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@approxinfinity said in Differentiating fact from opinion on COVID-19:

@kjayhawks NFL explained it as a contamination at their NJ lab.

NFL seems to have a pretty good grasp on this virus , heard now can't give the exact number but tested A many , many players and the return was almost zelch , nada , a big fat Zero.

So if the NFL players can return such good results - -Negative COVID why can't other citizens follow their lead , wear a dang mask and quit complaining. It's been proven the masks for sure helps

@kjayhawks said in Philly is a dissapoinment:

They really need to start trading folks and picks. This is arguably the worst draft class in 20 years, get rid of those picks. JoJo is shooting too many 3s because they have no shooters and they put him outta the post which is where he can dominate. They need a Damien Lillard, Bradley Beal or Devin Booker type of player. Trade for one of those guys and sign another shooter. Then they can contend in East for years.

I hear ya my friend. I guess there is some talk or being tossed about the trading of Simmons & keeping Jo , Jo - heck I'd be ok to see Jo Jo even traded let him go to more of a true contending team - - where he isn't counted on to carry the load, but like you say if they could get him some help he would be fine in Philly too. I just want him at least to be able to be more of a contending team - -not getting any young from a professional sport standpoint. Has had a few Injuries ya know that doesn't help any if they could get someone like Booker that would be sweet - -the guy can flat score

@BShark said in 2021 Recruiting:

Tamar Bates will end up at Texas.

Bot that's good news lol - - holy crap

@approxinfinity said in Philly is a dissapoinment:

Head #1 rolling:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29732808/sources-philadelphia-76ers-fire-coach-brett-brown-7-seasons ↗

Boy there is a surprise huh -- really want to see Jo Jo succeed really bad but have to agree, look slike he needs to drop a few pounds getting kinda big - -couldn't hurt

@approxinfinity said in Differentiating fact from opinion on COVID-19:

@jayhawkblue73 gotcha.

Just got through hearing Governor Kelly's news Conference this afternoon.

She stated it was a BAD WEEKEND for the State of Kansas.- - -they reported 1,545 new cases over the weekend with 7 new deaths - -which brings the totals to 38,401 cases and 426 Deaths with the Median age at 36 years old.

So let the troops all gather at the faternity and let's have a huge ass party - -ya that works

@approxinfinity said in Differentiating fact from opinion on COVID-19:

@jayhawkblue73 said in Differentiating fact from opinion on COVID-19:

read of a health site last night -- Headline read : COVID -19 Soaring in these 5 States.

Iowa , Kansas , Illinois , North Dakota , & South Dakota
....
We need everyone to follow the same playbook. Kansas has 37,544 cases & 431 Deaths.

Btw I thought you might have stale numbers there because those are the numbers the Google widget was reporting but looking at the numbers on kdh they looked lower. :man_shrugging: site says update mwf by 12:30 so maybe someone at kdh went on lunch break before clicking submit...

https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas ↗

Typically i would assume the state numbers would be more accurate. Weeds out third party telephone tag / CDC number suppression. But maybe that's not always the case of maybe Google is going more to the source now.

IDK just pulled the numbers from the Article had in the article about the 5 states that was soaring

Just heard yes KU starts class today & they have already 89 people testing positive for the COVID -19 87 students and 2 faculity. - -everyone has to test to come back, and the tests just getting started

read of a health site last night -- Headline read : COVID -19 Soaring in these 5 States.

Iowa , Kansas , Illinois , North Dakota , & South Dakota.

The article Stated about Kansas :Classes started at K-State this week and already 13 members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity had tested positive - - Manhattan Mayor Usha Redic posted pictures of students partying that she had taken and University Administrators to put out an Urgent letter begging students to behave responsibly right now more then ever before in any of our lifetimes " We need everyone to follow the same playbook. Kansas has 37,544 cases & 431 Deaths.

Well follow up with this whole situation from yesterday , KU has order two fraternitites to cease and desist for violating COVID-19 health & Safety Guideline - Kappa Sigma & Phi Kappa Psi have been put on 14 day Public Health ban.

Douglas Girod the Chancellor said that they were aware of the Social Activities over the weekend hosted by KU students in violation of County regulations and the University policies. Girod said we will not tolerate selfish and irresponsible behavior that disrespect Faculity - - students and county, that Students have worked so hard for the campus to re-open - - just not a good look for the University , again ya it happ
ens at all schools but I don't care about other schools - -I worry about our School - - -KU

This is exactly the kind of thing ( Mass gathering ) - that is going to get the football program stopped because of spread. - Totally unfair to these Athletes that bust their ass to try and do what they love play the game of football. Actually for a small percentage, these people that just want to mass up party and act like idiots are really hindering these kids possible future.

These kids goal is to play professional what kid doesn't look to that s a goal ? - So in reality these kids that just want to party exposing themselves to the virus - - spreading the virus and resulting in the most likely stoppage of the Season - -your screwing with a kids future. - They can't play - -display their talent amkes it that just that much harder for NFL Scouts to evulate their talent - -just not good

Well Jo jo and Philly just got through getting swept 4-0 Lots of talk , Lots of rumors ,. Broadcaster talking about how at this point and stage of Jo Jo's career he needs to have some meaningful games - saying he was ok in games 3 and 4 but needs to have more meaningful games.

Going to be some big time moves - - saying New Coach - - New General Manager. - To me Jo Jo just doesn't have enough help. - - - Simmons hurt again , lots of talk about Simmons being traded - that's not what they need. - -They need more then Jo Jo and Simmons, They need to have Simmons stay healthy - need another player to go with these two. -Frustrating for me as I want to see Jo Jo do well. play well when it counts. - -I think Jo Jo shoots to many 3 pointers actually - -he was 9-34 in the playoffs - - that's not going to cut it - -this was against Boston - ya Boston is good but NO Way they making the finals. - - Philly has got to get paast this 1st round exit crap

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Former KU football player Isi Holani passed away.:

Don't know any details of the cause, but just saw former KU defensive tackle Isi Holani died Saturday at the age of 24. Holani played at KU from 2016-2018.

That's Sad -- sad day for the University , hope the family stays strong - - -I think I remember him. Wasn't he an offensive lineman ?

@Crimsonorblue22 said in This is the kind of Pub KU doesn't need:

@jayhawkblue73 I saw it, that lady!

I know , my KU friend. - Just not a good look, again I mean I know this happens but with the way things have been going people going to just play this to the hilt , talking about how KU just thugs just all kinds of things.

I mean the kid shouldn't of thrown the beer in the car BUT the House woman was even worse. Just not a good look for us at present

Guys If I knew how to share this video I would. Maybe someone can go to the site and bring it. I found this of Wibw. com. - -It's our local News , weather & sports here in Topeka.

Now yes I know this happens all over , I would just prefer not at KU , as much as bad Pub our School has been getting with things in the past suposed let's say not so things good going on at the Athletic dorm - -kids being accused of assaults and things- - pot - all the things with Players , NCAA investigations , eligibility questions - you get the idea - -this is just more fuel to the fire about KU in General - -just doesn't help our standing in Society's eyes

Now with everything going on with the COVID-19 and the School & Athletic Dept - v-Football team and other sport teams trying to have a Season despite the COVID , one of the things they have talked about is the Students return .Social distancing and such - then you see this.

This Video shows this guy apparantly in this car and he is hollering about he was driving by or so he say he was attempting to go by this fraternity house ( KAPPA SIGMA ) and they were having this party - - just a big Beer bust really with large group which they are trying to get kids to refrain from - -anyways a kid throws a beer in his car - -getting him wet with beer and in his car and he is pretty upset.

The sad part of this is not only the Social distancing but actually the worst part is the House Mother exchanging words with him telling him to leave cause he wasn't invited - - -WOW he said he had been trying to get through and they were blocking him in so he couldn't leave. The House Mother was actually more or less approving their actions/ the kid that through the beer

You can bet this will be making the rounds to others that are already down on KU - -just a bad look. - - Again I KNOW this happens at every College some time or another - -but I don't give a dam about every other College - - I care about KU - -just not a good look

@BeddieKU23 said in 2021 Recruiting:

This is hilarious

what is so hilarious ?

Well we landed Tommy Dunn , be interesting where they play him. - -6"4 - - 285 , listed as a DE ,some think maybe NT - others think they may take some of the weight off and reshape add muscle and keep him as a Edge Rusher , I think decent pick up- - might surprise some people. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@Woodrow said in 2021 Recruiting:

Well that was fast. Too bad Bill could t get Hickman to pop earlier, but right now if Duke or UK come calling we have zero shot.

ZERO SHOT it's like Night and Day

@BShark said in 2021 Recruiting:

Guess we are hoping for Tamar Bates. Would be nice if Sallis just popped for UNC soon and the staff could press all-in.

At this point I don't care if Farmer Joe comes in and runs point for us - -this is getting really pathetic. All Kentucky or Duke has to do is say Hi and it's ballgame - big load of crap

Well Dam , if this turns out to be fact , then we come up with a big fat Zelch in our recruitment of a PG for next year. After reading posts from TOS it's sounding like were getting screwed in our recruitment of Nolan Hickman.

Post said that Corey Evans had changed his pick from KU to Kentucky for Hickman , and there was some other guy saying the same thing saying that Duke and Kentucky both had gotten into the picture - this would flat suck.

You can't tell me that with the cloudy future that lays ahead of u with the NCAA
that it hasn't kicked us right square in the jewels this Season & you can take it to the bank that these others Schools are just taking that fact and flat out running to the bank with that.

It would be so nice to have a Season where we could just focus on the game instead of having to worry year after year

At this point I don't care if Farmer joe comes and runs the point for us - - this crap is pathetic

sitting here this morning minding own business and it came across National sports talk, Bob ( Big 12 Commis ) says from what he is hearing that there will be NO FALL SPORTS of any kind - - possibly spring he was telling 247 sports - -NA that can't be right. - -Has anybody heard anything today ?

Well Dam , if this turns out to be fact , then we come up with a big fat Zelch in our recruitment of a PG for next year. After reading posts from TOS it's sounding like were getting screwed in our recruitment of Nolan Hickman.

Post said that Corey Evans had changed his pick from KU to Kentucky for Hickman , and there was some other guy saying the same thing saying that Duke and Kentucky both had gotten into the picture - this would flat suck.

You can't tell me that with the cloudy future that lays ahead of KU with the NCAA
that it hasn't kicked us right square in the jewels this Season & you can take it to the bank that these others Schools are just taking that fact and flat out running to the bank with that.

It would be so nice to have a Season where we could just focus on the game instead of having to worry year after year about the NCAA or the eligibility or other things with our players. Silvio , Cheick D. , Billy , Cliff to name a few- - When is the last time we had calm waters ? - -4-5 years ago maybe ? - - getting old real fast.

@approxinfinity said in Ok so here is a Question on this boring day:

I think Mario was the only Jayhawk other than Pierce to win a championship as a starter in the NBA modern era (Sasha got a ring in Cleveland as a deep bench guy). That should count for something.

I thought bout Mario also , however for his Career like has been said Paul is for sure the tops Hands down

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Ok so here is a Question on this boring day:

Paul Pierce is the best by a mile. Danny would probably be #2. Hinrich and Collison are probably in that next group. Of Bill Self era Jayhawks, it has to one of the Morris Twins. Wiggins is in the discussion, Graham looks like he could enter the discussion if this season isn't a one hit wonder. McLemore finally found his fit here in Houston.

I know Sasha Kaun won a championship, but that was near the end of his career and he didn't really play a big role on that Cavs team.

Ya, would probably have to agree - - Marcus had a nice line the other night in the playoffs. I' not even sure who Markeiff is with now. - -he also has ha a solid career I think

@justanotherfan said in Ok so here is a Question on this boring day:

If we are considering modern era to be after 1980, then Pierce is absolutely the choice. Best overall KU player at the pro level, a legitimate all time type of career. Paul Pierce is really the only true pro superstar that KU has produced in the last 40 years (jury is still out on if Embiid stays healthy enough for long enough).

I agree my friend - -Jo Jo has a very good chance, you know I don't understand Philly they have the talent just trying to figure what they missing. - - Doesn't help with Simmons out

Question , Looking to see in your opinion in the Modern Era who is the past Jayhawk that has had the most impact in the NBA
?
To me pretty dam easy choice it HAS to be the Truth ( Paul ) hands down, this guy was a absolute stud in the NBA. - Future Hall of Famer NBA Champion ,now the all time best probably still has to be Wilt. Yet for the modern Era - -HAS to be Paul/ - Tell me who you think. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Listening to Gov Kelly's message last night. 6 Months since Kansas had it's first case of the COVID -19. - -- 1,286 new COVID since last Friday. - -3 new deaths ,35,167 cases of COVID-19 now in Kansas & 405 Deaths - - just to many

@Marco said in North Carolina sending students home after outbreak:

So North Carolina is going to do virtual classes, but football players are staying. That the players want to play there is no doubt and they are adults - can vote and, if necessary, even be drafted. I say, let them play after signing a waiver and for those who don't want to allow them to opt out and give them another year of eligibility. What say you? It's not like they are going to be less safe, if anything they will be even safer.

They was just talking about this on my local sports talk show.- - This is going to open up some debates. - -They are talking about students going to argue if the players stay then the regular student should have the option to stay.

Students going to say they aren't getting the education that they are paying for if they have to do on line classes and are going to demand money back if they don't have the same option that the players are getting. - -No more safe they will say for players then students - - bringing up if your giving the players testing and extra precautions against the covid then the students should have the same opportunity. - -gonna get touchy = = =ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Boy I think we can all agree , from an interview stand point Ol Les rates about a 3 , he is just so dry and to outside people they would think/say geez what's up with this guy ? -- BUT

When you watch the Mad Hatter with the kids , hear him talk with them for me personally - - - -i mean WOW , the guy just gives me goose bumps. Hell makes me wanna play for him , you can just tell/hear the connection he has with the Players - -gives me chills - - get's me fired up.

With the recruiting that he and his staff has gotten done , I'm tellin ya you can see the turn around in this program RIGHT THERE. His 2nd year of recruiting you can see the quality of players he is geting is just a steady upward growth - - more talent all across the board. - - One way to tell that is just look at who we are competing with on some of these players to get them to commit to KU

They say he is a hell of a Closer - -I can for sure see that , it's just sad to think that after his contract expires that chances are he is gone because of his age. - - Hopefully he can groom someone in house to take over when he does leave - - I would like to see myself see Dearman . - -But mercy you could sure see why players would want to play for him - -now we just have to slowly but surely translate the players the progression over to some more W's - -be competitive we do that then I think even better players more 4 * players come - -it only takes a few to get the ball rolling. - - I'm ready -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2021 Recruiting:

Bates will be a Jayhawk if we really push.

So do we really want to push ? -- -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

And THIS surprises Who ? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Just to let everyone know - - I'm still here yippee. My whole computer system went whacko had to come up with a whole new username - -but ol Jayballer 54/67 not really alot going on anyways - -I'll be gla when NLI day rolls around so we know who exactly we DO have in Football & Basketball. - - Going to have the usual de-commits in football I think- - BIGGEST one I wonder about is the Coleman kid is think it's kind shaky - long time till Dec -- hope I'm wrong

Farmer - -what's happened to our commit today - - still nothing, was supose to happen today - - - D "Marion Alexander whats the deal ?

there will not be any games -- -watch