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Investigation under way

Everyone, everyone, let the University of Kansas administration and AD Perkins and HC MM handle this situation. Speculation, conjecture, questionable allegations and so forth only fuel any potential discontent and exacerbate the situation. As a graduate of two outstanding professional schools at our University, I am remaining reserved and awaiting objective data and information. Until then, I am completely supporting HC Mangino. His record of improvement of the football program is indeed something our University has been long awaiting (yes, I am aware the last 5 football games). There certainly was a hugh hiatus between "our" visits to the Orange Bowl. If you are concerned about his weight, so am I. However, that is a medical condition and needs to be address through medical advice, diet and so many important, related medical factors (if he has not already began to address this medical condition). Let's (all) see what the University finds as objective data, then proceed from there. Don't dismiss an outstanding HC for trivial concerns such as speculation, complaints or simply "pokes in the chest". Rock Chalk, Jayhawks

November 18, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Which of the KU football team's losses was the most frustrating to watch?

It is indeed a shame that you did not include the typical "all of the above" as a selection. That would have been the best answer.

November 14, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KU ’09 like ’07? Hardly

Tom, this is a really good article and you have made some nice comparisons of these two, very similar teams. Before the season and during the early part of this season, we heard the cry of "history awaits". It is very possible that this team's history consists of two "halves" within one season. . . 5 - 0 and 0 - 7. Now that is a memorable, "historical" season. It will take me a long time to forget this type of football history. When the Governor's cup went into the BARN and we made "returning first year head coach" Bill Synder look like a super coach, I took a realistic view of this "historical team". It is strongly suspected to be a view with two "halves"!!!

November 9, 2009 at 2:52 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Recruit Knight enjoys visit to KU

Jaybate, I respectively disagree with you. The greatest center of all time was not Bill Russell. That honor goes to Wilt Chamberlain. Here are a couple of reasons: What player had more rules changes (e.g. widening of the "paint") to diminish his domination of the game? It isn't or wasn't Bill Russell !!. What player is the only NBA player to score 100 points in a game (again, it isn't or wasn't Bill Russell !!). I could give you more, but the L J W staff may get tired of facts that they already know. Championship rings are a moot point, because a center doesn't win championships, the team wins the championships. Championship teams are made of 8 to 10 superior players that know their roles and perform to "championship" levels in those roles. Even the greatest center would struggle without an outstanding group of surrounding players. Russell had those at Boston. Wilt had those with Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and others in Los Angeles - where were the Celtics and Bill Russell during those years? Finally, my reply is a discussion of center and not teams. Personally, I am glad that Wilt's number is retired in the "Phog" -- it should be because he is the greatest center of all time. Like you, I hope that the "Big Crane" chooses the Jayhawks and is as great as Wilt !!!

November 3, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

The Breakdown: What really happened during Todd Reesing's first interception against OU

Super article, Jesse. I really like this!!! Despite the tremendously negative ending to this play, the positive that I can take away is the O-line play. Those tremendous OU D lineman are not even close to Todd. Great job guys. The O-line deserves credit for a job well-done. Otherwise, what a terrible start to an eventual debacle!!!

October 31, 2009 at 7:15 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

FINAL: Colorado defeats Kansas, 34-30

Well, if there every was a time for a historic comeback, this is it!!!

October 17, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

FINAL: KU survives scare, defeats Iowa State, 41-36

Despite the win, this game was very, very disturbing. Do several players on defense have the flu? They really looked slow today. At the end of the game, I saw Coach Mangino walk off the field. I could see the concern on his face and the "steam" coming off of his head. I am glad that I will not be in the locker room after this one. My ears can "ring" for only so long. I can only hope that Iowa State is considerably better than everyone thought they were!!! I am already concerned about the Colorado game and to borrow a phrase from the Holiday later this month, the Oklahoma game already looks frightening. Let's go Jayhawks!!!

October 10, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KU officials deserve pat on the back

Bill, this is an outstanding article. You are correct on so many points in this article. While there are several detractors (for whatever reason(s) whether it is a selected phrase or phrases/word or words), your key point that this situation has been and is still being handled by the University of Kansas Administration, AD Perkins, and HCs Mangino and Self. They are handling it in a responsible manner with appropriate actions and trying to repair the suboptimal image generated by this un-Jayhawk-like situation. Again, everyone, everyone get over this uncharacteristic situation and move on to more positive endeavors. Look forward to the Jayhawks-Cyclones game this week-end. Attend the game and support the football team (I really do not like upsets on Homecoming and my dislike is only about 1/1000th of Coach Mangino's). ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS and let's still be undefeated after Homecoming week-end).

October 10, 2009 at 10:01 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Kansas playing dodgeball

This issue, matter or whatever is being handled by the Administration, AD Perkins and HCs Bill Self and Mark Mangino of the University. That is it. Stop there. Let them address and handle the situation and focus on issues, stories and items that provide a positive image and outlook for the University. As an example, focus on the upcoming game with Southern Mississippi and how they could give the Jayhawks a "close game" this Saturday. Show your support for the University and our football team by being at Memorial Stadium or at least following the Jayhawks on television. Follow the preparation of the basketball team for the upcoming season (it looks to be exciting and hopefully another championship). I hope the football team gets two championships!!! Everyone, everyone get over this. This is such an outstanding University and to have it bemuddled by this is not worth it!!! ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS!!!

September 25, 2009 at 8:47 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

FINAL: Collins' 21 points help KU rally for 83-73 victory

If anyone is concerned about ending in a tie with Missery for the B12 championship -SORRY, your anxiety is of no concern. At halftime in College Station, Mark Turgeon's Aggies 51, Missery 29. Missery's play in the first half looked very similar to Columbia, MO middle school's second team. I wonder if they can hold this one under 25 points (I hope they don't)? ROCK CHALK - now let's do the same with the shorthorns.

March 7, 2009 at 2:27 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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