KU Pregame discussion

[Huskerpapa]

I know, I know, this game is 3 weeks away.  But I came across this article and it kind of made me smile a bit.  In my very humble opinion, there is a slight difference between not having depth and having inferior depth.  Oh well, enjoy:  http://www.rockchalktalk.com/2016/11/18/13671718/kansas-basketball-s-most-threatening-non-conference-matchups-remaining-on-the-schedule

Nebraska

These two teams used to meet twice a year until the Cornhuskers bolted for the Big 10. The Jayhawks have won 16 in a row in the series. This game will be played in Lawrence on December 10th. This is another non-conference foe that KU should beat handily if they play well. Tai Webster is the Huskers’ leading returning scorer, and the Jayhawks will need to lock down on him on defense. They also need to keep an eye on freshman Isaiah Roby, a 6’7” forward who is extremely athletic. This is another game where KU should look to run as much as possible to wear down an opponent with inferior depth.

 

But it also nice to know that we are one of their toughest remaining games!

 

Edited November 18, 2016 by huskercwg

[Silverbacked1]

16 minutes ago, huskercwg said:

I know, I know, this game is 3 weeks away.  But I came across this article and it kind of made me smile a bit.  In my very humble opinion, there is a slight difference between not having depth and having inferior depth.  Oh well, enjoy:  http://www.rockchalktalk.com/2016/11/18/13671718/kansas-basketball-s-most-threatening-non-conference-matchups-remaining-on-the-schedule

Nebraska

These two teams used to meet twice a year until the Cornhuskers bolted for the Big 10. The Jayhawks have won 16 in a row in the series. This game will be played in Lawrence on December 10th. This is another non-conference foe that KU should beat handily if they play well. Tai Webster is the Huskers’ leading returning scorer, and the Jayhawks will need to lock down on him on defense. They also need to keep an eye on freshman Isaiah Roby, a 6’7” forward who is extremely athletic. This is another game where KU should look to run as much as possible to wear down an opponent with inferior depth.

 

But it also nice to know that we are one of their toughest remaining games!

 

They have been showing us some repect in all the articles that evrybody on here as downloaded.  Don't know if it real niceties or just trying to fatten us up for the slaughtrer.

[Ron Mexico]

Any rational object person would say we have not chance in this game. There is an order that has to be followed to pull off a miracle upset.

1. Play that team.

2. Beat that team.

 

Does anybody know when they will give the return trip to Lincoln?

[HB]

12 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Any rational object person would say we have not chance in this game. There is an order that has to be followed to pull off a miracle upset.

1. Play that team.

2. Beat that team.

 

Does anybody know when they will give the return trip to Lincoln?

 

December 16, 2017.

[49r]

At least they didn't call him Taj Webster.  Puts them ahead of most other blogs...

[hhcmatt]

8 hours ago, huskercwg said:

should look to run as much as possible to wear down an opponent with inferior depth.

 

Thus far they are not wrong.

Also, we beat out UAB and Davison :ThumbsUp:

[Nighthawk]

I figure take the last game we played and put KU in our spot.  I'm still going to enjoy seeing the game.  I know it's just me...but KU is one of the very few teams that I don't mind losing to. Although beating them is ultra amazing.

Edited November 20, 2016 by Nighthawk

[AuroranHusker]

On 11/18/2016 at 10:26 PM, hhcdimes said:

 

Thus far they are not wrong.

Also, we beat out UAB and Davison :ThumbsUp:

 

 

Kent Pavelka probably did beat Matt Davison.

 

At what would be the question... 

[big red22]

On 11/18/2016 at 10:26 PM, hhcdimes said:

 

Thus far they are not wrong.

Also, we beat out UAB and Davison :ThumbsUp:

THey are wrong...

 

1. No mention of Glynn Watson as a threat is asinine

2. Roby is 6'8

[atskooc]

I wonder if the foul disparity we saw against Clemson will be closer against KU, or if it will be worse.

[Silverbacked1]

6 minutes ago, atskooc said:

I wonder if the foul disparity we saw against Clemson will be closer against KU, or if it will be worse.

[hhcmatt]

34 minutes ago, atskooc said:

I wonder if the foul disparity we saw against Clemson will be closer against KU, or if it will be worse.

 

From now on I'll put in a Ref Paranoia rating line in the Essentials going forward.  KU fouls a decent amount so it will be a middling sort of rating for this game.

[hal9000]

3 hours ago, hhcdimes said:

 

From now on I'll put in a Ref Paranoia rating line in the Essentials going forward.  KU fouls a decent amount so it will be a middling sort of rating for this game.

I mean have we already forgotten what it's like to play at the Phog?

[Nighthawk]

16 hours ago, hal9000 said:

I mean have we already forgotten what it's like to play at the Phog?

haha...true...us fans totally remember.  But for the whole team (I'm thinking coaches included) this will be a totally new experience.

[Ron Mexico]

I'll never forget when Jake Muhleisen was undercut and took a hard fall to the court during our game at the Phog during the '02'-'03 season. 

[AuroranHusker]

1 hour ago, Ron Mexico said:

I'll never forget when Jake Muhleisen was undercut and took a hard fall to the court during our game at the Phog during the '02'-'03 season. 

 

That was certainly memorable. Ouch.

 

 

[hal9000]

2 hours ago, Ron Mexico said:

I'll never forget when Jake Muhleisen was undercut and took a hard fall to the court during our game at the Phog during the '02'-'03 season. 

Broke his hip IIRC. 

[mwash95]

The idea of the potential matchup of Jack McVeigh vs Josh Jackson scares the hell out of me. Im not sure jack will be able to keep up with Jacksons athleticism. If Jack isnt isnt hitting shots, i think Miles goes with Roby for a longer period of time.

[jimmykc]

I am so excited about this one that I turned down a free ticket.

[HuskerActuary]

9 minutes ago, jimmykc said:

I am so excited about this one that I turned down a free ticket.

Feel free to pass on that free ticket my way!

[jimmykc]

My old pledge brothers would not let you escape alive.

[uneblinstu]

On 12/2/2016 at 4:21 PM, hal9000 said:

Broke his hip IIRC. 

Changed his career. Was never the same after it.

[49r]

Lots of tickets still available for this one.  The KU athletic department has GA tickets for sale (face value is $75).

 

Stubhub has reserved seats going for well under face now.

[49r]

Also it appears that backup forward Carlton Bragg has been arrested last night on suspicion of Domestic Battery, no news on his status for the game tomorrow:

 

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article119896743.html

 

LAWRENCE 

Kansas sophomore basketball player Carlton Bragg Jr. was arrested by Lawrence police on suspicion of domestic battery against a family member.

As of Friday morning, no bond was listed for Bragg, 20, in Douglas County jail records, which is standard in Kansas for those accused of domestic violence. According to police, Bragg will remain in custody until he makes his first court appearance, which has not yet been set.

Police provided no other details about the arrest but said the case has been forwarded to the Douglas County prosecutor for review. No charges have yet been filed.

“We are still trying to gather information,” KU coach Bill Self told The Star. “But it is a charge which we take very seriously.”

Said KU associate athletic director Jim Marchiony: “We are aware of the situation and in the process of gathering information and once we have the facts we will act accordingly.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article119896743.html#storylink=cpy

 

[49r]

Bill Self previews Nebraska - KU Athletics

 

http://www.kuathletics.com/news/2016/12/8/mens-basketball-bill-self-previews-nebraska.aspx?path=mbball

 

 

 

 

Q. With Nebraska coming in, does it still feel like a conference team to you or has enough time passed?
BILL SELF: No, doesn't feel like a conference game to me at all, and it won't to Tim (Miles, head coach). I don't think Tim was in the league when we played. So he was still at CSU (Colorado State), if I'm not mistaken. And it won't to them as well, but it will mean something, because they obviously have a good name nationally and they're from the Big Ten. And it would be a nice feather in our cap. It would be a great feather in their cap or nice feather in their cap as well if they come in here and play great.

So it will be one of our more competitive games so far, no question. But I don't think it will have -- I don't see it as a conference type game.

Q. Does Tim Miles continue his same philosophy, same program, same system to Nebraska?
BILL SELF: I don't know. I can't remember exactly if they're running the same stuff. But I do think from a philosophical standpoint, I doubt he's changed. I still think what he valued at CSU or before that is still the same thing he values now. You don't see coaching changing that often. So I think he's a good coach, and other people think it too in our profession. He's a fun guy. Maybe he'll tweet you back at halftime and that kind of stuff. You don't see that very often. But he's probably the social media king of our profession, so that makes it interesting.

But I understand why he does that and everything, because he's generating interest for his program. I like him. I think he's good, and I think he's done a really good job there. Certainly I don't want him to have any success at our expense, but I hope they have a really good year.

Q. How did this game with Nebraska come about?
BILL SELF: You know, somebody asked me what the reasoning was behind the game, and I'm not sure if they reached out to us or we reached out to them. But I think that we kind of did that for Andrew (White), or maybe they wanted to do that for Andrew. Was that it? They wanted to do it for Andrew? We all love Andrew.

I mean, so don't get me wrong. There were no ill feelings with Nebraska or with Andrew when he made the decision to leave, and it turned out to be a good decision. You go there and you average 16 (points) a game, where maybe here you didn't get a chance to play as much. But I do think Andrew had a lot to do with the game.