Mangino facing long odds to stay

KU_Alum_2000
Actually what we are seeing in the support for the kind of behavior exhibited by Mark Mangino is the level to which our society is sinking. From our posts, I believe I can safely assume that I am substantially older than you. I grew up in a society where integrity, respect, and common decency to fellow human beings where desireable traits. I am truly disappointed to see gutter language become a part of the everyday vernacular. I am disappointed that society has "evolved" to the point where intimidation is taken for leadership and discipline. I do not know Mark Mangino. He may be a good man, but the BEHAVIOR exhibited by him in the Pendleton video is NOT that of a good man.

November 21, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mangino facing long odds to stay

I actually do know how to spell "motivation". I apologize for the typo in my previous post.

November 21, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mangino facing long odds to stay

I prefer that Mark Mangino be replaced. I held this position before the events of the past week. I've felt that way since seeing the Raymond Pendleton video. Behavior like that in the video is an embarrassment to KU. I cannot be proud of a coach who behaves the way Mark Mangino behaved in that video no matter how successful his teams are. All of the things which have been reported about Mark Mangino this week are consistent with what I saw on that video. That video makes it easy for me to believe that the things being reported are more likely true than false. As much as I love KU, if I had a grandson capable of playing division one football, I would not want him to play for Mark Mangino. There is a huge difference between discipline, and intimidation and bullying. There are much better ways to handle discipline. The head coach at KU should be someone whom the players admire and respect, not fear. Modivation by fear will eventually create the kind of fall to mediocrity we've seen from the team the last five weeks.

November 21, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU AD Perkins meets with football players over concerns about coach Mark Mangino

Personally, win or lose, I'd prefer that Mangino be replaced. I do not believe he is a good representative of our University. Two incidents some to mind. The first incident was his behavior regarding his high school football playing son and the game officials. The second was his foul mouthed berating of Pendleton that made the rounds on youtube. There were much better ways of handling both situations. I suspect that there is a lot more than smoke to the Arist WritgI incident. If I had a football playing son or grandson, I would not want him to play for Mangino.

November 18, 2009 at 12:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Morris twins Tiger targets

Nice Jason King interview of Roy Williams on Rivals.com. You guys might enjoy Roy's comments on recruiting and John Wall.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketba...

November 16, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Jayhawks tapped No. 1

What's all this chatter about Kentucky? Do they still play basketball? I thought they gave it up several years ago.

October 29, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Aikman stunned by KU

Bill,
As usual, I enjoyed your article. I was not aware that Troy had competed against the Jayhawks. I spent 29 years in Dallas follwoing the Cowboys. Troy Aikman ALWAYS exhibited class, and he is doing an excellent job in broadcasting.

October 23, 2009 at 8:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

New faces impacting Jayhawks’ defense

hawkson,
Consider that Mangino has had a little more time to evaluate the players he moved into the defense since the season began. Additionally, all of the players have had a little more time to learn-particularly the freshman and offense to defense swaps.

October 19, 2009 at 10:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kansas playing dodgeball

Keegan, please stop trying to make this incident bigger than it is. Why stoke the fire? I'm confident that Bill, Mark, and Lew will handle the matter appropriately. Let them!

September 24, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hadl, Sayers have come a long way

Brock,
I believe Sayers was actually a freshman in 1962. Freshmen played separate games then. His varsity games were '63, '64, and '65. I enjoyed watching all of Hadl's home games at KU and Sayers freshman ans sophomore years. Great players!

September 4, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )