Jayhawks 3rd in Local Confidence Poll?
by Warden11 on Aug 9, 2010 7:00 AM CDT
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Since SB Nation has launched the regional sites and SB Nation Kansas City, they've been tracking the feelings of the fan bases with confidence polls at the local sites. For SB Nation KC this includes Arrowhead Pride, Royals Review, Rock M Nation, and of course Rock Chalk Talk.
The scores are averaged and displayed each week at the regional site for everyone to see. Anyway, I was pretty disappointed when looking at the local scores. Out of the four sites, guess where RCT's confidence level in the Jayhawks ranks? Third. Out of four. A 78 score.
Just yesterday in my post I was told that being happy with 7 wins is shooting too low this season. In a season with the Jayhawks trying to rebound from a 5-7 record last year. Not to mention a new coaching staff. Oh yeah, also a new quarterback...either a sophomore who has "Scout Team Player of the Year" listed as his main career honor and has thrown all of five passes in his career or a redshirt freshman who has yet to play for the Jayhawks.
We're not worried about that stuff because of the schedule. The basketball team has possibly the best recruit in the nation committed (not worried about the recent news). Bill Self is still the coach. An argument could be made that the 2010-2011 Jayhawks will be more talented than last year's team. So shouldn't things be pretty rosy around here? Lets compare the teams.
Missouri Tigers: 87 Confidence Score
- Can't give the Tigers too much grief for liking how things are going for them this summer. Remember, this score is from last week so the coaches having a kegger in the parking lot on campus wasn't included.
- Football schedule isn't too scary: No Texas, OU @ home, @ Texas A&M, @ Tech, @ Nebraska, and KU @ Arrowhead. Aren't all of those winnable games for the Tigers?
- Basketball seems to be going well for the Tigers. Mike Anderson has them looking like they might be able to compete with Kansas in Columbia...hey, that's an accomplishment.
- They also seem to have done a great job of imagining the Big 10 tease was all a dream and never happened.
Kansas City Chiefs: 82 Confidence Score
- Todd Haley is starting the season with an actual offensive coordinator. That's a plus, right?
- Jamal Charles rushed for 1,120 yards last season.
- The same guy might be losing the starting job to a 31 year old running back.
- Have won 4 games, 2 games, and 4 games the last three years.
- Have not won a playoff game since 1993.
Kansas City Royals: 53 Confidence Score
- Finally moving in a younger direction.
- Trade deadline was a highlight of the season.
- Expect this number to go higher with the DFA for Jose Guillen.
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I think its the time of year
Most people have football on them minds which kind of midigates basketball. And honestly, with a new team, coach, etc… not too bad at 78.
Could be worse. Could be the Royals… ::shudders::
Shit happens when you win championships
Not it.
I’ve been voting 100 ever since the poll came out. I’m feeling GOOOOOOOD!! Someone else it bringing me down man.
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
Yeah.
Bold Prediction: KU wins more football games this year than the chefs
Shit happens when you win championships
by Andrew Clark on Aug 9, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm....
that’s a good one.
Put that up as a poll at AP and see how quickly you get flamed!
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
Its true
I think KU will win between 5-8 games and I still hold that bold predicition. I’d put money on it
Shit happens when you win championships
maybe -
I’d just like to see you post that question as a poll on AP is all, just to see the reaction. I’d do it, but I occasionally post over there and I’m still trying to work up my cred…
and I think KU is going to win 6-9 games (possibly to include our bowl win) this season.
That said, I think the Chiefs are poised to win more games. I just have a feeling about them. A feeling I’ve not felt since I was in the presence of my old master.
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
The Cheifs are a mess
And I’m still not thrilled with the coaching.
You my friend are all thats left of their religion.
Shit happens when you win championships
Earlier today
I was taking a look at Cassel’s 2009 stat line. If you look at it too, that feeling will go away. Chiefs brass have got to be kicking themselves over that signing.
I know I've been voting
based solely on football. That is what’s on the brain right now so that’s what I voted for. Either way, KU has had a lot of things go wrong this last year. I would be thinking a 78 is better than I would have thought if you look at everything overall. With the ticket scandal, Mangino basically getting canned after his team dropped the last 7 games of the season, basketball losing early last year to Northern Iowa, all of the injuries happening on the football team, etc. – I’d say 78 is pretty good.
And I haven’t read yesterdays post but shooting for 7 wins is not too low this year. If you would have asked me a couple of months ago, I would have said it could be 1 game too low, but not now. Every time I turn around I hear about another Jayhawk on crutches or they have been booted off the team. I’m actually starting to wonder if 6 games is going to be realistic if we don’t have more bodies that can play. Maybe I’m just being dramatic though.
Agreed.
I just noticed the numbers at the end of last week and thought it was interesting.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball...Rock Chalk Talk
Random question
Does anyone know of any places where I can find games from last season for Kansas basketball? I am interested in taking a look at the Morris twins but can’t find any footage on my own. Is there a site or some google videos of some games from last season (with decent video)? Thanks
Hulu has a few games
there are clips on youtube…
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
BTW - that IS pretty random
are you doing some sort of college BBall fantasy league?
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
I have to admit
I have never been this un-excited about a Jayhawk football season as this upcoming one. And that includes the last two seasons under Coach Allen when I knew the team was shitty but was still naive enough to believe all of the great things that used to come out of Terry’s mouth.
I didn’t vote in that poll.
build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.
what if we're 3-1
heading into conference play?
The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986
Don’t sleep on the hawks just yet rivet…things are never as bad as they seem. I think.
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by Owen on Aug 9, 2010 4:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah I mean look at KState
Everyone expected them to be terrible last season, they lost their second game of the year to like a 1-AA school, and then ended up going 4-4 in conference play (which I would take in a heartbeat next season).
You never know…
Shit happens when you win championships
Defense wins championships
Uh….yeah.
The 3-2-6 won’t work in the Big 12. This ain’t intramurals
build a damn football program, beat some ass, and get on tv more.
defense?
Just in, Tharp out for season, applying for medical redshirt. A thin linebacker corp just got thinner.
We're going to give up at least 40 points in at least 9 of our games.
So I can see where the lack of confidence might come from on that front.
Besides, I know you’re being the good company man, Owen, but let’s be real- it’s not exactly scientific. I’m sure a bored Tiger fan has wandered over here and voted “0” a time or two just to be onry.
"Got a bill that's big enough to twist the Tiger's tail. Husked some corn and made those SORRY HUSKERS BAIL!"
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Aug 10, 2010 2:16 AM CDT reply actions
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