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  The Beginning
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  2012-13 when I think Coach Self said we couldn’t have beaten Topeka YMCA
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  Perry E
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  @Ralph Thanks - -appreciate that, like keeping up with our guys even after they gone. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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  2018 Crootin Thread
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  @justanotherfan I can’t really say on these kids - -haven’t really watched myself, BUT from what others are saying think we need to pass huh? – - I thought we could land Bol-Bol but not looking like it crazy. Thought it was a little funny you brought up the fact for a kid his size you didn’t see Vanover do a single dunk. I in a jokng way thought well hell he should fit right in at KU then - -Landen should be dunking ALOT more then he is, soooo many times great position and instead of the flush he wants to lay it up off the board or a little finger roll. DUNK THE DAMM BALL lol. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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  Excellent Analysis About KU- First Half Grade
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  @drgnslayr West Virginia is still very good this year even without Devin Williams and DeShaun Paige. Their lone loss was to Temple - they were down 20+ in the first half came back and nearly one. They have a terrific win at Virginia, though they seem a little overrated after the departures of key players from last year. WVU still plays very good defense that is relentless pressure. They score in the same way and is still good, not great. I have watched Baylor a bit and they look like the same old Baylor team. The comeback against Louisville’s defense was impressive but it helps that Louisville labors to score, which is somewhat typical of Pitino’s teams except for his championship team in 2013. If they were down that much to North Carolina or UCLA, there is no way they comeback because those teams can score. Definitely a threat to finish at the top of the conference along with Huggy Bear. ISU is really struggling on the offensive end. They rely on jump shots and shot themselves out of a W at home against Cincinnati. Their defense is very solid just like last year but will continue without a low post scorer. The losses of McKay and Niang were big blows to their offense. I haven’t watched as many of OSU’s games but they seem to be a jump shooting team. They shot very well against a mediocre WSU team but were stifled by North Carolina’s half court defense, which is why 3 point defense is important despite what some have proposed in the past (wasn’t it Newell that said something about it?). I watched their game vs. Roy and Carolina’s defense was the reason Okie Lite shot around 36% from 3 in that game. I am ready to see us get a W at some of these places - Frank is yet to win at Morgantown. Wins at WVU, ISU and OSU nearly guarantee the conference title and a one seed.
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  KU vs those Wildcats from North Carolina
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  @stoptheflop We wore them down. Their second half was a disaster caused mostly by our defense stepping up. But all that KU energy caught up with the Mildcats. After a while you could see their spirit leave. They didn’t give up, but they definitely backed down. Trey shots really looked bad that second half, too. Our pace got to them. Pushing pace can take a toll on good trey shooting teams that aren’t used to the fast pace. Davidson is a solid team and they are going to make some noise this year. Glad to see them bringing in good talent again… proof they are more than just the ghost of Steph Curry.
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  Phantom fouls are inexcusable
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  @BShark Sherman works the refs better than any other defensive back in the league. Makes me think he used to play basketball at Duke.
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  Just Askin....
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  Green would seem the obvious choice since at 6’-7" can match up better with our wings. Poyser would be the other player with the potential to have a career game; he is 6’-4" so one would think that KU should be able to defend him well, but then, we have had short players like Phil Forte and Keiton Paige go nuts on KU before.
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  Duke/Tenn St
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  @HawkChamp Yeah… I have my doubts about their defense. I don’t think they have the defensive capability to win it all. But the season is still early and they do have how many McDs AA? 11? I think a guy like Kennard may end up costing Duke a chance. He is playing extremely well right now, but I think he has reached his ceiling and he isn’t a good defender. Will he still be able to hold on to all those minutes now that their freshmen stars are getting healthy? Will he still continue to play the alpha role after Allen gets his health back, too? What does return of Duke’s star freshmen mean for Luke Kennard, starting lineup?
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  What you missed
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  Best Throwback Uni - We are No. 3!
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  I like them both
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  KU BB Offense
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  As I recall Bill claims to use the bulk of all practices on offense. That’s why you always hear him say we’ve practiced zone all of 10 minutes this year… I think the increased offensive production has less to do with practice time and more to do with the four guard lineup and Josh Jackson in place of Wayne Selden. Selden would disappear in 1/2 the games. Josh’s presence is always felt. Josh is making the most of the 40 potiental college games he can play. The Graham/Mason chemistry is off the charts and Josh has meshed seemlessly. If Vick can play to his potiental more often and a big man emerges the Jayhawks will be unstoppable.
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  Bill Self hinting at C5 again??
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  Enjoying the military deflections. Concerning post rotation… all our bigs deserve minutes and will have to be maintained to some degree all year to keep them from rusting and to keep the intensity building in the post all year. I’m afraid the biggest “victim” in the rotation will be Lightfoot. In a perfect world, he would deserve more minutes this year to help him develop for the future. Landen looks like he is turning the corner on his early season funk. He had a solid game against Davidson, and was starting to really settle into his role during Nebraska. But I don’t see this as one of our best rebounding post teams. Rebounding will be a job by committee all year, and I’m not talking about “board members” only being post players. We have too good (and athletic) of guards to have them take plays off on the rebounding side. Everyone is going to have to step up and rebound. This may be our best rebounding guard squad since Bill came to Kansas. I don’t think we can stress how important this area is going to be for us all year, and may actually be the area of our game that makes the difference in March. Defense and rebounding are driven by synergy. Either we get together as a squad on hustle and focus or we melt away into mediocrity as a team because even though our offense is good and fun to watch, our offense alone doesn’t stand a chance to go far in March and would be hard pressed to even win #13 in conference play. I’m optimistic about this team NOT because they are so fun to watch (but enjoying that aspect). My optimism is high because I think we have a great group of guys who GET IT! I think this squad understands that it will be defense and rebounding that will make us unstoppable. That second half against Davidson… I haven’t seen that kind of defensive intensity in a KU uniform since 2008! No one in college basketball is going to keep up with us as long as we bring that kind of defense. And the rebounding was much improved, too.
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  Stinkface 2.o?
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  @Crimsonorblue22 Ok, I admit it, I stank it up!
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  Should the NCAA Adopt a BASKETBALL ELECTORAL COLLEGE to Vote After the March Carney?
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  @drgnslayr “EVERYBODY WINS…except the people.” That’s my new bumper sticker.
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  Is This For Real?
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  @jayballer54 Nobody roots for Goliath - Wilt Chamberlain.
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  HOLIDAY LET DOWN
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  @Statmachine Merry christmas
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  Little Tidbit
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  Williams will not be much of an immediate loss since he did not play hardly at all and he was a player that might produce in future years. Many 7 ’ players feel the should play just because of their height but many really are not Division I material. Say what you will about Weber but he has not hesitated benching or suspending players that broke rules. I have no doubt that many if not most programs would have looked the other way to all of the shenanigans of a player with the talent of Marcus Foster but Weber did not put up with that…gotta give him credit for that. Maurice seems to be the latest player to find out the hard way; he will be missed.
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  KU Playing Small?
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  @stoptheflop I have thought about your thesis on several occasions this season. Our coaching staff surely must speak tongue in cheek about our “small” lineups. We know that Bill Self, historically, has relied strongly on three smaller perimeter players, 2 “bigs” to man the paint. But he now has recruited himself perhaps into a corner with that playing philosophy…although he keeps working to re-establish that style. What we are seeing is the development of a team which, by seasons end, can play the game to advantage either way, 4/1 or 3/2. Josh Jackson is a tremendous difference maker, and Svi is coming along marvelously. Vick is a player who provides instant replacement talent if one of our other 4 perimeter players gets hurt (or locked up several hours before a game). By traditional standards, six foot eight inches sure as hell ain’t small! Wouldn’t crafty Fred Hoiberg have salivated over the speed and talent of small players Jackson, Svi, Vick!
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  UNC/Kentucky game
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  Did you guys see the foul trouble for the physical guys? This is how the college game is now being officiated and soft skilled offensive players will have a field day. Both teams over 100? I hope coach Self is taking note because toughing your way to victories is going to be really hard with today’s officiating.
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  What would you give Bill Self for Christmas?
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  I’ll keep it simple, nets from Phoenix in early April.