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@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@Kcmatt7 said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@stoptheflop said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

It's clear why Yesufu sits on the bench

Bill alluded to him basically being in his own head. Trying to hard to do what he is supposed instead of just freely playing.

Unfortunate to watch because when he is on and has confidence he can put on a pretty good show

In his defense, I feel like it's hard to free play on a Bill Self coached team.

Definitely a tough spot to be in.

@stoptheflop said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

It's clear why Yesufu sits on the bench

Bill alluded to him basically being in his own head. Trying to hard to do what he is supposed instead of just freely playing.

Unfortunate to watch because when he is on and has confidence he can put on a pretty good show

Bad foul call

JCL shouldn’t come out the rest of the game

CB struggling today

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

Even when we do throw a good entry pass, he doesn't score. Our offense can't be built around that.

It's not built around Dave posting up though.

Okie doke

Dave is averaging less than 10 ppg and less than 7 field goal attempts per game, but you keep claiming the offense is built on Dave posting people up.

Our offense is built on passing it to the low post. Trying to get ball reversal and then throw the ball inside. Because our entry passing sucks an because Dave can't make a dunk doesn't mean that's not our strategy.

Dave has the highest usage % on the team. If someone can’t see this they don’t want to…

I love that we literally sucked feeding the post in the first half to the point we pulled both Mitch and Dave. But we come out and immediately are like “but what if we tried feeding the post again”

BILL FOR THR LOVE OF GOD GO 4 GUARDS

Omg

Okay can we sub already?

Oduru is going to find a note with a number to a burner phone in his locker after this game

Nobody negative +/- but clearly better with the 4 guards.

I think KJ should play more. We are getting out-athleted a bit imo

@wissox said in Non-KU Games:

@Kcmatt7 I guess it reveals a mindset difference. If you think chase the bucks, fine, then let them. Again, leading voices in the sport are saying the same thing, so don't give me 'panties in a wad' crap. I suppose during our big chance in 2008 in a rare BCS bowl game you would have been fine if Reesing or Meier or Briscoe had quit. That's a shame and it would have been a horrendous slap in the face of the faithful fans who had stuck by the team so many years.

You literally got on here to rant. Almost the definition of having your panties wadded.

And my mindset isn’t to chase the money. It is that everyone should make their own decisions based on the information they have. You don’t know the situations that led players to make those decisions. Life is short and you shouldn’t feel that anyone owes you anything.

You can absolutely be disappointed if guys don’t play. But I’m definitely not going to be pissy about it because I am not in their shoes. I don’t know what making that decision is like. I don’t know their family or financial situation. We are talking about decisions involving generational wealth and life changing money for them AND those they love.

@DCHawker said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

@Kcmatt7 said in Jayhawks vs. Patriots (George Mason that is):

It’s been fine with Remy I suppose, but still like our starting lineup the best. Give Joe a shot early and see if he can get going

Our offense has been more than fine for the most part. And, it's not just Remy - it's that we've had 2 real ball handlers on the court most of the time. Better ball movement and fewer turnovers.

I was actually thinking about defense more than offense. The D has been better with 2 guards pressuring the ball

Why do we help off of Corner shooters so quickly/easily?

It’s been fine with Remy I suppose, but still like our starting lineup the best. Give Joe a shot early and see if he can get going

I prefer the 4 guards and ball pressure. Don’t like Wilson/Dave combo

@BShark I kind of thought that the new system for transfers in combination with NIL could cause this kind of a thing. Players staying for an extra year because of an NIL deal but basically hating their new situation.

Probably some truth to it. If their season goes sideways I wouldn't be shocked to see that come true.

@wissox said in Non-KU Games:

@Kcmatt7 Because it's all about the money. I'm pissed and sorry, but in this case i don't agree with you. I'm not the only one by the way. Kirk Herbstreet was taking them to task on gameday as was Desmond Howard.

Meaningless game? I guess but for that matter, none of these games matter if a guy wants to go pro. The game today is meaningless. Ochai has a brightening future in the league so he shouldn't play today because this game is meaningless. I can't believe you're a commenter here because none of these games have meaning if these guys are going pro.

If a guy really just wants to be a pro football player then he shouldn't go to college. Work out, train, etc until someone takes a chance on you, but once you take someones money like these guys are doing to play a college sport then you owe it to the institution, fans, and teammates to play out through the the final game.

The only reason that bowl games still exist after the installation of the playoffs is money lol. The season should be over for everyone except for Alabama and Georgia at this point. The rest of the bowl games are pure vanity.

Yes, all of these games are essentially meaningless. They are semi-pro athletes who happen to play at schools we love. If Ochai decided that what was best for him was to leave KU to go work on being a pro then by all means he should. And I'd wish him well. It is his choice, not yours or mine. Every single one of these guys has a limited earning period to capitalize on their youth and athleticism. So to criticize someone for doing what they think is best for them in their situation is pretty silly. If a player wants to play, they should. If they don't, then they shouldn't. Good luck to schools who are recruiting and asking players to sign a contract that has them pay back the scholarship if they leave one game early.

And I'm a commenter here because I love KU and KU basketball. I'm not going to get my panties in a bunch over the life choices of a 21 year old.

@wissox said in Non-KU Games:

RANT. 4 Ohio State players quit on their team playing in the Rose Bowl today. They want to go get ready for the draft. What a bunch of entitled punks. Of course they're not the only ones, many lesser bowl games have seen similar attrition. But coaches are guilty too. Abandon your team when they get hired away to coach someone else. They receive a quality 5 year education (if they take advantage of it), financed by program boosters, essentially who say I will donate money to the school to watch you for 4 years. Then at a game that is always a decent consolation prize for not making the playoff they quit. They should be asked to repay their scholarship. While a few role players will benefit by increased minutes maybe the worst part of this is them quitting on their teammates. NCAA needs to act on this scourge. Schools need to be proactive in preventing this happening by making them sign contracts to agree to finish a season.

RANT. Fans who expect players to risk their financial future to play in a meaningless game are the entitled ones. They should be risking millions of dollars and potential generational wealth for what exactly? You? The irony of calling young men who worked their ass off for the opportunity of the NFL entitled, just so you can sit your butt on a couch and yell at your TV for three hours, is hysterical.

@BShark said in Marcus Carr:

He played for them today so this might be bogus.

I can’t remember the last time I saw someone actually leave mid season. At least a starter on a good team

Lol lucky CB didn’t get a Gould called there

CB has officially hacked the matrix

Posting up CB 😍

The D looks like it is coming into conference play form

@Kcmatt7 said in Chiefs:

Chiefs going to struggle to win one Thursday with all of the Covid chaos. But - if they do win I think they take the #1 seed like I predicted awhile ago.

• Titans have @Steelers, SF, Miami all back to back. I think they drop 1.

• Patriots have @ Indy, Bills and @ Dolphins. I think they drop 1 of their next 2. And then Patriots are notorious for losing in Miami.

• Ravens have Packers, Bengals and Rams left on their schedule.

I think at this point the biggest fear is winning this week. And Pat not getting mixed up in the Covid protocols.

I don't see a way the Steelers beat the Chiefs in Arrowhead. I think the Bengals will be tough, but if the defense is back to 100% I think we take care of business.. Broncos likely eliminated by week 18 so I don't think they'll come with much of a fight.

There is a situation where Chiefs can rest their starters week 18, and I don't even think it is that far fetched. Titans drop 2 of their next 3. Pats drop their next 2. This requires the Chiefs win on Thursday though... And I'd be lying if I said I felt confident now that we will be missing several key pieces on the defense.

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Averaging 6 mpg for Louisville. About 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 7.5 fouls per 40. Has yet to record a block or steal in 48 minutes played.

I do not think he would have cracked the floor for us this year.

@BeddieKU23 If he plays at this level the rest of the year he's gone... We saw flashes a year ago. He put it together this year it looks like.

I've seen a lot of people on twitter mad that Colorado made us fly all the way out there. But I sort of thought it was at least partially Bill saying "wait to call the game until we get there. That way our kids can fly home for free." But maybe I'm crazy, and I'm also not 100% sure of the rules on travel.

@BShark said in Colorado game Canceled game thread:

Not surprised.

Seems like the first of several… disappointing though

Sounds funny, but better this week than next. I think we can beat the Steelers with our B team. But I don't feel that way about the Bengals.

That #1 seed is so important. The bye week means so much considering the current circumstances.

@nwhawkfan that one really hurts - local too. Wouldn't have ever guessed you would see her leave.

Finally got to watch the game. Missed dunks. BAD turnovers.

If we played again today we win by 15+ I think.

@Gorilla72 I think you'll be okay with the students gone.

@nwhawkfan just @kcmatt7 predictions coming true

Chiefs going to struggle to win one Thursday with all of the Covid chaos. But - if they do win I think they take the #1 seed like I predicted awhile ago.

• Titans have @Steelers, SF, Miami all back to back. I think they drop 1.

• Patriots have @ Indy, Bills and @ Dolphins. I think they drop 1 of their next 2. And then Patriots are notorious for losing in Miami.

• Ravens have Packers, Bengals and Rams left on their schedule.

I think at this point the biggest fear is winning this week. And Pat not getting mixed up in the Covid protocols.

I don't see a way the Steelers beat the Chiefs in Arrowhead. I think the Bengals will be tough, but if the defense is back to 100% I think we take care of business.. Broncos likely eliminated by week 18 so I don't think they'll come with much of a fight.

There is a situation where Chiefs can rest their starters week 18, and I don't even think it is that far fetched. Titans drop 2 of their next 3. Pats drop their next 2. This requires the Chiefs win on Thursday though... And I'd be lying if I said I felt confident now that we will be missing several key pieces on the defense.

@FarmerJayhawk Do we know why Vasko is rated so low/doesn't have any other big-time offers? Has the height and numbers. Seems like he has enough arm to play P5 football just watching a few highlights.

https://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Baker-46118315/ ↗

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Crootin:

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Crootin:

Another?? 🐦 View Tweet?s=21

Gilyard 😎

This staff is doing thangs

@BShark I agree with this analysis unless he magically finds a .400+ shooting ability from 3.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

Jalen just looks like a misfit out there right now.

Would love to know what his NBA feedback was. Feels like he was told he could be a "Point 4" or something because he is just getting the rebound and then sprinting up the floor with it like he's a 5th grader.

On the flip side, why is Bill not getting him post touches? Does he not have a post game? He's 6'8, surely he has developed some go-to post moves.

LOL

Jalen. Man

@nwhawkfan said in Border War Game Thread:

Pretty stroke from Jalen

He just needs to see the ball go in a few more times I think.

Making a 3 last game felt like a sigh of relief for him

“GIMME DAT”

@FarmerJayhawk best place in earth right this very second

Part of the reason I think Bill likes Bobby so much right now is he won’t come in and try to do too much. Let the other dudes score.

@BeddieKU23 the four guards that start just play so well together.

@BShark feels like Remy is very close to being what we want him to be. Then Bill has to press some buttons with Wilson.

BILL YOU HANG 100.