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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!

Bambi · 02-17-2011, 10:51 PM

I think Kansas Basketball has performed pretty well for a team that was picked 5th in the Big 12 this year.

lol

Reerun_KC · 02-17-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Don't you ever add anything positive to these threads?

Need a mirror Irishkitten?

**Mr. Kotter** · 02-17-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

#1 in the country, asses handed to them by a crappy, unranked KSU team. Wow.

Really, Saul. REALLY? This game says more about the under-achievement of KSU, than it does KU.

Okay....KU is "over-rated," as I've said all year to anyone listening...but, hey, whatever helps you sleep.

If the conference "Favorite" beating an over-rated rival AT HOME....is, somehow, "impressive"...good for you. Heh.

Keep those rose-colored glasses handy, man. I love ya, regardless.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-18-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsfan987

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...jn-big12021711

WHO’S HOT?

Texas’ win streak – With an 11-0 Big 12 record, Texas is just five wins away from becoming the first team since Kansas in 2002 to finish conference play without a loss. Texas has remaining home games against Iowa State and Kansas State and plays Nebraska, Colorado and Baylor on the road.

LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor – The Bears senior guard scored his 2,190th career point in Tuesday’s win against Wayland Baptist, which catapulted him ahead of Terry Teagle as the all-time leading scorer in Baylor history.

Pat Knight – As tough of a season as it’s been for Texas Tech, credit the Red Raiders coach for continuing to get his guys to play hard. Knight’s squad was in the game until the final minutes of Tuesday’s 92-84 loss at Missouri. Three days earlier it fell to Texas A&M 70-67.

WHO’S NOT?

Iowa State in close games – Wednesday’s 71-66 loss at Texas A&M marked the seventh single-digit defeat for the Cyclones in Big 12 play. Two of those losses came in overtime. In other words, Iowa State may be the most competitive last place team in the country.

Baylor’s carelessness – The Bears had 16 turnovers and 15 assists in Tuesday’s non-conference win against Wayland Baptist, marking the 18 consecutive game in which Baylor’s assist total did not surpass its turnover total. The lack of a high-quality point guard has been the Bears’ biggest weakness this season.

Kansas State – Forty-eight hours after Monday’s victory over Kansas, the Wildcats’ athletic department was selling a DVD of the upset on its website for $19.95. The DVD includes both the television and radio calls of the game as well as postgame interviews. Wow.

Written by a guy who graduated from Baylor....who had for sale this very minute a DVD of the 2007 game where the Lady Bears beat Chattanooga in the first round of the tourney.

DJay23 · 02-19-2011, 06:29 AM

So what are my fellow Jayhawk fans' expectations for the rest of this season?

I think if we get a favorable seeding/bracket and play like we're fully capable of with everyone healthy, there's no reason we can't at least make the Final Four.

If the inconsistent play and the injuries persist, I'll say no better than a Sweet 16.

**Buehler445** · 02-19-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

So what are my fellow Jayhawk fans' expectations for the rest of this season?

I think if we get a favorable seeding/bracket and play like we're fully capable of with everyone healthy, there's no reason we can't at least make the Final Four.

If the inconsistent play and the injuries persist, I'll say no better than a Sweet 16.

Once we get to the elite eight its pretty tough. I think that should be what we're shooting for. This team has the talent to win it all, but its pretty tough to see at this point.
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Mr_Tomahawk · 02-19-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

So what are my fellow Jayhawk fans' expectations for the rest of this season?

I think if we get a favorable seeding/bracket and play like we're fully capable of with everyone healthy, there's no reason we can't at least make the Final Four.

If the inconsistent play and the injuries persist, I'll say no better than a Sweet 16.

I say no better than sweet 16...healthy or banged up.

This team is not as great as everyone thinks they are...

**KcMizzou** · 02-19-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I say no better than sweet 16...healthy or banged up.

This team is not as great as everyone thinks they are...

You're crazy. As talented as that team is, and as highly as they'll be seeded...

Sweet 16 is only 2 wins.

Mr_Tomahawk · 02-19-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

You're crazy. As talented as that team is, and as highly as they'll be seeded...

Sweet 16 is only 2 wins.

I know this.

Doesn't really mean much...Bucknell, Bradley, UNI...

ArrowheadHawk · 02-19-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I know this.

Doesn't really mean much...Bucknell, Bradley, UNI...

The list of 1st and 2nd round opponents that KU has beat is much longer. When you go every year shit is bound to happen.

**Bearcat** · 02-19-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I know this.

Doesn't really mean much...Bucknell, Bradley, UNI...

Yeah, those first two are great examples.

Mr_Tomahawk · 02-19-2011, 10:45 AM

I want this team to win the NC every year like every fan.

But if you are asking for a prediction, I am a realist... And I don't think this team makes it past the sweet 16. It's not like this team has been dominating top 40 rpi teams on the road...

**Bearcat** · 02-19-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I want this team to win the NC every year like every fan.

But if you are asking for a prediction, I am a realist... And I don't think this team makes it past the sweet 16. It's not like this team has been dominating top 40 rpi teams on the road...

The last NC team lost to the two best teams they played, both on the road... they did have a killer instinct, but I'm sure you could find similar SS comments in that KU/OSU thread.... not trying to sway opinion, just sayin'.

cdirty · 02-19-2011, 12:01 PM

lets get them today Hawks.

ArrowheadHawk · 02-19-2011, 12:23 PM

I hope this means that TT is ready to remove his head from his ass.

Tyshawn Taylor shoulders blame for KU basketball’s loss to K-State
By Gary Bedore

Photo by Nick Krug
A frustrated Tyshawn Taylor reacts after fouling Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the second half on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 at Bramlage Coliseum.
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Kansas head coach Bill Self addressed the media at his weekly press conference Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas University junior point guard Tyshawn Taylor cringed Wednesday as he watched the film of Monday’s 84-68 blowout loss at Kansas State.

“I’ve played a lot of bad games in my career here so far. That’s probably one of the worst, on both ends of the court,” said Taylor, who committed six turnovers against one assist on a night he scored eight points.

“I was not tuned in. I was not focused on guarding my man (Jacob Pullen, who scored 38 points). I wasn’t getting my team into offense. I played real bad. I (stunk). Everybody who watched that game will tell you that,” he added.

He gave himself quite a scolding Thursday in front of the media.

“I was really rattled,” Taylor said. “The crowd was into it. It was one of those games I was like, ‘Man, I don’t know what to do right now.’ I know all of us played our part in losing, but I think if I’d played a better game, we had a better chance.

“I messed that up. I want to come back out and work hard. I feel I owe my team a little bit.”

KU’s other two junior starters — the Morris twins — also faulted themselves in responding to questions for the first time about the KSU game.

Markieff Morris (three points, no rebounds) was called for his second intentional foul in three games. He’s remorseful about that.

“Once you watch the film and see the things you do, you say, ‘That’s not me. Why did I do that?’ I need to make better decisions,” Markieff said of clipping Jacob Pullen in the face while setting a screen.

“We (twins) are supposed to be leaders of this team and set examples for younger players. By doing that, it’s not a good look for our program.”

Marcus Morris earlier this season was ejected for committing a flagrant foul at Cal-Berkeley and also was whistled for a technical foul at Nebraska.

“We can play without talking to the refs. Me and Marcus are emotional players,” Markieff said. “Everybody doesn’t realize we are into the game so much. When we feel we are being taken out of the game, we get that attitude. We’ve definitely got to change it. We definitely will change it.”

Marcus had some bad body language at times during the KSU game, during which he scored 13 points with three rebounds and four turnovers.

“That’s people’s opinions. Sometimes they like us. Sometimes they don’t,” Marcus said of those who have criticized the twins’ behavior on the court.

“It’s definitely our fault giving that vibe to people, showing such emotion in a game, but I think that’s how we are as players. It’s the only way we feel we can come off the court — by getting fouls and stuff like that — so it’s frustrating at times. We show emotion. It’s a sign of immaturity. We are leaders of the team, and we can’t act that way.”

Marcus Morris addressed one of his recent Twitter posts that said: “I see how it is. When the grass is cut the snakes will show. F.O.E (Family Over Everything) it’s us against the world in my eyes.”

“I think a lot of people took it the wrong way. It was never focused on our fans,” Marcus Morris said. “As I said on Twitter afterward, we have the best fans in the country. I think people thought I was talking about them. I wasn’t talking about fans, just about a lot of people. It’s stuff we have to move past. It’s one game. We’re 24-2. We still don’t have a bad record. The season is far from over.”

Taylor said there has been no players-only meeting this week, but several individual players spoke during the film session Wednesday.

“Coach (Bill Self) welcomes our input. We all want to do what it takes to get better,” Taylor said. “We saw so many dumb plays we all made. Once we focus in, we can be a good defensive team. It starts with me. I’m pressuring the ball all the time. I have to be more intense defensively.”

Self did have a one-on-two meeting with the twins.

“We met with them. They have to do some serious things. The things that have transpired in games have hurt their team. Are they going to be willing to modify, change — and (they) don’t have to change much — but do the things to make sure these things don’t happen again? I thought we’d addressed it. We didn’t execute it in a way I’d hoped. Hopefully from this point forward they will,” Self said.

No. 1 boast revisited

Self was asked if, in retrospect, it was smart for Marcus Morris to speak about wanting the Jayhawks to be No. 1 in the polls after last Saturday’s rout of Iowa State.

“Why would you go public and say something if somebody could ever throw it back at you? Why would you do those things? That’s what I’m talking about — focus,” Self said.

“It was all from an ego standpoint: ‘We did this and have earned it.’ Now we’re going to do something totally out of character of what we believe in. We don’t believe in doing that. That’s a very small example of us not being quite as focused as we should. Why would we make a statement like that? Not that it was awful. Not that it was good. Why don’t you let your play do all your talking? That’s how I believe and that’s how we’re going to be.

“It wasn’t an issue of why we lost. It was an example of a plethora of things that occurred that maybe didn’t allow us to be our best that night.”

Next up

Self on the Jayhawks (24-2, 9-2), who meet Colorado (16-10, 5-6) at 1 p.m. Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse.

“We are 24-2. I mean, regardless of what some people might think, the sky is not falling. The reality is that things have to be addressed. I think we have a perfect opportunity to address them,” Self said.

“If you told us before the season we’d be 24-2, we’d be pretty excited probably after losing what we lost last year. The thing about these guys, and we’ve had other teams like this, they frustrate you because they spoil you. You see what they can do when they are really good, and then it’s frustrating when we are not that good at other times.”

Injuries

Self said Josh Selby (stress reaction right foot) is about “80, 85 percent. There’s nothing to keep him from playing unless he re-injures it. It’s February. That’s the whole deal. Everybody is nicked up now,” Self said. He said he had no plan as to how many minutes Selby would play Saturday.

Thomas Robinson, who had surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus, will have his sutures removed today. “I anticipate Thomas practicing pretty soon,” Self said.

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02-17-2011, 10:51 PM	#4531
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ArrowheadHawk Rock Chalk! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Casino cash: $7964961	I hope this means that TT is ready to remove his head from his ass. Tyshawn Taylor shoulders blame for KU basketball’s loss to K-State By Gary Bedore Photo by Nick Krug A frustrated Tyshawn Taylor reacts after fouling Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen during the second half on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 at Bramlage Coliseum. Advertisement Videos Bill Self weekly press conference, Feb. 17, 2011 Kansas head coach Bill Self addressed the media at his weekly press conference Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas University junior point guard Tyshawn Taylor cringed Wednesday as he watched the film of Monday’s 84-68 blowout loss at Kansas State. “I’ve played a lot of bad games in my career here so far. That’s probably one of the worst, on both ends of the court,” said Taylor, who committed six turnovers against one assist on a night he scored eight points. “I was not tuned in. I was not focused on guarding my man (Jacob Pullen, who scored 38 points). I wasn’t getting my team into offense. I played real bad. I (stunk). Everybody who watched that game will tell you that,” he added. He gave himself quite a scolding Thursday in front of the media. “I was really rattled,” Taylor said. “The crowd was into it. It was one of those games I was like, ‘Man, I don’t know what to do right now.’ I know all of us played our part in losing, but I think if I’d played a better game, we had a better chance. “I messed that up. I want to come back out and work hard. I feel I owe my team a little bit.” KU’s other two junior starters — the Morris twins — also faulted themselves in responding to questions for the first time about the KSU game. Markieff Morris (three points, no rebounds) was called for his second intentional foul in three games. He’s remorseful about that. “Once you watch the film and see the things you do, you say, ‘That’s not me. Why did I do that?’ I need to make better decisions,” Markieff said of clipping Jacob Pullen in the face while setting a screen. “We (twins) are supposed to be leaders of this team and set examples for younger players. By doing that, it’s not a good look for our program.” Marcus Morris earlier this season was ejected for committing a flagrant foul at Cal-Berkeley and also was whistled for a technical foul at Nebraska. “We can play without talking to the refs. Me and Marcus are emotional players,” Markieff said. “Everybody doesn’t realize we are into the game so much. When we feel we are being taken out of the game, we get that attitude. We’ve definitely got to change it. We definitely will change it.” Marcus had some bad body language at times during the KSU game, during which he scored 13 points with three rebounds and four turnovers. “That’s people’s opinions. Sometimes they like us. Sometimes they don’t,” Marcus said of those who have criticized the twins’ behavior on the court. “It’s definitely our fault giving that vibe to people, showing such emotion in a game, but I think that’s how we are as players. It’s the only way we feel we can come off the court — by getting fouls and stuff like that — so it’s frustrating at times. We show emotion. It’s a sign of immaturity. We are leaders of the team, and we can’t act that way.” Marcus Morris addressed one of his recent Twitter posts that said: “I see how it is. When the grass is cut the snakes will show. F.O.E (Family Over Everything) it’s us against the world in my eyes.” “I think a lot of people took it the wrong way. It was never focused on our fans,” Marcus Morris said. “As I said on Twitter afterward, we have the best fans in the country. I think people thought I was talking about them. I wasn’t talking about fans, just about a lot of people. It’s stuff we have to move past. It’s one game. We’re 24-2. We still don’t have a bad record. The season is far from over.” Taylor said there has been no players-only meeting this week, but several individual players spoke during the film session Wednesday. “Coach (Bill Self) welcomes our input. We all want to do what it takes to get better,” Taylor said. “We saw so many dumb plays we all made. Once we focus in, we can be a good defensive team. It starts with me. I’m pressuring the ball all the time. I have to be more intense defensively.” Self did have a one-on-two meeting with the twins. “We met with them. They have to do some serious things. The things that have transpired in games have hurt their team. Are they going to be willing to modify, change — and (they) don’t have to change much — but do the things to make sure these things don’t happen again? I thought we’d addressed it. We didn’t execute it in a way I’d hoped. Hopefully from this point forward they will,” Self said. No. 1 boast revisited Self was asked if, in retrospect, it was smart for Marcus Morris to speak about wanting the Jayhawks to be No. 1 in the polls after last Saturday’s rout of Iowa State. “Why would you go public and say something if somebody could ever throw it back at you? Why would you do those things? That’s what I’m talking about — focus,” Self said. “It was all from an ego standpoint: ‘We did this and have earned it.’ Now we’re going to do something totally out of character of what we believe in. We don’t believe in doing that. That’s a very small example of us not being quite as focused as we should. Why would we make a statement like that? Not that it was awful. Not that it was good. Why don’t you let your play do all your talking? That’s how I believe and that’s how we’re going to be. “It wasn’t an issue of why we lost. It was an example of a plethora of things that occurred that maybe didn’t allow us to be our best that night.” Next up Self on the Jayhawks (24-2, 9-2), who meet Colorado (16-10, 5-6) at 1 p.m. Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. “We are 24-2. I mean, regardless of what some people might think, the sky is not falling. The reality is that things have to be addressed. I think we have a perfect opportunity to address them,” Self said. “If you told us before the season we’d be 24-2, we’d be pretty excited probably after losing what we lost last year. The thing about these guys, and we’ve had other teams like this, they frustrate you because they spoil you. You see what they can do when they are really good, and then it’s frustrating when we are not that good at other times.” Injuries Self said Josh Selby (stress reaction right foot) is about “80, 85 percent. There’s nothing to keep him from playing unless he re-injures it. It’s February. That’s the whole deal. Everybody is nicked up now,” Self said. He said he had no plan as to how many minutes Selby would play Saturday. Thomas Robinson, who had surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus, will have his sutures removed today. “I anticipate Thomas practicing pretty soon,” Self said.
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