Way to represent. I too get fansided daily in my daily in box. How about something on the ones behind the scene, i.e. What does Fred Quarterman actually do? The guys who are behind the bench with water/towels. They have a special bond with the team. How does one apply/get picked to do that?
Off topic but Scooter was finally released from hospital. He means so much to the whole organization and maybe a follow up on him would be good. When will he be back travelling with the team, etc.?
@wissox You got that right! Merry Christmas to you and yours! :christmas_tree:
Looking forward to meeting you in February. Wish you could have met my husband then. :broken_heart:
I believe he will bring our team good luck the rest of the season.
@Ralph I loved that episode and want to thank you for bringing a much needed smile to me :smiley:
I am overwhelmed with all the love and support I have received here and for @jaybate-1.0's lovely and thoughtful words. I told some of the people here this morning that knew Mike that I was able to make it through last night just because of all of you.
And I will tell you a little secret......HEM sent me a personal message and I have encouraged him to come back to the site as life is too short and you never know when it will be taken.
All our family (on both sides) are in Kansas and you guys have become my second family.
God bless all of you and your families and keep them safe in their travels this blessed season.
Karen
And the NY Football Giants got beat by Philly which helps out the Cowboys. Way to go Eagles!
@mayjay Thanks for the quick summary. I can go back to bed now with a solid understanding of how the game played out.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
If anyone finds a link to the game where I can watch it tomorrow, please post it. I can't believe we were up 42-20 at the half.
WTF was Devonte's problem?
69-52. Just woke up after such an exhausting day. Sounds like Svi has played well and Josh did well earlier. Who else had a monster game to put us so far ahead before the run here at the end?
My husband didn't make it and I am heartbroken.
I can't get CBS Sports Network so am looking for you guys to bring lots of updates in the chat.
Also, special request for prayers for my husband who is in ICU now. Fluid in the lungs caused him to stop breathing yesterday and was flown by helicopter to hospital where he is in an induced coma after ambulance got his heart beat and pulse back.
I need a diversion big time and am counting on all of you to help me get through tomorrow night with your vivid descriptions of plays and players.
I prefer the grey pinstripes. Some of my signature is what is hidden in the lines down the pinstripes. However, the hidden text was too long for the signature and it reads in its entirety:
PAY HEED. The game you love began here. Respect those who came before you. Make their legacy your own. Because destiny favors the dedicated. And rings don't replace work. In this game you don't get what you want. You get what you earn. We are Kansas. Together we rise. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
@wrwlumpy Boy I wish. Are you giving us that for XMAS????
@jayballer54 From Topeka Capital Journal - 12/17/16:
DENVER — Two players counted on to bolster Kansas State’s front-line depth have been taken out of the mix.
Prior to K-State’s game against Colorado State on Saturday, coach Bruce Weber announced freshman center Dante Williams has elected to transfer out of the program while freshman forward Isaiah Maurice was indefinitely suspended.
Maurice was suspended for “violations of departmental policy,” Weber said in a K-State news release.
“We have department rules and you have to follow them and he didn’t do it,” Weber said after the Wildcats’ 89-70 victory over Colorado State. “I told him I haven’t lost faith in him and I believe in him.”
Maurice, who made the trip to Denver with the team, had played in all 10 games prior to Saturday. The 6-foot-10 forward from Durham, N.C., who redshirted last year, averaged 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds while playing 10.2 minutes off the bench.
Weber left the door open for Maurice to rejoin the team.
“The biggest thing with him is now what do you do with your life?” Weber said. “You need structure, you need discipline and make progress. It’s not just about basketball, it’s about your life and taking care of yourself. He apologized to our team last night, which was great.
“He’ll be back sooner or later.”
Williams, who didn’t play in the Dec. 10 game against Washington State due to “personal issues,” according to K-State officials, completed his classroom work for the semester this past week and informed Weber he would transfer.
Williams redshirted last season at K-State with a foot injury. The 7-footer from Arlington, Texas, played in six games, averaging 1.5 points and 1.0 rebounds.
“It’s disappointing,” Weber said. “Dante had just started making some progress. He had some personal issues, some family issues. He had finally practiced for two weeks in a row for the first time since he’s been here, but he had too many things going on to deal with.
“He feels like he needs to continue his college career elsewhere and we wish him the best as he moves forward.”
Littler tidbit --- KSUcks has a player transferring and another one was suspended. Both were transfers last year. Weber just can't keep a full roster can he?
Texass lost to Arkansas. Going to watch UT volleyball vs Stanford now. Everyone stay warm. Anyone else see Kevin Young in the seats several rows up from the bench? When they showed Coach one time you could see KY and he had big ol glasses on.
@DoubleDD See it too.
Good crowd with the crappy weather. Got to give them something to cheer about.
Going from 84 today (shorts) to 24 tonight (sweats). :warning:
:fire:
Team knew Davidson can shoot the 3 so why are they leaving the shooters open? We can't miss the bunnies. Too many missed ones. Who is going to lead us in 2nd half? Frank can't think only he can. He needs to share the ball.
@wrwlumpy I didn't know she was from Austin.
@wrwlumpy Texas swept Nebraska (children of the :corn: ) last night (3-0) and plays Stanford Cardinal for the championship :trophy:
@JayHawkFanToo He is probably making more :moneybag: than ALL of us posters combined :money_with_wings:
@JayHawkFanToo We girls have to put up with the red head from Texas every freakin' year. That is your guys' one time you get to comment w/o slap ON the wrist. :santa:
@Crimsonorblue22 Just saw the video. Liked his elf outfit :smile:
Let's see Carlton have a monster:muscle: game vs. Davidson and show his fans that he "gets it" about what playing for KU means. Hopefully he has the fortitude to put this behind him and not let it affect him going forward. His dilemma should be a giant wake up call to all of the players and hopefully no one in Jayhawk Nation will hold this against him.
From KU Hoops:
From Tai Webster:
Tai Webster led Nebraska (5-5) with 22 points. Ed Morrow finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.
“Yeah, it was rough,” Webster said. “A tough environment to come into. The crowd is nothing like we’ve seen before, but they’re good at what they do. They pressure you full-court every time you take it out, and they’re relentless. They’re tough.”
Was this called a foul? Svi got flat out hit.
What was Frank still doing in the game at the very end? I thought Coach did a good job substituting guys in and out to stay ahead of foul trouble but was surprised Coleby didn't get the chance to go in until the end. Mitch "Gordon" Lightfoot needs more playing time to feel more comfortable. All you old timers like me will know who that is:notes: :musical_note:
Coach's assistant sent me some magnet schedules AND the team Christmas card signed by Coach Self. Way cool!
A new facility won't help the bball program. Fans just do not care and the only time they sell out is when we come to town. I think the UT staff has been saying to the recruits "Just wait till you see the new facility we are going to build." Only problem is they have been saying that for the last 3 years and there isn't even a new site picked that they have announced.
Texas fans are so fickle. The empty seats yesterday were about the same for every home game so far. UTA had almost as many fans there when they beat UT last week.
@globaljaybird What do we know about Maxwell? Won't he benefit from practicing with Landen?
Good to see Landen focused and Svi's 3s are so fun to watch now after painfully jacking them up last year. Vick needs to start clicking in on offense. Josh being too hesitant with his outside shots. Up 20 after all that :+1:
Let's hope the Jayhawks bring a win
And don't have to put up with a lot of outside spin.
Cuz I am celebrating the birthday of my twins
And hope to open a big bottle of gin:exclamation:
My girls turned 29 today! :two_women_holding_hands:
@BShark 4-4 now. Lost 4 of their last 5 games. :-1:
Pissed we didn't get to see the tribute to Coach.
Michigan staying ahead of UT. Were up 10 b/4 half but UT closed to w/in 3. Now down just 2.
@brooksmd we have had the same crappy half time show with Gary Chow the last 3 games. Phi Slamma Jaama name creator. Watched Villanova v LaSalle and LaSalle was down 4 but couldn't close it out. Second half better be on.
Score pls?
Can't get transmission. Technical difficulties. :scream:
Let's go Hawks! Get HCBS his 600th win. :clap:
KU 89 Roos 53
@Hawk8086 I know. I was surprised to see Sulaimon.
Playing now for Greensboro Swarm from PA and was in town 12/2 vs. Austin Spurs! Swarm won. And Diallo is back on Austin Spurs.
Swarm Box:
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Spurs Box - Ryan Arcidiacono scored ZERO points!
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From ESPN Stats and Info:
This is the first time since 1994 that Duke, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and UCLA are all ranked in the AP top 10.
From Fansided Power Rankings (this morning):
Faces in the crowd:
On the KU Hoops site there is a picture of Devonte' and in the background you clearly see Larry Brown.
On the ESPN site there are 4 videos of our game and the one where Devonte' fakes his man out and throws it to Josh for the one handed slam, when they flash over to the bench Kevin "Fro" Young is sitting there smiling and clapping. The other videos are the highlights, the recap by the two bad announcers, and Frank's crazy reverse layup and 1!
7-1 and probably move up a couple of spots in the AP Monday. You all have a good night.
Baylor won by 15? Xavier must have pooped out at the end.
45th home game win streak dude.
Svi for 3!
What is with LL's hands not getting so many balls?
Bragg is getting after the rbs.