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Mr. Krab · 03-23-2009, 08:58 AM

JASON WHITLOCK COMMENTARY

KU ready to beat Michigan State? I don’t think so

MINNEAPOLIS | It would be a shame if Kansas basketball players and their relatively small contingent of traveling fans left the Metrodome believing the Jayhawks proved this weekend they’re ready for a rematch against Michigan State.

“Sadly mistaken” doesn’t do justice to how little the Hawks demonstrated in advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen with victories over North Dakota State and Dayton.

We already established that Friday’s 10-point victory over the Bison was a product of a ridiculous strategic error by North Dakota State coach Saul Phillips.

Sunday’s 60-43 laugher over the Dayton Flyers simply confirmed what I’ve always believed about the unfairness of the Big Dance. Thanks to a flawed seeding process and a horrendous, first-round performance by Bob Huggins’ West Virginia Mountaineers, the third-seeded Jayhawks were blessed with the privilege of playing the most unskilled team left in the tournament.

Honestly, I played on and coached better-shooting intramural teams in college than the 2008-09 Dayton Flyers.

Dayton, the runner-up in the Atlantic 10, might be on par with Colorado, the last-place team in the Big 12. Yes, in November Dayton beat Auburn and Marquette on back-to-back nights. November is college basketball’s exhibition season. The results shouldn’t count.

I’ve never seen anything as pathetic as Dayton’s offense. On Saturday, I spent much of the afternoon wondering how Chris Wright, a big-time recruit, landed at Dayton. Sunday he provided an answer. He can’t finish at the rim, in the paint or on the perimeter. He’s Kansas State’s Dominique Sutton without the defensive intensity.

Wright is so raw that a vegan would put him in the microwave.
The Flyers shot 22 percent from the field.

Yeah, you can delude yourself into thinking Kansas played amazing defense. Not true. The Flyers hurled themselves into the lane and threw up shots into the outstretched arms of Cole Aldrich, who recorded what is believed to be the third triple-double in Kansas history.

Young McHale scored 13 points, snagged 20 rebounds and rejected 10 shots. I love Young McHale. If he stays in college four years, he’ll likely be one of the 10 best players in Kansas history and have a chance to be a Young Bill Walton, the last great white NBA center.

After offering that bit of context, let me say emphatically that Aldrich’s triple-double on Sunday was the least impressive I’ve had the pleasure to witness. The Flyers missed so many damn shots that $weet Lew Perkins was credited with five boards. Every time Wright sailed into the lane he gently placed the ball in Aldrich’s hands. Some of Aldrich’s blocks should have been scored as steals.

The truth is Kansas played poorly on Sunday. Oh, the Cole and Collins Show performed to rave reviews. Sherron Collins knocked down 11 of 19 shots, scored 25 points, snatched seven rebounds and avoided a turnover. Mario Little turned in an efficient 16 minutes, hitting three of four shots and hauling in six boards.

The rest of the Hawks were worthless.

Brady Morningstar and Tyrel Reed missed eight of their nine three-point attempts. Tyshawn Taylor was a turnover machine (six). The Morris Twins combined for two points and five rebounds in 31 minutes.

The Jayhawks turned the ball over 17 times, missed half of their 22 free-throw attempts and 13 of 16 three-point shots.

Dayton is the only team that played on Sunday that would have lost to Kansas.

The Cole and Collins Show won’t beat Michigan State on Friday.
The second-seeded Spartans, who spanked Kansas in January, looked like a national-title threat on Sunday in their close victory over a highly skilled Southern California squad. Michigan State looks better when it plays outside the Big Ten — all the Big Ten teams do. The style of play in the conference is so physical that the teams beat each other up and look bad doing it.

Against USC, an unfamiliar opponent, the Spartans appeared athletic, smooth and tough. They looked a lot better than Kansas.
So did the Missouri Tigers, who slipped past Marquette in the West Regional.

Are you getting the picture?

Good teams were tested this weekend and passed those tests. The Jayhawks have yet to be pushed.

There’s no reason for the Jayhawks or their fans to get cocky. There’s no reason to believe the Hawks can beat Michigan State.

Reerun_KC · 03-23-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

For once, Whitlock is pumping out some fine journalism today!

And you would be crying like a $2 bitch if he said this about MU.... Dude, seriously! I see what your trying to do, be a better person for a change...

**Buehler445** · 03-23-2009, 12:42 PM

$2 bitch!! Reerun bringing out the big guns early.
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Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-23-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Reetard_KC

And you would be crying like a $2 bitch if he said this about MU.... Dude, seriously! I see what your trying to do, be a better person for a change...

Oh jesus, lighten up. You guys get SO ****ing wound up about basketball, how do you expect to NOT take some flak?

Seriously, you treat KU B-ball like it was your first-born, and like somebody kicked your dog "Mavis" when someone throws some smack your way.

Reerun_KC · 03-23-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Oh jesus, lighten up. You guys get SO ****ing wound up about basketball, how do you expect to NOT take some flak?

Seriously, you treat KU B-ball like it was your first-born, and like somebody kicked your dog "Mavis" when someone throws some smack your way.

Mecca · 03-23-2009, 12:46 PM

It's funny to see people get so upset, when that was by far the most boring game of the weekend.

Pants · 03-23-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Oh jesus, lighten up. You guys get SO ****ing wound up about basketball, how do you expect to NOT take some flak?

Seriously, you treat KU B-ball like it was your first-born, and like somebody kicked your dog "Mavis" when someone throws some smack your way.

OK, sit down. Now imagine the Chiefs were a powerhouse team year in and year out and won the Superbowl last year. Now imagine some raider fans, whose team has been sucking asscock for eternity, coming here and talking shit on your team. You would try to defend your beloved team, no? You're that dumbass raider fan.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-23-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Why would the Jayhawks care what he says?

I'm sure the Jayhawk's don't give a shit. Jayhawk fans on the other hand....

Brock · 03-23-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's funny to see people get so upset, when that was by far the most boring game of the weekend.

Are you posting in this thread just to post? Because you didn't say anything that had anything to do with anything.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-23-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

OK, sit down. Now imagine the Chiefs were a powerhouse team year in and year out and won the Superbowl last year. Now imagine some raider fans, whose team has been sucking asscock for eternity, coming here and talking shit on your team. You would try to defend your beloved team, no? You're that dumbass raider fan.

Are you done weeping now?

Pants · 03-23-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Are you done weeping now?

Are you done being delusional? Oh wait, never mind.

Frazod · 03-23-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

OK, sit down. Now imagine the Chiefs were a powerhouse team year in and year out and won the Superbowl last year. Now imagine some raider fans, whose team has been sucking asscock for eternity, coming here and talking shit on your team. You would try to defend your beloved team, no? You're that dumbass raider fan.

You do realize that the Chiefs are a Missouri team, right?

Bad analogy, dumbass.

**petegz28** · 03-23-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Oh jesus, lighten up. You guys get SO ****ing wound up about basketball, how do you expect to NOT take some flak?

Seriously, you treat KU B-ball like it was your first-born, and like somebody kicked your dog "Mavis" when someone throws some smack your way.

KU fans get bent anytime someone doesn't kiss ass to their B-ball team. They looked like poo against a team that couldn't score if their lives depended on it and they don't want to hear it.

Pants · 03-23-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

You do realize that the Chiefs are a Missouri team, right?

Bad analogy, dumbass.

That wasn't the point, dumbass. I was trying to show him what it would feel like, since he obviously has no idea.

**petegz28** · 03-23-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

That wasn't the point, dumbass. I was trying to show him what it would feel like, since he obviously has no idea.

Dude, this is college. This is not the same KU team as last year, not even close.

Pants · 03-23-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Dude, this is college. This is not the same KU team as last year, not even close.

Of course it isn't. Yet we still won the B12 and are now in the SS. Like I said, year in and year out.

03-23-2009, 08:58 AM
Mr. Krab Big Red Nuts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Whitlock: KU sucks JASON WHITLOCK COMMENTARY KU ready to beat Michigan State? I don’t think so MINNEAPOLIS \| It would be a shame if Kansas basketball players and their relatively small contingent of traveling fans left the Metrodome believing the Jayhawks proved this weekend they’re ready for a rematch against Michigan State. “Sadly mistaken” doesn’t do justice to how little the Hawks demonstrated in advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen with victories over North Dakota State and Dayton. We already established that Friday’s 10-point victory over the Bison was a product of a ridiculous strategic error by North Dakota State coach Saul Phillips. Sunday’s 60-43 laugher over the Dayton Flyers simply confirmed what I’ve always believed about the unfairness of the Big Dance. Thanks to a flawed seeding process and a horrendous, first-round performance by Bob Huggins’ West Virginia Mountaineers, the third-seeded Jayhawks were blessed with the privilege of playing the most unskilled team left in the tournament. Honestly, I played on and coached better-shooting intramural teams in college than the 2008-09 Dayton Flyers. Dayton, the runner-up in the Atlantic 10, might be on par with Colorado, the last-place team in the Big 12. Yes, in November Dayton beat Auburn and Marquette on back-to-back nights. November is college basketball’s exhibition season. The results shouldn’t count. I’ve never seen anything as pathetic as Dayton’s offense. On Saturday, I spent much of the afternoon wondering how Chris Wright, a big-time recruit, landed at Dayton. Sunday he provided an answer. He can’t finish at the rim, in the paint or on the perimeter. He’s Kansas State’s Dominique Sutton without the defensive intensity. Wright is so raw that a vegan would put him in the microwave. The Flyers shot 22 percent from the field. Yeah, you can delude yourself into thinking Kansas played amazing defense. Not true. The Flyers hurled themselves into the lane and threw up shots into the outstretched arms of Cole Aldrich, who recorded what is believed to be the third triple-double in Kansas history. Young McHale scored 13 points, snagged 20 rebounds and rejected 10 shots. I love Young McHale. If he stays in college four years, he’ll likely be one of the 10 best players in Kansas history and have a chance to be a Young Bill Walton, the last great white NBA center. After offering that bit of context, let me say emphatically that Aldrich’s triple-double on Sunday was the least impressive I’ve had the pleasure to witness. The Flyers missed so many damn shots that $weet Lew Perkins was credited with five boards. Every time Wright sailed into the lane he gently placed the ball in Aldrich’s hands. Some of Aldrich’s blocks should have been scored as steals. The truth is Kansas played poorly on Sunday. Oh, the Cole and Collins Show performed to rave reviews. Sherron Collins knocked down 11 of 19 shots, scored 25 points, snatched seven rebounds and avoided a turnover. Mario Little turned in an efficient 16 minutes, hitting three of four shots and hauling in six boards. The rest of the Hawks were worthless. Brady Morningstar and Tyrel Reed missed eight of their nine three-point attempts. Tyshawn Taylor was a turnover machine (six). The Morris Twins combined for two points and five rebounds in 31 minutes. The Jayhawks turned the ball over 17 times, missed half of their 22 free-throw attempts and 13 of 16 three-point shots. Dayton is the only team that played on Sunday that would have lost to Kansas. The Cole and Collins Show won’t beat Michigan State on Friday. The second-seeded Spartans, who spanked Kansas in January, looked like a national-title threat on Sunday in their close victory over a highly skilled Southern California squad. Michigan State looks better when it plays outside the Big Ten — all the Big Ten teams do. The style of play in the conference is so physical that the teams beat each other up and look bad doing it. Against USC, an unfamiliar opponent, the Spartans appeared athletic, smooth and tough. They looked a lot better than Kansas. So did the Missouri Tigers, who slipped past Marquette in the West Regional. Are you getting the picture? Good teams were tested this weekend and passed those tests. The Jayhawks have yet to be pushed. There’s no reason for the Jayhawks or their fans to get cocky. There’s no reason to believe the Hawks can beat Michigan State.
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