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KU coughs it up

I was watching KU football when we we BEAT Mizzou and Memorial had 12 people in the stands. That's right...the late 90s.
To see where this program has come from where it was is amazing.
But in order to continue to grow we need to do something drastic.
I disagree with the idea of firing Mangino. There's no need for that.
But benching Reesing and letting him heal, and getting Pick some experience seems to be the right thing to do.
Putting in a rookie is Mangino's speciality, IE Adam Barmann and Reesing himself. Both had their redshirts ripped halfway through the season and in the case of Reesing, it brought positive results.
We always are putting a lot of pressure on the QB to perform, it started with Bill Whittemore. He was the first spark of the Mangino era and we've been riding that ever since.
But guys like Barmann and Brian Luke couldn't stand up to the pressure. Reesing could for the time, but now that he's hurt, he can't perform.
I've seen Pick run the ball a billion times on 12 plays, and throw it once. Perhaps an exaggeration.
But he does have the ability to throw, and a spark from the QB position may be just what we need to make this a 7 win season.
I would love and hate a win over Texas. For one, it would be awesome for us, but it would be terrible for the Big 12 because all those SEC lovers in the media would love to see the potential of two SEC teams in the NC. Hey, it could happen.
But, I don't think it will, it's unlikely we'll beat Texas regardless of a spark or not.
We can always continue to build this program this year an prepare for next year. Specifically by pulling Reesing and Sharp if they're not performing, and putting in Pick and TO. I could care less what Todd and Jake have done, I love those guys, but if they're not doing their job now, they're not going to play.

November 9, 2009 at 1:35 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KU coughs it up

Kansas doesn't know what football tradition means? K-State had a good football program for maybe 10 out of over 100 years? That doesn't count as football tradition.
The basic point is this. We had a terrible season because the guys who were due to step up and lead dropped the ball (literally).
I wonder if Mangino still thinks Reesing is worthy of Heisman candidacy?
I kind of find it entertaining how KSU fans now think they're "back."
The Geezer is a good coach, as displayed by taking the least talented team in the north and working out a system to where they can win. I have to hand it to him.
But as far as KSU having football tradition and being, in so many words, "back?"
It's still going to take a while 'Cats fans, don't get too confident too early. We've done that, and then we get a season like this.
They were right at the beginning of the KU season, History Awaits. Because for this season, we're history.
But hey, basketball should be fun this year!

November 8, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Bradford out for Saturday's game against KU

Landry Jones a relatively unknown quarterback? Hasn't he been playing half of this season? There should be plenty of tape to scout on him!

October 20, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Kansas playing dodgeball

Okay JayDoc,
I'll go with you there. I admit that I wasn't aware of the SI articles. I generally do all my non-KU sports info on ESPN, so that is, of course, where I was looking.
Here's the deal. Obviously the kids made a bad decision, like HCMM said, their emotions got the best of them.
And true, this does reflect on the reputation of the University.
I will also agree with the facts that the media is trying to blow this out of proportion, and make it worse than it is.
When an athlete makes a mistake on the field or court, of course I say "Are you kidding me? You're at this school on a scholarship! You're essentially a professional at this sport!"
But when someone makes a mistake in life, as we all do, YES, I'm going to be a little more lenient. Nobody gets scholarships for being a human being. And yes, saying that these are 18-22 year old kids is a perfectly legit statement to make in this case, you know why? Because these are 18-22 year old kids.
Is their behavior acceptable? Of course not. Does all our bitching a moaning solve a thing about it? Probably not, unless we're getting Keegan to shut his yap.
My thing is, the more the media tries to write seventeen articles about how horrible this is, the worse it makes our school look. Last I checked the incidents were Tuesday and Wednesday. These articles are essentially stringing everything out over what will likely amount to be a several week period. Making KU look even worse than the actual fight itself. Like I said, the Coaches and Admin will deal with their players. I don't think anyone involved will simply receive a slap on the wrist and a stern glare. We're talking about Bill Self and Mark Mangino. They have more integrity than that.
I'm not too worried about it. KU will be fine because KU will take care of it. Like the lyrics to Creed's new song (Yes, Creed, they're awesome, deal with it) KU is "entitled to overcome."

September 25, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Kansas playing dodgeball

After scouring ESPN.com you know what I found? Next to nothing. One tiny link to an article regarding TT being out for 4 weeks with a hand injury sustained in a fight.
Here's a newsflash for you. Keegan's being a tool!
This isn't a national story anymore, if it ever was to begin with. But Keegan's trying to latch on to it and be part of the media blow up which doesn't really even exist. Because you know who's name is going to be out there? Tom Keegan with his scathing, hard hitting journalism, exposing the dark underbelly of the KU football and basketball programs. Give me a break.
I agree with the question "slow news day in Lawrence?"
So, some kids got in a fight. They're kids. They're young and stupid. Sure, we create an atmosphere where student athletes in successful programs have an illusion of a free ride while on their way to the pros, but it's pretty clear that the Administration is dealing with this In-House, and I see Keegan as leading the charge to do nothing more than hate on KU. I have been severely disappointed in the animalistic behaviors of KU "fans" on this board who instantly turn on our players. I'm sure all these "fans" who are hating on our players have never made a poor decision in their life, and regularly walk on water.
So, here's what we all say, if any of our athletes show the least evidence that they are, in fact, human, let's turn on them and hate on them all. Let's also blow this completely out of proportion. (Sarcasm, for those of you who lack the higher brain function)
Also, half of you haters are likely racist.
Thank you to those of you who are taking a more sensible, head-screwed-on-straight approach, and realizing this isn't a huge issue, nor one for us to be overly concerned about, nor even our business. Like I said, the HCs and such will take care of it.
Go write for a paper in Columbia, Tom.

September 24, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Duke strikes a nerve

Everyone knows that Memorial Stadium's field is Kivisto Field. Named, of course, after a green, tentacle headed Jedi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

September 16, 2009 at 9:05 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Miners: KU unstoppable

I wouldn't get too comfortable. Even though we looked good against Northern Colorado and UTEP, those are still Northern Colorado and UTEP.
Granted, they're no St. Mary's School for the Blind, but they're also no OU (even with injuries) or Texas, or Nebraska, or TTech etc.
"Our kids," as Mangino refers to them, are indeed looking good, no doubt. But we still have a lot of work to do before the Sooners visit, or we go to two games in the Lone Star State. There was still some sloppy play out there, but nothing we can't fix before conference.
Of course, we have Duke to trounce on and work out some kinks, and Southern Miss may provide some more resistance than the first three teams giving us a little stretch before conference play starts.
So, yes, I agree that we are looking good, and our chances against the rest of the conference are improving every day, but don't get too comfortable. I resist the urge to claim BCS bowls and such just yet.
Don't want to jinx it, you know?
P.S. I think it's hilarious how Colorado claimed "10 wins, no excuses" in the preseason. Mathematically they could still do it...but after losing to Toledo they don't show a whole lot of promise for taking on many teams in the Big 12. Although, I maintain they will have one upset surprise win at some point. Hopefully not against us.

September 13, 2009 at 2:38 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Reesing’s top 10: A subjective look at some of the Kansas QB’s best plays

I know this is an article about Todd, which is awesome, and I can't wait to see what he does this year.
But here's an observation.
A lot of the included highlights, specifically in the last video, of the Jayhawks making BIG tackles are because Kansas does something that's not coached a lot in other college football programs. Or at least not listened to when it is coached.
Wrapping up when tackling.
That's one reason Todd escapes so many tackles. He's quick and scrappy, but the defense also thinks it's good enough to just get an arm on him, or hit him with the shoulder (Nebraska). That won't work. To take a guy like Todd down, you gotta make sure you wrap up. If you watched that horrible excuse for a football game between Oregon and Boise State a couple nights ago, you saw what I mean. No wrapping up whatsoever.
But it appears that the KU D does wrap up, so...good for us! FOOTBALL!!!!!!

September 5, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

To meet fan, alumni expectations, KU Athletics commits to fieldhouse matters

KG, you are neither aware of how young or old I am, nor successful in your Star Wars references.
There's nothing here to understand, because you haven't projected a coherent or relevant thought throughout this thread.
Aside from that, Kenny Gregory disappeared because his vertical leap became so great (greater even than his 44 inch vertical whilst at KU), that he accidentally jumped into orbit while attempting to dunk over Eric Chenowith in an NBDL game.

August 19, 2009 at 12:16 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

To meet fan, alumni expectations, KU Athletics commits to fieldhouse matters

KG, are you Kenny Gregory?
Anyway, I'm having some trouble understanding you.
Your posts seem disconnected and very stream of conscious, barely flirting with the topic at hand.
Conversely, onlyoneU's posts appeared to make complete sense, are topical, and relevant.
onlyone's posts may cause seizures...Kenny Gregory's posts do cause them.

August 18, 2009 at 8:48 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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