Crash and burn

grandpa...that was one of worst efforts that I've ever seen from a poster on this forum.

Go back to whatever a grandpa does when he's not masquerading as a knowledgeable football fan...and that includes heaving up your guts if you choose.

October 25, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Game balls and Gassers

When you nominate our offense for gassers...I hope you're including the offensive coaching staff.

Venable's defensive staff put together a scheme that paralyzed our offense...a scheme that we were unprepared for to start the game...and one that we failed to adjust to as the game unfolded.

We were out out-coached...and that is the biggest reason the game was not competitive.

October 25, 2009 at 7:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

OU defense dominant

Without getting into the talent levels of our offensive squad and OU's defensive squad...it sure seemed like we were out-coached.

OU put a lot of pressure on Reesing and caused him to hurry many throws...and when he did have some time nobody was open.

Our play calling was slow to develop and predictable. Our offense is geared to and capable of playing hurry-up. I was disappointed that we didn't try more of our hurry-up to change the tempo. In the game of cat-and-mouse between the coaching staffs...we sure looked like the mouse.

I'm a fan of our coaching staff and their abilities. However, on Saturday...and yes I'm aware of the talent of OU's defensive players...they failed to get our offense in a position to succeed and make the game competitive.

We have a capable offensive line and great talent at the skill positions...which allows them to play with the big boys when the coaching staff does their job. Yesterday they did not...we were out-coached.

October 25, 2009 at 7:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Standards have been lowered

Keegan writes, "the part about calling the statement from the teams’ leaders “strong.” Lame would have been a better word".

Lame? That would be a more proper description of Keegan's coverage of this incident.

From the very beginning his reporting was more of a whine about his treatment in not being allowed into the inner circle of a "family" squabble. Typical of many of the reporters today...shameless rubberneckers gawking at the scene of a highway accident...trying to be the first with a by-line with the salacious details.

As the university officials worked their way through the situation, Keegan sanctimoniously squealed, "A request for an interview of Tyshawn Taylor was not granted. The basketball players were shielded from interviews...Nobody from the KU athletic department stepped in front of a TV camera to apologize...Nobody stepped in front of a TV camera to share his or her revulsion over the words Taylor used...".

Knowing few of the facts he organizes a vigilante committee to go after Taylor, "as he passed a few media members, he glared at them, hardly looking contrite."....deciding that a "look" is all he needs to pronounce judgment. What a load of horse chestnuts.

Continuing to flail about he impugns the integrity of Coach Self "if Taylor doesn’t get suspended."...with his best David Koresh/Jim Jones impersonation as the final arbiter in the matter.

Then the absurdity continues with this bit of self-righteous drivel, "I was raised by parents at home and nuns at school in such a way as to consider it the most offensive word in the language.".

It's pretty apparent that he missed a lot of lessons during the course of his education if the N-word is the one word that most offends his tender sensibilities as he wanders down the course of his life.

Lame? Yep, that's a good word to describe his attempt at covering this incident.

September 25, 2009 at 6:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Collins better get in shape

docbean...you don't make much sense.

"the Henry's are professional level athletes"...CJ playing baseball in the low minors has nothing at all to do with his chances at KU. Xavier has exactly zero professional level experience.

"I'd assume Memphis had some sort of boot camp"...assume...assume? You based the comment on exactly zero knowledge.

"Xavier will handle the boot camp as well as any freshman, probably better then most."...Another grand assumption based on nothing. He's about to enter a new world where the competition level his higher than he's ever experienced. We'll see how this pampered 5 star recruit handles the work load and discipline required...and "pampered" is not a direct slam at Xavier...they're all pampered.

"There is no reason to think Xavier, Taylor and Sherron won't all start"...There are plenty of reasons why Xavier won't start. The first one is he has to demonstrate he can play D-1 level defense, which will be a completely new experience. Despite his offensive talents he will have to prove he can handle balancing classroom workloads with the intense level of effort on the practice court.

Sure I'm glad the Henry boys are here...CJ has a lot of competitive rust to knock off and I'm not ready to "assume" that Xavier's offensive skills alone will make him an automatic bet to start.

July 17, 2009 at 8:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Flu-ridden Taylor watches U.S. down Egypt

ralster,

Boot camp and preseason practice are always wake up calls for incoming freshman...no matter how talented. Boot camp requires players to demonstrate their mental toughness on the court...without a basketball in their hands...something they've never had to do before.

Preseason practice introduces them to a level of talent and intensity that they have never before experienced. It goes without saying that you don't get the opportunity to take the floor for KU without physical talent...it's the mental side that separates the wheat from the chaff.

Can't wait to get started.

July 4, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Flu-ridden Taylor watches U.S. down Egypt

Defense will be the reason that Taylor does/doesn't become a big time contributor every night for the Hawks next season. Without question he has the developing offensive skills necessary but his defense needs to become less promise and more delivery.

The same goes for Xavier. He has the proven ability to shoot the open jumper...but can he put the ball on the floor and score against D-1 competition...and will he have the mental toughness to buckle down and play D-1 level defense?

With all the experience and talent on the Jayhawk squad, defense could be the deal breaker for anyone's playing time. Xavier has proven offensive skill sets...but he has not proven yet whether he has the ability or willingness to play the kind of defense required at KU.

July 4, 2009 at 8:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Down for the count

For the Hightower bashers...me included.When Collins was whacked in the nose and had to leave the game...Izzo's live mike caught Hightower's explanation of the play. He told Izzo that Collins was at fault because he "ran into the blow".The weasel has no shame...and even less ability.

January 11, 2009 at 6:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Aldrich prevents ORU II

drgnslayr is the perfect example of why the word fan gets its meaning from the word fanatic.Cole is shooting over 80% from the line and 63% from the field...including 73% in the last 3 games and some fanatic wants to completely revamp his shooting style...oh my aching butt, what a laugher.Cole is a heck of a player right now...and improving steadily. His value will leap off the charts when he refines his low post moves...not his jump shooting style.

January 7, 2009 at 6:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Kansas dogs Danes

Harsh words, jaybate...but pretty much on the mark. This team has a lot of upside when they grow up...and most of the growing will be between their ears.

December 31, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )