I checked things out. - -Texas has their roster of 15 - -they lose 3 Seniors - takes them down to 12 - - but not sure all of those 3 are on Scholi - - -assuming they lose Bamba - -takes them to 11 - - not sure if they lose anyone else or not - - not sure what they have got committed so far. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
jayballer54
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BShark said:
@jayballer54 Pretty good week brother! Helps keep my mind off other things...
I Understand where your coming from on that & I understand - - so that's a good thing bud - -helps get ya some times - - hope it happens - -would be great - - get those spirits up and looking forward - -let's do this bud - -let's bring him home to the Nation - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark YA I think with Coach seeing him today - -him announcing his announcement date today - -I think we are getting ready to drive it way over left field lol. - - -
Man can you imagine - -just picture this for a minute. - -What a week this could be, a early recruiting period this could be.
First we Get Dotson's LOI - - -Then McCormack's - - Today we got De-Sousa, Imagine to cap it off if We land Grimes Weds - -then we get word De Sousa has been granted re-classification to play this year. -- holy cow that would be an unbelievable week/ early period - - oh ya. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@FarmerJayhawk That's the one thing I've read & heard about Romeo , a very gifted Scorer. - The knock that I've heard that sometimes things come TO EASY for him - -has a tendency to slack off sometimes because of that -- loses focus. I have a feeling Coach could get that corrected real quick. - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Coach Self checking in with him today. - - Think says a lot - - Quentin telling Coach - -it's a done deal.
Pretty simple I think. - -If he wants Tradition - - -History - - -Play for a team that leads the Nation for consectutive appearances in the NCAA - - -Exposure - - - Consistent sellouts - - - -Lunatics for fans - -development - -playing with other big time players - -Then simple - -he lands here.
on the Other Hand if he wants to stay close to home - stay in his home State - - play before so so crowds - -play with his friends - -Then it's Texas. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
FarmerJayhawk said:
6:30 Wednesday for an announcement.
Ya just saw that. - -at his High School College Park. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
There has been a lot of questionable play calls in this game. - They done proved your NOT running on Texas. To dam predictable on 1st downs - -switch things up how about this pass the dam thing on 1st - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Well I think we all know that Kentucky will be a different team come Tuesday then their contest against Utah Valley.
Think it will be a pretty good contest throughout the game but I can see KU stretching it out a little bit late - somewhere in between a 8-10 pt win. - -break the streak of losing to them in the champions classic. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@Crimsonorblue22 kidding or not
@Crimsonorblue22 Not where my wife is involved sorry not at all personal things involved there with my wife and things happed in past very touchy gray area
NO seriously I'm done with the jabs - -you start bringing my wife into this any way shape por form joking or not I'm out stepping. out of line when you start getting personal with wives - -easty to get ugly taken the wrong way - -I'm out
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@3genhawk which would be @jayballer54 's wife? I'm serious!😱
LOL, - - HEY has Jody been to YOUR HOUSE?
BShark said:
Jayballer gets a little too serious sometimes. I thought that post was downright hilarious @Crimsonorblue22
Nice post the only thing is you got it right except for one minor detail - -you need to reverse the statement of taking to serious - -It's hard to take a lot of things on here serious. -- I'm just a guy and for people that REALLY KNOW ME - -that when someone throws a jab or poke - that's cool - -just be ready to take the counter punch - -I can do this all day lmao. - -It's all good. - - it's just really funny to me that people who have read my post and realize how much I had followed Devon's recruitment - -would actually think I didn't realize who that was lmao. and EVEN you said - - YUP that be Devon lmao - -Really? thanks for enlighten lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@kjayhawks Boy I don't know. - -your right they just seem like no motoviation for whatever the reason. - -the real stunner to me is Kelsie - - she has always been so dominant - -NOW - -not so much. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Just FWIW - -for those that aren't to quick to pick up on things - -yes I was being a smart ass when I was asking saying that is Devon Right? - -just to let you in -- I Knew that was Devon/ Please lmao. - -I dunno maybe people not pickin up on things cause it's Saturday - -or maybe the weather - -we gonna be ok. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark Yes I do know that Langford would be all nicely wrapped up for Louisville if not for the scandal. - - - they are closer to Indiana then us - -he still wanting to play closer to home - -really likes Archie - -I mean sure it could happen - -but for sure not holding my breath. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
3genhawk said:
@Crimsonorblue22 he could be mistaken for McCormack, only a 7 inch 90 pound difference in them
Are you SURE? - - -I mean afterall - like I was just so politely reminde - - -he IS MY KID roflmmfao -- rock chalk all day long baby
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@jayballer54 don't you know your own kid?😳
Roflmfao - -gotta love it - - - -100000 comedians out of work and people here trying to be one lmao - - No I don't I have so many - -why don't you explain it to me lmao. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@jayballer54 not much heart there!
zero. -- The 3rd set was emotionless. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark Nope not at all. - -just sit back and watch. - -They knocked it out of the park on his in home visit, - -playing close to him is also playing a role - -even when Louisville was the one lot closer for him.
Listen to what I tell ya - -was right on McCormack when some wondering where I was coming from. - - -Had my boy Devon from the word go - even though was wondering more at the last. - -Romeo not landing here as much as I'd like - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark Is this Devon right? - - - -
@Crimsonorblue22 Swept at home. - -THIS is not the same volleyball team. I don't know what's happened to Kelsie. - - - Until very very late she had 2 kills for the entire match.
I tell ya what a lot of it is and it's killing them - - having no Madison - -she brings so much - -man not sure what is wrong with her - -and they not saying not sure or if she will come back. - -I have a feeling it's not good. - -she means a lot. they just don't have it. - -Ypur looking at another lost Wednsday @ Texas.
This drops us to third 21-5 - -just not the same team - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Isn't today the day that Devon and McCormack are suppose to be signing their LOI'S? - -get this over with - -Also sure wish we would get Grimes settled. - -Texas scaring the hell out of me - -I'm tellin alWAYS have said - -it was KU/Tex -- -not KU/UK for him. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@FarmerJayhawk not what I'm hearing - - I've heard Indiana has really gotten solid and now overwhelming to land him - -I feel too that's where he ends up - - Loves his in state school. - -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@approxinfinity Very well could be. - - -I am just not sure , I have to agree you would think he is more fluid then that. - -This is one reason I wonder how he really going to fit in at the next level - -NBA. - - If he is like this in the NBA they will eat him alive - -this is where like people say , I think this is what plays a part of people saying he is still raw.
I think it gets to a point like we have all heard , he would be so much better if he just went out and played - -quit thinking so much - -quit overthinking - -just go play - have fun - - do what you do best -relax.
It's like a lot of times he is trying to dissect each play - -each move - -overthinks like ok - is this the right way.- So ya could be they are hammering him in practice - -after awhile it gets to a point where you start thinking more about making a mistake then just going out and PLAY - I fully believe he will be fine - - I mean in reality - -with the injury from last year - like starting all over again in game time conditions.
We need De-Sousa - but is that going to happen. - -Thing is again , watching Doke - -and not trying to knock the man , but I just don't know about how he fits at the next level with the NBA trending away from the typical Big. - - This thinking really makes me wonder will he leave after this year? - -OR will he return and work even harder then go - stick for yet another year. -- When the year 1st started I was like right at 100% he would be gone. - -Now as we go along I'm wavering - -this would be a really good time when it comes - - for him not to just jump declare for the NBA - -this is a perfect scenario/time to test the waters 1st BEFORE you declare. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Tennessee State Coach seemed to be pretty classy guy. - stated - KU was most aggressive team offensively he has ever Coached against. Saying they just attack you so hard. - Also stated that no where will be like this that they play - -he said after their practice yesterday he told his wife , from being in the atmosphere he had regained his love for basketball.
Ok , so- - 1st half , what can you say - -looked pretty good , pretty much took whatever , did whatever. - - Vick? - -well , Ya. -realize just ONE game , but looks so smooth. -enjoy him this season , cause if he has any kind of even above average - -plays consistent - I think he leaves. - His shoot looking sweet. - - -Yep everyone was spot on about Garrett, last night was my 1st chance to see him live. - -Man though 10 points - - 10 rebounds - - pretty good. - - Doke good game , but just have to say , man he still looks like - - I dunno stiff , is that the right word - -when he catches deep looks mechanical - -like he is almost trying to figure out what he is looking to do with a move - -with the ball. Still 13 & 6 - --
We NEED DE-SOUSA - - -man do we need De Sousa. - - we get in any kind of foul trouble might get pretty ugly , Mitch -- love ya man , and I will stick with ya - -BUT guy and he tries - -he really does. At his best STILL mop up player in big time College basketball. - -He had some good things 3 blocks , - -& 5 rebounds in 17 minutes - -so that's acceptable for spot minutes - - BUT - - also on the other side of the tree - - 4 fouls - - 4 turnovers in 17 minutes, again he tries he bust his butt - just a little less talented that's all for this level. Please come on down De Sousa - -SOS help needed soon lol.
Then we have this: BILLY PRESTON - -what the hell? - -come on man, we going to have a repeat of Carlton? - - umm NO. - -get your head out of your ass , your future is ahead of you , your education is getting paid for. what the hell ya doing? - - We need you on the floor - -not riding the pine for suspension for the game. - -You know when curfew is - -this is not North Carolina - -our athletes actually DO have to and expected to ATTEND CLASS - -your a talented kid - - don't waste it.
Overall pretty nice opening night - -1st half very good - -- -2nd half kind of ragged - -hell we scored as many points in the 1st half as Tennessee State did the entire game. - -one down - -now things get serious ( UK ) - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
@jayballer54 Not sure if you are watching but Calipari just about had a seizure on the sidelines screaming at his team.
lol ya I seen it - -then he was wired and talking about when they were in zone then yelled how he needed same thing in man to man - -thought he was going to faint lol - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark WE knew that was going to happen - - UK went to a zone for one thing - - let's just not come out and lay an egg - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
West Virginia getting their butts kicked by Texas A&M - -74-54 - -with like 8:00 to go man - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
jayballer54 said:
Watching Kentucky - - Utah Valley - - Utah Valley up by nine. - - with 2:00 left in 1st half - -Kentucky struggling looks young & not to good at this point in the game - -umm don't worry they are young don't try to make much out of this - but dam. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
This game is amazing.
WE need to keep in perspective ya know - -but year finished 0-15 from the field in the 1st half - -shooting 21.9 % - -understand they are really young - but like walker said at the half - Normally Uk has that established point guard - not so much this year - talking about how they may have to play games in the 70's this year - but your right - at the half any way Rupp stunned - -LOL- you ought to check out their fans on the board on the live stream of the game - they are hot - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Watching Kentucky - - Utah Valley - - Utah Valley up by nine. - - with 2:00 left in 1st half - -Kentucky struggling looks young & not to good at this point in the game - -umm don't worry they are young don't try to make much out of this - but dam. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark So sorry to hear, times such as these it's hard to find the right things to say. - - All one can do is offer the deepest sympathy , - I know it sucks, only time can/will heal - nothing anyone can say or do. We as individuals appreciate others words during times such as these - the I'm sorry I know how your feeling/ what your going through - but the thing is that unless people have been through it - -then they have no idea. - -Just head up bud - -try to stay strong - -remember the good times.
They may be gone physically - but never be gone from the heart - those are times that stays with us forever.- -The old saying " Gone but not forgotten" - - just remember don't mourn the loss - -celebrate the life. - - Lean on father our rock in times such as these -our rock anytime - -let him help you through. - -take time to heal - -we need you here to help us with the boys - ( Jayhawks ). - you just take care of yourself.
Your input here is awesome - - and I always look forward to what you have to share. - -Head up buddy & GOD Bless - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
JayhawkerRedLegs said:
@jayballer54 Maybe the "deal" is we got the primetime TV slot on ESPNU. Cant complain.
Also, what's your early scout on WVU and Baylor
Could be - doesn't matter to me I'm just a BB junkie anyways lol gonna catch a hair of Kentucky scout them for Tuesday lol.
Think both WV and Baylor gonna be down a bit. -- - I think WV when they get some people back a little later still gonna cause problems -Huggs said he was going to have to be more selective with his press at what times because of his bench - -they gonna be ok I think
Baylor? - -I just think they gonna take a hit. - how much not really sure, BUT you lose a player like Motley then dam can't remember his name the big boy that was so solid - -build wise actually there was talk about him maybe trying pro football - -what was his name? - But right there are two pieces that will be missed.
Ready to ROCK - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Mercy more for me to get a peek at before our game then what I thought. Made a mistake W Virginia is at 5:00 on ESPN. - -- -N Carol @ 6:00 on ESPNU - -and Kentucky @ 6:00 on the SEC network oh it's - - - -channel surfing time lol. - - Kind of weird Baylor played their 1st game today straight up 12:00 - they won easily but just strange - - -Cincinnati has already played today also - -whats the deal? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Gonna get a little taste before our game comes on tonight. - -Watch a little of the W Virginia/ Texas A&M game on ESPN at 6:00 - maybe catch a little of the Texas game at 7 on the Longhorn Network then to the one that counts - -OUR BOYS - -DO YOU FEEL IT? - - - IT'S HERE -- -ROCK CHALK BABY
kjayhawks said:
I would be shocked if we lost more than 5 games with our SOS not being as tough but one game at a time and Tennessee State is first in line.
Ya me too. - -I scrolled down through our Schedule more then once and I just can't see it no mater how I try to twist it around/ - - I just don't see other then the ones I already listed - I just don't see it. - -I suppose MAYBE maybe Stanford there - but I think we would have to have one of those what seems to be jump up and bite us in the Ass right before Christmas break type of outings. - You know what I mean - one of those let's hurry up get this over with so I can go home - -be with family - -my head is not in this game type of outings - -that's the only other possibility I see. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@RockkChalkk This would count as his freshman season whether it was only a half a year or not - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
HighEliteMajor said:
Lucas played like Lucas that game. If we had a better player in the middle than Lucas, sure, we might have won. If Doke would have been there for that game, it might have been totally different. But Lucas didn't underperform vs. Oregon. That's how I look at it. So I'd have to agree with @Texas-Hawk-10 -- Lucas didn't lose us that game. Our go-to guy this season was our biggest underperformer (DG). Other issues too. But today's our opener. A new day before us.
Agree with you 100% - - Today the journey begins - - - New year - -New Day - -New team -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Texas Hawk 10 said:
@JayhawkerRedLegs Lucas isn't the reason why KU lost to Oregon.
Exactly. - -Lucas by far wasn't the reason we lost to Oregon, We couldn't hit any kind of shot to save our soul for one -we for sure lost as a team - -everyone had a role in why we lost that game - not just Lucas by far. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG
Sitting here waiting for tip off - -here in my rocking chair got my blanket laid over my lap - got my bottle of Geritol and mags waiting for tip off lmao. - -Got to pondering , so just how many losses you think we are looking at going into the post season?
I'm thinking possibly: 3-4 - - - quite probably ONE - -@ West Virginia - - -- Could happen - - - Kentucky - - - - possible @ Iowa State - - -Pretty slim but possible @ Texas - there you have it. - - so how many? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@JayhawkerRedLegs You remember when asked - -the players were asked - -who they rather play with last year? - - And their response was? - - - - - - - - - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BeddieKU23 I know this won't happen as far as comb's start but I think actually right now , The starting five right now should be : - -Graham , Newman , Doke , Vick & Garrett. - -I might consider Preston but we need him also to back Doke so ya.
I think we will have the typical 1st game jitters - ya we have exb - but not like this is it - -tip of the season this counts game. - -I look for us to struggle a little early, look sluggish, make some silly TO's - have people scratching their heads and sayin - -come on - -what the hell , then like you said half time rolls around - The locker room walls get some verbal used in them and then the 2nd half come out and make a big run and open it up big around the midway point of the 2nd half.
Typical season opener. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@KUSTEVE Arse you say - - -Arse ? - - lol spot on Ol Boy, I must say it's time for a spot of tea. - -Seriously I believe if I remember it like 10,000 with Sexton wasn't it? - -I couldn't swear to that but for some reason seems to be what it was. - - I agree- - ONE game? - -that's almost making a mockery of the situation - - if they are looking to punish for any wrong doings shouldn't matter if it's one dollar OR 100,000 dollars. - -If it's wrong then it's wrong it's wrong it's wrong as wrong can be I mean JUMPIN - - - GEE - - - HOSSA - --FATS. seriously? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
My question would be is: ? Why does his legal guardian feel that the NCAA will make a quick decision about Silvio about his eligibility as where they as it says always take their time with other cases? - -Like Cheick for example.
Now since the initial came out I sit back and pondered , I feel that Coach Self obviously been in contact with Silvio since his commitment and they have talked and can also bet Coach Self when heard they Silvio might try and re classify hold him something along the lines that we could sure use him if that was what he wanted to do.
I say this cause It was stated in another article that the soonest he would be able to be here/or play would be right before the Texas game. - -I think his guardian even mentions/hints a little and that is WHY would Silvio come here for basically a 1/2 of the season if he thought he wasn't going to be getting any playing time? - -Why would he waste a year of eligibility as just a practice player?
Then I thought well WHY would we even want to lose a year of eligibility with him - if we just toughed it out this year with what we had and then have him for the full year NEXT year? - - Then AFTER I beat my head against my door - - -slapped myself in the face about 20 times - -and stuck my head in the freeze I thought - - - -OH YA THAT'S - -we need this guy, and we need him bad lol.-- It's like what was said off the shiver. - -ya he is going to be behind scheme wise - -but you don't have to draw a play for him cause he is active, active, active - -which translates rebounds , rebounds, rebounds. A win Win if he can do it. We will still have him plenty this yr if possible - you figure the 18 game big 12 season , any games in the post season big 12 - -then the NCAA'S well worth it -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
mayjay said:
@jayballer54 Took me awhile before I realized it meant Direct Messaging someone. I get lost a lot when the social media lingo and abbreviations start flying!
lOL- - Ya what you said, that's me all over the place - - I am that Classic ummmm not to quick computer guy, but now see - -you have taught me something new today lol - -now I can go back to bed and dream about the game tonight lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BeddieKU23 said:
Yeah Kentucky definitely makes the most sense for him. The way Cal runs one and done's in and out and he just fits every box of the type of player that goes there. Quickley being there helps them just as much as KU having Dotson.
It will be interesting to see how the Kentucky freshman do and how many stay or leave after the season as that has to be a major decision point for him in his family. Knowing Cal, if he has a chance at getting Zion he'll make them all leave regardless just to open up positions for Zion.
I have a feeling this recruitment goes well into May
Lol Cal forcing all to leave for Zion - -I like that. - -In all seriousness from reading their boards , this has been a discussion point as a lot of the fans seem to think thee might be quite a few coming back as they seem to believe they not as talented as in the past. This might if indeed true plays out, might be a sticking point for them if they indeed do have more coming back.
This could lead as some have talked to more of Zion ending up with OL Roy in NC - the way Roy plays and up and down which Zion excels at showcasing his more open floor talent - -but ya it looks like for sure this isn't close to being decided. - -Ha South Carolina fans didn't score to well as I guess at their scrimmage or exb I guess, as they started chanting " - -We want Zion " - and Zion wasn't even there lmao and this was someone else they thought was Zion - - lmao - -classic - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
Bill Self is pretty confident too @HawkChamp on last night Hawk Talk when Cunliffe at semester was mentioned he also strongly hinted at another addition.
@FarmerJayhawk You will never see me dm'ing recruits that's for sure. This put the information out there when obviously the staff didn't fully want it out there yet. Hence Matt Scott having to be vague about it.
Ha, well you won't catch me doing it either seeing as how I have no clue what dm'ing even means lol. - -I feel good just to be able to know how to pull up the simplest things - -little lone dm'ing - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
Reading between the lines I think it's pretty clear that the choice will 100% be KU if it happens within the next week as expected.
Well lets hope he commits during the period for sure - -will feel much better. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
@BShark That's what I'm afraid of - - Dam - -I hope not. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
BShark said:
@jayballer54 Lol too true.
But yeah the more I read it sounds like you were right, Texas was the biggest threat.
Until he actually makes it official - doesn't matter how much I want to believe - -there is still this itsy bitsy feel about them lol
Ya I've just been feelin all along they were/are the ones - because of him being from Texas and knowing the squad so well -what he knows Coleman?/right I think and a couple of others - Then you have Shaka - -made a pretty good impression from what I heard - -I'm ready for him to say he is coming here. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY