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@sfbahawk lmao, ya think? love seeing Duke lose, I guess we aren't the only team to lose on the road huh? just goes to show, you better bring it every night. These teams aren't just lie down like a dog for you. lime Oh your KU or oh your Duke or whoever you best be bringing it. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Crimsonorblue22 it said that was obviously being inverstigated as a suicide, OH by the way to losses must be catching as Duke just lost to an unranked Clemson team

Well guys I apologize, not basketball related, but just saw off ESPN, Lawrence Phillips was found dead in his cell.Me personally I'm sorry I know what he did was wrong for sure and all but hate to see that kind of thing on anyone. He was a talent that just went wrong RIP Lawrence Phillips. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

@ralster And you mean possibly there was someone on this sight that DIDN'T think we were going to be in for a dog fight for the conf race? if you know that there is one of the posters in here that thought it wasn't going to be a dogs fight, cat fight, alley brawl, horse fight, women fight, or any other kind of fight, WWE, UFC fight, will you send them my way please, cause if ANYONE didn't think it was gonna be a fight- - - -well then I have this gorgeous piece of land in FLORDIA I want to sell them real cheap. no money down, only 300.00 a month all luxuries included, please step up, will be going fast. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@DoubleDD So you think If Diallo was in at this point that Huggins is going to repect him? he has shown nothing offensively other then ONE time against a very medicore mid level school when he had a good 2nd half and with that I think fans expectations of how he was going to turn out went RIGHT THROUGH THE ROOF when he has played in his limited minutes he has been either a turnover looking for a place to happen, or a black hole where if the ball goes to him, it's going up no matter doubles tripled, no matter he was going to find a way to shoot, and on the defensive end totally lost, no weakside help. He is not the answer to the ball handling problems teams will notrespect Diallo either at this point. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@JRyman wasn' that Villanova maybe?

@DanR ya, I think that's what he meant, wants to try Diallo at the point, handle ball pressure a lot better

I fully expect West Virginia will give this win right back, by following it up with a loss this weekend with a loss in Norman, Williams much bigger challenge with Spangler, Buddy being Buddy, just saying on that part, but we have to take care of our own business, as I have stated really ugly very disappointing never seen Frank look so bad,the only way to think now is, no matter how bad we were we have to re-group this was only 1 game in a very tough long conference season, better get back to basic ball handling skills Frank and Wayne were pitiful.

ya something went down last night alright. We got our ass hand to us on a platter. no excuse period. This is one of the main reasons that we went to a 2 point guard line up, was to be able handle pressure, penetrate, drive the ball, attack, so what we do? we couldn't even hardly even begin to get into an offensive set because we were turning it over. Got people like always when a team loses, they trying to blame, make excuses for the loss, like Oh we got screwed by the Ref's, or some thing, anything but the real thing, you got BEAT period When you average 11 turnovers a game and then go out and promptly turn it over 22 times, ALOT of them unforced, Give 1 REAL SPECIFIC time where I'm not sure if Frank was doing his Tom Brady impression or what, but he launched a pass that was long enough for 3 basketball courts, it was like what the hell, who you throwing that thing to? We just plain got beat, for the ones that want to sugar coat and look for excuses again well they shot 47 free throw attemps- - - here is a news flash, when you don't protect the lane, when your getting smoked at will by the dribble drive down the lane which has happen very frequently, giving guys clear un-contested drives to the hole- - Then ya, your gonna get that many attempts, by players grabbing, reaching, hacking whatever- - Solution? here is and idea, move your dam feet, slide instead of trying to figure out what the hell just happened. I've never seen Frank look so bad, very discouraging, but he wasn't by himself, Wayne was pitiful, DeVonte, Greene, of course we all know Greene has no concept of Defense is, Svi just a very bad night period. Coach said in the post game he thought the guys were a little full of themselves, well they found out real quick how that works if that's the case, the only one with a decent game was Perry, you realize how ugly the score would of been without his what 21 pts? Asafar as the statement of us making 7 more treys then them or whatever from another post- - -You do realize like 4 of those 3's were in the very last of the game right when it really didn't mean squat. you do understand that right? The only saving grace IF there is one to this is, it's 1 game in a long season a game like this put it behind you, work harder and move on to the next. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@drgnslayr yes sir, he said in his post game that he thoughts the players were kind of full of themselves, umm we are NOT htat good, at times we can be scary, good but other times like tonight SCARY BAD such a let down, out back court whoever you wanna say played it was terrible, but all 5 that came close to that spot, Mason, Greene, Selden Svi Graham all Pathetic. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

@globaljaybird No me neither, as I said it's I game in a tough conference, and I fully think WV will get beat at Oklahoma, the really disturbing thing is our guard play or lack of where the hell did they go? I mean come on Frank 7 turnovers, Wayne 6 that's un-excusable PERIOD. but we will be here waiting for them at the phog, but in no way am I going to astart to make excuses as far as officiating of the game as others will and have I see already, the reason they shot so many free throws- - getting our ass beat just like we have continually all year off the dribble drive, free path to the basket down the lane MOVE YOUR DAM FEET slide jumpin-gee-hossa-fats. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

just stupid turnovers, so disappointed in our back court. Mason, Graham, Greene, Seldon Svi come on man Mason 7 turnovers, Selden 6, so so disappointed in the backcourt Coach self said in post game he thought we were a little full of ourselves, WE are not that good to be full of ourselves, we are or can be good, but never that good. Same thing that has killed us all year, WV guards we got beat taken off the dribble down the lane just about anytime they wanted holy crap man when we going to learn how to plat Defense? ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY 22 turnovers we average 11, but we hadn't faced any pressure this year either

please be on the lookout for KU back court, WHAT THE HELL, this display is very very disappointing, en-excusable, I mean come on, these guys are surpose to be experienced, this is just plain ridiculous sorry it is what it is, who would of ever though this the kind of game Frank had? Wayne was just pitiful, a lot of the same thing that's happened all year long, WV could get in the lane off the dribble drive at will, beat on the boards, stupid crazy turnovers, a lot of unforced just plain thrown away. Asking for help guys call the local law enforcement turn in an AMBER ALERT try and find our guards. I knew we where in trouble when Greene, and SVI were in, plain ass scary, sorry guys I know you might think I'm rough but come on guys, did you expect this kind of turnovers with our guards? Could you imagine if not for Perry on the offensive end? All I can say is DAM, DAM, DAM very disappointing sorry guys I'm jusrt really frustrated. Then we put Cheick in and I was thinking holy crap, Willams will eat his lunch, & he did pretty much anytime they wanted. Cheick just not have the bulk to fend off his size, alls I can say it's one game in a very tough conference move on, and wait for them to come to the phog. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

just thought I would toss this out. Thinking 3 really big key things for the W tonight, #1 obviously, taking care of the ball, which I feel pretty confident in WVU is averaging turning opponents over 28.2 a game I don't see that happening, they average 11.3 steals. so take care of the ball. # 2 Competing on the backboards, rebounding will be huge WVU averages 41.3 per games we avg 39.4 so that pretty well off sets but still can't get let them beat us like a drum on their offensive boards, and then #3 turn them into jump shooters, unless tonight is a way above average night, they are terrible jump shooters they shoot 47.8 but a lot of that comes off their turnovers only 31.5 from the 3 pt that's what I feel is essential to win this on the road. Also they do better defending the 3 BUT give up a lot of easy baskets teams shooting right at 50% inside the arc, they are not a good free throw shooting team 65.9 % just take care of business we should be fine. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

@Lulufulu Another good idea, would be really imposing with Wilt. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@wrwlumpy Dam let me bust my piggy bank open and get the funds started for it, that is really cool, would definitely be an attraction .LOVE IT. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jaybate-1.0 That would be pretty cool. Wonder how much something like that would cost to do? I'm not sure of what else we could do differently if anything. I think it's pretty good the way it is, but your idea sounds pretty cool. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@JayHawkFanToo LMAO, ya for sure, but that's Missery U. lol I hear ya. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Crimsonorblue22 the bigger thing is about the players. Who are they in a position to DEMAND anything? you come to College, you EARN it, work for it, just like anyone else, that's part of the problem, so many of these kids think they just automatically deserve to just come on campus and take over without having to earn that spot. people or a lot of people get all caught up in the hype of these kids, and what they did in high school. Problem is that a lot of them can dominate in high school, their talent outshines a lot of high school kids, Does that mean they should just walk in and take over be given that starting star role with out earning it, over some one who has put his life in to get where he is at today? HUGE difference between High School ball and Major College ball, a lot of these quote unquote studs come to college and struggle, they find out that those moves they made in high School they try to do in college and find out real quick that doesn't work, they find out there is a lot of players in College that's just as good as they are, that have a lot of moves they got, that's where the practice, growing, developing MORE comes into play, College players run as fast, jump as high, block as well, score as easily, it takes work and dedication, but yet a lot of these feel they should just automatically get to start without proving nothing at the collegiate level, haven't played 1 minute but yet demand playing time. You see where demanding, and arguing got Greene with Coach Self didn't ya? You prove yourself. Potential, is one thing Evidence is another. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@ParisHawk Agree for sure, sounds good I just believe for this year anyways I just don't think we are going to see great separation,Coach Self is starting to state as much and play more of a situational 5 spot. Each Player brings that something to the table. You will definitely will not get me to say that Diallo, and Bragg are not the more athletic, it oozes out of them, but one more time and it's been stated till run into the ground,Cheick is raw, and thanks to the NCAA that just put him futher behind the others. Both need a year under Hody for strength and some bulk, Like you say when we need a bigger man Landon is definitely, mix it up with anyone, hold ground better, less agile by far, better rebounder which I showed, Mickelson, Bragg Diallo definetly more agile Bragg more offensive minded then Lucas, Diallo can be, will be better rim protector in time, Mickelson good rim protector, not great but sufficant, bottom line for Diallo, is learning to stay on your feet, weak side help, but brings tons of energy. Mickelson has to stay out of foul trouble. It's just as much as people or some in here hate the idea, it's going to continue for this year I believe, I feel the way it is right now, Mickelson continues to start, unless like going against bulk, opposition that can back you down, Lucas follow up, then Bragg/Diallo. I love Jamari, he is so dedicated, loves KU, great hustle,energy but just so limited on the offensive end teams sag off, not closely guarded. Better rebounder really good shot blocker 2nd on team in blocks Mickelson 19, Traylor 13 but like I said I think would be better limiting his minutes to spot fill. This whole situation has it's good points, bad points and some just a mess, but it is what it is for THIS YEAR. Good because we can throw so many bodies into the C-5 and let each one contribute in their own way under certain conditions I do believe Cheick will get ther, BUT I also believe he will be back, read where his stock has dropped considerably, but a lot of this freshman classs they are saying is being proven medicore and will open up the draft more for upper classman, which I would assume Wayne, read that this morning, we shall see. Isn't it great though we all have that passion, and caring for this KU team? seems like we all live and die for our hawks, and that's a good thing. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@DoubleDD Is the one and done's REALLY all that vital? I mean yes it's nice, but some don't pan out, look how skal at Kentucky is doing, a lot of the one and done's aren't REALLY that interested in having to play college ball anyways, how serious are they about playing college ball? do they or are they really that INVESTED in the school? it's just a lay over for a lot of them, something at the current time they HAVE to do, if they had their choice they wouldn't be here in the 1st place. which in turn makes one wonder how serious they are about committing 100% for the year they are here. We have done pretty good with3 and 4 year players in the past, and would probably continue to do so.We aren't winning a lot of the top recruits at the present right now anyways, Mario was not a 1 and done, the Morris twins were not, T-Rob was not Darnell was not, to name just a few, Mark Turgeon was not but yet played a vital part on a very good team if memory serves me correctly, Sometimes I feel with 3 and 4 year players they form a tighter bond, a closer connection, cause they are together longer, we as fans could agrue/debate this topic till the cows come home, and I don't believe either side will change their minds on how it should be done, but I know one thing we can agree on, and that's our love for the Jayhawks, always a winner ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@DoubleDD good place to start

Well, people think Diallo needs to see the floor more, more minutes, less Lucas, Less Traylor, ya that would be great, I would love to see him too, BUT the stats, just don't bear it out, he will see more time, IF he develops, and don't come at me with well you have to play more to develop, maybe true to a point, but also comes with showing development in practice. Stats pretty well speak for themselves, at THIS POINT Bragg and Diallo are right about where they need to be in the rotation. You can try and twist this around anyway you want, bottom line it is what it is, the proof is right there in black and white. Lets do comparison: OK, total minutes for the season,Lucas 175-- Diallo 89, so lets just equate Diallo's stats x 2, for comparative reasons that would even it out ok? so, 1st: Off Reb Lucas has- -21-- Cheick has 4 equals out to- -8, Def Reb Lucas has- - 41-- Cheick has 22 equals out to 44 Total Reb Lucas has - -62- -Cheick has 26 equals out to- -52 Asst Lucas has 10- -Cheick has 1- -equals out to - -2 To's Lucas has- -12- -Cheick has 8 equals out to- - 16 Steals Lucas has- -5- -Cheick has 2 equals out to- -4 Blk Lucas has- -3 - -Cheick has 8 equals out to- -16 ,now in Total Reb per game avg Lucas is - - 4.8- - Cheick is 2.6 equals out to 5.2 So, getting the same amount of playing time per say, Lucas is better at or even at ALL but better then most then Cheick equates out to other then blocks so, where is the advantage? More proof - - OK, fg% Lucas 60.5- -Diallo- -54.3 Ft% is a wash Lucas 67.9%--Diallo- -68.8 advantage? as far as getting fould Lucas is getting to the line 19-28 so far- - Cheick is currently at 11-16, equate that out- -22-32 advantage? Stats don't lie, where is the huge advantage to playing Cheick over Lucas, It doesn't add up, evidence is right there. If I were to bet, fouls per minute of playing time, Cheick wins THAT hands down. Until Cheick can prove that he can defend without leaving his feet at the 1st little fake or doesn't even have tto be that, just not thinking he will block EVERYTHING, when in reality he has blocked close to nothing, until he can learn how to defend, give weak side help, unstead of being beat then ya he is where exactly he needs to be, giving spot backup, he is a defensive LIABILITY at this time, Offensive rebounds are not there turnovers way to high, fouls way to high so you can twist this in any direction you want, we all know if you want to see playing time, you have to be able to defend, and that's not happening, not at this point anyways. As far as Bragg he has played 7 less minutes on the year then Lucas, not as good of Rebounder as Lucas, 4.8 to 2.8 Ft% 67.9 to 50% Fg% 60.5 to 57..4% Huge time diff in Def Rb Lucas 41- -Bragg 24 Blks even Bragg more To's 16-12 Bragg 1 more asst- - So where is the advantage to play Bragg over Lucas? now athletism? ya it's spelt wrong and? hell ya, Diallo, Bragg much much more athletic, but it is going to just take time, but as far as having the better player, right now these just don't show that. Lucas and Mickelson about the same no huge difference there either, so no problem either way with who over who there, Mickelson 22 less minutes then Lucas for the season that equals out to 1 half of 1 ballgame less for the season Lucas 175 minutes, Mickelson 153 minutes Reb's would be close, real close, Mickelson better shot blkr, more mobile, Lucas pretty big difference in fg% 60.5- - Mickelson 52.6 Reb per game right now Lucas 4.8 Mickelson 2.9 sooo, everyone has their opinion, and this is mine like it fine, not like it fine, how you arguing against the stats of the game? ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@MoonwalkMafia Oh I won't turn this site into any kind of a contest,. But I also won't try and just blend in and say yo daddy too, just because I may disagree and don't stroke someone's back because I differ on thoughts, then I don't know what to tell you, I will continue to express and I will say this anyone like it OR if you don't that's really not my problem. Once again this is what's great about America I have the right to voice my opinion freedom of expression no matter how you might think I choose to express it thanks. Their is one VERY HUGE problem here and it gets really really really old, get really really sick and tired of hearing a bunch of arm chair coaches, that think Self is not Coaching correctly, the Answer is simple really simple. Where were all the arm chair coaches from in here when the University had the Coaching vacany? People here think they HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS so why are you working where your working IF you are instead of not being the head coach at the University, I mean this get ssooooooooo old, listening to people same thing, while he just continues to win doing it HIS WAY, hmmmm so whats wrong with that picture? Just don't get it, he is coaching wrong, subbing the wrong way, playing the wrong players BUT yet he continues to win, dam I don't get that. why is that? I know people think oh we should be winning National championship every 2 or 3 yrs, listen up, it just doesn't work that way, other teams have something to say about that. Teams that get on a roll, play well for what 3 weekends? Injuries play a part, one bad game and your season is over partner. You wanna talk about how he loses to medicore teams in the tourney, early exits, again injury plays a part, you think these other teams are just gonna lay down when we play them in the tourney? Oh well your Ku your surpose to win, her let us get out of your way, you name the score. Again you got the answers right? then go tell Coach how to run the team- - -I'm sure he would be really happy to listen, hell ya who wouldn't want to win the Championship every year or every other year, but I got news for ya, you have fans bitching at Coack K at Duke, you got fans bitching at Calipari, it's not just here. Why? because I don't try and color what all the people say in here a rosy picture all the time, but you know what? I'm going to continue to post, I'm going to continue to respond, bottom line you don't like what I have to say just ignore it and move to the next response and I'll continue to sleep just fine. simple as that, sorry If I don't agree with everything anyone says here but changing- - - that's not happening, I will continue to post what I think- - just don't respond to it simple enough, just gets really old hearing people think they have the perfect solution, comes off like you can do sooooo much better, give me a break. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@sfbahawk don't question what he says, he doesn't like that, it's best you just try an fit in lol, don't rock the boat lol. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@HighEliteMajor I'm loving the odds thanks for asking

@HighEliteMajor you have NO CLUE. I can very easily see us winning the national title very easily with EXACTLY the way the C-5 is right now, thanks. Like Texas Hawk says right now at this point Cheick is our worst option possible,you want to put him in to say we ll he needs playing time? you earn playing time by how you show in practice, are you there in practice. I do believe has a better feel about how you think or anyone else think Cheick is doing. Whats silly is if the kid is not cutting it in practice time why the hell you going to reward him in game time? You know what though? that's whats great about America you have freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and if you don't like my responses to your posts then buddy I don't know what to tell you. Just as you tell me maybe your threads aren't for me- - -well you see maybe my responses aren't for your just keep scrolling when you see my response, problem solved. you got your opinion which is you right as well as I've got the right to my opinion so thanks for your feed back have a great night ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@BeddieKU23 I can aswer your question as to why Mickelson is sitting the bench more then playing, Saturday perfect example 3 fouls in like 5 minutes, on top of not holding ground, what good is he on the floor with 3 fouls if he can't stay aggressive for being afraid of picking up a 4th in the 1st five minutes of a contest.Your not going to see me complain about the player rotation from a guy that is like 197 -9 since he has been at KU in Allen, the guy who has won 11 straight conference titles and the NATIONAL Championship, and has like an 83-84 % winning pct, the fastest coach to win 300 games while coaching at Ku,it's sure EASY to second guess from the comfort of your home, wouldn't it be awesome for any of the doubters to tell Coach have a seat, let you take his salary and let Coach Self and the rest of us sit back and see just how well you would do with your coaching ability and theories. I think I'll stick behind the proven one and not question as to why he is doing what he does, the results are there right in front of you, but hey any and all like I have said before all you got to do is hop in your car take your idea's to the KU athletic dept, and tell them to let you take over and fire Self, I be real interested to see how well that pans out for ya. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@RockChalkinTexas careful about your words on that statement, ummmm I think actually the Coaches might JUST MAYBE might just a little more about these schools programs/players then a associated press of sports writes does. These Coaches works with these players everyday, they judge talent better everyday, they are around the players everyday, these coaches TRULY know these players, I would have to take a Coaches words, and or reasoning about rankings much more over then a bunch of SPORTS WRITERS. to say the Coaches poll isn't anything? are you serious? REALLY? na I know that's not a serious statement. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@JayHawkFanToo agreed. Huggins is dum enough to he probably is backing Williams statement, I think he is just trying to fire their fans up that much more. What he doesn't realize or just to thick to get it is, you don't think this may get mentioned before the game in the KU locker room? maybe a whole lot not made but I'm sure to some degree it will be thrown out. Why would you want to throw more ambition to the already nu ! ranked team in the nation. Don't get me wrong West Virginia is a quality team, going to be a tough game. All road games are very tough in the big 12. This was evidenced when the rankings came out this afternoon, Oklahoma didn't drop in the AP and only dropped form # 1 to # 2 in the Coaches poll, which I have no problem with at all. It just goes to show people realize or starting to realize how hard it is to win in the big 12, especially on the road. NOT a very bright move on his part. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@wissoxfan83 lol, ya you see all kinds of things lol

@Jyhwk_InTigrtwn oh well they made the mistake, lol Rock chalk all day long baby

@RockkChalkk that's what I posted guy lol

Hey guys 2 things. Yes I fully realize the 1st is NOT a basketball and I apologize but thought cool to re-post. There was a post on my face book, kinda makes sense to me, Hell I'd be ok with it, that is:- - - Powerball 1.3 Billon, you divide the winnings to 300 Millon U.S population, everyone would receive 4.33 million - - -Proverty solved. Would work for me, would it solve poverty across the U.S.A. - - probably not, people would blow it, but hell I would have my 4.33 million lol. 2nd I saw the latest Joey Brackets ya I know really early BUT this was pretty amusing. Joey has us as a nu 1 in the South , playing out of Des Moines, playing either 16 seed Hampton/Wagner, then playing the winner of Indiana- - - wait for it- - - -wait- - - wait OR WICHITA STATE roflmao, is this crazy? I could see them trying to do that though pretty funny. Ok guys I'm done lol and as always ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Just read another article this morning, says of course Calipari took to twitter and denied any interest, and Kentucky says they don't comment about other jobs, but sources behind the scene say that Calipari is seeking a 10 yr 120 millon deal according to Yahoo Adrian, Wojnarowski. Says with the owner would have no problem offering him that kind of money, and that Calipari's friend is trying to get the owner to take advantage of the New Jersey roots, and how it would be a bonus to have Calipari because of luring free Agents John Wall, and another former player that played with Calipari that is a free agent to sign with New Jersey. I nteresting. ROCK CHAlk all day long baby

lmao, I'm so glad you didn't mention MY name as far as Calipari ENVY/WHINING cause if that would of been the case, then I would of had to in return tell you, you better back the hell off me, you got me messed up for somebody else roflmao because I sure in the hell am not envious - - -I brought up this article more then anything for the reason of IF he indeed does leave for the Nets, and players get released, I know there is a couple that it was a fight between KU- -UK so maybe they re-open and KU may have a shot at those players. That was the thing I was bringing out, but as far as Calipari himself - - - -hell there is NO ENVY on my part, why would I be envious of him? he has done nothing to me to be envious of personally. Oh but now for a minute kind of on the same line about possible players being granted letters of release- - - for a minute, saw another article maybe someone could help with or knows about. I read and the question was brought up and that is. Terrrance Fergurson never did sign a letter of intent as of yet- - -the question is WHY? he possibly having 2nd thoughts? let me know. and as always ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Texas-Hawk-10 YA, I was thinking there was something like that. I would imagine they maybe a couple would ask for release ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Crimsonorblue22 I know, but I wasn't talking about UNLV, I was talking about Brooklyn Nets if you were referring to me. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Hmmmm, just read, could turn out very interesting down the road, not to distant future. Being reported that Calipari is going to be very seriously linked to the Brooklyn Nets coaching Vacancy as they fired their Coach, said could be serious because Calipari and Nets CEO Brett Yormark are close friends, and being rumored that Yomark is talking about a lucrative duel offer of President & Coach of the Nets, that the Owner a Russian Billionaire would have no problem making such an offer. Their asst coach Brown would coach remainder of season. The interesting part would be IF Calipari did indeed accept such an offer, then I believe there is a rule from the NCAA that a athlete can be released from commitment and look for a new school it they want, could become very interesting if this turns out, which could be very likely. we shall see. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@drgnslayr ya I read today that Bolden is looking for immediate playing time sooo- - - - -chances are you can kiss him goodbye, it seems that is just NOT HOW IT WORKS, you have to prove yourself, we have all seen how that goes, I'm beginning to wonder if we land any of the bigs. Allen says he is a long way off from deciding,Still very leary of taking Maker,I also saw that Trae is coming in I believe for the Texas game, I know it says Duke is leading on him but dam this is like the 3rd or 4th time he has been here which has GOT to be good. I know he was at late night this year, and he was here for late night last year, him and Porter talking very seriously about the package deal, we shall see. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Hawk8086 Me either. Texas Tech is no slouch. look how they kept fighting back, take them last year, after we came out in the 2nd half hit them right square in the mouth went up by 10, last year it was over, the collapse would of been on, I'm gonna predict right now they taking someone down, you might think I'm crazy but you know what? I think the team they get in Lubbock- - - - West Virginia , we shall see but I'm feelin it, West Virgiina is horrible jump shooters, just the way Texas tech plays get West Virginia in a half court game watch, we shall see, then the other obviously is I think they take Iowa State now unless they just totally collapse, I think they might have a shot at the NCAA'S probably a low seed, but still, we shall see. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@JayHawkFanToo I agree. like I stated also, I think like you say, a lot has to do with experience, maturity, this team just has the feel of like they have that persona of we are not gonna lose, and again the difference between a contender, or pretender is the good teams find ways to win, whether they are at the top of their game, or if they have to play ugly. Bottom line is we played ugly- - -but we still won, good teams over come adversity. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

@globaljaybird I agree, I think it is a huge help to have our 2 point guars sort of speak, Devonte and Frank handle their pressure, and then also have Wayne as a spot relief value to break the pressure, I think teams are starting to figure WV out, I saw the transformation in that with them against Virginia, took Virginia awhile but then they went with 2 point guards and teams seem to be following suit. as long as we handle their on ball pressure up the floor I think we should hold our own. We to can apply defensive pressure, keep the turn overs down, turn them into a jump shooting team and I'll take our chances any day of the week. They ARE NOT a good jump shooting team by any means, so unless it's just a bizarre night I think we can match up just fine, just gonna have to be competitive on the boards can't afford to get blistered on the rebounds. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BAY

@DanR Thanks, that would be really sweet- - -IF I knew how, your talking to a computer brain dead person, computer stupid,I'm lucky to be able to peck out a few letters off my keyboard, I'm just an old wrinkly 61 yr old that's lost with the new modern technology but it would be great to be able to use that, and greatly appreciated but ummmm ya. I clicked on it, left clicked with my mouse and it just sent off to the computer never ever land lmao. but as always ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Well. Really Ugly game, but you know what? Things like that happen sometimes, and good teams can find ways to win, even if they struggle, play ugly. Bottom line is, WE STILL WON, tough road win, and I think all road games in this league are going to be tough, there are no givens, even at TCU, look what happened yesterday, ya I know Texas isn't great by far which by the way ( WELCOME to the Big 12 Shaka , a real conference ) but back to important things, like I was saying no givens on the road. Texas Tech is going to get more wins at home from conference teams, I knew this was going to be a challenge. Like I said it was ugly but we pulled it out, and that's what makes the difference between a contender or a pretender whichever you prefer and a Champion. I definitely feel our experience help last night veterans, what more can you say about Frank? I mean 17 pts and 10 rebounds - - - -10 rebounds? from what? Frank is what 5FT 10 ? No matter the kid is tough, we win when Wayne really really struggles with his shot the entire game BUT yet probably hit 1 of the 2 biggest shots in the game, when game was still on the line, game time along with Franks 3 late in the game. Svi & Greene both hit a couple of big 3's and much needed, this is coming from guys that just proved that we were not going to lose this game. Like I said ugly, ugly, but yet we found a way to win, pounded Tech to death on the boards, just look at it this way, we shoot like 41.8 percent from the field 9-22 from 3pt turn the ball over 15 times on the road in a pretty nice size crowd and still win, can't complain to much. Games like this are called Survive and Advance a win is a win, not nearly as bad as a home loss- - - ummmm- - - hhmmmm HELLO?- - -Iowa State can you hear me now? LMAO anyways guys have a great day and as always ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Connor playing well for W.S.U draining the 3 looks pretty comfortable in his role for them. ROCK CHALK ALL DDAY LONG BABY

And let the whining crying begin at Hilton. went on the ESPN game site reading comments and of course- - - the refs were terrible what a surprise couldn't be that Baylor hung 61 pts on them in the 2nnd half na that can't be it lmao. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Guys, I have a question. maybe I'm just preduice or whatever but is it just me, but does anyone else think that our backcourt of Mason and Graham are still being over looked on the National scene not getting enough credit they deserve? is that legit- -or is it just me? ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Well my friends today is game day, so let me hear how you think we will do, be straight up, be honest. Here is mine,, and yes I DO think we will come out ahead, I think it could be a close game as Tech has proven that they are quite capable and then there is always those intangibles that work in their favor such as: #1 , trying to rebound from a tough road loss, #2 , knowing they have to protect home court if they want any kind of a chance to contend, #3 , the Arena gonna be rockin, as usually the case half full BUT not tonight, #4 , playing the nu 1 team in the Nation, on top of IT'S KU #5 , they have some players still on this team that will inject a boost of confidence into other team mates that were there the year before last when we won 64-63 and they will feed to others telling them they can play with us. those are things that I see we have to guard against. Now having said that I believe that we STILL come out on top, maybe close, then maybe not very easily go either way but either way a win.May surprise maybe the biggest reason again why I think so but here it is, ONCE again I fully believe that our C-5 by committee will play a huge role in helping on Zach Smith, Now I believe in this Game that this is a game where Bragg & even Diallo could be very beneficial against Zach, espically Carlton, Zach is a very mobile athletic big man but I think Bragg can stay with him, maybe see substantial minutes but that's just me. But with our collection in our 5 spot again allowing us to play to situation will be a plus, then on top of those things I still just think Tech going to have trouble matching up on their defensive end of the court. OK that's me, now let me hear your thoughts, your predictions. All I know is we just have to bring it, night in, night out and as always ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@DanR Gotcha, now just relay your messages to a couple of others and we be good to go. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY