***** #1 Kansas @ #16 Tennessee *****

[kepp]

Originally Posted by kitten_mittons

1) UT
2) KSU
3) MU

1. UT
2. ku
3. MU/KSU
4. OSU/Baylor
5. ...doesn't matter

[Silock]

Dude, don't feed the troll. He brought up basketball IQ, yet registered in Dec 2009? Come on. That joke has been going around here for YEARS. Obvious troll is obvious.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Silock

Dude, don't feed the troll. He brought up basketball IQ, yet registered in Dec 2009? Come on. That joke has been going around here for YEARS. Obvious troll is obvious.

Heheh, you've clearly spent some time on Fark.

[Silock]

Nah, I just make my rounds on the 'net. Internet lingo travels quickly. Slightly slower to the Planet, but still pretty quickly

[CoMoChief]

I will say that KU is in an obvious shooting slump as a team right now. Like against Cornell, they couldnt hit water if they fell out of a boat. I feel bad for the team that has to play Kansas next. Think its NEB. not sure.

[blazzin311]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

I will say that KU is in an obvious shooting slump as a team right now. Like against Cornell, they couldnt hit water if they fell out of a boat. I feel bad for the team that has to play Kansas next. Think its NEB. not sure.

You'd be correct. Nebraska it is Wednesday evening as a matter of fact. I feel sorry for them as well. This loss should only help KU in the long run I'm thinking. They showed some fight making a close game of it in a hostile environment it was just way too little too late. Now KU won't quite have the pressure on them that comes with being the number one team in the country, and their first loss is out of the way so people won't be pressuring KU with speculation of having an undefeated season. That's as much as it stings two monkeys off KU's back right there, which they should only benefit from going forward. The past few games to me KU has been playing really tight. Like they've been trying to play not to lose or something, instead of playing to win. They've made some bonehead plays too which certainly doesn't help their cause. Bottom line is they have their flaws just like any other team, but I have confidence Self will have this team peaking by tourney time.

[sedated]

The difference between the 08 championship team and the team the last 2 years has been the 4 spot. Arthur was an offensive force down low, the focal point of the offense. The Morrises are no where near what Arthur was, and when they struggle, KU will struggle to put points on the board. Collins and XH can jack 3s all they want, but it has to start in the paint. Aldrich isn't an offensive guy; he makes a living on D, putbacks, and dunks from lob-passes.

[KC_Connection]

KU remained barely in 1st in the KenPom rankings over Duke...Tenn moved up to #10.

http://kenpom.com/rate.php

[beer bacon]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

KU remained barely in 1st in the KenPom rankings over Duke...Tenn moved up to #10.

http://kenpom.com/rate.php

Mizzou at number eight.

[sedated]

The sophomore calss has been a huge disappointment - the Morrises and Taylor continue to have turnovers and bone-headed plays.

And it has a huge effect on KU, since the senior and junior classes barely exist (in terms of numbers). Self recruited these guys to be a backbone (like Kaun, Jackson, and Robinson), but they are struggling just to be on par with the talent and poise in other previous classes.

[Skip Towne]

I'd bet you couldn't find 5 people who want to fire Self.

[beer bacon]

I want Bill Self fired.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by beer bacon

I want Bill Self fired.

I agree

2 votes

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I agree

2 votes

3.

KU would be much better prepared. They need a coach who emphasizes non-conference play in January.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I agree

2 votes

Fire him so MU can hire him....