Investigation of Mangino launched after player complains coach poked him

I don't really know whether the way Mangino acts during press conferences is similar to his everyday gravitas. If so, he is certainly abrasive and self-important. I know several people like that in my line of work. They have a lot of support when they are doing well (often from people that are afraid of getting on their bad side), but they make a lot of enemies along the way. When times are tough, their enemies strike quick and hard, knowing that they only have a brief window of opportunity and that they likely need to strike a death blow or face blow back. I could easily see Mangino's enemies taking this event as an opportunity to get rid of him.

Frankly, I'm floored by all the firing talk. Either I have a horrible read on this situation (which is very likely) or there are a lot of sharks here who are easily whipped up into a frenzy with even the smallest amount of blood in the water.

November 17, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU vs. Fort Hays State (Exh.) -- 11/03/09 at Allen Fieldhouse

Errr...I think all-access only gets you the audio of men's basketball games. There are usually free ways to stream the audio.

heterohilfiger. Usually you have to ask that question the night of the game and someone will give you the link to a justin.tv site or something similar.

I was hoping that espn360 would pick it up, being the #1 team and all, but it looks like the exhibition "season" is not on their schedule. Total bummer.

November 2, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Open-door policy

The punishment situation with Brady can't be separated from the fighting incident. It may be that Brady blood-alcohol level was only a fraction over the limit but the fact that he was out that late (or early) at all and over the limit means that the basketball team looks undisciplined and irresponsible. That reflects directly on Self. True. But what harms Self's image also has a number of negative secondary effects on the program and university.

Brady is a solid basketball talent. He has greatly over-performed. I remember that many of the comments last year had Brady as a solid fixture on the bench. Besides his family and friends, Brady blew us all away.

Now is were I try to get into Self's brain and forecast his intentions (pre-DWI).
I don't think that Self would have rewarded Brady for last years performance by giving him more pt this year. But Brady earns his pt by performing in games and by working hard in practice and conducting himself in a professional manner. As such, Self uses him to motivate the other players toward a work ethic standard that he doesn't get if his only calculus is talent. Of course, they have to perform on the court as well, but Self is going to start and give minutes (especially early in the season) to players that work their butt off in practice, play defense, and conduct themselves well. I'm thinking of when he started Steve Vinson in order to motivate Chalmers and crew. This season, Brady was going to be his standard for work ethic and professionalism. If X and others didn't take practice seriously, play defense, or follow the rules, then Brady would routinely take their minutes until they fell in tow. Brady's recent fall means that he doesn't perform that role anymore. That is a big hit to the way Self tends to shape and motivate his young prospects.

You take all this together and I'm a little surprised that Self didn't come down more hard on his "role model".

October 7, 2009 at 11:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Fracas sends KU guard Tyshawn Taylor to hospital

Looks like all those condescending comments that so often show up from over-enthusiastic football supporters to chide anyone who would dare to write or read a basketball article in the off season (there is actually no such thing as an off season) have finally lead to fighting in the streets. We should have seen it coming.

September 22, 2009 at 11:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Chasing his dream

One thing we know about RussRob: the man will stick with it and make the necessary adjustment. It was always such a touching moment when he was introduced at the start of a game especially because of the rough first season and because so many people thought he would quit and transfer. One of the great jayhawk stories. No doubt. Best of luck to you.

June 13, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Xavier Henry to skip summer school, will report to KU's campus in August

"Carl said in weeks since Xavier's April 23 commitment to KU, he looked into the possibility of Xavier playing in Europe for a year before heading to the NBA Draft. That will not happen, Carl said."

Melosh wants to play in Russia?

Gee whiz Carl? Are you actively trying to get your kids hated in Lawrence? Are you trying to get them so they more popular in Columbia? Why would you say anything about checking out the options in Europe? Why would explore those options after finally committing to KU?

This situation is so silly. It has been up and down for a while, but lately, mostly down.

June 11, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Thomas to visit Iona

Not surprising that QT is taking a little extra time to make sure his next school is the best fit. I'll always be impressed with the class demonstrated by QT and Appleton on their departure from KU.

May 18, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU web extends all over

I'd just as soon we don't parade out our connection to Coach Cal.

May 8, 2009 at 8:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Relatives hint Aldrich, Collins will return

When do expect to know if there is an announcement?

April 13, 2009 at 8:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Henry wants to go to KU, father says

Sporting News article claiming that Carl Henry is going to be hired on as staff at Memphis to keep Xavier and C.J. around. Nothing will surprise me at this point. Nothing.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/...

April 6, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )