Matt #2 KU versus #11 K State

[Rot 911]

7:00 tonight. I went to undergrad and Law School at KU. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

We Kansans may not have an ocean, but we do have some college basketball.

A little trivia for you: The Jayhawks' first coach was the inventor of the game, James Naismith, who is, ironically, the only coach in the program's history with a losing record.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Oh yeah, well just wait until football season! Wait, is it too early to make excuses?

I'll be watching! I was born and raised in Manhattan and my wife is a KSU alum. The overall record isn't in favor of KSU, so I may be going to bed early.

[KFC911]

I'm surprised Kansas hasn't joined in with the ACC yet, but I think I know why....they're "askeered"

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by KC911

I'm surprised Kansas hasn't joined in with the ACC yet, but I think I know why....they're "askeered"

I believe that the Big 12 just distributed the largest per-school payout of any conference. Sports has nothing to do with it.

[KFC911]

Ain't that the truth Matt...I couldn't even name the ACC schools anymore. Sucks...

[onewhippedpuppy]

KU vs Mizzou was one of the longest running rivalries in the country. Tossed aside so Mizzou could pursue "greener" pastures as an also-ran in the SEC. Very sad.

I love college sports, but the recent conference re-alignment has taken away some of the magic.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

KU vs Mizzou was one of the longest running rivalries in the country. Tossed aside so Mizzou could pursue "greener" pastures as an also-ran in the SEC. Very sad.

I love college sports, but the recent conference re-alignment has taken away some of the magic.

Have to agree with you there. So many of the traditional rivalries gone just so a team can generate even more cash.

[Les Paul]

Mom and Dad Jayhawks, aunt and uncle Jayhawks, both brothers Jayhawks, me old Jayhawk. Aunts and Uncles Wildcats, first cousins Hawks, cousins Cats. Friends with the the head football coaches son in the mid 60's at KU. Allen field house was our playground. Ran indoor track in hs at KStates former rat hole basketball facility. Ran indoor track in Allen Fieldhouse in college.

I think it took KState something like 25 years to beat KU at their own new facility. So having said all that it should be a good game. KU almost let Texas slip up on them last week.

Rock Chalk.
http://fox4kc.com/2013/01/16/kuboobs-becomes-internet-hit/
and this too.

[porsche4life]

Well how was it Matt? Worth leaving dinner for?

[Les Paul]

The win over Kansas State extended the Kansas winning streak to 16 games.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Well how was it Matt? Worth leaving dinner for?

Just as I predicted Sid, lots of yelling at the TV.

When your team only hits on 35% of their shots, you are not going to beat #2. KU did a good job shutting down Mcgruder, KSU's leading scorer. They just didn't have enough offense. I thought the KSU defense played really well, but you have to score and defend to win basketball games. At least it was only 59-55.

[Rot 911]

What a game that was to watch! Of course I wanted KU to win, but I really enjoy watching a good, physical basketball game. I bet a lot of those guys woke up sore this morning.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Ok Kurt, it's round 2! #10 KSU vs #14 KU. The rankings, btw, don't make me even a little bit more confident about our ability to win in Lawrence. There's no harder place in the country to win a basketball game. I'm just hopeful the Jayhawk's three game losing streak has gone to their heads.

[Les Paul]

Has or hasn't gone to their heads?

[RWebb]

[porsche4life]

Matt... If it helps, OState won in Lawrence recently...

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

...We Kansans may not have an ocean, but we do have some college basketball.
....

The Kansas-Carolina b-ball connection is long and strong: Dean Smith, Larry Brown, Danny Manning, Roy Williams, etc. the list just goes on...and we've got ocean, mountains, and shall I dare say it Bar-b-que ...the war is on now!

Ps: The bbq may be up for debate, but "better" basketball is just a given (ducking for cover)!

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

...There's no harder place in the country to win a basketball game. ...

Ahem...Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke) ....nuthin' like college b-ball that surrounds the Research Triangle area imo...Duke, Carolina, and NC State all within a 15 mile radius...and yes, we do talk some "smack"...couldn't resist

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think that was three games worth of frustration taken out on KSU. I didn't even watch the last 10 minutes. Typical Kansas State, choke when they start getting some recognition.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I think that was three games worth of frustration taken out on KSU. I didn't even watch the last 10 minutes. Typical Kansas State, choke when they start getting some recognition.

Absolutely! KU had something to prove last night and it showed. Let's see if they can keep it up.

[Baz]

Some good roundball being played!

From last night Gator/Kentucky game...this Wilbekin kid is a blast to watch. Casey Prather is not too shabby either.

Kentucky is not as good this year as in previous years but our win last night was important in the conference standings.

Good luck to the Jayhawks and Wildcats going forward.....hope we see you at least in the Final Four!