Harrison Barnes Announcement Open Game Thread

Harrison Barnes, All-American basketball player and typical good guy, makes his decision today on which school he will be attending after college. Kansas is one of his options. I really, really want him. So if you have any Harrison Barnes-related thoughts or something, put them here.

His other options are Iowa State, Oklahoma, UCLA, North Carolina or Duke.

Choose Kansas, Harrison. Please?

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Just don't pick UNC

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by fetch9 on Nov 13, 2009 9:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ditto on the really wanting him part

but I’m not particularly optimistic on this one. He’d be a great fit for KU, and would have a tremendous career here, but everything I’m reading says its down to UNC and Duke, with the edge to UNC for the moment.

That said, Barnes has played it really close to the vest, and anybody who says they know something is probably lying at this point.

It’s gonna be a great day for one program, though, that’s for sure.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

OGT for this? Shouldn't it be OAT - Open Announcement Thread

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

what's the point?

We never win hat pressers anyway

But seriously, getting someone like him after getting X would just spoil us fans. Spoil away, Coach Self, spoil away…

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by giants9107 on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

What time is this all going down again??

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

You excited for the game tomorrow Denva?

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

better believe it...headed to the airport in about an hour

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by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I've thrown up in the Denver airport

True story. Went to Arizona senior year of high school with the fam and got food poisoning for the trip back. Worst day ever.

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

..I expected other reasons

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by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

me too

I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.

by Warden11 on Nov 13, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bulimia?

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by benfunke on Nov 13, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha that is.... not me

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

press conference at 3:10 CST on ESPNU

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bill Self recruited me to play for KU

Its true. Really. Damn you all.

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I know that

the reaction of KU fans if (or more likely, when) we don’t get Barnes is going to be something like “well, we didn’t really need him anyway. We’re loaded next season too.” And that’s probably right. We honestly don’t need a program-changer like Barnes to be competitive on the national level. Then again, neither does UNC (Duke probably does, as they’ve underachieved for some time now).

I’m not saying I don’t hope the kid comes here. I do. He’d be great in a KU uniform, and would help the program a ton. I’m just saying that, if we don’t get him, let’s not all become suicidal because of it.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bensa...

what’s the weather looking like in Lawrence for the weekend??

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by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I know I'm not Bensa

Supposed to be 55 tomorrow. And rain

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

67 today though

Might have to get on the golf course

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

is rain a certainty or slim chance....

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by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd say mixed

Some weather sites report rain, some just say cloudy and rain on sunday

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

damn...

I was hoping I could avoid having to lug around extra cold weather gear etc.

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by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Seems like its not gonna rain

The more research I conduct. Cloudy and mid 50’s, 20 % chance or so of rain. So hopefully wez bez okz

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I've found as well

Forecast here

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by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well if 2 people confirm then I'll take it...

better walking around Lawrence when it’s not raining…plus I hear Louise’s West has a patio.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I'm just gonna rock jeans, t-shirt and a flees/ jacket.

I’ll have my car though so I can pack it with cold weather necessities like I’m Dwight Schrute.

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there actually going to be an RCT get-together before the game?

I can’t go to the game, but I’d sure come and hang out for a bit beforehand…

It would be wonderful to meet you all.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

Its something we could all throw around in the OGT tonight during the Hofstra game if peeps be around. I ain’t going out till after its done.

by KU Grad 08 on Nov 13, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd do my best to stop by and say hey...

after about 10am this morning though I won’t be around my computer. Maybe I can email one of you guys my cell phone number and you can text me if you come up with something.

I’m sure I’ll be at Louise’s a little either before or after and I do make a point of walking around the stadium a little beforehand too, just for the sake of taking it all in.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to miss tonight's OGT

but I’ll check it out to see what you all come up with.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KUGrad...

sent you a message on facebook…if there are enough people interested in coming up with something text me.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that and...

I don’t think rain helps our odds of winning

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on Nov 13, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

um, no.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you guys are right:

rain hurts our chances of winning

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by benfunke on Nov 13, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You sure aren't, sir.

There can be only one.

It's rather ironic that people will actually have to pay money to see Michael Moore's new Anti-Capitalism film, don't you think?

by Bensa on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly...

If Xavier ends up staying another year, Barnes would end up doing more harm than good IMO. Not enough minutes for them, Releford, and Little. Also, I don’t think HCBS redshirts Little this year if he thought he was getting Barnes- even if X leaves, Mario would still be in the exact same position (although maybe healthier).

I think the thing that bothers me about Barnes is this implication he seems to give that KU isn’t strong enough academically for him. Nothing angers me more than academic elitism. I’m sure those 2 years of Leisure Studies at Duke are really going to change your life, Harrison

by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Nov 13, 2009 11:42 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Also,

I agree with the “don’t pick UNC” sentiment. Their class is already looking stacked for next year… funny how Roy now recruits hard nation-wide and every year, isn’t it?

by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Nov 13, 2009 11:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think we got a huge break

when Roy took the UNC job and we were able to get NCHCBS. Williams seemed very burnt out here and I thought he was probably not far from retirement.

by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Supposedly

he invited the Iowa State president to his announcement.

At least it’s not UNC (or Duke)

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by fetch9 on Nov 13, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I suppose that's the best alternative

if he doesn’t pick us. I despise Duke and the phoniness of Coach K, and Roy doesn’t need to be stealing recruits from the midwest when he’s in the middle of a great recruiting area in Carolina. It would be a great boost to one of the have-nots of the North and perhaps make up slightly for the embarrassment of Big 12 North football this year.

by hunter s. royal on Nov 13, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs