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[hypersensitiveZO6]

I hope Texas is ready.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by DJay23

Texas will be more than ready. I'm as big a Jayhawk fan as anyone, but realistically, this is going to be a tough learning experience for the guys. I think we get down big early, but fight back late. There won't be enough time on the clock to finish a comeback. We end up losing by 10. Just the way I see it happening. Of course, I hope I am wrong!

I dont think its gonna be as bad as you claim it to be. I think its gonna be a close game throughout the entire game. I dont think either team will win more than 9pts and thats including some potential free thrws due to some team being in bonus late in the game. These baby Hawks are playing some really good basketball. To be the best you gotta beat the best IMO, and Texas is up there with them in being the best even though they lost badly against OSU.

Just because they (TX) are ranked so high (well probably not anymore) doesn't mean KU will lose. Texas in my opinion is very streaky, and in my opinion besides a couple games, KU has played more consistent than Texas. A lot of people seem to forget that Syracuse a couple of seasons ago won a National Title with 2 star freshman and a sophomore. Against a KU team that alot of people thought would beat them, myself included. Anything can happen and a win against an inconsistent Texas team very and likely possible IMO.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by dr00d

goldy?

put down the Kool-aid, son.

There could be a connection. He IS a K-State student..although I don't think he is an anime-watching fudgepacker.

[leviw]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

There could be a connection. He IS a K-State student..although I don't think he is an anime-watching fudgepacker.

I have no idea who/what/when/where "goldy" is, and I'm not an "anime-watching fudgepacker. And, I don't drink Kool-Aid. The end.

[dr00d]

you know there is nothing worse than a kstate student who is a ku fan.

[DJay23]

Originally Posted by BSPimpDude

I dont think its gonna be as bad as you claim it to be. I think its gonna be a close game throughout the entire game. I dont think either team will win more than 9pts and thats including some potential free thrws due to some team being in bonus late in the game. These baby Hawks are playing some really good basketball. To be the best you gotta beat the best IMO, and Texas is up there with them in being the best even though they lost badly against OSU.

Just because they (TX) are ranked so high (well probably not anymore) doesn't mean KU will lose. Texas in my opinion is very streaky, and in my opinion besides a couple games, KU has played more consistent than Texas. A lot of people seem to forget that Syracuse a couple of seasons ago won a National Title with 2 star freshman and a sophomore. Against a KU team that alot of people thought would beat them, myself included. Anything can happen and a win against an inconsistent Texas team very and likely possible IMO.

Several things concern me:

1. We have not beaten anyone with the talent and depth of Texas.

2. The atmosphere will be as crazy as anything these kids have ever seen. There will be some shell shock.

3. You say we play consistent, but I disagree in part. Within a game we'll go on amazing runs on O, then completely disappear. A team like Texas could bury us for that. We are fairly consistent on D though. I'll admit I don't get to watch all the games, but from what I've read/seen this seems to be the case.

4. UT will have fire in their eyes. Their honor was taken by OSU, they'll want to take it out on someone.

5. Don't be surprised by a scare in the Baylor game. A close game or loss could seriously shake our confidence.

Again, I hope I'm wrong. I hope our guys have ice in their veins and play well on both ends of the floor. I hope everything goes KU's way, I'm just not going to get too upset, surprised, or disappointed if we do lose.

[leviw]

Originally Posted by dr00d

you know there is nothing worse than a kstate student who is a ku fan.

I respect your opinion.

[leviw]

Originally Posted by DJay23

Several things concern me:

1. We have not beaten anyone with the talent and depth of Texas.

2. The atmosphere will be as crazy as anything these kids have ever seen. There will be some shell shock.

3. You say we play consistent, but I disagree in part. Within a game we'll go on amazing runs on O, then completely disappear. A team like Texas could bury us for that. We are fairly consistent on D though. I'll admit I don't get to watch all the games, but from what I've read/seen this seems to be the case.

4. UT will have fire in their eyes. Their honor was taken by OSU, they'll want to take it out on someone.

5. Don't be surprised by a scare in the Baylor game. A close game or loss could seriously shake our confidence.

Again, I hope I'm wrong. I hope our guys have ice in their veins and play well on both ends of the floor. I hope everything goes KU's way, I'm just not going to get too upset, surprised, or disappointed if we do lose.

2. Texas doesn't even have one of the top five atmospheres in the Big 12. Mizzou was much crazier for these kids then UT will be.

4. You're right. They'll take it out on Kansas State on Wednesday.

5. If you take away the three-point shot from Baylor, they're done. I think KU's perimeter defense is good enough to do that early, build a lead, win by 20, maybe more.

[DJay23]

Originally Posted by leviw

2. Texas doesn't even have one of the top five atmospheres in the Big 12. Mizzou was much crazier for these kids then UT will be.

4. You're right. They'll take it out on Kansas State on Wednesday.

5. If you take away the three-point shot from Baylor, they're done. I think KU's perimeter defense is good enough to do that early, build a lead, win by 20, maybe more.

I hope you're right. I'm just being cautious.

[HC_Chief]

KU will slaughter Baylor.

I think they'll lose a close one in Austin... just have a feeling UT will be fired up for the game and KU will turn the ball over enough to cost them the W.

Overall, I am VERY pleased with this season. All I have asked for this season is to see continued improvement; the freshmen have exceeded my expectations. I am also pleased to see Giles start to come around. Hopefully Kaun will start to get a killer attitude; if not, I sincerely hope Self inserts Jackson into the starting lineup w/ Wright, Rush, Chalmers, and Robinson.

RCJGKU!

[leviw]

Originally Posted by DJay23

I hope you're right. I'm just being cautious.

I agree. I would say I'm cautiously optimistic at this point. I think a lot of KU fans aren't giving these kids and Self enough credit for what they've been able to do these past few weeks. Granted, they haven't beat the cream of the crop in Big 12 play (if there is a cream of the crop). But they have put together nine-straight victories over conference foes, which is impressive, especially starting three freshmen and two sophomores.

I've said all year, I have no expectations of this team. I thought after the KSU and MU disasters, this team was bad. Now, I think they're good. Pretty simple, really. They will lose again this year, probably two or three more times. I wouldn't be surprised if one of those came against Texas. I do, however, think they'll compete well down there, and I truly believe they can beat Texas.

Regardless, it would be unfair to judge this team soley on the outcome of that game, be it a 20-point loss, 20-point win or somewhere in between. But, many will do it, including most fans on this board.

That said, Baylor is first, and they're a capable team. Ask K-State and Mizzou.

[DJay23]

Originally Posted by leviw

I agree. I would say I'm cautiously optimistic at this point. I think a lot of KU fans aren't giving these kids and Self enough credit for what they've been able to do these past few weeks. Granted, they haven't beat the cream of the crop in Big 12 play (if there is a cream of the crop). But they have put together nine-straight victories over conference foes, which is impressive, especially starting three freshmen and two sophomores.

I've said all year, I have no expectations of this team. I thought after the KSU and MU disasters, this team was bad. Now, I think they're good. Pretty simple, really. They will lose again this year, probably two or three more times. I wouldn't be surprised if one of those came against Texas. I do, however, think they'll compete well down there, and I truly believe they can beat Texas.

Regardless, it would be unfair to judge this team soley on the outcome of that game, be it a 20-point loss, 20-point win or somewhere in between. But, many will do it, including most fans on this board.

That said, Baylor is first, and they're a capable team. Ask K-State and Mizzou.

Freshmen make me nervous. I could see a team of freshmen not having their head in it and lose against a fired up Baylor team. I hope Bill has them appropriately focused.

I think we can beat Texas too, but not if both teams are playing their best ball. I think in that case Texas has too much talent. No one in the Big XII is completely dominant this year. We need Texas to have a down night in some phase IMO.

[banyon]

On the plus side we have the edge in coaching by a good margin. Rick Barnes is terrible.

But I think their experience, combined with the bad matchup we have on PJ Tucker and home court will give Texas the W.