KU hair better than 7-5

While it's interesting to bring up how close the B12 North was to a 3 way tie as well, there is no way it would have happened in both divisions. If KU beats Nebraska, it's a 2 way tie with mizzboo (and we're playing next week), and the 3 way tie remains in the South. If we lose to Nebraska, we'd have to beat one of the South's big 3 in order to tie in the North, thus breaking up the South tie. The odds on a 3 way tie happening in both divisions in any given year would be astronomical. (And speaking of high odds, I hope some of you gamblers out there took the KU money line on Saturday as it was somewhere around +475!!)

Honestly, 7 and 5 is like 12 and 0 to me right now after knocking off meth-zoo. It isn't so much the rivalry... wait... no that is huge... screw missouri. It's also, though, how gutsy this team played. They dragged their torn up bodies onto the field and played some of the best ball I've seen all year long.

Now, hopefully I can make it to Tempe.....

Rock Chalk

December 1, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Shooting ’star

woops:

"...a business unlike any other..."

I, of course, meant a business NOT unlike any other.

November 29, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Shooting ’star

jaybate-

I completely understand your point, and I don't mean to be argumentative. However, I will say that society has a funny way of deciding on its own who should and should not be rich by how they (we) spend their (our) money. There is an avalanche of money flowing into the athletic department, a business unlike any other, and those who contribute the most to the business' success should be rewarded. Anyway, I know you understand this and there is no need to rehash old arguments.

ralster-

"I'm not sure even NeuroSurgeons make 3mil/yr..."
--I'm pretty sure that was jaybate's point.

November 29, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Phew! Taylor not hurt

"Even if he hadn’t suffered the ankle injury, Taylor would have fallen short, if for no other reason than the phenomenal ball movement Kansas showed in the first 15 minutes of the game wasn’t sustained."

Um, don't you think this might be partially due to Taylor not being in the game? It seems at least semi-logical considering KU's offense did not have the same fire power for the exact same time that Taylor was out......

jhawkda42, I think Taylor is much better with the ball and has more quickness and speed than Mario, while Chalmers has better hands defensively and, probably, a slightly better touch from the outside. But, yeah, I understand the comparison. Certainly him wearing number 15 has made me do a double take more than once.....

November 29, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Shooting ’star

Wait, Jaybate, are you saying that Self's 3 mil a year is an acceptable paycheck now? That wasn't what you were saying when the contract was rolled out......

Cole picks up a double-double shooting 8 of 11 from the floor and 7 for 7 from the line while not playing a good game. Can't wait to see him at his best........

Ryan Robertson could have had 7 at some point.

November 29, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU vs. MU: Head to Head

Time Warner out here in LA is also carrying it on the EventsHD channel. I love me some KU sports in HD.

Rock Chalk!

November 29, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Self bemoans mistakes in loss

Releford's ball handling is not terrible, but clearly could use some improvement, especially considering how much he likes to drive. And he hasn't shown his outside shot at this level yet, so it's understandable why there are those questioning his ability to shoot from the outside. Also, you have to earn respect. D1 defenses won't "respect" his outside shot until he proves that he can knock it down. Of course, he needs to play first.....

My number 1 concern with Tuesday's loss was Sherron's stamina. Clearly he couldn't go the full 40 (granted it was back-to-back games, but at his age, that really shouldn't matter), and we will need him down the stretch in many more close games this year.
My number 2 concern was Sherron trying to do too much -- especially when he didn't have the energy left to complete those plays. It actually reminded me of Reesing this year. Trying to carry the team, and forcing too many plays.
My number 3 concern was the missed bunnies. WAY too many missed inside shots. That, I think, probably killed us more than the free throws (although the latter would have won the game). Both bunnies and throws should improve, however, as this young team progresses.

On the positive side: Taylor is really starting to shine. That kid has some serious game. Also, experiencing a close game like this is really the only way to learn. I don't know that losing it is more helpful, but having a team make a run at these guys on national TV will prepare them more than a 100 practices could.

There will be more losses to come, but by conference play, this will be a totally different team.

November 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Come January, look out

Couldn't disagree with you more, WilburNether. Bob Davis and Max Falkenstein were a fantastic pair, entertaining and a joy to listen to. Plus, Max's knowledge of KU history is astounding. He has 6 decades of memories from the inside and may know KU sports better than anyone else. As for the current broadcasts, I wish I would have more of an opportunity to listen to them. Out here in LA, however, that is only possible over the internet which isn't always convenient.

CBS sending Packer.... uh... packing, however, was one of those small joys in life that really brings the country together.......

November 21, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Come January, look out

On more thing....

Anyone else think that Chalmers should legally change his name to Mario Uno Cinco?

But it's so catchy......

November 21, 2008 at 6:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Come January, look out

I just watched the title game again tonight, and, well, I have to say there is a bitter-sweet feeling there. What I mean is it brings joy to my life to know that I never have to listen to the impenetrable JA that is Billy Packer in a tournament game again. On the other hand, I realized that every time I rewatch that game (and I know that number will reach an uncountable range) that I have to listen to that freakin' voice and that stupid, nonsensical color commentary that is stuck in 1953 every time. And it kills me to think that his last hurrah was our national title.

On the other hand.... we hung the freakin' banner and Billy Packer blows. So, Yeah world!

November 21, 2008 at 5:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )