Rock Chalk Ramblings

DC Carl Torbush noted that … a few bright spots emerged over the summer. “Greg Brown has changed his urgency and his work ethic,” Quigley said. “Quintin Woods has also really changed his habits in the weight room.” … Of course, the real test will come in the ensuing weeks when the August practices grow more intense. Right now though, players are still enjoying the more inspirational coaching style of the new regime. Webb said Wednesday’s practice was a little more positive than the first practice last year. “Players just have a little more confidence now than in the past.”

It is going to pay off, and it’s not about being soft on the players. Turner, Chuck, etc. obviously know about working hard to be elite, and the best way to motivate a player to continue to work hard is to encourage. Even a kick in the butt can be encouraging (or discouraging) depending upon how it is presented.

This team may not have as much potential as last year, but I’ll be happy to watch them pursue it vs. wallowing in dysfunction.

There was a LJW article that mention there were only 15 freshmen at practice. I was amazed at first that the number was so small, but not so much when I realized that there were only 18 total in the class. I wondered aloud (in the direction of Matt Tait, LJW writer) if there would be an article about the big picture of the FB program. Implications of:
1. A small first class
2. Various player losses
3. Transfers
4….

I know I don’t have the insights or connections to achieve an article of significance, but it seems like there are so many bits of material there waiting to be put into an article.

Did anyone see the name of the rb from florida who plans to visit ku? I saw it on jayhawkslant but I didn’t catch what his first name was.

My 2 yo daughter was disappointed that there were only 3 practice videos linked. It is goo to get a little tease going. Love the counter on their site as well.