THE FACTS about Kansas Jayhawks and Their Road to the Championship

[ChiefsFanatic]

I have heard people talk about how easy our road to the Final Four and the Championship was. How UCLA, North Carolina and Memphis had to play better teams. I know these people are haters, and we are the National Champions, but I looked into the truth about our path to greatness, and this is what I discovered.

The teams we beat had an overall record of 175 - 43. I think that is about an %80 winning percenatge. Using espn.com for reference, here are some more facts.

Portland State (23-10)- Big Sky Conference Champions

UNLV (27-8)- Mountain West Tournament Champions

Villanova (22-13)- Finished season ranked #24 in the country (and were a 12 seed)

Davidson (29-7)- The Southern Conference Champs(undefeated in conference) - Finished the season ranked #9 (and were a 10 seed) They beat the West Coast Conference Champs (Gonzaga)in the NCAA Tournament, they beat the Big East Conference Champs (Georgetown)in the NCAA Tournament, and they beat the Big 10 Conference Champs (Wisconsin)in the NCAA Tournament

North Carolina (36-3)- The ACC Conference Champions - Finished the season ranked #3

Memphis (38-2)- Conference USA Champions (undefeated in conference)- Set record for most wins in a season - Finished the season ranked #2.

Out of 6 games, we beat 4 Top 25 teams (3 in the Top Ten) and the other two were a combined 50-18 and were either regular season Conference Champs (Portland State) or post-season Conference Tournament Champs (UNLV.) The only team we played that was not a Conference Champ was Villanova, and they finished the season ranked #24 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/rankings?poll=2

That is definately not an easy road, and actually looks quite impressive when laid out.

So, in conclusion, ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I guess you like a system where STADIUM OWNERS determine who plays in major bowl games.

Dumbass.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by frazod

I guess you like a system where STADIUM OWNERS determine who plays in major bowl games.

Dumbass.

Last year was a very strange year in college football. Most years it works itself out. In the last 10 years there's only been 1 or 2 other incidents and one of them worked itself out in a split championship.

I just don't buy the playoff argument. Have a plus-1, fine. But an 8-team or 12-team or 16-team playoff? No. Most years that would be overkill because there are usually 2-4 teams clearly at the top. I like the fact that EVERY WEEK in college football is a playoff game.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Last year was a very strange year in college football. Most years it works itself out. In the last 10 years there's only been 1 or 2 other incidents and one of them worked itself out in a split championship.

I just don't buy the playoff argument. Have a plus-1, fine. But an 8-team or 12-team or 16-team playoff? No. Most years that would be overkill because there are usually 2-4 teams clearly at the top. I like the fact that EVERY WEEK in college football is a playoff game.

Except that last week, when certain teams play and certain teams get a free pass. And, in the case of the Suckeyes, a free backdoor pass to the National Championship Game that they didn't deserve for a second consecutive year.

Tell me again how this system doesn't suck shit.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Lzen

I am trying to find a pic of Chalmers last shot in regulation that shows where his feet were when he jumped. There is some idiot on another bb that thinks his foot was on the line. I have searched and searched everywhere that I can think and can't find a pic. Anyone else have a pic of that shot?

Trust me, he didn't have his foot on the line. After them reducing the 3 to a 2 for Memphis earlier in the game, I wouldn't allow myself to get to pumped about Chalmer's shot, until I was sure. I replayed it a few times myself to make sure.

[Bearcat]

Villanova being ranked is a complete joke. They just weren't a very good team this year. After the Sweet 16, however, nobody gets a free ride. Davidson will never get the credit they deserve, even though they came 3 points away from beating the top 3 seeds in their region. Even when they got a little credit, the same experts turned around and picked UNC because after all, KU almost lost to a 10 seed. UNC and Memphis speak for themselves.

Originally Posted by Lzen

I am trying to find a pic of Chalmers last shot in regulation that shows where his feet were when he jumped. There is some idiot on another bb that thinks his foot was on the line. I have searched and searched everywhere that I can think and can't find a pic. Anyone else have a pic of that shot?

I haven't seen a pic, but I've seen the play many many times and it was a 3. I love everything about it... Collins' move at halfcourt, the fumble and dish to Chalmers, and then the instant reaction of the Jayhawks to play defense after the shot instead of any sort of celebrating. The only thing missing is that I haven't seen an angle that shows Chalmers' reaction to his own shot. I was wondering if the pic on the front page of ESPN Monday night was his reaction.

Originally Posted by frazod

Your basketball team rocks. They won fair and square. You can't hide in a tournament. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool.

They didn't take a weekend off while their betters were playing an extra game, then get a bowl game they never earned and didn't deserve handed to them on a silver platter.

You'd think even Kansans could tell the difference.

But maybe not.

You should create a spreadsheet of quotes, or have a random quote generator in your sig... it would be much more efficient.

[markk]

i think this win by the basketball game will do wonders to help the football team get a nice bowl seeding next year. as long as they are eligible

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

Trust me, he didn't have his foot on the line. After them reducing the 3 to a 2 for Memphis earlier in the game, I wouldn't allow myself to get to pumped about Chalmer's shot, until I was sure. I replayed it a few times myself to make sure.

That's what I was thinking. I just want a picture or video for proof. Not a big deal. I just like to shut up this jackhole with facts. Been doing that for years.

[markk]

regarding the foot i didnt have any question it was a three... if memphis needs a reason to complain they should ask why they laid down and handed away the game. no one to blame but themselves

[Skip Towne]

According to a poster on the KU board, the Perkins-Self meeting started at noon today.

[irishjayhawk]

Originally Posted by Lzen

That's what I was thinking. I just want a picture or video for proof. Not a big deal. I just like to shut up this jackhole with facts. Been doing that for years.

Everyone in my house (35+ people) were going nuts. I went to the tv really close and looked on the replay. It was clear as day. Both feet in.

Then I went nuts.

[Boon]

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

According to a poster on the KU board, the Perkins-Self meeting started at noon today.

Wonder if Lew's gonna pick up the tab for lunch?

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by Lzen

That's what I was thinking. I just want a picture or video for proof. Not a big deal. I just like to shut up this jackhole with facts. Been doing that for years.

Here ya go.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Here ya go.

Thanks. That will do.

[markk]

are there better pictures somewhere? i can see better than that blurry one after a whole bottle of crown. you can't really tell where his right foot is

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

You should create a spreadsheet of quotes, or have a random quote generator in your sig... it would be much more efficient.

FTR, I was drawn out by 88-31-10.