Wow, I was last before the final and moved up to third from last. Not sure how that happened! See I’m pleased because I knew I wouldn’t see my name at the top of the leaderboard so I picked hoping my name would be at the bottom, so I kind of accomplished my goal.

@HawkChamp Thank you for the compliment kind sir, but it’s time to survive & advance. Even we whom thrive in the universe of fans & alumni must elevate our game also. RCJH !!!

@truehawk93 Gonzaga will stay as a #1 seed but their conference schedule is so weak that offset its decent non-conference schedule and this is why it is the fourth #1 seed… Keep in mind that more recent games carry a higher value than older games, this why the loss to Indiana will not hurt KU as much and why, with every game it plays, Gonzaga’s numbers drop. If Gonzaga loses one game its numbers will take a tumble and they might end up as #2 seed. Apparently the Computer ranking place a big emphasis on margin of victory and this is why teams like Kentucky and West Virginia appear to do well in those even when they rank considerably lower on the human polls and the RPI.

Well we holding in there for 2018 rankings, no more de-commits - -so far - -247 now has us as the # 10 ranked class in the Nation. - -I think we could win 4-5 games this year - -Wishful thinking? - - maybe - -hope not though. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

The first post on here is the final list of KU’s 2017 class. It includes 21 players, 8 of whom are already on campus including QB Peyton Bender. This class break down includes 9 JuCo’s and 12 HS players which is not ideal for Beaty, but we also know Beaty doesn’t actively seek that ratio like Weis did so I don’t think this is a big deal long term. KU’s 2017 class is generally considered 9th or 10th in the Big 12, but the walk-ons KU has landed should help with the depth as well. Adding the two Alabama transfers into the mix as well makes this class better than it looks on paper. KU will never be a place that consistently finishes in the top half of the Big 12 in recruiting so player development will always be much more important to KU than at other schools like Texas and OU that bring higher floor guys. The position breakdown of this class is 1 QB, 2 RB, 5 WR, 2 OL, 2 DE, 1 DT, 3 LB, 4 CB, and 1 K. Both of the OLinemen are HS kids so that’s important for future development purposes. The most important player in this class by far is QB Peyton Bender. KU has the skill position players, the OLine is returning 4/5 starters from last year and will only be better so if Bender shows why Mike Leach wanted him, KU’s offense will take a big step forward in 2017.