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ArrowheadHawk · 08:55 AM

Current Ranking #1 Seed Southwest
Current Record 35-3(17-2) 2011 Big 12 Regular Season and Tournament Champions
Congrats Hawks on making the Elite 8.

Spoiler!

Mr. Plow · 01-28-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

every fan base has assholes, but every fanbase also has good people.

that's usually only a surprise to the assholes.

UK has an abnormally large amount of assholes though.

Mr. Plow · 01-28-2011, 12:48 PM

Looks like TRob is bringing his sister back to Kansas with him. Good article.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...012707122.html

Kansas's Thomas Robinson returns to Washington for his mother's funeral

Thomas Robinson stepped out of a limousine Thursday morning and wrapped his arms around his 9-year-old sister, Jayla, who refused to let go. She clung to the right thigh of her 6-foot-9 brother and nestled her face in the side of his coat, concealing almost everything except the multicolored beads atop her head.

One month ago, Robinson was enjoying his sophomore season on the University of Kansas men's basketball team; Jayla was engrossed in second grade. Then came the death of their grandmother. Then the death of their grandfather. And last Friday night, Lisa Robinson, their 42-year-old single mother who lived in Washington, died.

On a chilled, snow-blanketed morning in Northeast Washington, Robinson and his sister helped lead a procession of some 20 family members into Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood to bid goodbye to yet another loved one. A stray rose and a carnation lay behind in a mound of snow near the hearse.

Nearly 200 family members and friends filled the 14 rows of the church to celebrate the life of Lisa Robinson, whose cause of death was initially reported to be a heart attack but will be determined by an autopsy, and offer support to her three children: Jamah, Thomas and Jayla. The Kansas basketball team - along with Coach Bill Self and his wife, Cindy - also attended the funeral service after flying to Dulles International Airport on Wednesday despite inclement weather and not checking in to their hotel until 1:45 a.m. Thursday.

"We're family and this is something we wanted to do for Thomas," Kansas senior guard Tyrel Reed said in a statement released by the school. "Thomas is our brother and he and Jayla are hurting. We will do anything we can to make sure they get through this."

Before the service, each of Lisa Robinson's children placed a white rose into her casket. Thomas placed a Kansas basketball jersey in the casket, as well. Jayla placed a stuffed toy Jayhawk next to her mother.

The service, which lasted more than an hour, was filled with music and applause and a little laughter. But among the messages Rev. William H. Gibbs expressed during an impassioned eulogy was this: "This family needs you beyond today."

One after another, friends and family members walked to the front of the church and offered memories of Lisa Robinson - remembered as a health care aide who raised her kids well - and an outstretched hand to her children.

There was Randy Beeman, formerly a chaplain for the Kansas men's basketball team, telling Thomas to lean on teammates and coaches because they are family. There was Rev. George Gilbert, whose neighborhood in Southeast Washington has long wrapped its arms around Robinson's family, telling Thomas: "We've got a house for you. We've got everything you need. All you have to do is say the word."

The most moving moment came when Jayla stood behind the podium, her head barely visible. She had a note to her mom that she wanted to read. In 30 seconds, she used her soft, barely audible voice to tell her mom that she loved her.

It has been a whirlwind for the family. On Friday, Jayla called Thomas to tell him their mother had died. His world rocked by yet another loss, Thomas decided to play in Saturday's game against Texas. Then, early this week, he flew home with Barry Hinson, Kansas's director of basketball operations, to address details regarding funeral plans and Lisa's estate.

His grandfather's funeral was held earlier this week. Then came another funeral - his third in a month - Thursday, which attracted supporters far and wide despite the weather. University of Massachusetts forward Javorn Farrell, a close friend of Thomas who said he lived with him during part of his junior year of high school at Riverdale Baptist, flew to Washington from upstate New York, where the Minutemen had played St. Bonaventure on Wednesday.

MacArthur Wilder, a cousin of Thomas who gave the opening prayer in the service, thanked the Kansas community for its outpouring of support amid a turn of events that makes one wonder: "How much more can we bear? But we know there is a God, whose divine love will not allow us to suffer and to carry things on our own. See, he sent all these representatives."
The NCAA has helped Kansas assist Thomas by granting a number of waivers. It gave the program permission to fly to Washington for the funeral service. It allowed the athletic department to pay for the funeral expenses. And it will allow Robinson to bring Jayla with him to Kansas at the school's expense.

It's uncertain what the future holds for Jayla. Individuals close to Self and Kansas have reportedly expressed interest in adopting her.

"When you stop and think about it, [Thomas] has got a 9-year-old sister left in his family," Self told reporters after the Texas game. "And she is half the country away."

Self politely declined to comment after the service, but in a statement released by the school he called the service "beautiful," adding that it was "sad, but also very uplifting. It was great to see that Lisa had so many family and friends come to pay their respects and pay tribute to her."

**Lzen** · 01-28-2011, 01:01 PM

Friday, January 28, 2011
Support team: Storm doesn’t stop Jayhawks from being there for Thomas Robinson

By Gary Bedore

Kansas basketball player Thomas Robinson, right, and KU basketball coach Bill Self, left, embrace following funeral services for Robinson's mother, Lisa Robinson, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church in Washington.

Funeral for Lisa Robinson

Thomas Robinson placed a Kansas University basketball jersey into the casket of his mother, Lisa, before the start of funeral services late Thursday morning at Antioch Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

The KU sophomore power forward’s sister, Jayla Paris, set a stuffed toy Jayhawk next to her much-beloved mom.

Later, during the actual ceremony, Jayla, who is 7, not 9 as earlier reported, read a letter she’d written Lisa — who died of an apparent heart attack last Friday night at the age of 43.

“It was a beautiful service. It was sad, but also very uplifting,” said KU coach Bill Self. His Jayhawks persevered through a D.C. ice and snowstorm Wednesday night just to make it to the funeral. They arrived at their team hotel at 1:45 a.m., Thursday — five hours behind schedule — ultimately making it back to Allen Fieldhouse just before 6 p.m., Thursday.

“It (weather) was bad, but the guys are fine. It was such a good thing we were there for Thomas,” Self said. “I don’t think there would have been too much that would have stopped us from being there. I know our team was very glad and proud we were able to come.”

Self said Robinson — who will fly back to Lawrence today with KU director of basketball operations Barry Hinson and be in uniform for Saturday’s 6 p.m. home game against Kansas State (Jayla will remain in D.C. at least for the time being) — “is doing about as well as he possibly can.

“He’s crushed, which you would expect him to be. The service did bring some laughter to everybody, too, which I think is good,” Self added. “There were so many people (overflow crowd of 200) who showed up. You could tell she was definitely loved and had a lot of friends.”

A lighthearted moment came when Lisa’s age was discussed.

“As a joke, she’s been telling everybody she’s 37 for about the last six years,” Self said.

As far as second-grader Jayla’s state-of-mind, Self, who said the hand-written letter to Lisa was “very moving,” said: “She seems like she’s doing OK. She had a lot of people around her that obviously care about her.”

That includes her brother, Thomas.

“The thing that was very evident being there today ... people want what’s best for Jayla without question and we do, too,” Self said.

“She has a father (James) and family (including step-brother, Jamah, mid 20s) back home. Thomas obviously, as the big brother, would love to have her here (in Lawrence). But that’s a family decision. And they’re going to have to decide what’s best for Jayla.”

The Jayhawk players provided much-needed support for Robinson Thursday, and promise to continue to do so, upon his return to Lawrence today.

“Thomas is our brother and he and Jayla are hurting. We’ll do anything we can to make sure they get through this,” senior Tyrel Reed said. “We want what is best for them. We want them to be in the best situation and have the utmost opportunities.”

Reed and his teammates have had a busy week. They’ve flown more than 3,000 miles since Saturday’s home loss to Texas.

The Jayhawks returned from Tuesday’s 82-78 victory at Colorado at 1:30 a.m., Wednesday before embarking on the journey to D.C. KU flew charter to D.C., then traveled by bus over the slippery streets while in town.

“I will say this: The weather in D.C. when we landed yesterday ... it was unbelievable,” Self said Thursday after exiting the charter plane at Topeka’s Forbes Field. “It was as bad as I’ve ever seen. I’ve never been in a place where you could go maybe 2 miles an hour because of all the traffic and icy roads. On the bus ... we didn’t know if we were going to be able to move.

“There was talk of canceling the service because that area of town lost all electricity. Fortunately everybody worked hard and put it together. Everything went off without a hitch (after service was delayed an hour).”

More tragedy
KU freshman guard Josh Selby returned to KU with his teammates Thursday. Selby had originally planned on heading from D.C. to his hometown of Baltimore on Thursday for today’s funeral of a loved one.
“Maeshon’s (mother of Selby) godson — one of Josh’s best friends — was murdered Saturday,” Self said. “Josh found out as soon as the Texas game was over. Josh went back with the full intention — and our full intention — that he was going to stay and go to the service tomorrow, but with the weather situation and at the request of his family, they thought it was in his best interests not to go and come back with the team, so he’s with us right now.”

Practice
The Jayhawks were scheduled to practice on Thursday night.
“We need to. We’ll have half an hour, 15-minute workout to keep the blood flowing,” Self said Thursday afternoon. “Then hopefully tonight for the first time in a long time we’ll get a good night’s rest. And then hit the ground running tomorrow because we've got a lot to do to get ready for a real good K-State team on Saturday.”

Donations
Family has requested that, in lieu of gifts, contributions be made to the Lisa Robinson Scholarship Fund c/o SNR Denton, 1301 K Street NW, Suite 600, East Tower, Washington, DC 20005-3364. The fund will benefit Jayla.

Sunflower Showdown
K-State enters Saturday’s game with a 14-7 record, 2-4 in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks (19-1, 4-1) are 33-2 versus KSU since the inception of the Big 12, including 14 victories in the last 15 meetings in Allen Fieldhouse. K-State has not beaten a top 10 team on the road since knocking off top-ranked KU, 68-64, on Jan. 17, 1994. ... The No. 6-rated Jayhawks have won six in a row in the series, including four straight at home. ... The contest will serve as the 2011 Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend, in which college basketball coaches nationwide will wear sneakers with their attire to raise cancer awareness. ... Wayne Simien will have his jersey No. 23 hung in the rafters at halftime.

Chiefs Pantalones · 01-28-2011, 05:22 PM

KU at KState is on ESPN Classic right now. About to go into overtime. One of the billion times we beat them last year.

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 09:36 AM

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KU at KState is on ESPN Classic right now. About to go into overtime. One of the billion times we beat them last year.

Sherron made some amazing plays in that game.

**Buehler445** · 01-29-2011, 09:40 AM

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Sherron made some amazing plays in that game.

Yes he did. I'm so goddamn glad we won that game. After that game was when my wife sent me the email about Pullen being a Space Chimp.

I hope our boys come out focused and kick the everliving **** out of the purple pussies.

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 09:42 AM

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Yes he did. I'm so goddamn glad we won that game. After that game was when my wife sent me the email about Pullen being a Space Chimp.

I hope our boys come out focused and kick the everliving **** out of the purple pussies.

I have been to 4 games this year and today will probably be my last. I was excited for the other 4 but I'm really excited about this one. Should be awesome.

DJay23 · 01-29-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Yes he did. I'm so goddamn glad we won that game. After that game was when my wife sent me the email about Pullen being a Space Chimp.

I hope our boys come out focused and kick the everliving **** out of the purple pussies.

I was so nervous for that game last year (because I REALLY wanted the win) that while my wife was out shopping with her sister all day leading up to the game, I cleaned the whole house just to get out the nervous energy.

**Buehler445** · 01-29-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I have been to 4 games this year and today will probably be my last. I was excited for the other 4 but I'm really excited about this one. Should be awesome.

I'm jealous. I need to get the wife to some next year before we get to busy (with kids).

Anyone know when the schedule comes out next year so we can start planning?

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I'm jealous. I need to get the wife to some next year before we get to busy (with kids).

Anyone know when the schedule comes out next year so we can start planning?

Sometime in the summer I think.

Bambi · 01-29-2011, 10:13 AM

Tattoo girl getting some air time. lol

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 10:13 AM

Big day for recruiting.

Daniels update: DeAndre Daniels, a 6-foot-8 senior forward from IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., appears to be another step closer to becoming a Jayhawk officially.

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ESPN’s Paul Biancardi tweeted Friday that Daniels and his dad will be at today’s game. Most recruiting experts believe Daniels will ultimately chose KU over Texas and Kentucky and perhaps attend classes here and practice with the team the rest of this semester. Daniels’ good friend, Christian Garrett, was added as a KU walk-on player earlier this week.

Prep juniors in the stands today: Perry Ellis, 6-8, Wichita Heights; Kaleb Tarczewski, 7-foot, St. Mark’s High, Southborough, Mass.; Nino Jackson, 6-0, Ardmore (Okla.) High; Zach Peters, 6-9, Prestonwood Academy, Plano, Texas (orally committed to KU). Also Ishmail Wainright, 6-5 sophomore, Raytown (Mo.) South.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-29-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Big day for recruiting.

Daniels update: DeAndre Daniels, a 6-foot-8 senior forward from IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., appears to be another step closer to becoming a Jayhawk officially.

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ESPN’s Paul Biancardi tweeted Friday that Daniels and his dad will be at today’s game. Most recruiting experts believe Daniels will ultimately chose KU over Texas and Kentucky and perhaps attend classes here and practice with the team the rest of this semester. Daniels’ good friend, Christian Garrett, was added as a KU walk-on player earlier this week.

Prep juniors in the stands today: Perry Ellis, 6-8, Wichita Heights; Kaleb Tarczewski, 7-foot, St. Mark’s High, Southborough, Mass.; Nino Jackson, 6-0, Ardmore (Okla.) High; Zach Peters, 6-9, Prestonwood Academy, Plano, Texas (orally committed to KU). Also Ishmail Wainright, 6-5 sophomore, Raytown (Mo.) South.

Haven't followed this kid...something to be exited about..a-la Selby?

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 10:26 AM

LOL at the octagon of NIT.

ArrowheadHawk · 01-29-2011, 10:30 AM

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Haven't followed this kid...something to be exited about..a-la Selby?

Yes. #9 ranked player in the country. He is a Forward.

07-22-2010, 04:30 PM
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01-28-2011, 12:48 PM	#3062
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $1677391	Looks like TRob is bringing his sister back to Kansas with him. Good article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...012707122.html Kansas's Thomas Robinson returns to Washington for his mother's funeral Thomas Robinson stepped out of a limousine Thursday morning and wrapped his arms around his 9-year-old sister, Jayla, who refused to let go. She clung to the right thigh of her 6-foot-9 brother and nestled her face in the side of his coat, concealing almost everything except the multicolored beads atop her head. One month ago, Robinson was enjoying his sophomore season on the University of Kansas men's basketball team; Jayla was engrossed in second grade. Then came the death of their grandmother. Then the death of their grandfather. And last Friday night, Lisa Robinson, their 42-year-old single mother who lived in Washington, died. On a chilled, snow-blanketed morning in Northeast Washington, Robinson and his sister helped lead a procession of some 20 family members into Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood to bid goodbye to yet another loved one. A stray rose and a carnation lay behind in a mound of snow near the hearse. Nearly 200 family members and friends filled the 14 rows of the church to celebrate the life of Lisa Robinson, whose cause of death was initially reported to be a heart attack but will be determined by an autopsy, and offer support to her three children: Jamah, Thomas and Jayla. The Kansas basketball team - along with Coach Bill Self and his wife, Cindy - also attended the funeral service after flying to Dulles International Airport on Wednesday despite inclement weather and not checking in to their hotel until 1:45 a.m. Thursday. "We're family and this is something we wanted to do for Thomas," Kansas senior guard Tyrel Reed said in a statement released by the school. "Thomas is our brother and he and Jayla are hurting. We will do anything we can to make sure they get through this." Before the service, each of Lisa Robinson's children placed a white rose into her casket. Thomas placed a Kansas basketball jersey in the casket, as well. Jayla placed a stuffed toy Jayhawk next to her mother. The service, which lasted more than an hour, was filled with music and applause and a little laughter. But among the messages Rev. William H. Gibbs expressed during an impassioned eulogy was this: "This family needs you beyond today." One after another, friends and family members walked to the front of the church and offered memories of Lisa Robinson - remembered as a health care aide who raised her kids well - and an outstretched hand to her children. There was Randy Beeman, formerly a chaplain for the Kansas men's basketball team, telling Thomas to lean on teammates and coaches because they are family. There was Rev. George Gilbert, whose neighborhood in Southeast Washington has long wrapped its arms around Robinson's family, telling Thomas: "We've got a house for you. We've got everything you need. All you have to do is say the word." The most moving moment came when Jayla stood behind the podium, her head barely visible. She had a note to her mom that she wanted to read. In 30 seconds, she used her soft, barely audible voice to tell her mom that she loved her. It has been a whirlwind for the family. On Friday, Jayla called Thomas to tell him their mother had died. His world rocked by yet another loss, Thomas decided to play in Saturday's game against Texas. Then, early this week, he flew home with Barry Hinson, Kansas's director of basketball operations, to address details regarding funeral plans and Lisa's estate. His grandfather's funeral was held earlier this week. Then came another funeral - his third in a month - Thursday, which attracted supporters far and wide despite the weather. University of Massachusetts forward Javorn Farrell, a close friend of Thomas who said he lived with him during part of his junior year of high school at Riverdale Baptist, flew to Washington from upstate New York, where the Minutemen had played St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. MacArthur Wilder, a cousin of Thomas who gave the opening prayer in the service, thanked the Kansas community for its outpouring of support amid a turn of events that makes one wonder: "How much more can we bear? But we know there is a God, whose divine love will not allow us to suffer and to carry things on our own. See, he sent all these representatives." The NCAA has helped Kansas assist Thomas by granting a number of waivers. It gave the program permission to fly to Washington for the funeral service. It allowed the athletic department to pay for the funeral expenses. And it will allow Robinson to bring Jayla with him to Kansas at the school's expense. It's uncertain what the future holds for Jayla. Individuals close to Self and Kansas have reportedly expressed interest in adopting her. "When you stop and think about it, [Thomas] has got a 9-year-old sister left in his family," Self told reporters after the Texas game. "And she is half the country away." Self politely declined to comment after the service, but in a statement released by the school he called the service "beautiful," adding that it was "sad, but also very uplifting. It was great to see that Lisa had so many family and friends come to pay their respects and pay tribute to her."
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01-28-2011, 01:01 PM	#3063
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $1980692	Friday, January 28, 2011 Support team: Storm doesn’t stop Jayhawks from being there for Thomas Robinson By Gary Bedore Kansas basketball player Thomas Robinson, right, and KU basketball coach Bill Self, left, embrace following funeral services for Robinson's mother, Lisa Robinson, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church in Washington. Funeral for Lisa Robinson Thomas Robinson placed a Kansas University basketball jersey into the casket of his mother, Lisa, before the start of funeral services late Thursday morning at Antioch Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The KU sophomore power forward’s sister, Jayla Paris, set a stuffed toy Jayhawk next to her much-beloved mom. Later, during the actual ceremony, Jayla, who is 7, not 9 as earlier reported, read a letter she’d written Lisa — who died of an apparent heart attack last Friday night at the age of 43. “It was a beautiful service. It was sad, but also very uplifting,” said KU coach Bill Self. His Jayhawks persevered through a D.C. ice and snowstorm Wednesday night just to make it to the funeral. They arrived at their team hotel at 1:45 a.m., Thursday — five hours behind schedule — ultimately making it back to Allen Fieldhouse just before 6 p.m., Thursday. “It (weather) was bad, but the guys are fine. It was such a good thing we were there for Thomas,” Self said. “I don’t think there would have been too much that would have stopped us from being there. I know our team was very glad and proud we were able to come.” Self said Robinson — who will fly back to Lawrence today with KU director of basketball operations Barry Hinson and be in uniform for Saturday’s 6 p.m. home game against Kansas State (Jayla will remain in D.C. at least for the time being) — “is doing about as well as he possibly can. “He’s crushed, which you would expect him to be. The service did bring some laughter to everybody, too, which I think is good,” Self added. “There were so many people (overflow crowd of 200) who showed up. You could tell she was definitely loved and had a lot of friends.” A lighthearted moment came when Lisa’s age was discussed. “As a joke, she’s been telling everybody she’s 37 for about the last six years,” Self said. As far as second-grader Jayla’s state-of-mind, Self, who said the hand-written letter to Lisa was “very moving,” said: “She seems like she’s doing OK. She had a lot of people around her that obviously care about her.” That includes her brother, Thomas. “The thing that was very evident being there today ... people want what’s best for Jayla without question and we do, too,” Self said. “She has a father (James) and family (including step-brother, Jamah, mid 20s) back home. Thomas obviously, as the big brother, would love to have her here (in Lawrence). But that’s a family decision. And they’re going to have to decide what’s best for Jayla.” The Jayhawk players provided much-needed support for Robinson Thursday, and promise to continue to do so, upon his return to Lawrence today. “Thomas is our brother and he and Jayla are hurting. We’ll do anything we can to make sure they get through this,” senior Tyrel Reed said. “We want what is best for them. We want them to be in the best situation and have the utmost opportunities.” Reed and his teammates have had a busy week. They’ve flown more than 3,000 miles since Saturday’s home loss to Texas. The Jayhawks returned from Tuesday’s 82-78 victory at Colorado at 1:30 a.m., Wednesday before embarking on the journey to D.C. KU flew charter to D.C., then traveled by bus over the slippery streets while in town. “I will say this: The weather in D.C. when we landed yesterday ... it was unbelievable,” Self said Thursday after exiting the charter plane at Topeka’s Forbes Field. “It was as bad as I’ve ever seen. I’ve never been in a place where you could go maybe 2 miles an hour because of all the traffic and icy roads. On the bus ... we didn’t know if we were going to be able to move. “There was talk of canceling the service because that area of town lost all electricity. Fortunately everybody worked hard and put it together. Everything went off without a hitch (after service was delayed an hour).” More tragedy KU freshman guard Josh Selby returned to KU with his teammates Thursday. Selby had originally planned on heading from D.C. to his hometown of Baltimore on Thursday for today’s funeral of a loved one. “Maeshon’s (mother of Selby) godson — one of Josh’s best friends — was murdered Saturday,” Self said. “Josh found out as soon as the Texas game was over. Josh went back with the full intention — and our full intention — that he was going to stay and go to the service tomorrow, but with the weather situation and at the request of his family, they thought it was in his best interests not to go and come back with the team, so he’s with us right now.” Practice The Jayhawks were scheduled to practice on Thursday night. “We need to. We’ll have half an hour, 15-minute workout to keep the blood flowing,” Self said Thursday afternoon. “Then hopefully tonight for the first time in a long time we’ll get a good night’s rest. And then hit the ground running tomorrow because we've got a lot to do to get ready for a real good K-State team on Saturday.” Donations Family has requested that, in lieu of gifts, contributions be made to the Lisa Robinson Scholarship Fund c/o SNR Denton, 1301 K Street NW, Suite 600, East Tower, Washington, DC 20005-3364. The fund will benefit Jayla. Sunflower Showdown K-State enters Saturday’s game with a 14-7 record, 2-4 in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks (19-1, 4-1) are 33-2 versus KSU since the inception of the Big 12, including 14 victories in the last 15 meetings in Allen Fieldhouse. K-State has not beaten a top 10 team on the road since knocking off top-ranked KU, 68-64, on Jan. 17, 1994. ... The No. 6-rated Jayhawks have won six in a row in the series, including four straight at home. ... The contest will serve as the 2011 Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend, in which college basketball coaches nationwide will wear sneakers with their attire to raise cancer awareness. ... Wayne Simien will have his jersey No. 23 hung in the rafters at halftime. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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01-28-2011, 05:22 PM	#3064
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7888717	KU at KState is on ESPN Classic right now. About to go into overtime. One of the billion times we beat them last year. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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01-29-2011, 10:13 AM	#3071
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01-29-2011, 10:13 AM	#3072
ArrowheadHawk Rock Chalk! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Casino cash: $7964961	Big day for recruiting. Daniels update: DeAndre Daniels, a 6-foot-8 senior forward from IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., appears to be another step closer to becoming a Jayhawk officially. Advertisement ESPN’s Paul Biancardi tweeted Friday that Daniels and his dad will be at today’s game. Most recruiting experts believe Daniels will ultimately chose KU over Texas and Kentucky and perhaps attend classes here and practice with the team the rest of this semester. Daniels’ good friend, Christian Garrett, was added as a KU walk-on player earlier this week. Prep juniors in the stands today: Perry Ellis, 6-8, Wichita Heights; Kaleb Tarczewski, 7-foot, St. Mark’s High, Southborough, Mass.; Nino Jackson, 6-0, Ardmore (Okla.) High; Zach Peters, 6-9, Prestonwood Academy, Plano, Texas (orally committed to KU). Also Ishmail Wainright, 6-5 sophomore, Raytown (Mo.) South.
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01-29-2011, 10:26 AM	#3074
ArrowheadHawk Rock Chalk! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Casino cash: $7964961	LOL at the octagon of NIT.
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