because of my religion and South Park says I have no soul because of my hair color (see episode: Ginger Kids), looks like I'm doomed to an eternity of hellfire!!!

oh wait, just kidding...

July 16, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

pj_hawk4life (anonymous) says...

really though, I'm pleased with 2nd in the North. I was thinking 8 or 9 wins with our schedule, but last year I predicted 10 so hopefully i'm aiming a little low again.

Rock Chalk!

July 16, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LAJayhawk5 (anonymous) says...

Go Hawks and Satan! Suck it Badgers and DJKC28!!!!!

July 16, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

tkeegan (Tom Keegan) says...

Missouri doesn't have to play Oklahoma. Missouri plays Texas, Oklahoma State and Baylor. KU plays Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech. Plus, KU just doesn't look at home in Arrowhead, even against Oklahoma in 2005, when the Sooners uniforms looked a little like the Chiefs.

July 16, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GoBadgers (anonymous) says...

Hey LAJayhawk5, never put me in the same sentence as DJKC28 ever again. That guy's a lunatic. Also be careful what you say about badgers. They can get very angry. And when they get very angry, bad things happen.

July 16, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justanotherfan (anonymous) says...

I think KU second is fair. Both teams lost a little bit from last season, but since MU won the head to head, they should reasonably get the preseason nod since they have as much back as we do (maybe even a little more). That said, the north will be decided at Arrowhead, so we can handle this on the field, where it should be handled.

July 16, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

esorrentino (Eric Sorrentino) says...

Hey all. Sports copy editors have rather odd days and times off, so sorry my post is a little late on this thread. Here are my picks.

Eric Sorrentino, Big 12 Spotlight:
1. Missouri
2. Kansas
3. Colorado
4. Nebraska
5. Kansas State
6. Iowa State

South
1. Oklahoma
2. Texas
3. Texas Tech
4. Texas A&M
5. Oklahoma State
6. Baylor

As for Hancock, I'm going with an overall thumbs up if you suspend your disbelief hours before entering the theater. There were definitely some cheesy parts, but it was an overall entertaining flick. I will say, Will Smith acting sort of like an alcoholic Spiderman was comical. And Charlize Theron looks amazing. She cleans up well (with the exception of Monster in 2003 - remember that one?), wouldn't you say?

July 16, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TtownHawk (anonymous) says...

I agree with LAJayhawk5, Go Hawks and Satan! Suck it Badgers and DJKC28!!!!!

July 16, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

txrockchalk (anonymous) says...

esorrentino - could they have made Charlize Theron look any WORSE in "Monster?" To call that a disturbing movie would be akin to claiming Erin Andrews is moderately attractive.

July 16, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sdoyel (anonymous) says...

I would vote:

North

1 Mizzou
2 Kansas
3 Colorado
4 Nebraska
5 Kansas State
6 Iowa State

South

1 Oklahoma
2 Texas Tech
3 Texas
4 Oklahoma State
5 Texas A&M
6 Baylor

July 16, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

woodhawk (anonymous) says...

Erin Andrews is moderately attractive.

July 16, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

JJHAWK (anonymous) says...

I hope I'm wrong, but I think the sleeper in in the above predictions might be Nebraska. Their offense finished explosively last year (once they changed to their 2nd string quarterback). IF they find their defense again, and they still have better talent man for man than we do (at least by recruit ratings), they could be tough.

Personally, I can't wait to see our new ground attack. B-mac was good, but he didn't have breakaway speed. And I definitely hope our Texas gunslinger can go all season without injury.

Go Hawks!

July 16, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bringheatwavewheat (anonymous) says...

Has anyone picked KU anywhere except #2 in the north? Am I wrong to think the schedule is harder this year than last? I see KU #3, but like everyone else its a halfway wild guess. We'll see, should be fun.

July 16, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

prairie_dog (anonymous) says...

I'm tickled to be the underdog to the slavers. Nearly always, these half-baked predictions prove wrong.

What if booger goes down with a season-ending knee injury in game 3? They are such puffed-up toads, they will deflate with one explosive blast of psychic flatulence. We will be able to hear it all the way to Lawrence.

They will be done and you can take all of this pre-season drivel as the tedium reliever it is.

45 days to the real thing!!

July 16, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ohioburg (anonymous) says...

"Also be careful what you say about badgers. They can get very angry. And when they get very angry, bad things happen."

What do they do? Slap their keyboards?

July 16, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

utahjayhawk (anonymous) says...

First time......., long time..........

I've requested the removal of dkjc28's post above and hopefully others have as well. His/her tone and religious rhetoric are offensive and need to stop. I would hope that the LJW has enough backbone to enfore rules of decency on this board. I don't think they would want to get a reputation that they condone hate speech.

As far as the article goes, I think us at #2 is absolutely fair. Even though I hate it, MU did beat us last year and had to play OU twice. I think MU has demonstrated they're for real, while basically returning the same team.

July 16, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jhawk4life1976 (anonymous) says...

Well, Scheelhaase out of Rockhurst is going to Illinois. Too bad he won't be wearing the Crimson and Blue but at least he is out of the Big XII. Plus, he'll have a chance to play spoiler to Misery every season.

As for the upcoming season I feel that the 4 most important games leading up to Camarohead are @USF, Texas Tech, @Nebraska and Texas. As long they win 3 out of those 4 and give OU a ballgame they should have a real shot at the North. Hopefully they have an adequate replacement for Collins to protect Reesing's backside.

Is it August 30th yet?

July 16, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mike_blur (Mike Blur) says...

djkc28 is a troll. Check out his comment on this page:
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2007/oc...

towards the end of the comment thread. This person needs to be disappeardeded, ljworld-style.

July 16, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LSHobbs57 (anonymous) says...

I agree with utahjayhawk. I also requested dkjc28's post for removal. The comments are offensive to me, too, and I'm not even Catholic.

I don't like to see this space go off topic anyway. Let's stick to the sports.

I think we're going to have a GREAT year, and maybe telling the guys they're #2 will be the motivation they need to be #1!

July 16, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GoBadgers (anonymous) says...

woodhawk: Erin Andrews is more than just moderately attractive.

ohioburg: Badgers don't use keyboards. They rip stuff up, which sometimes includes people.

July 16, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

JJHawq (anonymous) says...

If I were not a KU fan - I'd put us 3 or four behind CU and NU.

Since I am a KU fan - I'm po'd that our own editors picked misery over the home team. Pikers.

July 16, 2008 at 8:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

I'm actually an aethiest, swear to God.

July 16, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

fabio (anonymous) says...

I think that the old comment from djkc was before he was saved and all that stuff.

July 16, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

quigley (anonymous) says...

I like the comment right after djkc's comment from the link.

July 16, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

Athiest, swear to God. That is pretty damn (oops) funny.

July 16, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

littlerichard (anonymous) says...

Just to find something controversial to talk about (regarding the football rankings), I don't know how you rould rank Nebraska above Colorado. Face it, Nebraska stinks! They barely survived against Ball State in the fearsome environment of Lincoln, Nebraska!

July 17, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

hawk_bred20 (anonymous) says...

I guess I missed it, what happened to Ryan Wood?

July 17, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

barackchalkjhawk (anonymous) says...

NU's offense will be good, but it will take a few to right that horrid defensive ship. I take offense to the those that proclaim Texas would be an "upset". Didn't they finish behind us in the rankings last year? Let's act like we belong there.

July 17, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

actorman (anonymous) says...

"They are such puffed-up toads, they will deflate with one explosive blast of psychic flatulence."

That is some beautifully (!) powerful imagery.

"I'm actually an aethiest, swear to God."

That really p***es me off; if there's anything I can't stand, it's intolerance. (On another note, I was going to major in procrastination but I didn't get around to it.)

July 18, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

actorman (anonymous) says...

BTW, Prairie Dog, who is going to provide the "psychic flatulence." Can we summon Carrie to do it?

July 18, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )