@rockchalkjayhawk said in Generic soccer thread:
@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
Jack McGlynn looking like he may be something special.
Hs growing on me. His first few appearances he seemed limited. He has a nice cross for sure.
I’m gonna guess Luna makes the WC roster as the energizer bunny sub.
@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
Jack McGlynn looking like he may be something special.
Hs growing on me. His first few appearances he seemed limited. He has a nice cross for sure.
Struggling to find any info on the proper McDowell.
Yea, I think Poch is discovering that the talent pool drops off considerably for the US once the first 18 or so players aren’t on the roster.
This ain’t European football.
You can play em, but they have to perform and put some effort in. The defense was just standing around watching guys run by em.
Not looking forward to the Gold Cup.
Well, if you like fast and furious goals, be sure to catch the US vs Switzerland.
A complete and total bitch slapping of a first half!
The junior high aged US squad was comically inept.
At some point it would be nice if we could actually try to win a game.
Poch is 5-5. That’s no bueno.
Anybody calling for his head yet? WTF is he doing?
Sure seems doom and gloom at the moment. But, i'm sure we'll come up with a few more quality players.
We have four good starters at the moment. DP / Dawson / White / ? / Flory
Council is probably the sixth man?
The big questions are Tiller and Elmarko. Can those two be counted on to contribute? From what we've seen from Elmarko pre-injury, i'm sure we're all wondering the same thing.
Jeez, now that i look at what i wrote, we need some depth!
ugh.
I understand 29-year-old Eddie Lampkin Jr. is available...
Oh, and sooner than later the hundreds or more guys who are still available will realize that NIL money is about dried up across the country (i assume).
Maybe Burrito King can step up their game!
Pretty exciting Nation's league final today. Neighbors Spain v Portugal.
Lots of back forth, old guys with 40-year-old Ronaldo, young guys with 17-year-old Yamal, yellow cards, hard fouls, blistering goals, PKs and the works.
Well worth the watch.
@dylans said in Chiefs offseason:
@BShark https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/6/5/24443563/chiefs-news-matt-araiza-eddie-czaplicki-punter-battle-real ↗
Maybe, but if history is any indicator the incumbent will win out - I am not an Ariza fan. His control sucks, but he has a huge leg. The Mahomes led Chiefs don’t usually need to flip the field, but rather pin them back when a drive stalls. So maybe Eddie wins out. 🤷♂️ I don’t want to see Tommy Townsend-esc hold issues ever again so the best hold might win out too. 🤷♂️ 🤷
Yea, good points.
@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
I have faith that Pochettino is building something but our building out of the backfield was mentally sluggish. First goal was a pass with the outside of the right foot as he ranged left by Johnny Cardoza that bounced off the pressing player for a goal. The simple play was to pass back to keep or wingback and at least carry that with his left so he can shield with his body.
Hope its a learning moment.
Our back 4 wasnt good enough when it was veteran retreads every game under Berhalter so i like working with the youth. I am a little concerned that Miles Robinson isnt good enough.
Yea, that “own goal” was beyond reasonable explanation. A Mental breakdown. How he could come to that decision with the ball right in front of the goal I dunno.
I really haven’t decided on Miles Robinson yet. He’s supposed to be good, but I’m not sure we’ve seen that yet. He does not stand out.
The sad part is that Poch was supposed to breath some new life into the squad. Have we seen that happen? even with our star players? I’m not sure he has set us up with his style of play yet. Clock’s ticking. One year til the World Cup.
@dylans said in Chiefs offseason:
@rockchalkjayhawk Agreed. He’s not built thick like Tyreek, just fast. Good ball tracking and hands, but probably not a good idea.
I mean, if the WR room were stacked, sure why not. Speed kills. Hit the hole and go. But I think he’s going to be important to keep healthy.
Looks like the Chiefs may be considering WR Worthy as punt returner this year. I'd be worried about him breaking in half!
2024 first-rounder Xavier Worthy established himself as a dynamic offensive playmaker as a rookie, and the Chiefs are hoping he can translate that into success on special teams this season.
“He’s the best punt returner nobody knows about right now in the league,” said special teams coordinator Dave Toub (via Ed Easton Jr. of Chiefs Wire).
The good ole US of A played Turkey today in a men's friendly.
This was supposed to be a lead up to the Gold Cup. The roster is super sketchy!
There were a few guys starting that even an ardent supporter like me hadn't heard of.
We had some chances, but blew others few for sure. Turkey was feisty!
I'm starting to enjoy Diego Luna's game and energy. I hope his future is bright on the roster.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
One to monitor
Things are heating up and could hear news in the next few days
Sounds like logistics are being worked here, eligibility etc. Promising that it sounds like he's gonna be a Hawk
Does he have a Darnell Jackson vibe to him? Not super springy, but hustles and works hard lower to the ground?
@dylans said in Chiefs offseason:
Dang!!! New England is so bad they couldn’t give away contracts!
Oddly the 49ers are second in cap space. They did a great job cleaning contracts.
It’s confusing as hell, but it doesn’t sound like collectives will necessarily go away, but will be regulated as you suggest. Both in house and outside collectives can exist I’ve been reading. Hell, it’s chaos and the language is still being drafted. Who the hell knows. Wild, Wild West.
The new cap numbers came out. KC is down near the bottom.
1 New England Patriots: $67.34MM
29 Kansas City Chiefs: $10.75MM
32 Buffalo Bills: $1.69MM
@approxinfinity said in KU Roster for 25-26:
@rockchalkjayhawk Landen Lucas! Conner Frankamp! Naadir Tharpe! Brady Morningstar! Christian Moody!
Just renewing our leases on old disputes.
So far you’re leading the pack in the wager! 🤑
We may have to have a board-wide wager as to when the last time somebody will mention KJ or Dajuan.
@BShark said in KU Roster for 25-26:
@rockchalkjayhawk Not KJ. Presumably Tre White can dribble a basketball, rebound, and is a threat to shoot.
So it was mostly a joke about KJ being terrible.
Now that makes sense!
@MR11 said in KU Roster for 25-26:
Lol was just about to reply with the same thing, maybe was a typo as I could see an argument for the 5 over the 4 being a generation upgrade assuming Flory makes a leap? (Or hopefully @BShark has recruiting I don't know about)
I am sure hoping for a top recruit or NIL transfer! :)
@BShark said in KU Roster for 25-26:
I don't think this team is likely to win a title at all but you could argue they are getting better at every position from last year. Most spots are clear upgrades. Generational upgrades at the 1 and 4.
More than anything I am excited for the stylistic change. The last two seasons, by Bill's choice it must be said, we have been limited by a core of players that simply did not fit together. The team should be a monster defensively if they buy in.
Who’s the generational upgrade at the 4?
@BeddieKU23 said in KU Roster for 25-26:
Maybe they can develop him a bit. Has that athleticism we have lacked recently.
Early on maybe you simply tell freak athletes of his size to just try to dunk everything. Consequences and fouls be damned.
Oh, and DP in Lawrence as well :)
Well how’s about that! Samis Calderon has reported to campus. Didn’t many think that wasn’t gonna happen? Yay.
@rockchalkjayhawk said in The portal.:
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Can we get 2 more decent role players? We have 4 open schollies is it? Shouldnt we be waiting on 2 guys instead of 4 at this point, even if they may be impact guys?
Three more to go. 11 onboard so far. 14 total with the penalty this season.
But, that two way football player is part of the roster? Confuses me.
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Can we get 2 more decent role players? We have 4 open schollies is it? Shouldnt we be waiting on 2 guys instead of 4 at this point, even if they may be impact guys?
Three more to go. 11 onboard so far. 14 total with the penalty this season.
@mayjay said in The portal.:
Not political...just a question on procedures. Visas for international college students are held up currently as the State Dept reviews social media (hasn't said for what). Could that be putting a hold on announcing any recruiting efforts?
International recruiting just can't be working well in this climate. I'd focus more on US players so not to complicate matters. Can't be easy.
For some perspective. If accurate, sure seems a lot less than what’s been tossed around.
TOP 5 NIL SPENDING THIS OFFSEASON
Per College Sports Network
Indiana — $10.1M
USC — $9.9M
Iowa — $9M
Michigan — $8.9M
Kentucky — $8.8M
I wonder if having DP on the roster is scaring off top transfers?
He’s gonna dominate the ball.
Back to the portal...
Anybody hearing a portal name or two we're focusing on? i'm not seeing anything.
All in on Jacque!
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk eh. That seems a tad harsh, but ok. I am disappointed he left as well.
When i said greedy Fs, that was a broad statement about the state of college hoops, not so much about Passmore specifically. :)
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk Pretty sure Passmore instigated the break up.
Either way too bad. I liked his athleticism. He looked very much like a multi-year player. He hadn't showed us any game yet. It's not easy being a fan these days. Hard to root for greedy f**ks with no loyalty to the program.
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Will there be more opportunity to showcase, NIL money, and growth opportunity for Passmore at Maryland than at KU this year?
Meh, doesn’t matter really. Self clearly cleaned house to part ways with whatever bad vibes remained. Can’t wait to read about last season in somebody’s book in 20 years.
@DCHawker said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in The portal.:
@DCHawker said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk Who are the available gems???
I’m sure somebody in here would fit the bill.
https://247sports.com/season/2025-basketball/transferportaltop/?status=available ↗
Uh - only 5 of the top 150 are uncommitted - Luis, Watkins, and Claude, all of whom would be expensive and who have issues, and two former Jayhawks. Unless there is someone hanging out overseas, we simply don't have a starting caliber roster right now... DP, Flory, White, Council and Dawson/Jackson? I expect those guys can defend the perimeter and switches, but no length and size. No depth. When Flory gets in foul trouble, which he will, what then? Tiller? Is White really a 4? Who subs at that slot?
As I noted earlier in this thread, while almost everyone else was locking up a starting roster early, we were putting all our eggs in a small, post-tryout basket...
yea, no argument from me. Just hoping Self has a plan.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
There are some issues behind the scenes that seem to have hit full circle this offseason.
i was hoping with the massive roster purge that we could put the "issues behind the scenes" actually behind us this offseason. Maybe not yet? what now??
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk i think its a lot of things, no binary answer. I would be good with fielding a solid but not spectacular roster with a couple stars. We have had success in the past with lean rosters.
What i dont want is for us to grab guys expected to contribute that repeatedly fall on their face despite getting minutes. So picking prudently for additional role players is still of paramount importance.
Work ethic. Work ethic. Work ethic.
That's kinda the thing, right? Is Self piecing together a roster of maybe lesser-named players, but players he thinks will fit better and make KU a better team than last year? He didn't hit it out of the park with the bigger names we had last year.
100% agree we still need multiple players to make this roster work. So until we see the complete roster, i'm just doing my best to keep my head above the fray.
Who knows, maybe he's got a grand plan we're not seeing :) ha
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
All 3 transfers are in line to start.
Flory and DP take up a significant portion of NIL.
We clearly are not a top dog NIL team this year. Proof's in the pudding with Sarr and Williams among others.
We are short a starter, a backup big at minimum.
IMO this offseason has been frustrating and disappointing.
Yea, sure feels that way. But, we still signed the No. 1-ish recruit, and resigned Flory. I guess my hope is that with a thousand guys still in the portal, somebody should be a fit.
The opposing theory is that Kansas is losing its luster. That’s hard to stomach after decades of success.
@DCHawker said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk Who are the available gems???
I’m sure somebody in here would fit the bill.
https://247sports.com/season/2025-basketball/transferportaltop/?status=available ↗
Web writing gets sadder by the day…
Darrion Williams, a former star for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, had reportedly narrowed down the search for his next program to the Kansas State Jayhawks and the NC State Wolfpack. Apparently, Self's sales pitch wasn't good enough to bring Williams to Lawrence.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Starting to look like we have a reality hitting that's uncomfortable
I mean, we signed three guys right out of the gate. That was positive. They seem like good contributors, but maybe not superstars. Who knows how much KU spent. DP and Flory I assume were high dollar.
We don’t really know how Self views them. Starters? Bench guys?
Think about some of the teams we lost to last season. Probably not rosters of well known names with big NIL salaries.
My point? Not really worried. Gems still available.
Dame Sarr and Darrion Williams bad news on the same day! Hosed.
We short on cash?
I'm gonna take some joy from the Vaughn coaching news as long as i can.
Eff
Hope they got some other guys in the pipeline.
awesome! An all-time great back in da house.
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@rockchalkjayhawk before my time. Was he a fan fave?
I was referring to Mccullar and Arterio Morris
Just having a little fun, youngin.
I knew the guys you were thinking about :)
Luke was a coulda, woulda, shoulda fan fav.
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Im a fan of Texas Tech transfers. Not Texas transfers (i realize theyre gone).
Luke Axtell?
Wow. that was fast! :)
KU have a real shot at Williams?
I realize it's happened before, but I personally don't care to have other Big 12 conference guys on the roster. weird.