Snyder agrees to 5-year contract with K-State

The most important words in this story are "the 69-year old coach". Let's face it, the challenge he will have is recruiting - convincing kids to come to a program where the head coach is older than dirt. He'll powder-puff the schedule again, he'll take questionable Juco's again and he'll be near .500 again - but it's too late for 69-year old miracles.

This is truly good news for KU. The program will continue to sink into medicority, or worse. A purple loss is a crimson and blue gain.

September 12, 2009 at 9:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU brings Sayers back to his alma mater

Lew has seen the power of Hadl as a fundraiser. Alumni connect with their heroes. Hadl, Manning, Sayers - these are the guys who got it done and they are the guys who can get it done now.

Next guy I'd like to see in the fold: Mr. Jacque Vaughn.

September 1, 2009 at 9:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lassiter undrafted standout

Kwamie brought the pain. Vicious hits. Thanks for the update Chuck. It's nice to hear that many of these guys created successful careers inside and outside of football.

April 21, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Henry UK visit April 25-26

Let's see......the dad was a star player at KU.....the brother already committed to KU once.....KU wins the national championship in 08......Self wins national Coach of the Year in 09......a lottery pick player elects to return instead of go pro.......the starting point guard elects to stay.....and yet X still can't pull the trigger to be a Jayhawk?

Has anyone talked to Lance Stephenson recently?

April 16, 2009 at 5:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Bradford comes up short in QB matchup

The real joke is the Big 12 South. 1-3. Pretty much says it all. Here's to the North!

January 9, 2009 at 5:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Don’t forget Mason

Mason's biggest crime at Kansas was inconsistency. Up one year, down the next. Because of this, the program never really resonated with the students or fans in general.Mangino almost made the same mistake this year by scheduling USF in the same year we have Texas, OU and T. Tech on the schedule. I'll say it a thousand times: We play enough good teams in the conference. We need undefeated pre-conference seasons every year in order to solidify the program.It will take another 10 years of consistent winning to really make KU a football presence. Need proof? Look how fast K-State went down after a decade of success.Go 4-0 every pre-conference. Win at least 3 Big 12 games. Go bowling every year....then build on that.

December 30, 2008 at 8 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Getting his respect

8th all-time scorer.....two-time Big 8 Player of the Year (or was it three?)...31pts and 18 rebounds in the National Championship win...No. 1 draft pick. Even with all of that, it just doesn't do Danny justice. Those of us who were lucky enough to watch him play will remember the laser-beam passes, the 6-11 forward bringing the ball up the court on fast breaks as if he were a guard and, of course, that sweet, unstoppable jump hook - virtually a guaranteed baket every time he took the shot.Danny is the greatest Jayhawk in KU basketball history. He is also one of the top 10 - not 25 - greatest college basketball players ever.

November 23, 2008 at 8 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Seasons' changes dramatic

The record this season is one thing. What is more concerning is that we haven't even been close in several games. Sort of reminds me of past teams and past years. At this point in Mangino's tenure, we should not be having such huge meltdowns.Keegan has hit it right on the head. You cannot consistently win in football without superior recruiting. The numbers are simply too big to ignore. And this is especially true when you play in the Big 12.And please, do not schedule another legitimate football program (USF) in the early season for the next 8 years. We play 8 Big 12 games, and if we are good enough, 9. That's plenty of tough competition. If we win them all, then we'll go to a BCS game.

November 16, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU hoops target Snaer to decide Wednesday

You know. Podunkus wasn't a horrible player for the Violets. He averaged 1.1 pts and .7 rebounds for KSU over his career. Known for his hustle, his lunch bucket approach to the game and his flat top haircut, P. Dunk was a fan favorite in Manhattan.Michael, Kansas is calling. Answer the call!

November 10, 2008 at 5:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Keegan: Rookies struggle in debut

Fouling out in 7 minutes? That has to be some sort of a friggin' record! I wish I had seen it!This teams a mess, but the earlier post is right on...some' players and some people have to learn things the hard way.Self will make them strong. Some guys will get it, some won't and then the next recruiting class comes in.No surprise that the lower-ranked newcomers played the best. They have something to prove and they are focused.

November 5, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )