Gary Bedore’s KU hoops notebook

D**m right it's more special to beat them in the tourney final in KC...rumor has it on an off note that North Carolina may be heading to Wichita State for the first round of the N.I.T....the shockers were close to getting in....any predictions on a. if this will happen. and b. do the shockers have a chance?

March 14, 2010 at 1:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Pullen, KSU dejected after loss

Before this last comment by Martin, I was a fan. I'm sorry...but even as a diehard Jayhawk, you can't help but smile at the job he has done, bringing the fire back to K-State, giving KU quality wins even without having to beat a talented KU. I will root for Kansas on the national level as a state every day of the week, twice on Sunday's. Now, fellas, 3 down, 6 to go....to quote a favorite of mine.."The only quesition you have left to answer is...can you be perfect? Can you? Rock Chalk.

March 14, 2010 at 1:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Something to prove

Jake Sharp deserves the recognition, whether or not anyone thinks he's a good running back. Personally the man is a machine. I watched him his senior year take a kick back 98 yards on the first play of the game. Just because it was only against high school kids doesn't mean it wasn't a heck of a run. Hailtoku, Sharp fits the spread better than Quigley and McAnderson. The lanes are much bigger to run in, and I would hardly say Sharp got the same blocking last year as McAnderson did the year before, Not to mention playing the tougher 3 of the South. For almost having 900 yards on half a season of really getting the ball that's pretty good in a spread offense. Rock Chalk.

July 23, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Taylor scores eight points in U.S. basketball victory over Greece

Reading through the posts, maybe it's just me but how many turnovers did Sherron and Tyshawn have last year because guys weren't ready for the pass? We saw all year the Morris twins consistently out of position to recieve a pass or lagging behind the tempo of the game. We all saw the way Ty loves to speed the game up and he does sometimes play too fast for the other guys. European teams are notorious for playing at a faster pace and zone defense that forces bad passes, and even then Ty probably still feels s**tty but doesn't want to sit out on this expierence. Yovoy, you just became that guy, you know, the one when you're at a bar and there's that one drunken idiot standing on the table with his shirt off. That's you. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

July 6, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Self comments on Henry situation

You know Cal was texting them to make sure they read the article to use as leverage. Gotta love that one letter of intent rule.

June 30, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU needs Collins at his best

Don't get me wrong I love Sherron but being the "leader" of this team it will be hard for him not to shoulder the bulk of shots. That being said, Sherron was Sherron last year because he came in loose and knew he had around four to five minutes to run his tail off and be the role player he was i.e. dishing the ball, having a high energy pace, and not worrying about making plays. Many talk about being in the flow of the game and that is what he does best i.e. Oklahoma sans Griffin. When he has confidence in his other players to make shots it's easier for him to make better decisions and get everyone involved i.e. K-Suck at home and Texas in the 2nd half.

Taylor and the Morris twins need to have a better than most impact during the first five minutes of every game in this tournament in order for KU to go deep. Aldrich is a big game player and I really believe if KU overachieves and gets to the sweet 16+ he's gone next year.

No matter what, the best 8 minutes of his career thus far has been his performance against N.C. last year in the FF. I don't even want to mention that worthless no talent hack's name, who also hails from the disgusting state of Mizery, but coming in as a freshman and dominating a P.O.Y. candidate says it all. I truly hope every team worrying about Kansas in the tournament focuses on shutting down the guard play. Closer shots amount to better shooting percentages and easier rebounds for Cole, and we've all seen what happens when Cole gets 15+ off the boards.

The way KU matured in late Jan. early Feb. I see no reason why a rubber match between them and Mich.St. wouldn't happen. Def. two teams that have flipped flopped roles as of late. Obviously with all this said, the ultimate bottom lines are this. Will Sherron shoot better than 40 percent from the floor, can the twins take an inspiration from Cole's performance as a Frosh in the NCAAs and stay out of foul trouble and take meaningful shots, and can the defense of Taylor, Morningstar, and Reed, in that order, handle the 2 and 3 spots long enough for KU to establish a post presence. Also, look out for Releford to get some important minutes with Little struggling to find his shot and play defense. I love Releford's slashing style and him not being afraid to take it to the hole and draw the foul. Your thought's?

March 19, 2009 at 4:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )