@drgnslayr said in Darryn Peterson:

@BeddieKU23 said in Darryn Peterson:

Do you think the way defenses are guarding Peterson these days has an influence on the shots he's getting lately. Seems like every team is throwing 2-3 guys his way and he's not getting open looks.

Of course, this makes it even worse!

But they throw this at him because he just stands on the side on the 3-pt line, awaiting a pass. If he would run laterally, across the defense, running all kinds of fakes and direction changes, it would create a huge mess if teams think they can keep two guys on him. If that happens, DP is then making natural forming screens for other players.

The predictable thing for him to do would have us set a high ball screen for him. That can work sometimes... but wouldn't count on that always working.

Tre would be great at this. He stands around on the 3-pt line... he could cut right down into the paint, while DP runs in from the other side. One of these guys is going to then pop open on the other side on the 3-pt line.

My point is we need to at least attempt to run offense. We seem to just quit running schemes over a month ago, and hence, our record shows it!

Record with DP playing is 14-8; without him its 9-2. Only two losses to Duke and UConn. Efficiency ratings and other advanced metrics show we have been a better team when DP is not playing or not on the court. Worst offensive games have been with DP playing.

That's not all on DP, although it isn't clear he makes his teammates better. It seems to be primarily scheme or coaching. When DP isn't playing, there is no go-to guy - the ball moves better, Council goes downhill more, and more set plays to get Flory lobs. Many more assists. With DP, everyone waits for him to make plays and the energy level dissipates on both sides of the ball.

His usage rate is ridiculously high. With defenses scheming to shut him down with double-teaming, you would think that with a couple of passes out of double team, we should be getting wide open looks from the arc or finishes in the paint. Not happening...

@Tallturd1 said in Kansas Jayhawks @ NC State Wolfpack Game Chat Sat. 12/13 4:30 CT:

@BeddieKU23

We have the 5th toughest schedule overall and the 6th toughest non conference schedule. Our resume rating is based on what chances out of 100 would the 25th ranked team have of matching our current record. They would have a 15% chance of matching our 8-3 record. We have played 6 games against a top 50 ranked team and are 3/3.

We actually have the 2nd toughest schedule per Kenpom of the top 100+ teams (Alabama only one higher). 8 of our 11 games have been against high major opponents. Not sure anyone can match that. Our 3 losses have been against the #3, 5, and 12 teams with a combined record of 29-2. Two of those without our top PPG scorer.

Yes, we haven't demonstrated that we can beat the very top teams, but we can at least hang with them and beat anyone else.

But there is a small margin for error. We need someone to step up every game...

@BeddieKU23 said in Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Chat Sat. 1/13 8:00 CT:

Espn sucks

Delaying game for fake golf post game?????

Why can't we play with this effort and ball movement every game??????

White and Council with double-doubles...

We may have the most offensive offense in college ball …

Solid win by Houston yesterday and remarkable comeback by TTU against Duke. Although not close to the non-conference record the SEC demonstrated last year, the B12 solidified its position (again) at the top of the conference rankings - best win-loss record against other power conferences and against ranked opponents. Impressive collection of high quality wins, including giving Duke, UConn and Purdue their only losses.

We play like this and we’ll lose by 30 to SJU…

So, HCBS is already tightening his bench. It's a game he clearly wants, and only two subs thus far.

This is awesome, but we are still giving up WAY too many ORBs....

@Jayhawk_69 said in Border War:

That game went about as expected. The good news is our season is far from over. If Marshall can start playing like a serviceable starter I think we have a shot at a bowl game.

Was there anything in the game that has you believe that Marshall is a "serviceable" P4 starter? 13 of 30 (and one of those was a wing and a prayer). 2 INTs. 4 fumbles (only 1 TO). 20 rushes for 23 yards. Really undersized.

Some of the ineffectiveness is due to O-line woes, but definitely not all. Multiple really bad throw/decision-making. I really question whether either of our QBs is capable of winning games for us against quality competition...

Mizzou has 230 yards; Jayhawks 100. Fortunate to be tied...

@DanR said in Border War:

Too short to throw from the pocket

And not particularly accurate. And no indication of high QB IQ...

@Kcmatt7 said in Border War:

@DCHawker said in Border War:

@Kcmatt7 said in Border War:

@kjayhawks2.0 said in Border War:

I’d say Isaiah get one more drive then you have to pull him those 5 yards just cost us 3 points

I think you gotta just let him get all the reps this year. Let him learn, if he’s going to be the QB for two more years after this

Based on what do you think he is a multiple year P4 quarterback? Yes, work through some mistakes, but he has to show something??? Thus far, Simmons
looks a lot better and he's just 19...

You haven’t seen enough to write him off. So I think you have to assume he’s the future and you let him get experience in the big moments until proven otherwise. Not like Ballard has proven anything either.

I'm not writing him off - just saying that I've seen nothing in 2 games to lead me to believe that he is a quality P4 QB. Not saying that Ballard is either...

@Kcmatt7 said in Border War:

@kjayhawks2.0 said in Border War:

I’d say Isaiah get one more drive then you have to pull him those 5 yards just cost us 3 points

I think you gotta just let him get all the reps this year. Let him learn, if he’s going to be the QB for two more years after this

Based on what do you think he is a multiple year P4 quarterback? Yes, work through some mistakes, but he has to show something??? Thus far, Simmons
looks a lot better and he's just 19...

Defense has been surprisingly solid; offense not so much. Marshall 3-9 - some bad misses on what should be easy throws...

said in Border War:

Don't get the sense that K's play calling is creating any advantages....

Except for the last couple of plays...

Don't get the sense that K's play calling is creating any advantages....

One good throw by Marshall, but otherwise hasn't looked like he is up to the moment or the opponent...

Neither Marshall nor the O-line looked good on that possession...