Look man, it sucks that your mom has passed. But I'm sure the dude that posted that had no idea your mom had passed. It's nothing to get bent out of shape over. Your mom has become popular slang for just joking around, I wouldn't think of it literally

I can't and won't:harumph:

No different than any other year.

I know Willie he probably didn't know but even if she was alive so what? Don't talk about peoples family because someone says your team sucks.

ROFL

Come on ChiTown... You know deep down, you really want to embrace it... You feel it tugging at your heart strings....

I don't know about media hype, but there are a couple of MUrons in this thread that think KSU is gonna walk into Lawrence and beat KU. And they seem to suggest it matter of fact like it won't be any big effort. :rolleyes:

Yes, there are question marks in Gill's first season. FTR, I am cautiously optimistic. But let's be realistic here. The cupboard was not left bare. This is not the same KU program that was one of the worst in NCAA div. I when Mangino took over in 2002. Gill has some pieces to work with. He put together a decent coaching (and recruiting) staff.

Last year, IMO, was an anomaly. That team was better than the record. Reesing was so good for so long that it was pretty much impossible for Mangino to find the will to sit him. But that probably would have been best at the time because something was wrong with TR last year. He gave away more than one game last year with turnovers. And the defense was bad for a multitude of reasons starting with coaching. I think it will be improved this year.

I can't wait for the season. Should be interesting to see how these predictions compare to reality.

What if a certain pathetic piece of shit MU fan says "I hope your mom dies of cancer". Is that meant to be taken personally?

Thats horrible. Who said that?

They were talking down here on the sports animal... They think KSU can challenge NE for the north title this year....

This is well put.

The team gave up on Mangino plain and simple last year. They were much better that what they showed.

And love him or not Reesing was absolute garbage the 2nd half of last year. He had a great run but I'm glad his time is done at KU. Time for a new era.

The talent level is very good (especially in WR). At least compared to years ago. But those same questions exist at all the North schools.. remind me who is starting QB at Nebraska and KSU...oh that's right, they don't know.

The injuries are the worrisome part. KU has lost a starter on both sides of the ball and can't afford any more.

If this was last year's schedule I'd be scared as hell. But it's not. It's workable. RCJHK

I was cautiously optimistic before the rash of injuries to the defensive front seven and the OL. I think KU will have to do a 180 from its previous identity to make it to .500 this year. They'll have to run their big backs three yards at a time, keep the ball away from the other offense and try not to wear out their thin defense. Mix in a little play action pass, maybe a version of the wildcat, and hope we can let the other team sabotage itself a little.

I'm very excited about what Gill will be able to do, but he's got some major hurdles to clear including a starting QB. He probably won't be able to implement his full offense, thus limiting what he'll be able to sell to future recruits, and KU will go into the round robin games next year when they might have had a chance to build by skipping the "Big 2". If Gill gets this team to .500, I think he'll be OK on the recruiting side. If he gets us to Bowl eligibility, he should be in line for some coach of the year considerations.

We do have some talent at the skill positions, aside from QB, and a lot of experience on the OL, so that is some room for optimism, an I'm hearing good things about the secondary. We had some good starters at LB until Tharp got injured and the DL was already thin before the injuries and dismissals. I think we're banking a lot on the staff this year and hoping we can coach up a few more victories this year. GT at home is going to be tough and So. Miss on the road will be no picnic either. I'll feel more confident about assessing our Big XII prospects after that. Seems like every year someone surprises and someone doesn't meet expectations, so hopefully we're on the surprise side this year. I'll cheer 'em on regardless.

I was cautiously optimistic before the rash of injuries to the defensive front seven and the OL. I think KU will have to do a 180 from its previous identity to make it to .500 this year. They'll have to run their big backs three yards at a time, keep the ball away from the other offense and try not to wear out their thin defense. Mix in a little play action pass, maybe a version of the wildcat, and hope we can let the other team sabotage itself a little.

I'm very excited about what Gill will be able to do, but he's got some major hurdles to clear including a starting QB. He probably won't be able to implement his full offense, thus limiting what he'll be able to sell to future recruits, and KU will go into the round robin games next year when they might have had a chance to build by skipping the "Big 2". If Gill gets this team to .500, I think he'll be OK on the recruiting side. If he gets us to Bowl eligibility, he should be in line for some coach of the year considerations.

We do have some talent at the skill positions, aside from QB, and a lot of experience on the OL, so that is some room for optimism, an I'm hearing good things about the secondary. We had some good starters at LB until Tharp got injured and the DL was already thin before the injuries and dismissals. I think we're banking a lot on the staff this year and hoping we can coach up a few more victories this year. GT at home is going to be tough and So. Miss on the road will be no picnic either. I'll feel more confident about assessing our Big XII prospects after that. Seems like every year someone surprises and someone doesn't meet expectations, so hopefully we're on the surprise side this year. I'll cheer 'em on regardless.

Lose. I don't see why people are so down on ISU.

Whoever said it deserves to be beaten.

Well of course, I'm talking about the typical immature phrase of "that is what your mom said". You get the idea. If somebody says something like that, they should be stoned to death