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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.

Duck Dog · 03-23-2009, 03:11 PM

Anyone who thinks Gates has the best BBQ in the world, is dumbass anyway. I'm surprised his over the top article didn't include any glancing blows about the age of the Hawks.

Reerun_KC · 03-23-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

stop it, or Cole will cry

I will raise you this.... And your fanboy Hansblow got owned...

Duck Dog · 03-23-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Reetard_KC

Spott · 03-23-2009, 03:20 PM

Whitlock is a dumbass. WTF is there to complain about when you win a game by almost 20 points in the NCAA tournament? That comment at the end was weak, too. I don't give a shit if Whitlock thinks we looked better or not, I would much rather have been up 20 than having to worry my ass off when Marquette had the ball with 5 seconds left down by 2 points.

I can't believe this schmuck is even considered a journalist. He just writes garbage that he know will get attention, even if 90% of it is negative.

KC_Connection · 03-23-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

He just writes garbage that he know will get attention, even if 90% of it is negative.

This is true. But at least when he writes articles concerning football, he knows something about it. These basketball columns he throws out don't seem to make any sense.

There isn't much reason for KU fans to be thinking anything but positively right now. As long as Collins and Aldrich continue to play like they have, they will be a very tough team to knock out.

Pants · 03-23-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

This is true. But at least when he writes articles concerning football, he knows something about it. These basketball columns he throws out don't seem to make any sense.

There isn't much reason for KU fans to be thinking anything but positively right now. As long as Collins and Aldrich continue to play like they have, they will be a very tough team to knock out.

Morningstar and, to a lesser extent, Reed are also bound to get hot some time here, so that's a plus too. We'll see what happens with Mich St.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-23-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reetard_KC

I will raise you this.... And your fanboy Hansblow got owned...

I will be so happy with Hansborough out of basketball....

Chiefs_Mike_Topeka · 03-23-2009, 03:27 PM

Wow! more of the Kansas City Chiefs arent even in KS shit talking? Really? How ****ing pathetic is that?

How the holy hell does having a professional sports team in a BORDER CITY become the distinguishing mark of which state is better? Really who gives a ****? If it is that big a damn deal to you perhaps you should petition the legislature in MO to change the name of Kansas City MO to Missouri City MO!

Damn I really wish I had no other problems than worrying about people cheering for a team that is not even their state.

Chiefs_Mike_Topeka · 03-23-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

Whitlock is a dumbass. WTF is there to complain about when you win a game by almost 20 points in the NCAA tournament? That comment at the end was weak, too. I don't give a shit if Whitlock thinks we looked better or not, I would much rather have been up 20 than having to worry my ass off when Marquette had the ball with 5 seconds left down by 2 points.

I can't believe this schmuck is even considered a journalist. He just writes garbage that he know will get attention, even if 90% of it is negative.

He really belongs chasing stories for the National Enquirer about aliens abducting Michael Jackson.

Chiefs_Mike_Topeka · 03-23-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I will be so happy with Hansborough out of basketball....

BLASPHEMER!

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-23-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

But see, you're wrong. All of these teams ARE MISSOURI TEAMS. Unless somebody relocated Arrowhead across the border and it didn't make the news, that is a 100% undeniable fact.

I understand you're butthurt. I understand your eternal inferiority complex, and how it's made you such a vile, raving douche. It is certainly well deserved.

He actually thinks KCK has something going on! It's true; the beaker's overall are the most defensive, butt-hurt hypocrites on this board, and I'm sure everywhere ELSE in life as well.
And you know what? **** their Sacred Cow; they need to sack up and give the Midol back to mom.

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Originally Posted by Chiefs_Mike_Topeka

Wow! more of the Kansas City Chiefs arent even in KS shit talking? Really? How ****ing pathetic is that?

How the holy hell does having a professional sports team in a BORDER CITY become the distinguishing mark of which state is better?

I don't need Arrowhead in Jackson County to prove which State is better. KCK and Johnson County are where Dreams, Individuality, and Culture go to die.

Stewie · 03-23-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

KCK and Johnson County are where Dreams, Individuality, and Culture go to die.

Envy is an ugly color.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-23-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

Envy is an ugly color.

Yes, I was so envious of Kansas City Kansas, that I lived there for about, oh...................NEVER.

Stewie · 03-23-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Yes, I was so envious of Kansas City Kansas, that I lived there for about, oh...................NEVER.

I see you draw conclusions about that which you do not know. Good luck in life.

Frazod · 03-23-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Yes, I was so envious of Kansas City Kansas, that I lived there for about, oh...................NEVER.

Remember, Stooie thinks Kansas is the center of the universe.

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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03-23-2009, 03:11 PM	#76
Duck Dog Reap the whirlwind Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10004900	Anyone who thinks Gates has the best BBQ in the world, is dumbass anyway. I'm surprised his over the top article didn't include any glancing blows about the age of the Hawks.
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Spott Court Jester Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Casino cash: $-887600	Whitlock is a dumbass. WTF is there to complain about when you win a game by almost 20 points in the NCAA tournament? That comment at the end was weak, too. I don't give a shit if Whitlock thinks we looked better or not, I would much rather have been up 20 than having to worry my ass off when Marquette had the ball with 5 seconds left down by 2 points. I can't believe this schmuck is even considered a journalist. He just writes garbage that he know will get attention, even if 90% of it is negative.
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03-23-2009, 03:27 PM	#83
Chiefs_Mike_Topeka Rest in Peace Zachary Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Topeka Casino cash: $10005025	Wow! more of the Kansas City Chiefs arent even in KS shit talking? Really? How **ing pathetic is that? How the holy hell does having a professional sports team in a BORDER CITY become the distinguishing mark of which state is better? Really who gives a **? If it is that big a damn deal to you perhaps you should petition the legislature in MO to change the name of Kansas City MO to Missouri City MO! Damn I really wish I had no other problems than worrying about people cheering for a team that is not even their state. __________________ Zachary, my little man; I miss you and I Love You.
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