Huge Auburn fan tonight - -Just beating Bama like a drum right now - - they lose help us slide past them - probably get us to the overall # 1 seed in tourney Auburn up 17 with 10:39 to go
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@jayballer67 said in Other games:
Duke 21-- -27 free throws - --NC State - -7 -8 - -go figure
Sad to say don't think it's going to mater. - -Juan says he hopes Texas wins so we can finish it ourselves
@BeddieKU23 said in Caleb Grill Booted From ISU:
Wow just saw this. Was not a fan of him but would be interested to know the story here
a fan of OTZ or Caleb Grill ?
If I was a higher seed I WOULD NOT want to meet St Marys , that could very easily be a scary game - -also even though we have dislike for them also two other teams that will be lower seeds. - -yes we beat them both already this year , but Kentucky seems like they have gotten things sorted out- - -we beat Duke early but they had a lot of early injuries then - -they playing much better.
I just don't think we wanna play Duke right now - -I'm afraid they ae the type of a team that would beat us to death on the boards. - -Elite rim protector with Lively - -he didn't play or very limited when we played before - -Big time rebounder. Whitehead is playing now , Proctor is playing well - - then ol boy from the KC area playing solid-- -that's a pretty loaded line up - -then Roach is doing Roach things - just don't like that match up.
Kentucky like I said playing better - - Livingston playing well - -Toppin solid - -Oscar is Oscar another I hope we could stay clear of at least till later. -Those are three I am Leary of right now. - -figure Kentucky probably a 7-8 seed - -Duke a 6 or 7
@DanR said in OK so here is a question - something to think about.:
I'd guess 5 years tops, but I'd think it depends on the rest of the coaching staff. (He quits, those guys all have to scramble)
Wanda is Roy's wife. Cindy is Bill's wife.
Ya that's right - -Cindy got them mixed up. - - Actually I was kinda thinking about the same thing maybe a couple of more 5-7 tops I think. - -Can't be mad if he does though , he has nothing to prove --then the question becomes - who replaces Coach ? - I'm sure we wouldn't have any trouble finding a top notch Coach -but let's hold off on replacing him for awhile lol
Ok , so all of us here know what a great Coach Coach Self is .However a question looms - -How much longer does Coach Self continue to Coach ? - -endless possibilities yet what's your best guess ? The main reason I ask this is because - stop and think about it - - -what does Coach have left to prove ? - To himself - -To KU fan base - - To College Basketball ? - -
Think about it, I mean as Selfish as we want to be wanting to stay for many , many years yet - -we know that's not happening , but HOW MUCH longer does he stay? I'm not talking about him going somewhere else I mean just overall period before he says - -ENOUGH be able to enjoy family. - The reason is - like I said what exactly does he still have to prove? - Accomplish ?
Just stop and think about it he has : - - Won 14 straight regular season Big 12 Championships - - -He has won multiple NCAA Championship Titles - - He is a Hall of Fame Coach - - Not sure how many Big 12 Post Season Conference Championships he has won - -but Multiple. What else is there to do ? - -Oh sure we can say win another title - selfish sure but would be nice. We can say that - BUT I'm sure we know or have heard how draining / strainful / stressful recruiting can be - -time away from family /loved ones. - How much longer does he continue to put up with the NCAA bullshit until he just says - - screw this - - enough.
He very easily could just say he is done and be able to spend more time with family possibly grandkids just enjoying life--him and his wife Wanda ? - So how much longer - he has pretty much accomplished all that you can as a college Coach.
@BeddieKU23 said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
Very interesting
Besides last night's game that had a lot of pressure (Senior Night thrown on top of winning a Championship) I think it points out this KU team knows when to turn it on when the games count the most.
Well said
Hanni & Gurly brought this up post game last night - -weird year - -Stating that the teams widely considered non factors for championship gave us more trouble at home then the true title contenders.
At the phog we struggled with Okie State ( 69-67 ) - -Oklahoma ( 79-75 )- - Iowa St ( 62-60 )- - WV ( 76-74 ) & - -Texas Tech ( 67-63 )
Where as with the Serious title contenders was easier at home - - -K/State - - ( 90-78 ) - -Texas- - ( 88-80 )- - Baylor- - ( 87-71 ) - -just really weird.
Guess we need to consider ourselves fortunate things came out the way they did. - -could of easily possibly three more losses
@DanR said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
@jayballer67 he travels all the time
Probably more often then called-- -- -just kind of looked like when he was bullying his way in , he might of took extra steps - - hell I dunno - - glad it wasn't could
Ok , got a question - now don't come all unglued just an innocent question just wondering , and that is - - - -- -
On the last play with Jalen and end up forcing that wild ass shot that missed - -BUT on that play when Jalen was moving backwards to the basket - - Did he Travel ? - look a little to me that he might have - -just curious guys
If anything in the NCAA'S does us in - - it's gonna be our rebounding
Mercy Grady really struggling
@BShark said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
@jayballer67 said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
@BShark said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
The Juan haters are going to be MISERABLE by April 2025
He's going to have some records.
Ah now - - Juan doesn't have any haters/doubters does he lmao
Plenty of people said he isn't a P5 or even a D1 guard. Mostly years ago, but it was said.
oh I know buddy just joking around cause of some from here awhile back
@BShark said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
Gotta love 10 seconds of action between two time outs.
oh ya lots of action in those ten seconds lol. The players need a break
@BShark said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
The Juan haters are going to be MISERABLE by April 2025
He's going to have some records.
Ah now - - Juan doesn't have any haters/doubters does he lmao
Juan is such a HUGE PIECE for this team
We just haven't been shooting the ball that well lately. Got to break out of that, wrong time of year for that. Some players worse then others - -Jalen - -Grady- - -still have confidence though they gonna bust loose big soon.
Teams starting to really focus on Grady & Jalen and leave KJ and Juan- - -say ing those two got to beat us not Jalen or Grady - -we got this
Lol , anybody have any idea's on what they think Coach is gonna say to the guys at half ? - -I got one work the ball inside whether KJ scores or not got to get touchs for better looks. - - 17 three point attempts in the 1st half
@kjayhawks said in Meat Necklace Game Thread:
Um maybe we should try to get the ball inside fellas
ya think
Has anybody on the team eve heard of driving the ball ? - What the hell is the deal when every time down someone wanting to jack a three ?
There is Udeh - - AGAIN - -extra effort keeping the ball alive and kick out
pretty slow start - -kinda sloppy
Duke 21-- -27 free throws - --NC State - -7 -8 - -go figure
Ya all hear about the advantage KU gets in fouls at home- -- wll Duke not doing to bad. - -I know at one point Duke hade 12 made free throws - - NC State had one free throw - - -ONE
@Kcmatt7 said in Renovations to Allen Fieldhouse:
@DanR said in Renovations to Allen Fieldhouse:
Please, please, no LED lightshow idiocy
I would imagine Allen Fieldhouse will be fitted with the highest quality lighting available... Whether it will be used for games is yet to be seen.
If they put in an AC, they'll be able to use Allen Fieldhouse a lot more. So having high-end lighting for other events would be a good thing.
I like that idea
Kevin named Naismith National defensive player of the year Semi finalist - -Congrads big boy
I know doesn't really mean squat -a tinkers dam but FWIW - - Rivals shows Adams forecast as a 75 % KU. - - 247 shows of his 5 schools of interest only shows UCLA warm the others cool. - -Thing is with these is like on 247 those list of 5 top Schools get posted early early in recruitment - -A lot of times the school the player ends up with isn't even one of those top 5. - However get this feel he is probably UCLA. - What's your feel BShark ?
All I know IF he were to commit here - -WOW what a sweet class that would be with Jackson , McDowell , Johnson & him
@BShark said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Marcus Adams has cancelled his top 3 announcement and the Syracuse visit. Commitment is coming soon.
Oh crap - - not good probably. Probably UCLA
@BeddieKU23 said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
I'm hopeful he does stick in the NBA. I think his competitiveness, his confidence & combination of skills at his size are what appeal to scouts this year that wasn't so apparent last year. He's got the mindset of a pro already and that will make a difference, same as it did for Ochai going through his Sr year and draft process. I'm not counting J-Will out that's for sure.
Oh I hope he does stick , just not counting on it as we have had several others that I thought would do better. True different positions - -well some anyways, I'm just afraid his outside game is to inconsistent- - good rebounder well in College not sure how that translates in the NBA - -just don't get the feel where as good as a College player he is, he sticks.- -Lot of other good College players just in the same position as J Wil that like us outsiders thought for sure they would make the NBA -they didn't stick. - -A Lot of really good players fighting for not so many chances. Is J Will a top 60 player in America?- -you and I might think so - -but were not the one's who decides lol. If that were the case - EVERY KU player would be a shoo in lol. - I hope he can I really do - -just a really tough market
@BeddieKU23 said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
It was cool hearing Self admit he messed up on the J-Will recruitment. Jalen wanted to commit, Self cooled, he then committed to Michigan then the stars aligned where it worked out again. We could have lost an All-American to Michigan!
I still remember me and @BShark saying this kid was going to be a stud in College when he was ranked in the 50'sish playing at Denton. It's crazy seeing how he blew those projections out of the water.
For sure has become a very dynamic player - -Really good College player. Having said that just not sure if he makes it in the NBA. think he is fringe at best. I just think he will be one of so many players that get stuck in D league or something like that. I think he would be better of doing like so many others going over sea's and making some change there --Really good guy gonna miss him for sure
@Kcmatt7 said in Renovations to Allen Fieldhouse:
Probably overdue at this point.
Last updates:
2009 - They updated the Booth Hall of fame. They widened the concourses, upgraded the restrooms, improved the locker room/film room/training room/player lounges. Added the bridge to the parking garage. Nothing major in any of this. $7.8M renovations.
2005 - They added the Booth Hall of Fame. Added the current hardwood, added the current video board and sound system.
So it'll basically have been 20 years since we updated the court or scoreboard. I would expect both of those to happen. I think the bathrooms need updated. I think the concourse could still improve quite a bit. Another update to the player's area is due to keep up with the arms race. Will certainly be interesting to see...
Not sure your age bud but I'm dating myself - -I can remember when the floor was evaluated wit Ted - -would love to see a new Scoreboard/video.
@BeddieKU23 said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
@dylans said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
@BeddieKU23 I will miss Jalen! It was great watching him go from redshirt to the star player on the team!!! I have much love for anyone that puts that much work and effort into being a Jayhawk!!!
One year players are hard to remember a year or two down the line. I almost forgot about Remmy the other day it took me an hour to figure out who he was at the game. McCullar will be the same way. I’ll forget about him by the end of next year. Gradey…well I still remember Xavier so I’m betting I remember him vaguely in a decade.
Of course, it's different with players like J-Will. He's been here 4 years and we've seen him grow into an All-American. J-Will will never be forgotten in my book.
Certain 1 year guys are easier to remember then others. I think Kev will be remembered for a while by many, we certainly knew who he was previously from his 3 years at Tech. Personally, I'm going to remember him forever because of how seamless his fit was on this team. I've said it over and over but it's extremely rare that a player could come in for one year and be remembered like he spent his career here and I think Kevin has that opportunity. He continues to impress me.
Remy was a polarizing player and then he did what he did in March. I'll aways remember what he helped this team do. I'm also going to remember the dynamic he had with Self. 10 years ago, Remy might have never played a minute here with his character, but this version of Self has come a long way to adapting and finding balance. We are truly spoiled.
I remember when J Wil announced he was Transferring from Michigan - -and BAM wasn't long at all - -here he was, - It has been really cool to watch him grow during his time here at KU
I know we focus so much on our KU mens Basketball a should be noted - -Sure is nice thought to see our other sports programs doing well. Take last weekend of example.
KU Tennis - -WON
KU Softball- - WON
KU Baseball- - WON
KU Womens Basketball- - WON
KU Mens Basketball- - WON
KU Men's Track - -TOP 4 in meet
Just doesn't get much better then that. - on a side note to that -I know Devin Neal also was going to play Baseball as well a Football- -just curious haven't seen him in any box scores even in the 26-3 win anyone know is he even playing Baseball - or just concentrating on Football
And so it begins. -Today is 1st day of Spring football practices - -Got a feeling gonna be a special year - -- Let's do this guys. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Glad West Virginia won last night. - -They needed it more - -help their tourney chances. - After our regular season is done and we in the NCAA'S - I pull for all our conference teams- - the more we get in the better the conference looks.
@Jethro said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
@jayballer67 said in Kev/Jalen Last Home Game:
Another little tid bit of information about the consistency oh KU . KU has 20 more wins against top 25 teams then any other School in the last Decade.
In the last Decade KU has 80 wins - -Michigan State has 60 - Other Schools of interest Duke & Baylor have 59 - -KU has 21 more wins then Duke - - 29 more wins then Carolina - -& 37 more wins against top 25 Schools then Kentucky in the last Decade - - got to love those numbers
The Baylor media stooges speculated we only were that far ahead because "we won them all at home". Kind of a Scott Drew whiny bitch extension argument. Now they stand corrected. Hard to deal with that level of ignorance.
what the hell I know dam well we won our share of those on the road - or possibly at the least on neutral floors - - idiots
Another little tid bit of information about the consistency oh KU . KU has 20 more wins against top 25 teams then any other School in the last Decade.
In the last Decade KU has 80 wins - -Michigan State has 60 - Other Schools of interest Duke & Baylor have 59 - -KU has 21 more wins then Duke - - 29 more wins then Carolina - -& 37 more wins against top 25 Schools then Kentucky in the last Decade - - got to love those numbers
@FarmerJayhawk said in Stadium:
DAM Farmer that looks so SWEET. so happy for these guys. People have to understand we need these type of facilities to keep up with the Jones. - We want top recruit's to come in and visit and see we are invested into our football. - Looks fricken awesome.
Seen a post from TOS saying that fully believes that this is going to be in top 5 Nationally-- Looks sweet - - - LET'S DO THIS
@nuleafjhawk said in Throw Backs for tomorrow:
@BeddieKU23 It's a false statistic. The other teams were so busy laughing, they couldn't play. Those uniforms are as bad or worse than the lavender lily K-State Pussycat uniforms.
I could give a crap less about how they compare to that other tea - -I don't waste my time getting caught up in what the hell or how bad their uniforms looks like - -SCREW THEM - -bottom line is no matter what type of uniform we wear it's still the same guys and all we do is WIN - - WIN -- WIN
Not that there was much doubt , but guess there was some kind of rumor about Juan. - - Put to rest earlier today , since I've been on come scrolling across screen that Juan will return next year for KU. - I hadn't even thought about it - -but that's what came across -So that's good
@FarmerJayhawk said in Stadium:
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Sweet,, that's so good to hear. - Have been wanting and hopefully they will show some renderings -- been looking forward trying to get some kind of Idea what we gonna be seeing. Yes I know that might be it - -but something anything for us starved crazt football guys that are craving those improvements that's been so badly needed - - Thanks Farmer
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yeah he's big time. Not sure we really have a chance there due to his school etc but shoot your shot!
ya might as well right ? - - can't dance if your not on the floor lol
@Kcmatt7 said in 2023 Recruiting:
@Kcmatt7 I'm not saying this is the optimal situation fwiw. But I'm certainly not worried about it the same way others are. You can't sag off of KJ the way you can a regular big because he is a great passer and can actually dribble the ball.
I also don't think you will see Udeh play more than 20 mpg next season. So we are talking at most like 12MPG where this would be a thing? He won't be able to stay on the floor longer than that. Pretty sure he'll still be a foul machine next season.
If they were to try KJ at the 4 next yr - -don't think you would see him playing any 5. - -IF Udeh is that foul machine next yr you talk about I think chances are more that Zuby would back Udeh more then KJ
First thoughts from seeing Isaiah Elohim. - - I think I could get to like this guy --- -real quick , big time stud. - Handles the ball really well looks like , Coming in with a College Body looks pretty stout , got some ankle breaking moves , quick first step , big time finisher at the rim -decent shot - -ya check - - check - - - & check
This all goes along with the question I ask elsewhere. Ho important /vital is it actually for us to win the Big 1 tourney ? - -this is a time especially if w ARE worn down , then this is the time to rest these guys some.- not keep them out emtirely -but give Bobby , Udeh , Zuby , Mj - -floor time Joe - rest our main stays and get our 2nd line PT - - could help in more ways then one.
Help Juan Kevin KJ- some healing time and all of them some much needed run for the REAL important time of the year
@benshawks08 said in Alabama's Brandon Miller:
@BeddieKU23 Hadn’t seen the pat down intro… do they have a PR team at Bama? Good god.
I seen the pat down crap - - -not a very good look, really bad taste. - -He just comes out when introduced in startin line up and another player pats him down while he stands there with arms raised, ,THAT doesn't help his look to some - -just not good idea
You can tell we are getting close to March Madness .Some really exciting games. That Wisconsin / Michigan game was really good game. -Dickinson huge shot to end regulation , the difficulty of the shot was crazy -first had to leap up to gt it almost stolen regroup one dribble and launch nothing but net - exciting game
On CBs Bracketology today -- they still have 8 Big 12. -- 3 in the South ( # 4 - not sure how they still a 4 - -# 6 TCU - -& K/State -a - -2 .
KU a # 1 in the West - - Texas a 2 in the Mid West - - & Baylor a 3 in the East - then WV & Okie State in the final byes I think
Thank God this is just a guess because they have the West just loaded in their make up with KU lol
They got KU as # 1 - - Arizona as a # 2 - - Gonzaga as a # 3 - - Virginia - -as a # 4 - -Indiana - - as a # 5 - - Maryland as a # 8 - - Arkansas as a # 9 - - & USc - -as a # 11 - -THAT is a pretty loaded bracket
Good Article from CBS - about Bill/KU.- -let this sink in. - -If we win Tuesday Night KU will at the least have a share of the Big 12 Title , which would be Bill's 17th in 20 years here. - There is some things that really stick out as to why it could very easily be justified as to why he should be National Coach of the yr. Won't happen but you could sure argue for it
Think about this - -KU is what 24-5 ? -As stated earlier it would be Coach 17th Championship in 20 years , KU has 15 quad one wins- - that at this point is 5 more then any other School - - No losses outside of the Quad one. - -
Putting this more in perspective - - KU 17 Championships in 20 yrs - - Coach K while he was at Duke - had 13 Championships in -- 42 yrs , and he was widely considered the GOAT of College Basketball according to the article - -hmm - -so what does that make Bill now ? -Bill in a position to win his 17th despite losing 6 - of his top 8 scorers including 2 - - first round NBA draft picks - pretty dam hard to argue against those kind of stats when you talk about NCOY -- -think about that.
@kjayhawks said in The Artist Fomerly Known As 'Bubble Watch':
So everyone os saying that Dook and Kentucky are locks at this point and UNC would be in as of right now. UNC will probably get in based on name and their run last season. I personally think they should need at least 3 more wins. I mean a 1-9 quad 1 win team should be in trouble.
Joey Brackets still doesn't have them in