Posts made by dylans

@BeddieKU23 I know nothing of Dawson, do you know if he has a history of soft tissue injuries or knee problems? Hopefully this is a one off.

@indku1972 It was on espn+ last season and if google is correct this year too -

The KU Late Night in the Phog for 2025 is on Friday, October 17th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. While it is an in-person event, the scrimmages are streamed online via ESPN+, the KU Athletics website, and the KU Athletics Facebook page.

Unfortunately common problem. I hope it was just kids, then it can be a teaching moment. A really sucky one, but it beats the end of the road being currently traveled.

@approxinfinity It’s an indicator that all things may not be as they seem. It is rather disappointing.

Turns out the knife being thrown was fabricated by Lance. Or perhaps a case of operator gone wrong. ‍️

“A pocketknife was thrown and hit one of our staff members,” Leipold said after the game. “It’s ridiculous. It’s supposed to be for safety and things like that, and it’s a culture that’s been accepted to a point, and it hasn’t changed. Eventually, somebody’s going to be seriously hurt, unfortunately.”

Texas Tech submitted footage to the league this week that proved the claim to be inaccurate.

In Texas Tech’s response to the Big 12’s sportsmanship inquiry, obtained by ESPN, athletic director Kirby Hocutt wrote that the school combed through all available video footage and interviewed eyewitnesses near the Kansas bench when the issue arose in the fourth quarter.

The video footage Texas Tech submitted raises questions about whether the pocketknife was initially dropped by someone on Kansas’ sideline. The video shows a Kansas player reaching down to pick up the closed pocketknife on the field apron near the 38-yard line and handing it to a KU staff member.

The staff member handed the pocketknife to Leipold, who brought it to game officials. Texas Tech was assessed a 15-yard penalty for throwing objects onto the field.

“We believe this video makes it clear where the pocket knife originated, which will disprove all claims that it may have been thrown from the stands, and certainly makes it clear that it did not hit any member of KU’s staff on the sideline,” Hocutt wrote.

The Big 12 said Tech’s fine was for the objects thrown onto the playing surface, while Kansas’ was for disparaging comments about the conference and “an inaccurate statement regarding a pocketknife by head coach Lance Leipold.”

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46605847/big-12-fines-kansas-texas-tech-25k-fan-behavior-dispute

@approxinfinity That sucks. For the wallet and the mental. I am truly sorry that happened to you. Sounds like a good garage door though!

@nuleafjhawk Don’t accept their deal. I have a 3 year deal for $3 per month flat. If you tell them that’s the only deal you will accept, they’ll come around. If you want XM back, that is.

McDonald’s cost too much. Everything is overpriced these days, but me.

@approxinfinity The thing is KU basketball players are only that. I don’t care about their personal life. I don’t care about what they did before or after KU basketball. So if they’re not a KU basketball player they’re no one. There are something like 25k students at KU - I don’t know a single one. I want them all to succeed, but if they don’t I will never know. No skin off my keister. Same with KU basketball players, I don’t know anything more than they play basketball. There will be articles telling me they went shopping for the less fortunate for Christmas, but Bill makes them do that. If one of them does something special outside of basketball while playing for KU that would be a first.

For instance - we’ve all been told about Thomas Robinson and the hardships he faced during his tenure at KU. Losing loved ones is always difficult and becoming the head of the household at such a tender age is difficult at the least. Did a single person on here try to offer any tangible support for Thomas or his sister? Send a letter of support to TRob or a goodie bag to the little gal? Fan mail when he was struggling in the NBA? Nah, because the support is superficial and really tied to KU basketball.

It all rings hollow when people say they care about the individual- that’s compete bs. We only know them because of KU. They are nothing to us before they become a recruit of KU and only are in our lives because of KU. If they in turn spurn KU then they are out of my life too.

@approxinfinity said in We're preseason Number ... 19:

@wissox ok mc crankypants… we have been talking extensively about a lot of these guys. And when have you ever known the name of the walkons?

Things change. Hating change is a little bit pissing into the wind unfortch. Not everything can be as immutable as good ol KU buckets!

Hang in there.

Very little player analysis. No new threads started for the individual 2026 recruits even through they’re highly regarded. It seems the current landscape has dimmed our love of college basketball to the point no one really cares. Or the smart folks have left us. lol probably the latter.

@approxinfinity Maybe. But a falsehood is a falsehood and a liar is a liar. Wrong is still wrong. Experience isn’t gained by running from difficulties. As a matter of fact I don’t believe any core values have changed, just a large group of Americans have lost their moral compass. Because it has been normalized doesn’t make it right. That’s something I hope people are teaching their kids - core values that aren’t dependent on others giving them positive reinforcement. Most times it’s difficult to do what’s right, but damn it pays off.

Zuby may have done what’s right for him. But if you haven’t re-read what was said in moment, on here about him you probably don’t realize the amount of revisionist history goin on here.

For this fan Zuby doesn’t exist. He isn’t a Jayhawk. Who cares? It was his decision to leave after starting and being given a full ride. If that’s not enough positive reinforcement for his little ego then he needed to go to grow.

Flory is also a piece of work in my books at this point, but he has a route to redemption and it’s not his play on the court it’s how he conducts himself off the court when things aren’t perfect. Zuby doesn’t have a road to redemption - he’s no longer in Lawrence.

TL;DR anyone crying over that 3 year old split milk is an embarrassment to the Jayhawk Nation. - part of the wine and cheese reputation we have. Players on other teams only matter on game day.

I’m looking forward to watching the group come together. Hopefully they gel and it’s fun to watch as opposed to the show we’ve been treated to lately.

@Crimsonorblue22 Well that’s better. Makes it more stupid than malicious. A real head shaker - what a genius.

@FarmerJayhawk I agree. Spend in the trenches.

@rockchalkjayhawk Simmons was in California for a personal matter. I don’t like it, but am reserving judgement until a reason is given. I don’t believe he is injured, so hopefully good news. Also it looked like Moore just put Taylor on notice. RT of the future I’d suppose at this point.

I’m curious if Flory were to blow out his knee if KU would pay him for his re-hab year since his deal seems to be very year to year. For any player that hasn’t tried to transfer out this would be an ethical dilemma. For Flory it would just be business. Would his salary be worth it if he wasn’t playing? Would they stand by him like they did Elmarko even though Flory didn’t stand by KU and conduct his salary negotiations in private?

Re-read the transfer thread thru the 1700s comment mark to get the in the moment feelings of posters. Now with hindsight it’s a different vibe and everyone knew Zuby would be a stud.

I’m not sure why so many are stuck on the past. He’s not a current or future Jayhawk. Zuby doesn’t matter.

Also less than two weeks before he transferred out Zuby looked me in the eye and said he would be the next great KU center - well after Hunter was inked. He lost any and all credibility with me then as his true character showed thru. My personal experience with the guy has developed my opinion of him. Newspaper clippings seem to be the reason people like him here. I will never support someone who lies to my face.

@approxinfinity said in Ranking centers for 2025-26:

In fact I think St Johns got Zuby for a steal if I recall. Kid wanted to work his ass off and play.

Did he though? He had an avenue to minutes at KU and chose to flee to a place that promised him minutes instead of an opportunity to earn them.

@nuleafjhawk The individual should be held accountable. Just like at any other riot. It’s not a faceless crime - there is a specific person that needs punished appropriately. That whole punish the team for some fan’s action is seriously flawed - you’re just asking for an antler to dress in KU garb and get KU in trouble or something similar.

Bill Snyder and Tom Osborne are models for a program like KU. Lance is as good as it gets, he’s in that mold.

@approxinfinity I mean this is KUbuckets right? Not St Juan’s buckets or wherever that ex Jayhawk plays at. None of that once a Jayhawk always a Jayhawk bs, if you leave for another program you’re a turncoat.

@nuleafjhawk Yeah. I remember that, but I was a kid. My entire adult life KU has sucked at football outside of a couple outlier years and KSU has owned KU football, just as KU basketball has owned KSU.

@bskeet -3 wins? Hasn’t KU lost all those games? Or are you combining all sports? Kansas has lost 15 straight football games to Manhattan. 28/31 or some nonsense. KSU must’ve been absolutely wretched in the early days for KU football to still have a winning record against them.

@Crimsonorblue22 Was the knife open or just hurtled like a rock? I’ve not heard that fairly important detail yet. If it was open charges need filed.

@FarmerJayhawk Without Mahomes they would suck - so you don’t have to go that far. The Patriots just handed the Bills a L and the Pats are 58m under the cap. The Eagles bought the last championship with by being about 200mil over the cap with dead money structured into future cap hits. Money is inportant, but the Jimmy’s and Joe’s you spend it on are more important- see UNC football and the GM and Belichek that everyone was drooling over in the offseason - ooh shiny failure.

KU football is never joining to be in the conversion of a national title. The only reason fans currently think KU is decent is the Big12 is really bad at football - like d2 bad. It’s good for KU, but whomever gets invited to the playoff (TT) is going to get embarrassed by a real team. I’m just trying to enjoy being above .500 and possibly going to meaningless bowl games, it’s a huge improvement.

@BShark said in Ranking centers for 2025-26:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Ranking centers for 2025-26:

Zuby! Impressive

We chose Hunter Dorkenson over him

He was a starter who ran when competition was brought in. Zuby sucks. At least Hunter (who was not good for KU) bought in. Zuby is a loser, I don’t care about anything he does elsewhere - it’s all KU or nothing and he accomplished absolutely nothing for KU. The rest of college basketball and the NBA doesn’t exist as far as I’m concerned.

@nuleafjhawk If he can’t beat out Daniels, it’s likely he’s like any backup QB - a fan favorite until he gets extended minutes. Then the new backup is the fav!

@Jhawk69 You are correct, Zeke is not short for Isiah. Isiah Thomas was called Zeke by his teammates and apparently a handful of folks have carried that on to other people. Isiah’s being called Zeke now are mostly done due to a misinterpreting of that. It would be like calling all Michael’s Air or LeBron’s King - it was a nickname for a specific person that got applied to others. ‍️ I suppose you could call any and all folks any random thing your heart desires and see if it sticks - it helps if you start with a famous one though.

David season two is out now. The first season covers up the where he kills the giant. It’s very well done. - one of the best shows I’ve seen in years. Doesn’t seem as though this is a very religious group, but I think it’s still a worthwhile watch even if you are a going to hell.

@nuleafjhawk I wanted Skattebo too. He’s a beast!

@MR11 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@dylans said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Flory averaged less points and more fouls per minute than AJ Storr, let that sink in.

Not giving yourself a lot of credibility in this argument by cherry picking stats to compare him to Storr lol.

That he is in anyway comparable to Storr or Griffen is extremely disappointing.

I can and will criticize him whenever I damn well please. His actions are that of an impetuous money grubbing unprincipled piece of crap.

Never said you couldn’t just that I think you are wrong to do so.

I have done just this. a man of principle- principles are expensive, I am all too aware. Also it paid off in the long run, just like being a Jayhawk would.

Maybe you have, and good for you if it worked out.

I’m sorry for you if you haven’t figured out that loyalty pays.

Can you say for sure that your situation was the exact same as Flory’s? Maybe you had a boss/company you trusted, do you know Flory has the same relationship with the staff?

Bill Self is now untrustworthy?

Were you also a 19 yr old from a different country likely being pushed by your guardian to make certain decisions? Have some fucking empathy before villainizing people, especially someone on a team you support.

I respect all upfront. My disrespect is earned. Flory has earned it.

@MR11 No it doesn’t, but in this case it appears to be the actions of a short sighted selfish person. Asshole is just shorter to write.

@ReggieKansas said in FINGERS CROSSED MY NEPHEW ISIAH SAYLES 2 KU IN 2028:

So I have a nephew at piper who is class of 2028 he is the number 1 player in the state of kansas ranked for that year. I know KU Is in his top 5. His mom is a big jayhawk fan. So fingers crossed bill can land him

Awesome. Enjoy the ride wherever he lands!

@BShark Good maybe they can get rid of him after this year if he asks for big money again and performs like last year. Flory might be able to play in the Euro league down the road, but he’s not an NBA talent, if you’re paying top of the market I’d expect top talent, not damaged goods.

@approxinfinity said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

The fact he came back means a lot to me. I think he could have gotten market value elsewhere and not dealt with the baggage of post negotiations but he chose to come back and stick with it. I am thankful. It was a massive returner for us and helped the other dominoes fall.

I don’t believe that a market developed. Who would pay top dollar for an undersized big with limited skill and a foul a minute habit? Sounds like a Bill Self big to me. Should’ve let him walk.

@MR11 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@dylans Ok lets slow down a bit with that rhetoric. Feel free to be disappointed with how he handled the situation, but that doesn’t make him a piece of shit. Would you stay at a job even if you love it if another company was coming in and offering to more than double your salary?

I have done just this. a man of principle- principles are expensive, I am all too aware. Also it paid off in the long run, just like being a Jayhawk would.

Cause that is what we are talking about here. Flory isn’t guaranteed to have a NBA career and also has to worry about getting injured and missing the opportunity to even get there. This could be his only chance to make a decent bit of money that could have to last him the rest of his life.

If your only plan in life to make money is basketball you’re a moron. There is a free education attached - one that most people pay handsomely for.

Ideally yes, you want players to love KU and only want to play here, but KU also can’t be lowballing their returning players that much and expect to get that kind of loyalty even with players that grow up KU fans.

Flory averaged less points and more fouls per minute than AJ Storr, let that sink in.

I do agree he doesn’t need to be coddled, he got paid and now he needs to shows up this season. If come next month, he isn’t showing any improvement, then he deserves all the criticism you want to give him.

I can and will criticize him whenever I damn well please. His actions are that of an impetuous money grubbing unprincipled piece of crap.

@HoraceZontal There is a good way to handle negotiations and a poor way. The way it was handled by Flory leaves me feeling he is an asshole, douchebag, piece of shit. It’s entertainment - he’s a heel. Fuck ‘em.

I hope someone that wants to be here takes his minutes. Flory isn’t worth the price. They’re low rent pros now, not children to be coddled, and this one is flat out a Calipari Kentucky caliber of low character - a mercenary.

Bummer. On to the next game.

Ok. I’m ready to fire Butker. His misfires are in one way or another responsible for all the Chiefs L’s

@nuleafjhawk one team wins games of consequence. The other needs to enjoy regular season wins. Enjoy the loss, it looks like you’re correct. Yay!

@nuleafjhawk Spoken like a KU football fan. It’s cool. I get it.

@nuleafjhawk The reigning AFC player of the week? The guy who’s going to author another 4th quarter comeback? Oh ye of little faith.

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Can’t lie have no idea how you can despise Flory.

It’s simple. Because he’s a mercenary. It’s all about the money. The door should’ve hit him in the ass when he hit the portal.

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

One last thing and this will sound corny but it does seem like he really just wanted to be here. The NIL number I heard was quite low for a player of his ranking.

That is genuinely refreshing. I despise players like Flory that are clearly only in Lawrence for the money.

@Jhawk69 So was Svi, but they both played the 4 - there’s another undersized “big”

I don’t think Bill always cares about convention.

Other previous under sized bigs for KU - Perry Ellis, Darnell Jackson, Darrell Arthur, Travis Releford, Darren Hancock.

@Jhawk69 said in Lance Leipold:

Lance won a close game. It is time to call off the hot-seat dogs for now.

FWIW they are idiots. KU football is highly unlikely to ever be nationally relevant, just enjoy maybe being bowl eligible and competitive in most games. Lance is the best possible coach for KU currently. Loud mouth idiots without two brain cells to rub together are far too common on the internet.

@wissox If the backup QB is playing and the starter isn’t hurt, the starter sucks. It also undermines the starting QBs leadership position, he goes from the focal point to the bench. At least that’s what I’d suppose.

@patoh3 yes they can!