KU coach kinder, gentler

I believe Ms. Williams was hired to do the "investigation". As an investigator, her job is to observe, study, gather and report the facts. I don't think it has been mentioned anywhere that she will be making the decision or even a recommendation. (I also expect that the makeup of her reproductive organs do not contribute to her ability to gather the facts.)

The AD is the man tasked with making the decision. Likely one he has already made or the investigation would not be public. The investigation at this point is a cost saving measure. Fair or not, Mangino determined his fate by alienating all those in his path. (including his boss) Anybody who played football knows, "Life ain't fair." Not sure they had to get smacked upside the head to learn it, though.

I am all for negative reinforcement for poor decisions, poor play, lack of attention to schoolwork or breaking the law. I don't get the negative reinforcement based on upbringing, socioeconomic status, relatives choices or background. If the coaches are "teaching" the kids to have character, as some point they have to demonstrate that character.

November 22, 2009 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mangino wins games, not friends

If only Mangino held himself to the same standards as he holds his players. Yes, there is definitely a pattern of behavior. Just ask the coaches, ask the players, ask the parents, ask the coaches recruiting against Kansas, ask the referees in the pregame meetings (yes, pregame). And, yes, it is overlooked when winning because it does not impact THE RESULTS. When it has a direct impact on THE RESULTS, the AD is doing his job to investigate. When players are refusing to get on the plane to go to Texas, there is a problem. If a leader is leading, there is no problem. If the leader is not leading, he must change or be changed. Since Mangino has not made a mistake in 8 years, I do not expect him to change.

November 18, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mangino wins games, not friends

The reason this only happens when the team is losing is because the abusive behavior (both inside and outside the program) only occurs when the team is losing. These are decisions (and actions) made by Mangino, not by Perkins. If he is fired, it is based on his own actions and decisions. We have seen this at all levels across multiple sports. Mangino is just the latest to let his ego override good judgment. The "investigation" will provide the facts necessary to make a clear decision.

November 18, 2009 at 6:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Perkins calls meeting with KU football, basketball players; statement issued

Oh, FREAKING please. I want to hear statements from Taylor, Briscoe and all the morons involved. Do the people running the show think released statements will solve this mess?!

September 23, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sharp ‘upset’ to sit

Agreed. RIDICULOUS headline.

September 20, 2009 at 9:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Rodriguez brothers arrested

I would expect there is a difference between "ejecting someone from a bar" and sending somone to the hospital. It is also likely the Lawrence police spoke with a witness or two before making the decision to arrest both of them.

July 19, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Self: Marcus deserved technical, not benching

Anybody that watched it live and over and over on DVR can see that Thornley initiated the contact. If Morris did anything wrong, it was standing on the court while a clueless official running in circles was being intimidated by the crowd. If a word was uttered, then OK. The refs didn't cost KU game the game, but certainly contributed to it by being unable to count to five or run to the baseline (during a deadball) without running into someone. Good refs go unnoticed and don't become part of the game. Hartzell and Thornley became the focus due to incompetence. (It is hardly these guys first trip to a Big XII rivalry game, unlike many players.) It could only have been worse if Curtis Shaw and Paul Janzen were there.

February 11, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU football aides 7th on Big 12 salary scale

Tight ends coach is also the recruiting coordinator

July 21, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mayer: Pierce new great Celtic

Be careful about using "class act" and John Riggins in the same sentence. He showed up to a state dinner drunk, lived in a storage shelter (after being the SB MVP) and is notorious for outrageous behavior everywhere he has been. Not that his extraordinary personality (see the mohawk when playing for the Jets) is not entertaining or even discouraged. Class? On the field yes, but probably not so much off.

June 20, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Collins' lawyers answer lawsuit

Highly unlikely that said attorney ever existed. Does not matter, courts role is to determine if dispute exists and come to resolution. Sherron's non response constituted "no dispute". Attorney's are now moving to show that dispute does indeed exist and let the court decide whether $75,000 is the right amount. We will likely see this disappear with some type of unreported settlement. $25-50K paid in 9-12 months. Not coincidentally after the end of season, near the NBA draft.

June 19, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )