Best posts made by Jayblaze

I did a scientific analysis on today’s game and I have determined that Johnny Furphy is very good at basketball.

I respect y’all who are down on KJ and Juan and I understand why you’d like to see better talent in those starting slots. That said, a much higher consideration for me is just how much I’ve grown to know and like them both. I mean, as college ball becomes an annual revolving door I really cherish the guys who stay and develop. It’s waaaaay more fun for me to root for those guys than strange new faces. I’m more invested in the vicissitudes of the season. It’s more fun to be a fan. So Juan and KJ are tip tier keepers on my wish list, moreso even than Hunter and Furphy.

Dare I say Yesufu had an off-the-bench-spark type presence last night?

We need Gradey Dick…not Gradey Brick!

I’ll show myself out.

@stoptheflop I basically consider everyone on this site my research assistant.

@approxinfinity Not sure if you are serious about this, but I’d pitch in something. I ain’t a rich man or something, but keeping this viable means a lot to me.

Ok, I’m sold. This team’s potential is very, very high.

Reminds me of when Beasley came in as a protege of Frank Martin. Well above average coach pulled off a puddy tat recruiting coup and rode that for a few seasons. Only so far you can go in the little apple tho.

How about Zuby? Totally hanging with. We are soooo good.

Kev playing with real joy

It’s wild how I continue to believe until basically the very end. I suppose it’s a habit from watching the Chiefs.

Can we please get this season started? I’m bored already and tired of waiting.

Whoops – NBA. I rescind my guess and promise to undergo reading rehabilitation before posting again.

According to WeatherBug, the Hawks have come out very cold.

@wissox Nobody’s even heard of this school!

Self showing some trust in MJ at the mo

But, really, Kev and Gradey showed up tonight. Who woulda thought we got 20 from GD and a double double from Kev and still could lose.

Prediction: Self revs the engine on the new Udeh-powered machine we saw out for a spin on Saturday. Hawks by 14.

Kev = MVP

@Jethro I award you a gold star for “Zuby snack”

Looks like Self’s invented some ways to get Gradey open, even against elite D.

Man…imagine the high school recruiting landscape with Duke, UNC, and Kentucky all questionable choices for prospective talents. Could be a bonanza for KU - possibly for years to come.

Ya know…here’s another thing, not a measurable COY metric but worth a lot: he seems to be a pretty kind, level-headed guy. Sure fans of other blue bloods or rivals find plenty of reasons to hate him, but as far as I can tell he doesn’t generate nearly the level of abject disdain folks like Coach K and Cal and Pitino seem to inspire.

On Furphy:

“This Irish name formerly O’Foirbhilhe in the Gaelic, is a nickname and translates as ‘the descendant of the perfect one’, the clan originating in County Tyrone. … Up to the 1950’s ‘Furphies’ were found all over Ireland being horse drawn ‘water carts’ manufactured by Joseph Furphy, these being in effect mobile meeting places, a place of gossip. Apparently in Australia to ‘furphy’ is to gossip or spread rumour!”

I’m shifting my attention to a reduced-personnel, nothing to lose Big 12 Tournament in which Bill Self gets to be creative with subpar (though still considerable) talent and a few guys who will figure prominently in the next few seasons. I want see development and improv and tenacity and a hell of a fun time!

I haven’t heard even one of y’all “fans” offer to marry Furphy so he can get his green card and and be paid

You can tell our bench smells blood. Like they come in fighting and confident.

KU is the smart money to win it all. Need proof?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/03/19/march-madness-bracket-ai-picks-predictions/82520443007/

Who in the country is a better player than JWill right now?

That block just made my wife spit out her popcorn.

Cam looking steady!

Duke sucks. Can I get a hallelujah?

Oh! It’s the 10 minute mark. Time for someone to say they can’t possibly keep up this shooting

That 3 woulda been nice

MJ with some decent d.

Kj so smooth!

@Kcmatt7 Who do you think you are, confronting me with FACTS! I think I’ll just carry on in my alternate reality, thanks.

I’m glad Wilson is on our team. Just sayin’

@approxinfinity definitely. But we are peaking at about the right time.

@benshawks08 Indeed. I do spend quite a bit of time in this here echo chamber!

@wissox I was just beling silly, lol - thought it was too preposterous to be taken seriously. I’ll rescind my application for assistant coach now.

Good news: the bench is contributing tonight.

Instant meme: Just a Big 12 foul.

KJ is having a NIGHT!

@kjayhawks I’m going with ours, though the repeat is a strong weight toward UConn’s - really want one of those baaaaaaad for Self and the Hawks. That said, I’m super proud of our conference streak. And, weirdly, a down coupla years adds pathos to the whole thing for me. I’m optimistic that the NIL era will settle into something that lets me keep on believin’ we will eventually dominate. (I’ve never pretended to be a totally rational fan!!!)

@nuleafjhawk I’ve picked a perfect bracket every single season for years…Every bracket is perfect - like the smile of a child or dewdrops on a flower, each it’s own delicate creation, the vessel of joy and dreams, prayerful fancy and wild yearning for a just and glorious world.

@BShark I have a nervous tick where I drink lots of Scotch.

Goddamn lid on the basket!

Gotta love Adams - athletic rebound, athletic shot.

@Zabudda and in just 5 min