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@globaljaybird - when I was reading/browsing/posting at the "other" place, I would occasionally find myself being "chippy". I am really enjoying the fact that life seems much more civil ( thank you @CivilHawk !) here and I really hope it stays that way. Life is hard enough without arguing and name calling over basketball and football with people who share a love for all things KU. Of course we're going to disagree sometimes, but we just need to remember that everyone views life and basketball (same thing?) from a different perspective.

RCJH

@JayDocMD,

Agree 99%. The only thing I might disagree with is the "twice on Sundays" thing. Please change that to Saturday, we play a lot more games on Saturday ....

Seriously, I have such a hatred for the OAD thing that I can't talk sensibly about it, but just take a 4 hour drive south some day ( or turn on the TV ) and watch Marcus Smart. He was very good last year, by anyone's standards, but he is going to be an absolute beast this year. Had he gone to the pros last year, well we all know what would have happened. Eventually he would have blossomed into a good player, but time, maturity and experience playing college ball will benefit any player more than riding the pines in the pros.

“The reporter asked, "why did you play so hard?"

"Because there might have been somebody in the stands today who'd never seen my play before, and might never see me again"

Joe DiMaggio

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”

Babe Ruth

@CivilHawk - Great question !!

Along those lines, I'd also like to ask who you think may have done the best at turning over a nuleaf?

"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it."

Paul

( 1 Corinthians 9:24 )

“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it.”

Knute Rockne

“You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself.”

Larry Brown

@JRyman,

I have been out of the loop for several days and am just getting caught up on my reading. If you have already had your surgery, I hope everything went perfectly and if you have not already had it, I hope everything WILL go perfectly. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Take care my friend! Have a full and speedy recovery.

@globaljaybird

"That's what someone NOT named Wilt Chamberlain would say. I block EVERY shot."

Wilt Chamberlain (in nuleaf's dream)

@HighEliteMajor - Here's what I take away from your insightful post:

YOU'RE the one who got us all banned from the " other " place.

THANK YOU.

@JRyman - Indeed Parker did not physically foul him - BUT - he gave Wiggy a very nasty look. We cannot have these college athletes intimidating each other with disgruntled looks.......

" I saw Kansas practice about 25 days ago and thought they were really good. They are WAY better than I thought. "

Jay Bilas
11/12/13

Did anyone catch Jay Bilas' remarks after the game? This is not an exact quote, but pretty close I think.

" I saw Kansas practice about 25 days ago and thought they were really good. They are WAY better than I thought. "

From an article on sbnation.com

From an anonymous NBA scout quoted by Jeff Goodman a few days ago:

"And let me tell you, scouts cannot wait to anoint Wiggins, the top player in this class for years now, as overhyped.

Great athlete, no way he's the top pick in the draft. Julius Randle is better. There's just way too much hype. His skill level is average. ... Right now, he's the third- or fourth-best player for Kansas."

I sure hope Andrew saw this.....

@JayDocMD - what YOU said. I've been telling all my friends ( BOTH of them ) that when it's all said and done, Perry Ellis will be our most valuable player. I'm willing to bet someone else's farm on it.

"And I always remember, that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible in one way or another."
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-- Richard M. Nixon, August 17, 1960

@wissoxfan83 - Agree about the ......" S " game. Also, please include Bucknell, Butler, UNI, VCU, Michigan and others.

@justanotherfan, I wish I had the answer to our football dilemma, but I come up blank every time. Honestly, I want to blame Charlie Weis for everything, but that's not logical or right. I do agree with you that he is not the answer to our problem, but I think it's going to take much more than just a coaching change - no matter who the coach is. I think some degree of college football success or failure is the responsibility of the fans, alumni and the actual city that is the home of that university.

Have you ever been to Pittsburg, Kansas on the day of a football game? It seems like (literally) the whole town is flying the red/gold Pitt. State flags. The local businesses are behind them, the stadium is full and they have been highly successful over the years. Same way with K-State (sorry). Go to Manhattan on game day. Almost every single person you see will be wearing purple.

I know it's a vicious cycle. Fans don't show up because the team is not winning. The team is not winning for a variety of reasons, but it's very hard to get pumped up to play in front of a home crowd that either isn't there, or leaves at halftime.

Kansas suffers from TMS ( "Too Much" Syndrome)

The Bad news:

Too Much Hype

Too Much Youth

Too Much Inexperience

Too Much Thinking

Too Much Standing Around

Too Much Depth ( Is that even possible? )

The Good News:

I don't know what the hell I'm talking about - I thought we'd have a good football team this year.

"The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win."
Jack Youngblood

That's how I hope our basketball team feels!

@JayDocMD - I wish I could be that witty so early in the morning! Good one!

@hayshawk - I understand what you're saying about Wiggins, but I think it's way too early to get nervous about him. He's been SO over-hyped that it will be almost impossible for him to live up to it. If Dickie V had been the only guy building him up, I'd feel very nervous right now, but the whole sporting world seems to think that he's going to be awesome, so let's just sit back and see what happens. Remember, he's 18. I'd be peeing down my leg if I were 18 and had all the expectations on me that he has on him......

While watching Baylor dismantle Oklahoma last night, the thought that kept running through my mind was " Why? Why can frickin Baylor University ( or is it the University of Baylor.......) consistently put together very good football AND basketball teams? As far as football goes, are they getting THAT much better caliber players to lovely Waco, Tx or are they making the most of what they've got? Ie; do they have better coaches?

Like everyone else, I loved our Orange Bowl team, but I'd think that even the most die-hard Jayhawk fan would have to admit that it was kind of an anomaly. I was intrigued (and sometimes amused) by Coach Mangino, but before him and since he left we have been widely regarded as pretty low on the college football ladder. Why? I mean, other than the fact that we can't seem to win.....

This all sounds better in my head that it translates to "ink", but I'm just really confused as to why a great University in a great college town can't attract the players and coaches to consistently win some football games.

@drgnslayr - Never was a huge EJ fan, but just wanted to thank you for the word " urped ". I hadn't seen/heard that in maybe 30 years!! Lol.

I think it's like when I used to take my 3 year old son outside and look up at the night sky. I'd ask him " how many stars are in the sky? " He would answer " many, many ".

@JRyman - I used to love Popeye, and I'm not the world's foremost Popeye guru, but I believe his saying was " I yam what I yam " ?? Sorry to be "that" guy....

@wissoxfan83 Wilt Chamberlain was a true OAD. There was ONE of him and then the good Lord was DONE making any more like him. I never saw him play in person, but I have read and studied him and it always bothers me when anyone compares anyone else to Wilt. There is no comparison. They man was a true freak of nature. An incredible all-around athlete.

Here is one of my favorite KU moments of all time. I still get choked up after watching it probably 25 times.....

@Wishawk, with all due respect, I really don't want Coach Self to change a thing. He's won - what - 85% of his games here? Ten conference championships ( Nine straight !!), and a National Championship. He's been the National Coach of the Year several times as proclaimed by several different sporting authorities. I think he should just keep doin what he's been doin.

@ParisHawk - They can use their real names as long as they don't log in through facebook.

This team has really got me scratching my head. We have some good athletes and some good coaches and there are times when we look like we can compete with just about anyone.

Then we have that ONE play. A fumble. An interception. A missed extra point. When we missed that extra point against OU, everyone I was watching the game with figuratively threw up their hands and said " we're done ". The bad part is, I feel like the team is doing that too.

Are we that fragile that one bad play can turn what has been a good game into a disaster? Maybe the team can hire a Coach Hudy for the Head.

A Doctor of Demeanor.

A Mood M.D.

A Physician of Perspective.

"Coaches who can outline plays on a blackboard are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their players and motivate."

Vince Lombardi

I know....

Has there ever been a game where someone on the opposing team didn't have a career night?

I guess as long as we keep putting up the " W's ", so be it.

@dylans lol - I think that's civil enough. Maybe substitute "moral" for "civil".

" If at first you don't succeed, keep on suckin' till ya do suck seed ". Curly Howard, The Three Stooges

@ralster I was very disappointed when we didn't get to open the Smart/Forte package, but I think I'm about over it now! Like you, I don't hate them (Forte's parents are good friends of ours. Not saying that to "name drop", it's just that we've known them for 25 years.) I'm not a big fan of their coach, and last year we got a glimpse of some of their less than friendly fan base. Wait a minute.....maybe I do hate them. Lol.

Agree with brooks. You've put in a ton of work already and I'm here to stay. The only thing that would change my mind is if maintaining this site is too much, I definitely would understand and be the first one to tell you to put your family and your sanity first!! I'd go back, maybe with a little bit of an attitude, but I try not to be a grudge holder.

Paris - what exactly is KUSports.com? Or Facebook........?

approx - as much as we all appreciate what you've done and are doing here, please don't miss your kids' soccer games (or anything else) in the future. We can wait. We are patient. We've been through ( in my case, 50+ years ) of KU football. We know how to endure. Again, thank you so much for all of your hard work. Now get your butt out the door and go be with your family.

If you have a minute (and 19 seconds) to spare, this is fun !

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Google Chrome seems to be working well....

JayDogger - Thank You very much!!

I'm almost ashamed to admit this, but I was really bummed about the whole KUsports / FB love affair - I really enjoyed the banter with you guys (and girls) and I refused to do FB (couldn't do it at work anyway). I'm really glad that approxinfinity started this up - I feel rejuvenated !!!

JayDogger, since I'm dumb AND lazy, could you please tell me how to do the italics thing? And possibly bold type, if that's an option. Thank you!

He wasn't smart enough to make it at Mizzou....

I don't know if anyone should ever be mentioned in the same breath as Wilt ! He was truly one of a kind. Danny was (is) very, very special too, but I'm anxiously awaiting the beginning of this season to see if Andrew lives up to the hype!

Here's a nice piece on this year's team, with a bonus video of some moves I taught Andrew a while back..... http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/10/18/4846722/kansas-jayhawks-roster-andrew-wiggins-wayne-selden-perry-ellis ↗

Agree 100%. I don't care about the whole anonymity thing as much as being forced to use FB, which I don't and won't use. (It's blocked at work anyway, which is when I did the majority of my reading and posting - sorry, boss). I've still been reading the KUsports.blah blah blah site, and with all due respect to my fellow great KU fans, it's just kind of boring now. Anway - approxinfinity, thank you for setting this up.