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Let’s Get It On!

Yup, former uber boxing ref Mills Lane says it best. Really, this is what we all wanted, Kansas fans and Texas fans both. I can't speak for Texas fans, but every KU fan I know was...
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All Big XII Teams

The all-conference teams were announced today. No real surprises, although there were some laughable selections. Here's how I see it. FIRST TEAM Jacob Pullen (KSU) - He didn't...
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Elite Eight: Heading Into March

Tomorrow is March. The fun is just beginning. We hope. In an effort to steal a nice idea from my colleagues Trips and JC over at March to March, let's take a look at the Elite Eight...
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Brady and Texas

If you take a glance at Brady's season numbers, they look pretty pedestrian. But if you've been watching this guy all year, you've seen the transformation. For the year, he's...
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All is Well

Well, that really went to shit didn’t it? I mean, we all knew the possibility was there but nobody really believed it. Hell, KState fans didn’t even think they had a shot at...
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KU-KSU, I Love it When a Plan Comes Together

I don't think that what happened last night came as a surprise to anyone. Maybe the the way it happened did, but the end result didn't. Not that I...
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How to Use Josh Selby

Let's talk a little about our prized recruit. Posted today by David Thorpe is an article titled "What's Wrong with Josh Selby?" It's an ESPN Insider article, so that link might not...
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Big 12 Series: Kansas Jayhawks

With the Big 12 season upon us and at the urging of tjarks over at Get Buckets, today we've got for you a little primer on the Kansas Jayhawks. We'll be following the template of...
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Basketball Thoughts Going Into the New Year

As we head into 2011, there's a lot of unknown out there. Some thoughts, after the jump. First for the Big 12, I'd say these teams (in this...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

After a too long hiatus, I must first wish you a very Happy Mullet Wednesday! I assume this guy is a Cal fan and will dutifully be in attendance tonight trying to make life difficult...
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USC Pregame

Josh Selby officially puts on a Jayhawk uniform in less than 48 hours. First off, for those of you that don't know, USC is actually adding one hell of a player to their lineup...
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The Top 12

Let's quickly walk through the top 12 from last week's poll, with some thoughts on each. 1. Duke - Even without Irving, they're still the best team in the country. For now. But he...
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Colt and Sam, BFF’s

It's a summer night in 2009 and Sam Bradford is calling Colt McCoy Sam: Hey, Colt McMustache, it's Sam. How's it hangin'? Colt: Ha! You like that? I haven't shaved...
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Getting to Know the UTEP Miners

For months now, Oread Boom Kings (and football fans everywhere) have been reading their favorite blogger (?), Tim Griffin, prognosticate on the conference for which he is so...
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Week 2 Poll Dancing

Analyzing the polls with a 3rd grade vocabulary.
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BlogPoll: Week 2

Based on your suggestions, a little proofreading and some fact checking, we've revised our blogpoll ballot for this week. Here's the first draft. Explanations below. RankTeamDelta...
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Getting Ready for UTEP

The more I look at UTEP, the more I think they're really just a mediocre Conference USA version of us. Which, by my count is a good thing. Their unquestioned best player and team...
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Post-Mortem: UTEP

Didn't see that one coming. At least not in that fashion. But I have to say, I feel a lot better about things than I did at this time yesterday. Like most fans, I often worry about...
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Big XII Rankings: Week 3

Last week we looked like this. 1. Texas (2-0): Won @ Wyoming 41-10. So they slept-walked through a half. They still went on the road and routed a semi-respectable opponent. ...
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Getting to Know the Duke Blue Devils

As you know, the Duke Blue Devils, fresh off their 35-19 thumping of Army will make their way to Lawrence this week. What you may not know, is who...
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Mullet Wednesday

In honor of the Gayfish storming yet another award show stage...we give you the "Fishdick Mullet". UCLA suspends starting CB Courtney Viney and 3 other backups for the KSU game....
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BlogPoll Draft: Week 4

Here's a link to our ballot from last week and below you'll find our first cut for this round. You'll find brief explanations below. Comments, questions and most of all, suggestions,...
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Thoughts on the Duke win

First off, let me apologize for the belatedness of this wrap-up. That's what happens when you kick-start your tailgate at 6:30am and don't pack it in until after 10pm... And then you...
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Getting to Know the Southern Miss Golden Iggles

Despite being a directional school, Larry Fedora's team has some players. Some players that currently have an eight game winning streak dating back...
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Mullet Wednesday

In honor of Southern Miss. A wicked Shemullet Have you guys seen this video? It's from the G.T. v. Clemson game. The first 2 minutes are great because it's Jesse Palmer,...
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Week 4 Slate-O-Games

This is going to be a rather lackluster week in regards to college football. But, as Terry Allen used to say, "Even a lackluster coach makes more at Kansas than I he would at...
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Things to Watch Against USM

I was one of, I think many, to assume that UTEP would be our first test of 2009. Not only was it a road game being played within spitting distance of Juarez, but also one in which...
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Southern Miss Post-Mortem

Unlike the slew of people around the stadium yesterday that didn't think of Southern Miss as a formidable opponent, I was well aware of what kind of team they had and knew it would be...
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BlogPoll Draft: Week 5

The obvious omission is Oklahoma, as subjectively I think they would beat a large majority of these teams. But their resume consists of a loss that looks worse by the week and two...
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Why You Should Root for Missouri Next Week (+ Big XII Rankings)

Sometimes shit just isn't fair. Robert Griffin going down with a torn ACL as Baylor was destroying Northwestern State was not fair. Not to him....
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Yep, two mullets. That's how much I value you, dear reader. A couple links for you today, though none on our Jayhawks, since everyone seems to be taking a bye week with the...
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Thanks CU…. for Nothing!

Dear Dan Hawkins, You've fucked me over for the LAST TIME, Dan Hawkins! If you want to let Noel Devine run for 220 yards, so be it. If you want WVU to score with 2:00 left...
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Belated BlogPoll Draft

Since young Ginger could not muster up the time to submit a blogpoll draft for you this week, here is an abridged version. However, since I saw very little college football over the...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

It's always nice to get rewarded for a questionable decision. I reaped such a benefit on Sunday afternoon. I've never been too enthralled with Times Square and had little to no...
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Milli Vanilli Said it Best

What a sloppy game. I think Nebraska dropped more interceptions than their receivers actually caught. Imagine how fun this game could have been to watch if it were on...
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Iowa State Pre-Game

Before we get going, how about a quick look at last night's game. First off, Suh is dominant. The rest of that defense is no better than average, but he's good enough to carry...
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Iowa State Post-Mortem

First, the good news. Every team in the Big XII north is extremely flawed in one way or another. Because of that, it is still within reach. Unfortunately, the bad news is that our...
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BlogPoll Draft: Week Six

Here's what I've got so far. The LSU oversight was accidental and will be fixed prior to Wednesday. What else you got? 1. Alabama - Without question 2. Florida - Good road win,...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

On this rather dreary Wednesday, I want to thank the readers/contributors that have been providing live action mullet shots recently. The Google machine is wonderful and we can find...
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It’s Not An Armory Anymore…

Just in case anyone was interested in seeing a few more pics from remodeled AFH/Booth Hall of Athletics and the new practice facility. Here are some pics from KUSports. Here are...
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BlogPoll Draft – Week 7

Help needed please. The excursion to Boulder has limited both my time to prepare and my time to watch games over the weekend, so I'll be counting on you guys to fill in the...
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Post-mortem: Colorado

This one is tough. I had eight hours driving through the scenic landscape that is Eastern Colorado & Western Kansas yesterday to reflect, and I still haven't made my peace with what...
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A Look at the Oklahoma Defense

If you've watched the Oklahoma Sooners this year, you're well aware that they're not the team everyone expected. They have some gaping holes, they've had some injuries and as a...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

In honor of our friends visiting from Norman, we're proud to let one of their own wish us all a very Happy Mullet Wednesday!
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Kansas Plays Oklahoma Tomorrow

So naturally, I've got some thoughts. If you're a diligent reader, you're well aware of the Sooner defense and how much it frightens me. This very well could be the nation's best...
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Post-mortem: OU

There's no point in recanting what happened yesterday. Anyone who cares saw it with their own two eyes, and worst of all, none of it was all that surprising. There were six plays...
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BlogPoll Draft: Week 8

Help needed, please. RankTeamDelta 1 Texas 2 2 Alabama 1 3 Florida 1 4 Cincinnati 5 TCU 3 6 Iowa 1 7 Southern Cal 2 8 ...
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Remain Calm

While all may not be well, there's no reason to be jumping ship just yet either. For all practical purposes, this team is and has been exactly what we thought they'd be. The defense...
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A Trip To Lubbock: Winnable?

On account of the ineptitude throughout the north, this game isn't a must-win. But shit if we couldn't get a whole lot of mileage out of making it one. While still plenty capable of...
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BlogPoll Draft: Week 9

As always, suggestions welcome. Especially on the 25th spot, which honestly took me longer than any other in the poll. I really didn't want to rank anyone once I got to about 10th. ...
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Post-Mortem: Texas Tech

In a game filled with what-the-fuck moments, it was only fitting that the fourth quarter and the outcome was defined by them. For nearly three full quarters, our defense had put...
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Getting to Know the Kansas State Offense

As you may have heard recently, the old man has his Kansas State Wildcats in the hunt for the Big XII north. At the pole position, to be precise. ...
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And so it begins

Feels a little strange that while practice just officially got started two weeks ago, and yet we've already had a game (sort of). And so far, so good. Obviously it was sloppy as...
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He Said What?

Some of you may have already read this, as it was linked to the KUSports.com on Sunday. But if you haven't, I recommend you go ahead and take a look at it. It's raising an...
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Getting to Know the Wildcat Defense

As you know, those Wildcats are very proud of their defense. So proud, in fact, that in their heydey they named themselves the Lynch Mob. OK,...
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Big XII Rankings

In this admittedly somber week, the sun has continued to rise and so again, Mullet Wednesday has arrived to get you back in the mood for tailgating and a victory over the Nebraska...
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Scouting the Bugeaters

Tomorrow's game shapes up to be one of opposites, or at least it should. At one point in time, I would have said it was good on good vs. bad on bad. Lately, there's only one "good"...
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Nebraska Post-Mortem: Where Mangino Channels his Inner-Andy Reid

How's that for a visual? As I said in the comments, somehow that was the toughest of them all. We've seen this team go from 5-0 to 5-5 (shortly...
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Boy, that escalated quickly…

I mean, that really got out of hand fast. For those of you outside of the state, I'm sure you're feeling it to a lesser extent, but around these parts, shit has hit the proverbial...
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Sweet Lew Just Might Be an Evil Genius

Well, despite our initial reservations and tips to the contrary, it seems this mostly did come about in the form of a poke. Although when Mangino...
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The Mark Mangino Timeline at Kansas

For those that don't know, Mark Mangino has hired an attorney and they've begun negotiations on a buyout. They'll be moving quickly. It's yet to...
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Texas Post-Mortem: Not Done Yet

First things first, we'll update the Mangino saga. Apparently (and this isn't from quite as reliable a source as we had last week, but trustworthy no less), we were all set to cut...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

It is game week, after all... Now I realize that traveling attire has become more casual over the years, be it because we have to undress at security or simply that we're all a...
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EDSBS Tribute to Todd

Orson has a nice little tribute post up for our Todd. You can find it here. We'll be crafting one sooner or later, once we have words. But for now, feel free to use this space to...
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What is going on at UCLA?

Given the recent misery and turmoil surrounding our football program, it's nice to focus my attention elsewhere. Right now, I'm looking at Ben Howland and UCLA. Expected to be down...
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Assessing the Candidates

With Lew and Co. in the process of finding us a new head man for the football program, let's take a quick glance at some of the candidates for said position. Turner Gill -...
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Coaches KU Probably Won’t Get

Hiphop gave us the list (for now) of candidates that the University of Kansas is interested in. It was comprised of some surprising and not so surprising names. Since we've seen...
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Your Thoughts on the Candidates?

Since we're getting nothing fromKansas on this one, we might as well just assume that these rumors are substantiated enough to be worth discussing. Jim Harbaugh (*) - As we've...
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Our New Coach

Looks like the dominoes fell in such a way that Turner Gill will be the next coach at Kansas. If not, Jason King is going to end up looking pretty foolish. We'll have more thoughts...
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Thoughts on the New Guys

As of right now, we know three of our football coaches: Turner Gill, Chuck Long, and Carl Torbush. And since the boss has been chiding my tardiness on an appropriate response, and I...
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Angus Will Be Back

Angus Quigley likes the Turner Gill hire and will be using his medical redshirt in order to get a sixth year. He would not have come back had Mangino returned. No word yet on Max...
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Staff & Recruiting Updates

Happy Mullet Wednesday from the one and only, Robert Baggio. First off, this one is highly known, but since we haven't mentioned it here, Gill has officially named Aaron Stamm...
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Cal Preview

Ten games in and we haven't seen it yet. Sure, we've had glimpses. And we've also seen the depth. But we haven't seen both on the same night. Since most of college basketball...
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Postgame Notes and Random Thoughts

I only watched the second half of the Texas game, but my stream of consciousness went something like this: "I want Texas to pull away and win...
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Happy Festivus!

In lieu of airing my grievances, hows about some links... Trips and srr50 are fired up about last night's win. And rightfully so. I must say, though, I've never heard of anyone...
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Looking for Fifty in a Row

From Gill's original statement, today was stamped as our finale for having the entire staff named. To date, we have heard: OC/QB: Chuck Long DC/LB: Carl Torbush TE/ST: Aaron...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Now none of you can go into 2010 not knowing the mantra of the mullet. I've said it for a while and I'm believing it more every game...this team needs to lose. And they very...
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Temple Post Mortem

"That was the first time this season where it didn't matter who was out there." A perfect summation from Self after probably the first completely satisfying win this season. We'd...
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Our Most Complete Player?

As prompted by Neon's claim that Marcus Morris is this team's most complete player, I've profiled each one of them with respect to one another. I used nine categories and ranked each...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Admittedly, today's installment of Mullet Wednesday has less to do with the featured mullets and more to do with everything else. But really, when you stumble across gold like that,...
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Cornell Post-Mortem

You knew it was coming. What you didn't know was that we'd need every one of Sherron Collins' career-high 33 points to come out on the winning end. The man has some stones. And as...
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Tennessee Post-Mortem

Well, I got what I wanted. By no means am I one of those guys that believes teams "need a loss," just for the sake of needing one. Quite the opposite, actually. I'm in the camp of...
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Tuesday Random Links of (possible) Interest

Here are some links while I contemplate what makes the dribble-drive motion "offense" an offense and whether or not Alex Tyus has thermal sensing...
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Quick Look at the Big XII and Tonight

As we all know, league play kicked off Saturday for all teams not named Kansas or Iowa State, both of which were busy putting together very...
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Nebraska Post-Mortem

Obviously none of us were worried about things spiraling out of control. But at the same time, it's nice to see some order. After a first half in which neither team could miss, we...
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B.M.O.C. 1/11 – 1/17

The inaugural winner for the OBK Big Man on Campus award is a no brainer. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you, Marcus Morris. After a very lackluster performance against...
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Baylor React

This team will drive me crazy before it's all said and done. Either crazy, or absolutely fucking bonkers. One or the other. For as good as they are, there are so many things they...
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Thoughts on W at Hilton

Thoughts after a nice road win at Hilton Inside play, always a strength, has improved. Either that or Iowa State's interior defense is just brutal. We'll find out Monday which it...
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No Soup for Mizzou!

Predictably, Cole Aldrich dominated last night. Cole hasn't had the best year on the offensive end - though that tide seems to be turning - but the constant has always been...
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KSU Preview

Can anyone think of a worse possible nickname for your basketball arena than the Octagon of Doom? I've been trying all night and I've yet to come up with anything (within reason)...
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Bill Fucking Self

From now on this site, well by me, I will refer to Bill Self as BFS. This is just a quick postgame post to recognize how great his decision was to switch to a triangle and 2. I...
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Jayhawks Win in Manhattan

As if there was ever a doubt. After all, in the time I've been on this earth, it's been statistically more likely that Kansas would win the national championship than lose a game in...
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Big XII Teams that Matter

As we enter February, now seems like as good a time as any to take stock of the league race. 1. Kansas (20-1, 6-0) No explanation necessary. They're the best team and they sit...
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Signing Day Thread

National Signing Day, a KU basketball game and Mullet Wednesday all crammed into one 24 hour window. it doesn't get much better than this, folks, so live it up. Consider this your...
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Looking at Texas

Well, tonight's the night we've all been waiting for. The epic tilt of 1 v. 2 to decide the Big XII conference. Or maybe not. Texas' recent swoon and our inability to really...
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Thoughts on the win in Austin

We weren't overly impressive, and at the same time, it may have been this team's most impressive win. The game didn't have much rhythm. We never shot it well. In fact, our two...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

We don't have any original content for you, but we do have some nice links that you're sure to enjoy. The first comes from colleague Trips Right, only he's now writing under the...
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Top Five

I never have, and likely never will, see the need for ranking 25 teams. Because of that, let's talk our top five. 1. Kansas (22-1, 9-0) R/N: 9-1 Good wins: California, @...
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The Dude cares about Haiti.

That's right, folks. Quincy Jones and Lionel Ritchie came calling for help and what's The Dude do? The Dude abides. Did you guys watch the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010...
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What I’ll be Watching Today

Not a huge weekend in college hoops, but after last night's thriller in the Backyard Brawl, we're off to a good start. Here's what I'll be watching. Out of conference Maryland...
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Is this good or bad?

I'm not sure any of us really need a post-mortem on a win over Iowa State, so let's talk big picture. You see, the dirty little secret about this year's Jayhawks is that they aren't...
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Thoughts on the Ags

Busy times will prevent a full preview, but I'd be remiss if I didn't at least provide a small tutorial and a thread to welcome your thoughts. As for mine, I think tonight will be...
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Big game in Columbia tonight

Not for Jayhawk fans, as we've left these two teams in the dust. But for the purposes of discussion, we'll call a big conference game, in our conference, a big game. Before we get...
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Dr. Dreamius or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Turner Gill

That headline is pretty much all you need to know as to why I fully endorse Turner Gill...oh and this link might help. He may not be a doctor yet,...
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Tourney Watch

Here we are in the last week in February, and what do you know, the tourney picture has cleared up. In the last week, Kansas and Kentucky have shown why they're the favorites...
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Six and counting

After reeling off 13 straight wins to start league play, the Hawks have now clinched at least a share of their sixth consecutive Big XII championship. They'll have three chances to...
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How it should be

I'd be lying if I said that I didn't want 16-0. Everyone did, to an extent. But this is the way it should be. For one thing, as I've stated in the comments, we needed a loss. ...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

How fitting, that we should be playing against our most mulleted fan base on none other than the first March Mullet Wednesday. There really isn't a ton to say regarding this...
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Another special night in the Phog

No suprises here. That one was special. We've had some great nights in the Fieldhouse, and this one doesn't go to the top of the list, but it...
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Hawks Dominate the Tigers: Part Deux

No deep thoughts today. That was a weird game to watch, simply because I didn't care. Doesn't happen often against Missouri. But whether I was at...
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Looking at the Big XII Tourney

After K-State's stunning senior day loss in the Octagon to Iowa State, here's how the league finally shook out... 1. Kansas: 15-1 Remarkable run through the deepest league in the...
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All Big XII Talk

Yesterday, the All-League teams were announced, as voted on by the coaches. Having gone 15-1 and wrapped up the 6th straight conference crown, one would expect the Jayhawks to be...
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Big XII Tourney: Day One

With the start of the big XII tournament today, we're sure to see an influx of fans into our fair city. Some more sightly than others. In honor of a select few, please enjoy your...
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Big XII Tourney: Day Three

No fun surprises yesterday. Kansas came out sluggish against an overmatched Tech team. Nebraska fought as hard, or harder, than anyone could have expected, but couldn't make enough...
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Two Down, One To Go

Goals one and two have officially been checked off the list. Now comes the biggie. That's three stern tests from our in-state rival Wildcats, and three tests passed with flying...
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Quick Bracket Thoughts

Well... it's not going to be easy. First off, let me get this straight. As the committee says, they seed based on an S-Curve. So by that logic, this is how they see the top...
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Midwest Region

We're the one seed of one seeds. At least in title. You can see my initial thoughts here, and they have been accompanied by some good comments below. Having now taken some time to...
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We talkin’ ’bout brackets

Alright, in case you all did not have a chance to swing by Barking Carnival today the fantake network is having a bracket contest. Be sure and sign up using your fantake handle and...
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Upon Us

Here we are, less than 24 hours away from the tournament, on St Patrick's Day, and the gods go ahead and make this Mullet Wednesday too. How in the...
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We Have Our Answer

Normally, after a big win or a crushing defeat, I don't know what to think, say, or feel, because I can't. And that what makes this one different; it's just as painful, but I saw it...
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A Look at Your 2010 Final Four

This is our Final Four? Really? Here on March 29th, I've still yet to watch a college basketball game since our loss to Northern Iowa. Which is a shame, because I'm apparently...
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Goodbye Cole

As expected, Cole Aldrich will announce his declaration for the NBA Draft today at 3:30. We were lucky to have kept him for this year, and despite how little it ultimately did for...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Yes, we're still on bereavement, but that doesn't mean we can pretend that Mullet Wednesday isn't alive and well. A couple quick things... As I mentioned in the comments the...
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Quit Kidding Yourself

Denverjhawk over at Rock Chalk Talk has a post up, explaining why Kansas needs to take a hint from Missouri and "toughen up" if they want to win championships. I am going to assume...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Three things... Nice roundtable discussion going over at Rock Chalk Talk. The questions: 1. Should Xavier Henry go pro? Why, or why not? 2. Selby/Lamb: How badly do we need one...
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The State of College Basketball

College basketball is in some serious trouble. This is something I've been feeling for a while, but now I'm more convinced than ever. You can get to this conclusion one of two...
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The 2010-11 Kansas Jayhawks

Well, we've got our team now. Probably. Of course, there's an outside chance that we still add Terrence Jones to the mix, but for right now, let's keep things conservative. Here...
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Zach Peters a Jayhawk?

Couple quick items of note. First off, Zach Peters will be declaring his college intentions this afternoon. Zach is a sophomore from Plano, TX. He's currently listed at 6'9" 240...
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Spring Game Thoughts

No need for an intro here, let's just get to it. Offense Quarterback: Apparently, I watched a different game than everyone else. In nearly every write up I've seen, the story...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

That is all. Please do enjoy.
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Adding to the Hysteria

This is the traditional lull in the college sports calendar when we usually turn our attention to NBA playoffs (Celtics over Suns in 6) and the burgeoning baseball season...
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NBA Draft Prospect: Sherron Collins

I realize we live in a what have you done for me lately era, but when you're getting paid (quite well) to evaluate prospects, please at least try to...
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Greetings, SEC

Just heard a crazy rumor that KU is in negotiations with the SEC to join their western division. Sound absurd? Not so fast my friend. I intercepted this email that was sent to...
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CU – PAC 10 Interview Breakdown

Larry Scott: So what do you have to offer our historic conference? Ralphie: Well, our academics are some of the best in the country. We currently rank #77 in U.S. News...
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Happy Mullet Thursday

Not a lot to report in Jayhawk Nation, except that young baby boy Hiphopopotamus became it's newest member last week. We'll have him growing a flowing mullet in no time and he's...
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Mullet Whursday

"Hello, ladies, look at your man, now back to me, now back at your man, now back to me. I'm on cocaine." Apologies for our lack of effort around these parts recently, I...
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Kansas schedules a home and home with Ohio State

The Kansas Jayhawks and Ohio State Buckeyes have agreed to play a home and home basketball series beginning next year. The first game will take...
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Six Weeks Away

No, I didn't take my talents to South Beach...yet. And yes, this is a blog post. And it may not even contain a mullet. No promises, though. First off, thanks to Triston for...
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Where’s the energy?

Media days have come and gone. This Mullet Wednesday is a mere one month from kickoff. Bob Stoops is already bullshitting anyone that will listen. And the level of excitement around...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Kickoff is exactly one month away. Practice starts today. What better way to celebrate than with a big juicy mullet. Jared Allen in deep meditation should suffice. Happy...
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Russell Robinson will be taking his talents to…

Former Jayhawk PG Russell Robinson has signed a contract with Club Joventut Badalona or (DKV Joventut due to sponsorships) in the European...
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Ichiro Was Right

Ichiro Suzuki was pretty spot on when he said this, "August, in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats in a fucking wool sock." Rumor 'round the field turf is that...
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Football Depth Chart 8-19-10

Kansas released it's depth chart today. Kale Pick has won the QB battle over Jordan Webb. You might also notice how young we are on the 2-deep. While you're looking at our youth...
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Well, this is getting ridiculous

Rell Lewis injured his knee, from what I'm hearing it could be a torn ACL. As of now we have one player on the depth chart listed as a running back who has a carry in a game. A...
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10 Days

It's close enough. And it's beautiful, so don't hassle me. After a week reprieve in Aspen, I'm back, refreshed, and ready for football. I continue to feel worse each day about our...
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Mullet Wednesday

Get your game face on folks, it's game week. And to usher in such a week of intensity is none other than Brock Samson. As we draw closer to the opening game Saturday against...
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Post Mortem: NDSU

If ever there was a time to use that title, this is it. I'm in no way capable of putting together words for what happened last night. I'm simply not that talented. I wish I...
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Happy Mullet Wednesday

Just a few links for you today. Matt Tait, of the LJW, has penned an article titled Kansas Offensive Line Struggling. I'd ridicule the no shit aspect of that headline, except that...
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CFB on TV 9/9 – 9/11/10

The second week of college football is upon us and it could very well be the best on for viewing all year. Let's take a quick look at some of the games shall we? (all times...
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Post Mortem: Georgia Tech

A lot of people picked Kansas to be 1-1 after the first two games. Very few had them going in this sequence. In a span of 7 days, this team managed to lose to a FCS school and...
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What Kind of Team Are We? Don’t Ask Turner Gill

Through three games, we've seen three wildly different Kansas teams on the field. Inconsistency was expected, but there's a bigger lesson to learn,...
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Heading Into League Play

A split of our non-conference games was not unexpected. The two losses were similarly pathetic, if for much different reasons. The two wins, despite the difference in opponents,...
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Remember the Last Trip to Waco?

If you're a Kansas fan you've probably tried to drink away the pain that was October 21, 2006. If you were successful in ridding your mind of that bad Saturday then I advise you to...
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It’s Toilet Bowl Week, Let’s Get Nuts!

Old Man Snyder and the worst excuse for a mascot that this country has ever known come to Lawrence this week, and it's our last chance at salvaging...
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I’ve got Questions, You’ve got Answers

So earlier I posed the question: I do have a question for everyone out there though. How do you feel about playing this Thursday game? Not the...
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How We Get Back to .500

After much back and forth with Hongabear over at Ahearn Alley, we've determined that there just isn't enough interest in a Sunflower podcast. Our at least that's what we were led to...
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Late Night 2010

Late Night at The Phog is upon us. And not a moment too soon. As I'm writing this I have the KU-KSU football game on as background noise. I'm hoping Fox Sports Net will cut away...
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Anyone Up for Maui 2011?

You can find the 2011 Maui Invitational field here. But if you're not into clicking links and shit, here's how the 8 team field breaks...
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Kansas Basketball SOTU

As my colleagues from around the network (*) look toward the hardwood, so too do we. As we all know, football season has long since passed us by in the state of Kansas. Fortunately,...
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Well, That Was Interesting

Or so I've heard at least. Unfortunately I did not catch much of the game at all. More unfortunately, it was because I was attending a funeral. When I entered the service my...
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Season Tip-Off

The first season gets going tonight, and to no one's surprise, Josh Selby's status remains undecided. The NCAA is truly the least productive organization I've ever been around, and...
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Observe and Report, Longwood

Not a whole lot of insight to gain from a game like this, but there are at least a few discussion points after watching Kansas defeat Longwood 113-75. First things first, let's...
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Observe and Report, Valparaiso

Before we get to the game, let's discuss recruiting. The good news is that Naadir Tharpe signed his LOI today. The bad news is that Ben McLemore did not. And it doesn't look...
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Title Teams

Having now seen three of the best teams in the land up close and personal, I feel I owe you some thoughts. I haven't seen nearly enough teams yet, and of the ones I've seen, I must...
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Poaching the Hurricanes

Now that Randy Shannon has been fired from the Miami Hurricanes his recruits are fair game right? Matt Tait wrote a little piece at KUSports discussing Miami's current commits and the...
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UCLA Postgame Thoughts

Some quick thoughts on last night's win over the Bruins. First, to UCLA... - Tyler Honeycutt is a pro. If I'm a scout, I've seen all I need. He moves beautifully without the...
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Memphis Postgame

After watching us stop and start our way through an easy win over Memphis last night...very little has changed. First things first, no one in the country will stop this offense...

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As you may have noticed, the most exciting month for a Kansas fan has arrived in style. You also may have noticed that we haven’t brought much to the table in terms of content. That’s because we’ve moved to Rock Chalk Talk.

Yup, former uber boxing ref Mills Lane says it best. Really, this is what we all wanted, Kansas fans and Texas fans both. I can’t speak for Texas fans, but every KU fan I know was rooting for Texas tonight to beat A&M, and I think Texas fans also wanted this rematch.

1. Say hello to the NIT, Nebraska. With it’s close 1 point loss to Oklahoma State in game 1, Nebraska is now firmly in the NIT camp. And that’s a place that Nebraska should get used to as being it’s peak as it leaves

Who’s pumped for the start of tournament season? There’s a lot at stake this week in the Big 12. Let’s talk about Wed and Thursday games.

Who’s Comfortable: Kansas (1 seed), Texas (2-3 seed), A&M (4-6 seed), Silo (5-9 seed)
Who’s Bubbly: Missouri (needs 2

The all-conference teams were announced today. No real surprises, although there were some laughable selections. Here’s how I see it.

Need I say more?

Congratulations to the Kansas Jayhawks, and thank you to Tyrel Reed, Brady Morningstar, and Mario Little.

Tomorrow is March. The fun is just beginning. We hope.

If you take a glance at Brady’s season numbers, they look pretty pedestrian. But if you’ve been watching this guy all year, you’ve seen the transformation.