Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 9.24.10

by Owen on Sep 24, 2010 6:01 AM CDT in Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes

24 hours and I'm on a plane to KC. A quick rental car pickup and a jaunt down I-70 and I'll be in Lawrence. Probably catch up with Fetch, Knayte, KUGrad and anyone else who's got a good tailgate. Spend some time with my fam and then catch the game before heading out on Sunday. Should be fun, I'm counting on a Jayhawk win and hopefully it's a little bit more of a blowout than Grad's 28-17 prediction. I'm not counting on it, just hoping.

Oh...and why is this cell phone story such a big to do all the sudden? Gill has had that policy since the first game and now everyone wants to jump on it?

Kansas Football

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KU Basketball

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Big 12

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College Football General

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Daily Grind

Owen you made the comment yesterday that it’s tough to stay down on Coach Gill after seeing the Daily Grinds. I totally agree.

But one thing I have noticed in the video clips (and this could be either because Micah is showing it more OR because Coach Gill is doing it more) is that Coach Gill’s intensity has elevated. The key sign: he’s raising his voice a lot more. Not screaming and yelling ala the Buddha, but elevated voice levels nonetheless.

Our first year coach is learning on the job. I think that’s probably overlooked by our fanbase. I think he’s learning that the stakes are higher here at KU and the pressure is higher as well. This basketball school is showing signs of becoming a football school (gasp! – no reason we can’t be both).

Thank goodness for the Gridiron and Daily Grinds to help us see first hand the evolution of our program (coaches included).

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

by Rivethead on Sep 24, 2010 7:36 AM CDT reply actions

agree completely...

I think his intensity has raised in a good way. I know he’s talking patience and it will take time, but I think what we’re seeing is the competitor in him sneak out. He played college football at the highest level…this guy doesn’t like to lose and you can tell. He wants to stay positive and he wants to mold his program with his beliefs and I commend him for that, but it’s good to see the competitive fire jump out.

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by Owen on Sep 24, 2010 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Owen

I didn’t understand your “Cell phone” comment…..until I went over to KUSports.com (yeah, I still do that….bad habit).

Did you mean to link that article here?

I fully support the cell phone policy!

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

by Rivethead on Sep 24, 2010 7:54 AM CDT reply actions

I was going to link but...

It was actually on SBNation.com’s homepage, KC Star and all over the internet yesterday so I guess I made the assumption that everyone would know. I will say this…KUSports is the ONLY media source that has put it in the proper context. All the others made it seem like he just switched the policy after losing to USM.

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by Owen on Sep 24, 2010 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions

I didn't notice any comments

actually just put up a fanpost regarding this and some other stuff

by I need more Esteban on Sep 24, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm not sure how great of a tailgate we will have

Because at this point its just me, Mrs. Grad and my buddies Lysol and Hollywood. We may just park my SUV somewhere and pop out a grill or some nonsense. But holler at me saturday we should be doing something

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Sep 24, 2010 8:03 AM CDT reply actions