Most of Josh Jackson’s highlights from Tuesday night’s Walk Chalk Jayhawk, 90-88 victory vs. Kansas State happened in the first half.
A YouTube compilation linked on Twitter @DawkinsMTA does not feature Jackson’s most explosive play of the night, a way-up-there slam over D.J. Johnson, which is sort of fitting considering his most amazing plays came when he was on his feet, passing the ball.
Most of them came during a first half in which Jackson totaled 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. They show that he’s a better passer than dunker, dribbles at least as well if not better with his left hand as his right and was right there, in the air, ready to tip in a miss, had there been time left and had Svi Mykhailiuk’s game-winner popped out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpXWgQtZvCg
I declare color commentator Fran Fraschilla, @franfraschilla, the winner of the Twitter storm generated by Svi’s travel to glory with this Tweet: “The endorsement opportunities are starting to roll in for Svi Mykhailiuk. Travelocity just called.”
Runner-up goes to Scott Dyess, ?@scottdyess_RCJ, with “Whole new meaning of Svi for Three. But yes, it’s in the books.”
Or was it four steps? Either way, it moved Kansas to 2-0 in the Big 12 with a 90-88 victory and sent Bill Self to the chalkboard to try to figure out how to get his team to play tougher defense.
Svi’s winning walk led many to cite walk-themed songs, which was enough to send me to YouTube to relive my youth by taking a few more listens to old favorites, such as:
“Walk On By,” from childhood crush Dionne Warwick, cousin of the late Whitney Houston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrNpzSqtE4E
“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” from childhood crush Nancy Sinatra.
“Walk On,” by Neil Young, my favorite for nearly 50 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnjZfZyTisI
“Walk Away Renee,” Four Tops, underrated Motown artists.
“I Walk the Line,” Johnny Cash, the late, great versatile voice from the past.
