Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 10.31.10

by Owen on Oct 31, 2010 8:40 AM CDT in Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes

It was improvement. It was competitive and even though we didn't get to see it you could sense that the team was playing with a little more passion. There is still a long way to go, but at least this somewhat alleviated the fear that this team had given up.

The Jayhawks controlled the line early, pressured Iowa State with the front four and even forced a turnover. The offense did put points on the board early but there just weren't enough of them. By the second half the Jayhawks were gassed as the lack of depth started to show.

It seems like this team is behind Gill, but they might just be a little confused still. A little skeptical, a little questioning and waiting to see something to believe in just like the fans are. I think once Gill can get through that wall then we might start to see more of the positives.

All that said priority number one is to recruit, develop depth and fix the S&C program. There's been a fair amount of discussion on the visual appearance of the team and as things have gone South this year there have been comments trickling out of the program relating back to the lack of a focused, supervised and executed conditioning program. With the lack of depth it might not make all the difference, but it sure would help.

Improvement and competitiveness, that's what I've asked for so today I feel just a little better about Kansas football. Moral victories sure aren't what I want to be playing for, but it's a start.

Kansas Football

Halfway decent: Bad half dooms Kansas | KUsports.com
It was improvement.

KU report card | CJOnline.com
REPORT CARD

Mecham should start at quarterback again | KUsports.com
I think we overreacted after Webb won against Georgia Tech so I'm not ready to do the same, but it is food for thought. Either way QB is priority numero uno in the offseason.

Mecham's first start not bad | CJOnline.com
Early reviews are good, but are we to the point where we can settle for a QB that plays ultra conservative.

Hurry-up offense wears KU out | KUsports.com
Depth and perhaps a poorly managed summer conditioning program bit us in the ass. The team played hard, there just isn't anyone to rotate in and it caught up with us.

KU loses at Iowa State | CJOnline.com
CJ Recap

Matt Tait’s KU football notebook | KUsports.com
Notes from the game.

Dual threat Angus Quigley tops ratings | The Keegan Ratings | KUsports.com
A captain steps up

Big 12

Big 12 roundup: First-place Baylor tops Texas | KUsports.com
Anyone feel a little better about the Baylor game now that they're 7-2?

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listened to most of the game

this was an acceptable effort to me…this is all i wanted for the rest of the season. let’s hope that we can put forth a similar effort against colorado.

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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Oct 31, 2010 8:59 AM CDT reply actions

"It was improvement"

It was another loss.

Tuesday can’t get here quick enough…….and I don’t even like basketball.

build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.

by Rivethead on Oct 31, 2010 9:18 AM CDT reply actions

so a 28-16 loss on the road

Is not improvement from 40+ point losses at home? If we went to Oregon next week and lost in overtime, would that be the same too?

by PenguinHawk on Oct 31, 2010 11:25 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Absolutely

You are what your record says you are. We lost. At this point, there is no such thing as a moral victory. Those are reserved for teams that have one D1 caliber player on their roster. Not a roster full of 3 and even some 4 star players.

build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.

by Rivethead on Oct 31, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions

So following that logic

only an undefeated season would be acceptable.

by PenguinHawk on Oct 31, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

As Owen said, the players were gassed in the second half.

Coupled with the injuries on defense, we just couldn’t put together a good stop in the 3rd. Time for a change in the S&C program right after the season ends.

Big John’s goal was to make these guys big and strong. From what I see they are no bigger than last year, but they are definitely slower, and less conditioned.

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by KRichards on Oct 31, 2010 10:20 AM CDT reply actions

It was a good sign

For a team that had been beaten as bad as KU had the previous 3 weeks to go on the road in the Big 12 and play close is a good effort. Still goes down as a loss yes but if whole team had already quit on Gill the score would have been another 55-7 type result. After this game wouldn’t be one bit surprised to see KU beat Colorado this week. Unfortunately after that the schedule just doesn’t allow them to build much momentum into next season.

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by Joe Loyd on Oct 31, 2010 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

Let's be realistic

ISU is not a good team. Just look at their stats.

I think the question still remains…..were the results because of an improved KU football team or because of a bad (and dare I say it – overconfident) ISU team?

build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.

by Rivethead on Oct 31, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

After this game wouldn’t be one bit surprised to see KU beat Colorado this week.

Couldn’t agree more. Great chance next week to squeak out one more victory before it gets real ugly.

by JHawkr1 on Oct 31, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

It wouldn't surprise me

but neither would losing by 30.

by PenguinHawk on Oct 31, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions

This is unrelated to any link...

but watching the NFL today and the whole protect the player thing has gotten out of hand. I’ve watched Kyle Orton brace to take a sack twice and in the process he dramatically lowers the position of his head. The result is that the defender who is bringing his arms to wrap Orton’s arms and waist, suddenly hits his helmet and they call a personal foul. Really puts the D at a disadvantage if you basically can’t tackle the QB.

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by Owen on Oct 31, 2010 3:10 PM CDT reply actions