Cliff's Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 11/23/09

Newell,

the lesson here is one error missed by editors will not be missed by readers because I'm sure that everyone else was like me and saw the mistake but knew what you meant.

November 23, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

On target

if TT can become our defensive shut down man then this team will be unbeatable

November 21, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

3 Questions: Kansas at Texas

1. motivation shouldn't be a problem, this is an "us against the world" slam dunk speech. though perhaps it would be more effective if delivered by Reesing rather than MM.

2. Stopping the run will be a matter of attitude and energy. If we are pumped and things begin to roll in our direction a little, our defense can ramp up as the game goes on.

3. Give them both opportunities and go with the hot hand. We must have a balanced attack today.

November 21, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

FINAL: Morris twins shine in KU's 94-44 victory over UCA

98-50

November 19, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Not-so-gentle reign

lets face facts and look at the bright side. Realistically we were do for a downfall after the OB. Honestly, I enjoyed the misery game last year (the only one of the season I could get into town for) much more than the OB, which I was also at, and overall I was proud of our teams accomplishments last year against a much tougher schedule.

This year has obviously been sad because we had such high hopes but 75% of our fans need to wake up. We weren't only a basketball school, we were a basketball fan base. It will probably take a decade of high football interest before this team is supported like the top level programs. When NU was having down years I'm guessing their stadium was still packed every game and didn't empty out at halftimes (I'm sure one of you will actually look that up to prove me wrong).

I have my opinions on the MM issue but they are irrelevant. What matters is trying to win on Saturday and supporting our team in their effort to do so.

Go Hawks

November 19, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Not-so-gentle reign

how about Bud Foster. The man is a defesive guru and made the final cut of 3 for the WVU job.

November 19, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Not-so-gentle reign

i heard a rumor. a guy told a guy who told a guy who told a girl who told me that Mangino weighs a lot.

November 19, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Investigation under way

nope this is a recruiting nightmare, coupled with losing so many games on national tv. The situation requires clarification and possibly even closure before kickoff.

November 18, 2009 at 10:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Investigation under way

This isn't Bobby Bowden here. I doubt the university launches the investigation solely for a poke in the chest. Based on all events this year Lew has probably been itching to pull the trigger. I believe the accusations are of a fairly serious nature and if this independent report comes back just 51% against MM, I'm guessing he will be gone. I support the Lew and the university over MM.

I do feel for MM though. I'm sure not the way he saw this playing out just a couple of years ago. I don't have a problem with the man's weight, that's his business. But imagine how different things would be right now if he had dedicated himself to dropping it and had put himself through some of the same things he makes the players do. I guarantee that even when we started losing he would still have the players respect.

November 18, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Investigation of Mangino launched after player complains coach poked him

I wont get to listen to the links until i get home but it sounds like we may have an assistant in charge for the final two games.

November 17, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )