Why can't everyone just call him Gradey?
stoptheflop
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Are we good, really? Posters say Juan can't score, no one can hit free throws and our starting 5 is what, like 6'5". Oh my this year is going to be a disaster. And, our head coach has been suspended by the university. Oh my, what a disaster. By the way, our opponent's 3 game win streak is against LaVerne, St. Katherine and Bethesda. We don't have a chance tonight. Pass the tequila.
What is the best guess for who will be the starting QB against Texas?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, numbers, numbers, numbers, blah, blah, blah; when a Duke player had an open court for a layup/dunk in the first half, I saw the headband on a KU player streaking down court for a the terrific block that was followed by a second block. Of course that was our #3, Dejuan Harris starting that defensive play and not giving one inch to a Duke player. That shows why Dejuan is on the court; the rest is just blah, blah, blah.
I really thought our bench would score more. Only Zuby and Bobby got baskets. So, 4 pts from the bench on 2/9 shots. Four bench players played 46 minutes. KU needs more bench scoring. Come on now. The bench did contribute 10 rbs, 7 blocks and 2 assists, so that's something.
I haven't been able to watch the game again yet. But, my lasting memory of this game is of all the really bad 3 pt shots put up by both teams. Joe's 2 shots in the first half barely hit the backboard. I guess the big stage for this game causes players to forget all about shooting mechanics and just jack up any old shot. Also, I sure like playing the early game in this classic because all the seats are full. It looked like most of the Mich St and Kentucky fans left after their long, long game. It seemed that anyone in the arena could sit courtside for our game in all the empty seats.
Once again, horrible offensive play calling.
Just because only Duke can, wouldn't you put all the centers in a game at one time: 7', 7', 7'1", 7'1" & 6'10". Play zone defense and put the four best shooters outside the arc on offense. It sure would get fans talking.
I've never seen a team's roster list 5 centers. Duke has 4 centers who are 7 feet or taller and the shorty is one of 2 starting centers, senior Ryan Young at 6'10". In the first 2 games, centers Young and 7' Freshman Filipowski both average 12 pts. Quite the test for our Jayhawks.
@wissox said in Fargo Game Thread:
I know the grind will come soon enough. NDSU is so bad they should be relegated to D3! NDSU is so bad bison ought to stampede their arena. NDSU is so bad they couldn't have beat James Naismith first KU team! NDSU is so bad they would only beat Missouri by a point. NDSU is so bad my intramural team at KU would have beat them.
I really think the Bison's poor shooting is more from KU's excellent defense and less about their lack of skill
16 bench points
KU has got to get Dajuan going on offense. Maybe run something to help him get a basket
Rice came to play and score
Everyone is shooting, but only 3 Hawks have scored.
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Fargo Game Thread:
I just want to see if KJ is capable of getting more than 1 defensive rebound in a game.
KJ sure struggles to shoot
Refs letting KU play. I like it
Jayhawk Network radio pregame is very hard to listen to. 2 minutes program, then 2-3 minutes of commercials. Too damn many commercials. Jeez.
I sure hope ESPN+ works better tonight.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Gameday- North Dakota State Bison:
Just a hunch (with maybe a bit of rumor) but I wouldn’t expect to see MJ for a while.
@BeddieKU23 said in Gameday- North Dakota State Bison:
I threw out the MJ bit not expecting he'd play. I have a good guess where MJ is right now and its not a good place to be this early for a freshman. Hopefully he comes out a better version of himself on the other end of this.
This is exactly how my wife and adult daughters talk at the dinner table and I don't have a clue what in the hell they are talking about. And, they like it that way.
Great game to get #23, Udeh and#35, Zuby playing time against more experienced bigs like we will see Tuesday against Duke. Duke got 22 pts from its C, Young 6'10" and F, Filipowski 7' in its opener. N Dakota St F, Nelson #4 scored 17 pts against Arkansas; he's 6'11". The Bison also got 7 pts from F Morgan, #23; he's 6'10". I don't worry about the opponent's guards beating us. I do worry about defending the opponent's bigs, which is exactly what KU has relied upon in the past to beat opponents. These early games are going to remind us how much Dave meant to us the last 2 years.
I'm really impressed with Gradey's overall game, not just his 3 pt shooting. Quick, opponent annoying hands that constantly knock passes and dribbles loose. I'm not sure McCullar has found his fit with this team yet. McCullar reminded me of Grimes at times: I had to look to see if he was even on the floor. Lots to look forward to with this group.
@wissox said in Peyton Manning Game Thread:
Any of you younguns out there know there used to be an NBA team in Omaha?
The Kings were KC and Omaha, right?
Gradey really active on defense
@Texas-Hawk-10 #10, what did you think of the offensive play calling? Especially in the red zone. Too conservative with all the center runs or just being safe to avoid mistakes?
Seems like quite a few KU players were hurt during the game. I'll be interested to hear the report, if Lance will give us any info
Neal with 332 total yds unofficially (ESPN)
Will this be Bean's first win?
Devin Neal with 210 rushing yds. RC
14 passes to 21 rushes. I really think KU should pass more in the second half
I hate third down passes that aren't thrown past the first down line. Why throw a 3 yd pass when you need 6 yds?
The offense and the refs have left 11 points off the scoreboard for us. Bean has got to improve his passing accuracy
Three running plays up the middle and a worse result each time. That's just BS play calling
Thrilled with the defense. Way to go
KU now 3 pt favorites. Must be the new gambling law in Kansas pumping $ into the pool for KU.
2 pt favorites now. Talking heads all picking KU. Let's get bowl eligible today
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Pitt State Gorillas Game Thread:
@stoptheflop said in Pitt State Gorillas Game Thread:
Gradey Dick led all KU players at the FT line hitting 3/5. As a team, KU FT shooting was 8/20. How in the hell does a team of D1 athletes shoot less than 50%? Doesn't McCarthy have an indoor basketball court for unlimited practice? There's no excuse for such poor FT shooting. It seems like our coaching staff just tolerates it.
Hey, Cuffe at least hit the backboard!
Barely hit the backboard. I'll give him a pass due to nerves.
Not related to shenanigans, but what does Sonny Dykes have to do to sell out the TCU stadium? 8 and 0, ranked #7 and playing in-state rival, TexTech, but the stadium is only 2/3's full. Maybe the early start time, but where are you Lizard fans?
Gradey Dick led all KU players at the FT line hitting 3/5. As a team, KU FT shooting was 8/20. How in the hell does a team of D1 athletes shoot less than 50%? Doesn't McCarthy have an indoor basketball court for unlimited practice? There's no excuse for such poor FT shooting. It seems like our coaching staff just tolerates it.
Besides hoping for a big crowd, I sure hope Coach Borland has a solution that keeps KU from spotting the Cowboys 2 or 3 TDs before our offense gets started. Jason Bean should be able to find open targets all afternoon against the weak Cowboy secondary. Gotta get bowl eligible. Today's the day.
Clemence made the case for starting at the 5. I don't understand why many posters want Adams at the 5, which was where he started in the second half. In 14 min. Zach shot 3/3-7 pts, 4 rbs. 1 blk; whereas in 21 min, Adams scored 4 pts on 1/3 shooting, had an ugly 3 attempt, 1 rb, 1 stl and 1 blk. Yes, late in the second half Zuby reminded me of Dok in the paint. But, for now Zach should get most of the minutes at the 5 while Udeh and Zuby figure things out.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Pitt State Gorillas Game Thread:
McCullar is a menace
I'm glad he's our menace now.
Gradey must be close to 20
6'10" and he drives to the rim. RC
So, Pettiford looks to be our backup point. Right?
@RockChalkinTexas KU 54 -36
Gradey showing he's a starter
These 5 are the starters many predicted. Adams at the 5.
Maybe Jeff is staying close to Lawrence hoping for an assistant position.
There was some really bad 3 point shooting by our guys. Cuffe, Adams, Yesufu. Didn't look like they practiced 3s at all. FTs either.