If you’ve read this blog, you know I make fun of everybody. Myself, friends, family, teams (even my own) and, of course, Kansas fans. Among the entries on this blog have been several about coaching searches and hires. Despite offering some damn good advice, Kansas passed on Bobbie “The Brain” Heenan to replace Turner Gill […]
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Quick hits from the opening day of the NCAA Tournament … NO NEED TO BE UPSET: Talk about your ho-hum opening acts. Even the “upsets” weren’t that surprising, though I did expect more out of fifth-seeded Wichita State. LOOKIN’ GREAT IN THE SOUTH: Shame on me for doubting Shaka Smart and VCU. Good coach, veteran team.
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It was a chilly March day in 1987. I remember jumping off the school bus and running inside to check on the Missouri score. As I opened the door, I noticed my dad turning off the TV … “How’d they do, Dad?” I asked. “Not good, son. They lost to Xavier,” he said. “Who?” I
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1. kansas (26-5, 16-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Oklahoma State, Texas | THIS WEEK: Thursday vs. Texas A&M-Oklahoma winner THE RUB: The Jayhawks moved closer to a No. 1 seed, but a loss to Missouri in the conference tournament final could mean a trip out West. 2. Missouri (27-4, 14-4) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Iowa
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1. kansas (24-5, 14-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Texas A&M, Missouri | THIS WEEK: Monday at Oklahoma State, Saturday vs. Texas THE RUB: Eight straight titles. Don’t see that ending until the Big 12-2-1-1+1+1 folds in three years. 2. MISSOURI (25-4, 12-4) | LAST WEEK: Lost to Kansas State, kansas | THIS WEEK: Wednesday vs. Iowa
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“It’s who you are.” Those words have been running through my head this week. They are Shana’s words, said after Missouri’s loss to Kansas State and my surly mood for a day. Truer words have never been spoken. For more than 20 years now, I’ve been a Tiger living around the enemy. Days without trash talk
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We’re one game from the ultimate Border War. Two rivals, both ranked in the top five, for the conference championship. It doesn’t get any better than that. 1. MISSOURI (25-2, 12-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Oklahoma State, Texas A&M | THIS WEEK: Tuesday vs. Kansas State, Saturday at Kansas THE RUB: Assuming the Tigers get
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Flip Pressey’s 19 points spearheaded Missouri’s rout of Baylor. No change at the top, as Missouri and Kansas all but eliminated Baylor from the conference championship race with back-to-back beatdowns of the Bears. 1, MISSOURI (23-2, 10-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Oklahoma, Baylor | THIS WEEK: Wednesday vs. Oklahoma State, Saturday at Texas A&M THE
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You couldn’t have asked for a better game to close out the Border War in Missouri. The Tigers staged a comeback for the ages to remain on top in this week’s rankings. 1. (21-2, 8-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Texas, Kansas | THIS WEEK: Monday at Oklahoma, Saturday vs. Baylor THE RUB: “We are Mizzou, so
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Iowa State did the Big 12 a huge favor with Saturday’s win against Kansas. That loss brings the Jayhawks back to the pack and allows Missouri to retain the No. 1 spot in this week’s rankings despite a stunning loss at Oklahoma State. 1. MISSOURI (19-2, 6-2) | LAST WEEK: Lost to Oklahoma State, defeated
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