KU vs. Emporia St - Svi To Start



  • Here’s a plea for fellow posters to provide ongoing gametime info on tonight’s contest. I have been Zingered, sitting in rural West Central MO with Dish Network TV and a slow Verizon internet aircard (ergo, no ESPN3). If I am fortunate I might be able to dial onto 610 am if the signal has not been reduced as is customary for nighttime broadcasts… IMHO, Sheahon Z’s Time Warner Cable deal still absolutely stinks. If the Jayhawk AD position were an elected chair, I would campaign like a madman to demote that guy to position of assistant equipment manager for non-basketball sports.



  • @wrwlumpy

    I believe you nailed it.



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Kelly O is definitely comfortable with his do. I like his individuality! And yes we girls do like him.



  • @REHawk

    Going to CJonline.com with JNew’s Blog might work. I haven’t heard, but I assume he’ll be doing it.



  • @REHawk I’m lucky to get game, I hate that KU fans can’t get it! I hope SZ loses his job over this decision! I wonder how many times he watches the rowing team? A few of us chatted during the royals game, not sure if global and brooks get the game?



  • @REHawk

    I would join you in the campaign. Like you, my provider in Olathe, Consolidated Communications refuses to get Metro Sports so I am also screwed.

    The women’s soccer team is playing in the NCAA and opens Sunday at home against MU…of all teams. So far the TV icon at kuathletics.com shows as TBA. You would think that with all the hoopla about the minor sports being on TV, this would be a done deal. If even this is not shown on TV, then Zenger needs to go…the basketball and football blackouts alone justify his firing.



  • Best laughter I’ve had in a while. Checked into xfinity pay-per-vew here in Houston just now

    $ 109.26 plus fees and taxes.

    Maybe they think there are bars full of Jayhawks down here just waiting for an exhibition game.



  • @JayhawkRock78 I’m calling on cousin Eddie in sw ks to bring SZ to us!



  • Reporting in from ESPN3 land- the game has closely resembled a Cahrlie Chaplin movie, as ESPN3 is profusely dragging.



  • I can only follow the play by play on the KU web site and from what I can tell Traylor is doing well. Other than that pretty average play

    KU is 1-9 from 3…on the other hand it is 13-14 FT. Svi is 0-4 from 3.



  • @JayHawkFanToo Graham looking good, Lucas doing well, Svi can’t hit but playing good d. Not much from Perry or Wayne. So many guys, hard to pick a good combo.



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Watchin on ESPN3 down here in da bayou.



  • @JayhawkRock78 Yep global got a new pup. His name is Rascal.



  • @brooksmd what do you think?



  • I HATE ZENGER!!!



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Well I’m impressed with the ft shooting tonite. At times they play like a well oiled team, just not enough times. Loving Devonte at both ends and Svi on d. Waiting for his 3 to come around. Ellis looking much better this half. Overall I think several players had to put on new shorts after the chewing from Self at ht.



  • Looks like Ellis is finally coming alive…



  • Alexander ragtime jam!!!



  • Platooning? 4 players in…4 freshmen on the floor plus Lucas…



  • @brooksmd depth factor is huge. Better test fri, and I get to go!!



  • @JayHawkFanToo crazy huh? Glad I’m not coaching, who do you play?



  • @Crimsonorblue22 And you didn’t get me a ticket? Remember I’m retired and always available. 😉



  • @brooksmd a lot of times I go by myself. Top row though. You are a little far away.



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Can’t be as bad as upper deck in the superdome.



  • @brooksmd I’m ok w/it, I think some friends have some better tickets for me fri. Can’t wait!!



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Even Self got a big smile on that block and jam by Alexander. Play of the game.



  • @Crimsonorblue22

    All of them, this is the time when you see how players perform under real game conditions…



  • @JayHawkFanToo so many are playing well! It’s a good thing.



  • More platooning…



  • Extremely balanced scoring for KU so far…



  • @Crimsonorblue22 I think by conference play they’ll be ready to bring home #11.



  • @brooksmd agree, I couldn’t pick 5 starters though. Not yet.



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Me neither. Have a good time Friday nite and wanna hear ya yelling “Let’s go Jayhawks” from the rafters. GN



  • My impression from following the play by play on the internet and not actually watching the game…

    KU started 1-9 and then shot 5-9 from the 3. Big improvement.

    Extremely balance scoring. 9 players scored between 9 and 13 points. surprisingly Svi was not one of them, consistency is going to be an issue with him

    Fouls are a concern with the bigs. Mickelson 5, Lucas 4, Alexander 3…against Emporia State?



  • @JayHawkFanToo fouls and in not to many minutes.



  • I’ll add:

    • Devonte was spectacular. Great defensive pressure, several steals, created an over and back, fed the ball exceptionally well, and made several nice shots.

    • Our most electric player is Cliff. He instantly takes over the game when he’s in there. Not sure why we had to wait 10 minutes to see him, but when his number was finally called, he delivered.

    • Swee was off, because I think we jinxed him. He must be a Kubuckets reader, because HEM suggested a possible 1-7 shooting night, and I think that’s exactly what he shot. Wish you would’ve said 8 for 8, HEM.

    • I don’t think we saw an “A” game from Wayne or Perry by any means. We saw some special 2nd half moments from both, but I think their show begins Friday.



  • With the $109 price tag for a pay per view-

    I went with the audio play by play. Not a bad way to follow a cupcake game for free. Better than gamescast stats.



  • @KUSTEVE you jinxed him!!!



  • @Crimsonorblue22 I did my “baby shoes” good luck cry. I don’t know what happened. It always works.



  • After my earlier grousing about non-telecast, I discovered that Full Court was running this contest on Dish 457. So, I can sleep peacefully after all. Bill Self has so many available combinations this season that winning basketball will certainly be a work in progress. Good to see Selden and Ellis get serious after 3 halves of lackluster numbers. Svi’s shooting was off tonight, but the kid is the real deal. His outlet pass with 2 1/2 minutes left in first half was splendid. He looks to become an impact player sooner than anticipated by many. Lucas, Mickelson and Alexander all looked formidable. A very active crew of big men. Point guard position looks to be much improved over a year ago, with Mason and Graham exhibiting some good stuff. Greene still quick to bounce into BIll Self’s toughening box, but he pops back off the bench to create some serious mayhem for defenders. Freethrow shooting very much improved tonight. Bill has made his point! I’d say that it will take awhile for this squad to gel and win smoothly; but by midFebruary they should be ready to make a run toward some titles. Athleticism abounds.



  • @JayhawkRock78 said:

    @globaljaybird Is that a new pup in your avatar?



  • @JayhawkRock78 Yes that’s a rescued year old piss & vinegar boxer named Rascal. . Is A whole lotta dog for an old fart. Takes the BB outta my hand at 7 feet. Major jumper. Have a 6 ft fence around the house & front & rear cattle gates but still have to watch like a hawk, as in Jayhawk!. Pasture fence is only 42 " with one strand of barb so without the leash is not an option. Lotta work but unlike you know who, wakes up in the SAME MOOD every damn day." Sound familiar?! Thanks for noticing .



  • @globaljaybird rascal is keeping you young!



  • Slow start, but the second half showed us glimpses of this teams potential. Almost fell off my chair seeing pressure in the backcourt with traps. So happy to see improved ball pressure and steals. Individually, our perimeter players played much better “d”. They struggled on switching with the weave. This should improve with time. I was impressed with Lucas. Looked so much better than Mickelson. Mason and Graham looked great at the point in the 2nd half. At one point, we had 12 assists on 14 field goals in the second half. This group looks more like a team, than the last couple of years. Can’t wait until Friday. RCJH.



  • @Crimsonorblue22 Is damn sure keeping me bruised, beat up & tired . But he has as good a life as he gives me . I have other things but I’m all he has so I give him my best. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Too flipping much seratonin in the brain-guess I must be just like him.



  • @globaljaybird I’m so happy for your family!



  • @jaybate-1.0 HA! Thats great stuff. Mr Appearance you are here by sentenced to a hereby unspecified amount of ass chewing in practice without parole!



  • I was at the game last night. My first reaction was “blah.” Meaning, no one stood out. As Self said, little separation. The only real excitement was Alexander’s little run there where he had a few dunks.

    Then it hit me. This is the type of team that may need that. Equal functioning. A couple other observations:

    1. I liked Graham penetrating and scoring near the end of the half. It was like ESU gave that to him. He took it, and hit the floater.

    2. Selden seemed to disappear a bit. I looked at the clock at appx. the 9:00 mark in the 2nd half and Selden has 5 points (I believe). Odd to me. This does not appear to be Selden’s team.

    3. Svi did the poor shooting routine. I would have like to have seen him drive the ball a couple of times. The Bobby Knight shot fake, and then a drive. He did get some open looks. He did move the ball quickly, the “don’t let it stick thing.” And he seemed to play good defense. We’ll see.

    4. I am concerned with our big men. Ok, maybe not concerned. Apprehensive may be the better term. I just want to see how they play against real competition. It seems like the only thing holding Alexander back right now is his knowledge of the system. That is the only thing. If we’re playing as a big minutes back up, his lack of knowledge is not a critical impediment. Thus he should start. But if he gets low minutes, of course, we’ll know it is a major problem. I do want to see how Lucas does vs. the better competition, because right now, he looks smooth, confident, and highly serviceable. Mickelson is hard to figure out.

    5. Greene/Oubre - I’m not sure what I want here. But I want more. Greene seemed active, Oubre didn’t to me … or at least he didn’t stand out. They both were kind milk-toast to me.

    6. Activity - I did like the trapping and increased pressure. Missed on some backside coverage, but mixing this in is exactly what the doctor ordered.

    7. No Small Four - Again, we didn’t see Oubre, Greene, Selden, or Svi at the 4. Maybe it’s being held in secret to surprise UK. Doubtful.

    8. Lineup - Just my opinion. I’d start Mason, Graham, Selden, Ellis, and Alexander. Svi would be my first perimeter sub, then Greene – the guy playing the best gets more minutes for now. Traylor and Lucas as post subs. Oubre and Mickelson riding the pine. All this for now. I could see Self going with Greene over Svi because of experience, and the big stage in the Champions classic.

    9. Ellis - One last thing. I would not hesitate to sit Ellis on the bench for his overall passivity and poor play on defense. He is just a poor defensive player. No dressing that up. Last night, it made me shake my head. Kind of frustrating. It is odd, but Ellis is my biggest worry right now. Mainly because we have our wagon hitched to his lead.



  • @Crimsonorblue22

    “@drgnslayr depends on match ups, presses, defensive schemes etc. I’d love to see a 4 guard lineup w/Mari at the 5, pressing and running the floor.”

    I like that idea, too!



  • As others have already pointed out, the second was vastly different from the first, though there were some good things that happened in the first half.

    I am excited to see good perimeter defense. Ku had 11 steals last night. I don’t think they got anywhere close to that last year. Graham so far is playing the type of pesky defense like Chalmers and Robinson.

    Overall, there were more positives than negatives. Let’s hope the team from the second half shows up on Friday and against Kentucky.


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