Kansas Football is going to go 10-2 - Page 5

BWillie · 07-11-2007, 06:02 PM

Yeah, you heard me right. Look at this schedule, it is ridiculously easy. How glorious, KU should be able to sleep walk to 8-4. If they get lucky and play well 10 and 2 is not out of the realm of possibilities. Last year, KU was better than their record. They went 6-6 and lost just about every game by about 2-3 points.

Central Michigan
-WIN 27-17
SE Lousiana
-WIN 49-10
Toledo
-WIN 34-24
Florida International
-WIN 34-17
at Kansas State
-WIN 17-14
Baylor
-WIN 24-13
at Colorado
-WIN 17-14
at Texas A&M
-10-93 LOSS
Nebraska
-0-63 LOSS
at Oklahoma State
-WIN 31-28
Iowa State
-WIN 21-10
Missouri
-WIN 24-21 OT

KU could potentially be 7-0 going into the Texas A&M game before they get whacked, haha. Glorious.

ChiefsCountry · 07-12-2007, 08:12 AM

Here is my take - KU wont go 10-2. That is some good drugs you are on to think that. If Mizzou doesnt win the North this year, they are screwed for a while, mainly bc I think if Nebraska gets it they will be back on top for a while.

eazyb81 · 07-12-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Here is my take - KU wont go 10-2. That is some good drugs you are on to think that. If Mizzou doesnt win the North this year, they are screwed for a while, mainly bc I think if Nebraska gets it they will be back on top for a while.

I tend to agree. If Nebraska doesn't win the North this year, I believe Callihan could get canned, and at the very least will be on the hot seat to win it the following year.

However, if Nebraska wins the division this season, then the recruits will keep flowing in because they know Callihan will be there for awhile, and then it could get rough for the rest of the teams in the North. I like what Pinkel is doing at Mizzou, but in reality they can't keep up with the Huskers if they're running at full steam.

Should be a fun season!

DJay23 · 07-12-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Still - at year 6 in his tenure though? It's not just about SoS, it's about value to your ticket holders as well.

And I would argue that K-State maintained their cream puff Non-con for Snyder's entire tenure save two or three decent opponents. Where was the value there?

**Saulbadguy** · 07-12-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

And I would argue that K-State maintained their cream puff Non-con for Snyder's entire tenure save two or three decent opponents. Where was the value there?

I suppose you are right - Snyder did ramp up the schedule once we got screwed by the BCS in 98. They were rarely as bad as KU's is now.

I guess I'll agree with you - until Mangino can get his team to start winning conference games, it's probably safe to line up 4 patsies right off the bat.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-12-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

I just want to point out that if it were not for, "pussy schedules" K-State probably wouldn't have a football program.

Mangino learned from Snyder. You've got to start winning to get the recruits, and if your program sucks balls, you've got to start with "weaker" competition.

easy non-conference schedules != "easiest schedule in the country in 2007"

**Saulbadguy** · 07-12-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

easy non-conference schedules != "easiest schedule in the country in 2007"

Some of ours were pretty bad in the mid to late 90's. Probably not the worst in the country, but they had to be close.

Still, we would go undefeated or 1 loss in conference after that. Until Mangino can go .500 in conference, it's probably a safe bet to continue scheduling like this so he can guarantee a bowl game and keep feeding his apologists with excuses.

Priest4Prez · 07-12-2007, 11:27 AM

They won't beat Iowa State

Eleazar · 07-12-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Until Mangino can go .500 in conference, it's probably a safe bet to continue scheduling like this so he can guarantee a bowl game and keep feeding his apologists with excuses.

Exactly.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-12-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Priest4Prez

They won't beat Iowa State

I'd say ISU is probably their easiest non-con opponent.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-12-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Some of ours were pretty bad in the mid to late 90's. Probably not the worst in the country, but they had to be close.

Still, we would go undefeated or 1 loss in conference after that. Until Mangino can go .500 in conference, it's probably a safe bet to continue scheduling like this so he can guarantee a bowl game and keep feeding his apologists with excuses.

I'd have to look into it again and don't have the time today, but as I recalll last I reviewed our SoS, we were always in the top 75% under Snyder. We finished as high as 10 one year IIRC.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-12-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I'd have to look into it again and don't have the time today, but as I recalll last I reviewed our SoS, we were always in the top 75% under Snyder. We finished as high as 10 one year IIRC.

That is because the Big 8/12 was pretty damn strong in the 90's.

**Lzen** · 07-12-2007, 12:23 PM

BWillie007, I think you're predictions are little nuts. KU might end up with a winning record and make a bowl, but I haven't seen enough to think that they can win 10 games. That being said, I don't see them losing 93-10. I see the game at A&M as a loss, but not by that big a margin. Also, we play Nebraska at Lawrence this year. We beat the Hell out of them 2 years ago in Lawrence and played them into OT at Lincoln last year. No way does Nebraska win 63-0. As a matter of fact, I think KU has a good shot in that game. I think KU will lose at OSU, though. The rest, who knows.

Saul, KU also had not beaten KSU in 11 years before the 2004 season. Last I checked, KU has taken 2 out of the last 3 from KSU. That streak you mention won't be around much longer.

**Saulbadguy** · 07-12-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Saul, KU also had not beaten KSU in 11 years before the 2004 season. Last I checked, KU has taken 2 out of the last 3 from KSU. That streak you mention won't be around much longer.

KSU also went to 11 straight bowls before KU beat them. Coincidence? They've taken 2 out of the last 3..er...13 :P

**Lzen** · 07-12-2007, 12:38 PM

I find it comical when a KSU fan makes fun of KU's weak non-con schedule. KSU's non con schedules were just as weak as KU's is this year. Anybody who says otherwise is most likely a KSU homer.

By the mid to late 90s, KSU had become a powerhouse program. They should have been scheduling strong opponents. Who knows, maybe it would have helped toughen them and give them confidence to win a title.

chuxtrux · 07-12-2007, 12:50 PM

I think 9-3

07-11-2007, 06:02 PM
BWillie Future NBA Finals MVP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Casino cash: $2431241	Kansas Football is going to go 10-2 Yeah, you heard me right. Look at this schedule, it is ridiculously easy. How glorious, KU should be able to sleep walk to 8-4. If they get lucky and play well 10 and 2 is not out of the realm of possibilities. Last year, KU was better than their record. They went 6-6 and lost just about every game by about 2-3 points. Central Michigan -WIN 27-17 SE Lousiana -WIN 49-10 Toledo -WIN 34-24 Florida International -WIN 34-17 at Kansas State -WIN 17-14 Baylor -WIN 24-13 at Colorado -WIN 17-14 at Texas A&M -10-93 LOSS Nebraska -0-63 LOSS at Oklahoma State -WIN 31-28 Iowa State -WIN 21-10 Missouri -WIN 24-21 OT KU could potentially be 7-0 going into the Texas A&M game before they get whacked, haha. Glorious.
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07-12-2007, 08:12 AM	#61
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2318752	Here is my take - KU wont go 10-2. That is some good drugs you are on to think that. If Mizzou doesnt win the North this year, they are screwed for a while, mainly bc I think if Nebraska gets it they will be back on top for a while.
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07-12-2007, 12:23 PM	#72
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2220692	BWillie007, I think you're predictions are little nuts. KU might end up with a winning record and make a bowl, but I haven't seen enough to think that they can win 10 games. That being said, I don't see them losing 93-10. I see the game at A&M as a loss, but not by that big a margin. Also, we play Nebraska at Lawrence this year. We beat the Hell out of them 2 years ago in Lawrence and played them into OT at Lincoln last year. No way does Nebraska win 63-0. As a matter of fact, I think KU has a good shot in that game. I think KU will lose at OSU, though. The rest, who knows. Saul, KU also had not beaten KSU in 11 years before the 2004 season. Last I checked, KU has taken 2 out of the last 3 from KSU. That streak you mention won't be around much longer. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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07-12-2007, 12:38 PM	#74
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2220692	I find it comical when a KSU fan makes fun of KU's weak non-con schedule. KSU's non con schedules were just as weak as KU's is this year. Anybody who says otherwise is most likely a KSU homer. By the mid to late 90s, KSU had become a powerhouse program. They should have been scheduling strong opponents. Who knows, maybe it would have helped toughen them and give them confidence to win a title. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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07-12-2007, 12:50 PM	#75
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