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Different start this year we get a break instead of rolling right into the teeth of our Schedule. We get Coach pants on backwards on November 3rd.

We get to play Green Bay on Nov 3rd and Coach Doug Gottlieb.-- he was like 4-18 in his 1st year, and pretty controversial .-- Not only was he Coaching Green Bay but he refused to give up his 5 day Radio show he had also-- splitting his time. Green Bay fans were questioning his loyality between the Team and his show.

I just remembe when they came to the phog and the crowd started Chanting " Pants on Backwards- -- -Pants on Backwards lol and he stood in the middle of team huddle before the game started and fixed his pants -- Holy smokes lol

@Jhawk69 Hell if Williams went D league he might as ewll come to KU and probably make more in NIL money then on a D league contract.- - In D league chances are make less money- -- -play fewer minutes , you have NO idea how long your going to Woller in D league--- Hell you may NEVER make it to an NBA roster.

If that's his option better coming to KU work on his game ==get more floor minutes to do just that, develop more of a game fine tune things and might even be drafted higher in the draft then if he enters now.

If it comes down to D league or back to College for another year-- -it's a no brainer

@BeddieKU23 Man I give up , this whole Season and now portal has been one big shit show- -beyond frustrating- I can't figure out why this staff can't close, We are going to be in some serious trouble if this trend continues - -Sounds like he is headed to Duke , like they really need him my ass.

We left with minor league scraps.

@BeddieKU23 would surprise me if it doesn't happen from what I've heard today

Just watched a pod cast that saying Crystal Ball starting to roll in, don't ask me where I haven't seen but being said-- -several outlets predicting so sounding really good. They said since the final ranking came in Sarr is like a five star , probable one and done

They were saying they can't see why he wouldn't.- --Fit is good - -role is good-- - - money is good what more would you want /

Question was asked where would you rank the Combo of Peterson & Sarr? -they ended up behind Houston and another in 3rd position- --what you think?

Then what about this-- think about this where would you put- -- Peterson-- - Sarr -- - & Bidunga ?- - mmmm man makes the mouth water a tiny bit lol-- -think about those three for starters. -Then you put key role players to fill in White- - - Dawson. Then you just got the need for back up big , and I think if Tille is healthy he would suffice for sure was ranked a five star and # 21 in the Nation according to 147 he doesn't need to be some super stuf , but when you combine the two of Bidunga AND Tille we would be fine

@FarmerJayhawk Thank you

@Jhawk69 Ted was a good recruiter just couldn't Coach with a dam

Well crap , hope I'm wrong about this just got this queasy feeling in my stomach after seeing poster, so I'm reaching out to Farmer Jayhawk for help seeing if he has heard anything. If you heard anything hope it's positive and not the negative I've read.

Have you heard anything on J J Dunnigan ? Very talented kid from Manhattan that committed to KU back on January 2nd- --he posted BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming soon. Well of course most of the replies was K/State talking like he is going to back out from KU and they want him there - -some Nebraska posters too talking like they gonna get him there. -- Just saw one that said he was bring Premier with him to KU- -I'd love that

Just pretty worried he might be de-committing have you heard anything buddy. I know he is under a lot of pressure going to Manhattan High and then coming to Ku. Now I also read a couple where they said he was transferring out of Manhattan- - give me good news Farmer-- - Thanks if you know.

I think Jacque would be solid as an asst here What I can't believe is that from TOS there are some whine babies already bitching about even the most remote possibility of this happening talking about they would never want him

I swear to GOD ther are some people no matter what they are going to find something to Bitch about you could drop 20 million in their lap they have mansion 15 bedroom 20 bath sitting on a 500 acres piece of ground and driving a Bentley , Mercedes , Jaguar and any other type of hoopie doo vehicle and they would still bitch, Jacque Vaughn would be just fine

@BeddieKU23 I seen today where it sure looks like a KU/Oregon battle they said in the article.- -Your right we need to close him out before he leaves campus.

Read where we had put an offer out that he was agreeable to, now letting him see the Campus, get a feel of things meet team mattes and such hopeful we can get this done. Time for Bill and the staff to do some magic

@BeddieKU23 ya seen that since , sure doesn't look like he is going to provide much if anything offensively, just going to use him for foul protection looks like- if he comes

Well KU came back and won one beating Missouri 6 - - -5 wasn't easy. KU struggling at the wrong time, but a win is a win right ,- - -37-- - 13 on the year now and weekend series against BYU

@BeddieKU23 I had seen where KU had a big guy visiting today, but then I also saw where a big guy had committed to Oregon so I thought we had missed out. Where is this guy from

The other school own the pike I guess thought they had to out do what failure they did last yr,- - The reported NIL for Hawkins last year was two million--- this year for the international kid they got is they are paying him two point five million, some will never learn

@approxinfinity Bill has told the press multiple times he isn't one of these guys to try and become the winningest Coaches I personally think he is totally done after next season.

@approxinfinity IF he were to continue Coaching after he leaves/retires from KU then maybe--- maybe BUT once he leaves KU pretty sure he is done period . --With him wanting to hang it up fairly early so he can still travel with family and be able to enjoy his grand children I seriously doubt it.

@approxinfinity Zero to none from what I've heard in the . past I wouldn't see any reason to now this latte in his career.

He is one of the assistants that kind of surprised me.

.Just a pathetic showing for the Pitching staff this weekend for the Hawks didn't show, Probably took care of any slim chance they might of had hosting a regional-- Cincinnati just flat took them to the wood shed- --Horrible scores.

Question ?- -Don't get me wrong , simple question,, real head scratcher .- - Ok , why is our site here , and it's a very good group BUT have often wondered- - During the week Monday through Thursday constant flow- always something buzzing about something lots of good chatter the FRIDAY CRICKETS - NOTHING LOL WHY ? - - OH WHY I ASKIN WHY ?--- I love the constant chatter-- possibilities and then BAM just like a kick to the you know what lol

@FarmerJayhawk West Virginia for that three game finale series is going to be really tough, really , really good team

Really like our line up 1-9 just really not a weak link in it. These guys make opposing pitchers' really work working deep in count, fouling off multiple pitchs until they get their pitch.

Good hitting Tem batting 295 Team batting average , they lead the Big Twelve in several areas and rank Nationally in multiple areas

Well guys , HO-HUM -- - -AGAIN KU winds their 9 th in a row tying their season high for the 2nd time.- Beating that pathic Mizerry team 9 --- 3. lol

KU is now 36 --10 on the year, hopefully long ways to go on our quest to Omaha, hoping we can continue this awesome Season.- -Now ew got a Three game home series against Cincinnati this Weekend-- give them hell guys-- --ROCK CHALK

@FarmerJayhawk I see that-- word getting out, we got us a base ball team

@kuballin10 has nothing to do with that, if your not impressed with DP then your not to bright- -haven't been blind at all lmao-- you just never learn to give it a rest do you, your a real piece of work holy crap.

Here is a question cause I don't know. But I thought they had done away with teams being able to make drastic shifts in the infield trying to adjust for hitters. Having four players on the first base side for an example. Or is that just in the Major. thought that got done away with.

@Texas-Hawk-10 quite possible , complete package

@FarmerJayhawk you got that right. Think they are sold out again, could be wrong but if not really close.-- Football team there, and Basket ball team sitting on top of McCarthy Hall watchin lol- - got to love it

@RockkChalkk they just had to have the paperwork or something like that. By the time it gets through all the wish wash takes a minute but had to enter before the 22nd

A unexpected/Surprise Player has entered the Portal and Bill is being linked to him according to Athlon Sports & Joe Tipton from on 3.

Desmond Claude a junior from USC has entered and I guess were in on him pretty hard. A 6'6 guard Avg 15.6 ppg -- - 4.2 assists per -& 3.5 rpg .--Word is out really good player.

Has a visit scheduled Thursday with Florida ,Schools involved are Florida- -North Carolina- --Virginia--- & KU

Even though Claude has the visit Scheduled according to sources and Joe Tipton from On Three-- -Kansas remains very much in the mix.--- - Yep I'd take him in a New York Minute-- fingers crossed

An old buddy/recruit has popped up. De-Committed from Washington , former team mate of Darryn's- --Nick Bundalo has de-committed a poster from Tos asking should we show interest again ?-Short Answer- ----NO! !- - -not only no but HELL NO , RUN BILL--- RUN ,, run as fsat as you can Major head case w sure don't need that

Biancardi watch for St John's or Kansas State lol--ya Tang that would be a perfect fit for you-- please take him lol

Can't remember his first name-- -but last name of Bynum I believe where there has been conversation, not real sure how serious KU is/was but he for sure for me would be ummmm NOPE been dismissed for the Season from the last two Schools he played for- -don't need that Cancer for sure

@benshawks08 STII FOUR Scholi's available according to Locked on Jay Hawks- - -Daily podcast

@dylans It"s all about the money anymore.-- I'd almost be willing to bet even with all the money BYU has thrown around this year--- They ARE NOT winning the NCAA title this year with AJ and all the others , we've seen it before , to many I need the ball in my hands so I can show NBA Scouts-- -to many black holes you Watch, have a really good year-- -I'm just saying right here - -right now they are not winning the Title.

Then what good has all that unlimited money done ?--- ABSOLUTELY ZERO?/ NADA / ZELCH / NOTHING- -book it buddy , and s long as they are are getting all the money - they could give a Rat's Ass about winning the title OR the School , it's about the payday

That loss hurts, big loss. highest rated they had coming in the said kinda sucks but Lance will be fine I'm sure

Phase II of Booth Memorial still sound very doable , Guys really aggressive, some crazy numbers but still moving forward.

Goff gave an update about Phase II of Booth Memorial Phase II . -- Talking about what Phase II would include- - - it will include a Marriot Hotel- -- -Restaurants - - -Retail Stores- - -New Student Apartments - - & a 20.000 square foot Square Foot Plaza for outdoor entertainment---Plus tearing down and rebuilding the East side of the Stadium being built just like the North & West Sides.

Crazy numbers the East side is going to run North of 310 Million and bringing the total cost of the Rebuilt Stadium North of 750 Million.

Howeve the KU Developer going to invest more then 125 million which will go to contribute towards the 310 Million Phase II.

Other things that seem to be going well sounds like, Goff said talking about a couple of really incredible- - incredible donations/investments sounds like right on the cusp

Other ways they working on to contribute to cover costs are working through Municipal incentives such as the Star Bonds---- the ( TIF's ) Tax increment financing - & CED's ( Community Improvement District.

Sounds like things are moving very much in the right direction -- They are having a Commission Meeting on May 6th I guess they discussing/voting approval of the Star Bond at that time, as for the Star Bonds to be used it has to be approved by the Commission.

Goff sai for them to met the very aggressive time line of 25-26 the next Couple of Weks- - Months are going to be very vital.

Just sounds like could be getting closer to reality to complete project - this thing is going to be MASSIVE.- -read several post from TOS where fans have said they have drove by and seen the Stadium and said posted Pics do an injustice saying the Stadium is HUGE-- - still saying capacity North some of 40,000 , sounds like more possibly like around 42,000 hope it gets done

Well guessed right , we re entered the rankings from Base Ball America at # 24, like I said in earlier post some other publication has us at # 23

You wanna talk total domination of a sport /Baseball ? the SEC has TEN TEAMS in the top twenty five--- -TEN. -- # 1- -# 2 -- - # 4- - - # 5- -- # 7 - -# 10- -# 13--- # 14 - - # 221 -- -& # 23-- - OMG- - they have Six in the top ten , that's crazy.

ACC ha - -five -- -& Big Twelve has Three.- - # 8- -West Virginia -- -# 22 -- -TCU -- & # 24 -- - KU- -ROCK CHALK

@mayjay Well evidentially some service has us ranked right now, as during the game it kept showing # 23 KU. I know we was ranked earlier by multiple then turned around and lost and dropped out, I am checking tomorrow I always check Base Ball America they had us ranked before.

I think there is a good chance ew are because Eight game win streak---- 35 & 10== == just swept another series this one on the road- -beat Nebraska this week , good resume builder- so long story short I hope so-- - I think so lol

This KU team doesn't know the meaning of quit.- Down 10- -7 going into the 8th- - KU scores five runs four coming on a Grand Slam for a twelve ten lead-- -ends up winning -- 12- - - 11. Runs their winning streak to eight games , fifth teen and six in Conference -In 2nd place all by themselves, just no ie in these kids --- --ROCK CHALK.

OH ya big mid week game Tues against Missery, you guys don't know what your missing,--- Our thirty five wins ties for most in School history.- -Think we have 84 home runs now just crushing the old record of 75. Let's do this guys

i Think Sanders NOT getting drafted until the Fifth round was even a bigger surprise, but there was a lot on the plate dealing with that. Sure lost a lot of money though by not going till the fifth instead of top ten pick like many had thought

Well ew won again, we are now on another long winning streak , have won seven in a row now 14 - - 6 in league and 34--- -& - -10 overall.

We won and yeet kind of a frustrating day , Utah pitcher was in trouble all day long either behind in counts or giving up hits , but we left nine men stranded- - struck out eleven times- - but that was off set by Ku getting eleven free passes our selves.

Just frustrating very happy with the win but should of really curb stomped them. -- Game ended up 12- - - 5 , it was 1- -2 in the bottom of the ninth with two outs reliever gave up three run homer, but Ku had several opportunities for more runs should of easily been seventeen-- - eighteen to five. Still good win

KU has now won five of Seven Conferences series pretty fam good- - Close it out tomorrow at one O'clock- ----- - -ROCK CHALK

@Texas-Hawk-10 ya I had heard he might be considered a bit undersized , but talented, we had other teams throwing away from him not targeting- --hope he lands and at least gets a shot. Thought he had a good NFL camp could be wrong, but thought that was what I had heard

@Texas-Hawk-10 Sorry, maybe I am missing something I guess but man Bryant sure seemed like NFL caliber to me. Kinda sucks

@Texas-Hawk-10 boy would love to see Cobee drafted for sure--- Melo would be nice

Been reading that I guess KU is being mentioned by more then one the early leader for Williams. KU -- Arkansas-- -& Ohio State, word is surprised that BYU not involved but watch that's probably gonna change. True Meat Market-- players put up on the Auction block.

Also talk that Darrion just looking to see how much money he can get in he College level. Plus like don't be surprised like has been happening if another player backs out or a School like Michigan misses that they throw the Bag looking like around 4 Million to be played just the way things are right now- - long ways from settled.

Well the boys worked out another win tonight beating Utah - -2-- 0 , now 33- - -10 overall record- --- &- -13 - -6 in League. going into tonight was tied for 2nd,

Great pitching by both teams , nothing happening for either teem until the 7th & KU took the lead with a solo Hr, their 81st on the year.

Coming into tonight KU pitchers had 4 shutouts on the Season which gave them tie for the lead in that, and they were 14th Nationally in Shut outs.-- With the Shutout tonight making their 5th , don't know where that puts them.

Hauge leads the Conference in HR with 17--- 3rd Nationally--- & 60 RBI'S----4th Nationally Good win guys keep working. Tomorrow at 2: 00 =ROCK CHALK

Got our Third Portal commit--- OT Enrique Cruz 6'6 from Syracuse , started there quite a bit, good addition a our Ol was kind of thin on experience youngsters not ready yet so any experience helps for sure

@drgnslayr Ya have read in multiple sites from so call analysts that agree with you that they say so far any ways they are underwhelmed by the players KU has gotten through the Portal and I mentioned earlier myself too the one's we have gotten don't take your breathe away. Not saying that couldn't change if they could manage to land Williams and a quality back up for Flory.

As of right now I saw rankings for the portal and the players we got were like --- # 84 -- -- # 89--- -& 124 that is not going to put the fear of GOD into to many opposing Coach's/Teams.

Also have started hearing that Williams is leaning more to staying in the draft as of this moment----- --who knows ?-- I don't just different people talking FWIW

Ya, I know this is a KC Board but just still have to say happy with Green Bay pick in 1st round. Think they said first time they drafted a wide receiver in first round since 92 ?-- might be longer

Anyway the kid named Golden from Texas but the big thing is runs a 4.29 forty got some burners. He is the receiver that actually saved Texas against Arizona State with his catch late , put him with our receiving corp we got, very happy

Was listening to Locked on Jay Hawks and they were talking about other possibilities for back up to Flory , another possibility might be Ba Ba Miller - 6" 11 averaged 7 rpg per 1.7 blocks per good rim protecter a guy you could even spot minutes at the 3 or the 4 shot 35 % from the three-- multiple positions , could play back up to Flory or even play spots minutes with Flory , was saying would be one of the better shot blocking front courts in the Nation-- possible, get at a decent cost

@BeddieKU23 Oh I agree with Peterson & Flory about the only one of the three that really does anything maybe Dawson , heard good things on him-- White doesn't move the needle, tries to bully not much on outside shots-- a little not much, Council ya good defensively again his outside gsme is suspect. Just afraid if we can't find a solid wing that can score on three levels just going to be a repeat. Teams pack the lane keep Darryn from driving and force us to prove to them we have someone who can hit the three or consistent outside J

You make my point too because I agree with you 100 % we STILL NED that wing and a dam back up for Flory.
With this current group as of now sure might contend for Big Twelve but to make serious noise in the NCAA'S -- right now just can't see it.