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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish
That game was definitely THE turning point. Lon would leave for UFLA after the 88-89 season (and get his 1st FF there also).
Altman
Asbury
Wooly
Huggs
Frank
Squeak
vs
Roy to Self.
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Another thing happened in 1988 that changed the course: the Hawk’togon opened. They ditched Ahearn for reasons I’ve never understood. A refurb of that place would’ve done wonders for KSU.
It’s hard to say it’s hurt them for home games, they won 79% there be 76% at Bram. But I’d bet it hurt recruiting not being able to sell all the rowdy crowds each nite in that barn.
(Side note: after Rupp opened late 70s, programs decided to build new and large. Carrier Dome, Dean Dome was drawn up, etc). Paradox: KSU got their program underway but KU couldn’t due to being a down program at the time under Ted
TLDR: KUs struggles saved the Phog