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@jayballer67 said in 2022-23 Non Conference Schedule:

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2022-23 Non Conference Schedule:

@FarmerJayhawk do you know what happened with the Gonzaga home and home series that was supposed to start this season? I don’t remember seeing anything about that series being canceled or delayed.

you and me both. The last I knew /read about it was all set. Was looking forward to it - - really quiet other then seeing hear a ways back we weren’t playing. Still not sur what the heck happened.

Hope that the home-and-home matchup still comes off. Maui is all well and good, but I was really looking forward to seeing them play in person in Spokane (only a five-hour drive for me).

What a great position for CB, with a solid playoff team no less !

Guess what ?

Would like to have seen Charlotte pick him up so he could play with Oubre, but I guess Cleveland’s OK as long as he can get some minutes.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in NBA draft, Jayhawk style:

@nwhawkfan said in NBA draft, Jayhawk style:

By the way, that jingle they play before each pick…is it just me, or did they “borrow” the tune from the opening of that old song “See You In September” ? Always thought they sounded the same.

“I’ll be alone each and ev’ry night…While you’re away don’t forget to write…”

They borrowed it from the NFL Draft.

Yeah, and I wonder if either of them had to pay any royalties on that.

By the way, that jingle they play before each pick…is it just me, or did they “borrow” the tune from the opening of that old song “See You In September” ? Always thought they sounded the same.

“I’ll be alone each and ev’ry night…While you’re away don’t forget to write…”

@Texas-Hawk-10 Surprised me too. It seemed like that just snowballed in the last day or two. Until then it looked like he’d go behind Smith and Holmgren.

My eyes are still recovering from that bright purple outfit Paolo Banchero has on. He says it’s a tribute to his folks.

His mom starred at the U of Washington, where she still holds some career records. Got to see her play a few games for the Huskies when she was known as Rhonda Smith. Wished he’d stayed in town to play a year at U Dub instead of Duke, but eyerybody knew he’d get more national pub playing for Coach K instead of a middling Pac-12 program.

https://www.fanbuzz.com/nba/paolo-banchero-parents/

@jayballer67 said in New Guys Arriving:

@Gorilla72 said in New Guys Arriving:

@jayballer67 - Very good! “Jailbreak” album, I believe, but probably on others.

oh ya I remember I had that one - -those were the days

What a great single. When the album came out I was working at a Top 40 station in Topeka…my first DJ gig out of college. Never got tired of the song even though we played it at least once or twice a night. It’s a shame that lead singer Phil Lynott died way too young (36)…anther drug casualty.

Former KU quarterback Jake Heaps has just moved to Denver to join Russell Wilson as his personal coach. He’d been working with Wilson the past few years at the QB Academy that Wilson runs, while doing his “day job” as co-host at a sports talk radio station in his native Seattle.

https://www.insideradio.com/free/jake-heaps-leaves-kiro-am-for-qb-coaching-position-with-russell-wilson/article_9c4ba222-edb3-11ec-beb0-ab01e0b76f3f.html/

I’ve always found it strange that a guy who couldn’t stick in college (let alone the NFL) is working with one of the league’s top QBs. I guess it’s like all those journeyman baseball catchers who couldn’t hit above the Mendoza line but end up as successful managers.

Some can play, others can coach.

The manager of the Wales national team just resigned today. Ryan Giggs, the one-time Manchester United star, is facing domestic assault charges. His assistant took charge of the team in their last few games. Hard to tell how all of this will affect the USMNT in group play, but it ought to at least remove that possible distraction for the Welsh side.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/wales-wal/story/4688788/ryan-giggs-steps-down-as-wales-manager/

Interesting developments for Gary at the '22 US Open. He shot another round under par Saturday, his second of the tournament, on a day when the leaders either fell back or spun their wheels.

His game was all over the place, with an eagle, three birdies and four bogeys (three of those in his first three holes). Still, he’s only five shots back, in a tie for 11th going into the final round. By far his best outing in a major since his Open win three years ago.

Noticed that another Topeka golfer made the field, Andrew Beckler from Washburn. He got into the tournament as a qualifier, but missed the cut by six strokes.

Not a bad day overall. Another Jayhawk gets an NBA title. My two favorite cities both get World Cup games in '26.

Heck, Gary Woodland even shot under par in his first round at the U.S. Open ! (Though he did blow a gimme putt on his last hole.)

Time for a nightcap y’all! RCJH !

Well, I’m not too upset he didn’t get series MVP. Not quite as good offensively, but tonight he did it with defense.

I’m guessing that he’ll gladly trade that MVP award for a ring.

Just call him Andrew “The Missing Ingredient” Wiggins. WARRIORS WIN THE TITLE !!!

Good start to my afternoon…Kansas City and Seattle both get named as host cities for the 2026 World Cup ! The USMNT’s youth movement should by coming into its own by then. As for this year, I’ll be happy if we make it out of our group.

WOW - What a night for Mr. W and the rest of the Dubs! Another stellar performance in Game 5. 26 points, 13 rebounds. On a night when Steph made as many three pointers as a dead guy. One win away from the title.

If Andrew doesn’t get Finals MVP, well, there’s something else that Congress can investigate…

https://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2022/jun/02/now-that-hes-back-lets-examine-what-that-could-mean-in-nil-dollars-for-kansas-forward-jalen-wilson/

@jayballer67 said in Well just glad to be back:

@Gorilla72 said in Well just glad to be back:

Glad you’re back!

Thanks Gorilla feels really good to be back. Can’t sit for very long but one day at a time right ? lol

Great to have you back in the fold. I’ve already got two friends rehabbing from spinal surgery, so I’m no stranger to your situation. Too much of this stuff going around. Get better soon !

Great news. Too bad his middle name isn’t something like “Samuel” or “Steven” or something that starts with an “S”, instead of Timothy.

Then his initials would be…U - S - A !

And there you have it. Wiggins and the Dubs advance to the NBA Finals. Warriors 120, Dallas 110.

Yet another double-double. 18 points, 10 rebounds. He actually outscored Curry, who had 15 on an off night from the field. Klay goes for 32. All starters in double figures.

Now they wait for Boston and Miami to get done beating each other up.

Don’t know what was funnier, Luka’s dive or Charles Barkley showing up at the TNT set on a horse.

Reminds me of that saying…something about “Chuck (U) and the horse you rode in on.”

Make that a double-double. Still, 27-11-and-3 ain’t too shabby.

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Andrew Wiggins your starting All Star forward!:

3 assists and good defense too. That was one of the best dunks I’ve ever seen. I literally shouted live.

Luka gets posterized, then takes a dive trying to sell an offensive foul by Wigs. LOL. Glad they went to the monitor and got the call right.

Yet another triple-double, his third of the series, with SIX offensive boards. Nice to watch the national media go gaga over him. Looks like we’ll have another Jayhawk in the NBA Finals.

Philly wins again. Series tied at 2 each.

Embiid looked good, but Harden was unconscious from three down the stretch for a total of 31.

A little Jayhawk-on-Jayhawk crime in this one…Markieff Morris came into the game for a few minutes in the 3rd quarter, his first appearance in over a month. He promptly got a Wilson sandwich when Jo Jo blocked him.

Next game in Miami Tuesday. Sixers still need an away win to take the series.

Several things I appreciated about Jaybate: First, his snarky and sometimes laugh-out-loud-hilarious takes. As a history buff, I loved his arcane historical references.

Then there was the whole ShoeCo conspiracy thing. At first I thought it was way overblown. Turns out he was spot on, and maybe understating his case.

Finally, his most famous quote. “No malice.” Kinda kept us from taking things too seriously.

He’s back ! Sixers win by 20. Jo Jo with 18 points, 11 rebounds in his return. Harden got 17 and the other starters stepped up.

Cool mask. Willis Reed meets Zorro.

Yet another injury, at the worst possible time. You have to wonder what Doc Rivers was thinking when he kept Embiid on the court that late in a blowout.

Looks like Joel’s thumb held up well enough tonight. 33 points and 10 boards as the Sixers blow out Toronto by 35 and move on to the next round. Harden stepped up too with 22 points and 15 assists.

Heard a bit of hyperbole about him by the NBA TV crew though…“You are looking at the evolution of the game of basketball.”

Hmmm…Miami may have something to say about that.

@mayjay He may have gotten bitter late in his career as his defensive skills started to erode. Eventually he left the team after being replaced by Willie Wilson, and played one last season with the Pirates before retiring.

Saw a nice shout out today on Pardon The Interruption to Royals great Amos Otis, as he celebrates his 75th birthday.

One of the best deals the franchise ever made…Joe Foy to the Mets for Otis in 1970. Amos would go on to be an All-Star center fielder in his first four seasons with the club. (Foy, meanwhile, battled drug problems and was out of baseball the next year.)

Otis scored the last run ever at old Municipal Stadium in 1972. He sometimes got lost in the shuffle among all the players on those great Royals teams of the '70s and early '80s, but still managed to make his mark and helped lead the team to four division pennants and a trip to the World Series in 1980, where he hit .478 with three homers. He had great speed too…once stole five bases in a game.

Happy Birthday Amos !

I’ll admit I’d been taking him for granted lately. (Ho hum, another 30-and-10 game.) Tonight after a slow start, he came through in the clutch to hit that game-winning trey against the Raptors, on an off night for Harden. Now he’s even got the TNT postgame crew shouting his praises and comparing him to Hakeem and Shaq. That’s some rarified air. Going for the sweep on Saturday and a chance to rest up for the next round.

Been busy watching and recording the various game edits on my cable/streaming service (long/short form game edit, Best KU Dunks, etc.). Even recorded the game and postgame on my VCR (to go with the 2008 and 1988 tapes). Always good to have a backup, no matter how old-school.

And a sportscast on one of our local stations here showed a clip where Christian, J-Will and Mitch made an impromptu appearance at Raising Cane’s Chicken in Lawrence. They signed autographs and even took a few orders at the window ! LOL ! (Or is that NIL ?)

@FarmerJayhawk Curious about Witt too. He may battle it out with the Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez for Rookie Of The Year. M’s got snowed out today in Minnesota, so they’ll have to wait till tomorrow for their Opening Day. Listening to Royals PBP right now.

Slowly recovering from last night’s alumni watch party (and after party). I didn’t leave at halftime, but the couple sitting next to me did, and a lot more of our group were probably thinking about it. Glad I stayed.

Came home, started up the laptop and watched the replay of KMBC postgame coverage from NOLA, Mass Street and KC Live. Glad that the technology has advanced since 2008 (and especially 1988) so I could see it all. What a night.

Seattle alumni doing an after party. Still early out here! RCJH !

Somewhere Wilt is smiling…

My palms are sore from high fiving everyone here

Never said it was easy

Jo Jo redux

Stunned. Just stunned.

Coming down to FTs. Gotta convert

AVENGE WILT

AAALL THE WAY BACK !!!

HO-LEE CRAP

LOVE HURTS

Haven’t seen us panic like this all year. Even against UK we showed a little spark

Wheels officially off

Bacot is walking on eggs

Just throwing darts here…KUby 8