Slipping away :

I was at the game yesterday and though I don't ordinarily fault officiating, there was a call yesterday that changed the entire tenor of the game. That was when Todd rolled out and threw a pass into the ground as he was being tackled. The official right on the play immediately called an incomplete pass. The Nebraska fans, of course, started booing. While the video board replayed the play a few times the teams lined up for the next play as the boos from the crowd increased in loudness. Finally, another official ran up to the official who made the call and over-ruled it. He so obviously reacted to the crowd that he demeaned his profession by over ruling the call. In addtion to the 10 yard penalty and the loss of down, KU was thrown for a loss on the next play effectively killing what had been a real threat to score.

I'm not saying that the original call was right, but if it was wrong the second offical should have waded in immediately, not after a couple of replays on the video board and the boos of a hostile crowd.

November 9, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU using music to drown out chant

I, for one, appreciate the effort to stop the immature and inane chant by inane and immature students. They are a disgrace to the university.

November 4, 2008 at 6:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Gary Bedore's KU basketball notebook

I suspect the decision is 95% made, and they're leaving some wiggle room just in case he changes his mind.

November 3, 2008 at 6:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mayer: Tech's history riveting

It was the 1965 game, I believe, that was cut short by a tornado threat, or lightning. That's the only KU game that I can remember that wasn't played to its conclusion.

October 24, 2008 at 8 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU lands 2009 recruit Robinson

I imagine that going through training camp, summer league, and exhibition games qualifies as experience.

October 11, 2008 at 5:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ex-KU player Pollard not ready to retire from NBA

Well, if I could get millions of dollars for sitting at the end of the bench I'd be loathe to retire, too.

October 10, 2008 at 6:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Beavers stun No. 1 USC

It shows that media darlings (tOSU & USC) don't always deserve all the hype they get.

September 26, 2008 at 7:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LaFrentz to have surgery

hawkshock, I'm sure Rafe would characterize his career as a disappointment. He had a horrible knee injury which took much of his speed and agility. No one can doubt that he is a shadow of his former self.

September 14, 2008 at 8:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Keegan: KU's 20 minutes of doom

Why didn't the humidity bother us in the fourth quarter when we drove for two touchdowns?

The problem was, Southern Florida came out of the halftime charged up with an adrenaline rush, and we didn't respond in kind.

We had a great comeback and a real shot at winning, but lost to a very good team. End of story.

September 14, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Gary Bedore's KU in Canada postcard: Day 2

That was a wasted few minutes.

September 1, 2008 at 6:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )