Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 11.18.11

by Owen on Nov 18, 2011 8:07 AM CST in Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes

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Kansas Football

Mizzou suspends Gary Pinkel 1 game after DWI arrest | KUsports.com
Great news! Pinkel will be back to ice his own kicker at the Border War.

A familiar foe: KU’s Gill to face off against old boss, A&M coach Sherman | KUsports.com
Maybe we should ask Sherman if he would hire Gill?

KU focused on forcing turnovers | CJOnline.com
Good

Kansas Basketball

Taylor, Self look to build off UK game mistakes | KUsports.com
So far everybody seems to be saying the right things and having a positive attitude after loss number one. Need a win against Georgetown.

Jayhawks look to jell in Maui | CJOnline.com
Definitely an opportunity for this group to come together.

TEBOW!!

The legend of Tim Tebow grows - AFC West Blog - ESPN
I can't yet claim to be a Denver fan and I've always been skeptical of Tim Tebow. But I went to this game last night and I've been watching Tebow since he was given the starting job. It's hard to tell why it happens, but there is little doubt that this guy has something special about him. He elevates everyone around him from the players to the coaches to the fans. This was the most exciting pro football game I've been too and it really wasn't that exciting. What made it exciting was the fact that you just knew Tebow was going to lead that last drive and the stadium was absolutely rocking. I'm a believer in Tebow on some level. Longterm we will see, but I can now at least understand Florida's obsession with him and it's happening in Denver.

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Sad news from Oklahoma State

OSU women’s head basketball coach and an assistant were killed in a plane crash last night.
http://newsok.com/osu-coaches-budke-serna-killed-in-plane-crash/article/3624385?custom_click=lead_story_title

by jayhawk1996 on Nov 18, 2011 9:14 AM CST reply actions

That's awful. Especially after they've been though this with their men's team about 10 years ago.

Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
Rock Chalk Talk

by Warden11 on Nov 18, 2011 10:38 AM CST up reply actions

This absolutely awful and my heart goes out to their families and the entire Okie State fanbase.

I really hope this doesn’t come across as heartless because it is definitely not my intent, but how much do people think this will effect their recruiting (if it does at all)? I’m always a little anxious when it comes to plane rides so my views are probably skewed, but if I was a recruit I’d probably look elsewhere.

What? A girl who likes sports...INCONCEIVABLE!

by ladyjay78 on Nov 18, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

Since the 2001 crash, all OSU basketball players ride on larger jets

Only coaches and administrators take smaller planes, and they are inspected more carefully than what is required prior to takeoff. Still, it has to be something people think about – no matter what school it is.

by jayhawk1996 on Nov 18, 2011 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

I just don't get why anyone would get on one of those small planes

I’m sorry, but look at all the small plane crashes from over the years. Safety record with those things is poor, especially compared to commercial aviation. I know I wouldn’t get on one, and I fly all the time.

I feel terrible for the families involved, and anger that the 2001 crash didn’t establish that small turboprop aircraft shouldn’t be used by Universities any more. Not today, when there are so many commercial flights available all over the country.

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Nov 18, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions

If you'll get in a car, there's no reason not to get in a small plane

Small planes are way safer than cars.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

For me, it's all about control.

I feel like I am more in control of the situation in a vehicle vs. an airplane. Doesn’t matter how much safer planes are vs. cars. I am putting my life in the hands of others and that is a really hard thing for me to do. Plain and simple, I like being in control and I trust myself.

What? A girl who likes sports...INCONCEIVABLE!

by ladyjay78 on Nov 18, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

There's no problem in saying I don't like planes any more than I like taxis

Although that control is an illusion, it’s at least a consistent one.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions

You control the other drivers on the road?

I want that power.

Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
Rock Chalk Talk

by Warden11 on Nov 19, 2011 7:58 AM CST up reply actions

she certainly didnt say or insinuate that

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by fetch9 on Nov 19, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

I think he's getting at that same point I was going for with my "control is an illusion" comment

The danger on the roads primarily comes from other drivers, who are outside of your control.

by KSinDC on Nov 19, 2011 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I'm talking more taking chartered jet planes and commercial options

Not so much “don’t ever get in a plane,” more just saying with so many commercial routes available why not take that? Or try to find a regional jet alternative to a small turbo prop?

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Nov 18, 2011 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think that there's anything fundamentally safer about jet engines

In fact, I think it’s the opposite.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 3:34 PM CST up reply actions

It's so unfair that one school has to face these same tragedies again

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 1:35 PM CST up reply actions

I'm a pilot, and I've known a lot of very good older pilots

But I’m pretty surprised to see that their pilot was 82 years old.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

so are younger pilots supposedly better?

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by fetch9 on Nov 18, 2011 1:44 PM CST up reply actions

I wouldn't make that blanket statement

but 82 years old isn’t younger vs older. It’s about whether someone’s fit to fly at that age.

Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
Rock Chalk Talk

by Warden11 on Nov 18, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

In general, younger people have faster reactions, better senses, and more processing power in their brains

More experienced pilots have more experience, and that matters a lot, but there are certainly declining returns.

There’s a reason you don’t see anyone doing auto racing at 82 years old.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 2:37 PM CST up reply actions

that makes sense

i was just trying to weigh experience vs. better physical abilities

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by fetch9 on Nov 18, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions

also

i obviously am asking these questions because i’m flying home wednesday and am reasonably certain my death is imminent

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by fetch9 on Nov 18, 2011 3:23 PM CST up reply actions

You been reading tea leaves?

Or did your magic 8 ball lead you to this conclusion…

What? A girl who likes sports...INCONCEIVABLE!

by ladyjay78 on Nov 18, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

Almost all airlines have mandatory retirement by age 65

I feel as safe on any american airline as I do anywhere else.

There’s one exception to that. I will not fly Pinnacle Airlines or any of their subsidiaries (Mesaba or Colgan Air). Whenever I fly on a regional carrier (US Airways Express, United Express, etc) I always check to see who’s operating it. If it’s Pinnacle, Mesaba or Colgan, I will not fly it. The crash in Buffalo was a result of systematic policies at that company that put unsafe pilots in command.

On any other airline, there’s no doubt in my mind that the drive to the airport is far more risky than the flight from the airport.

by KSinDC on Nov 18, 2011 3:39 PM CST up reply actions

totally agree with your last statement

and the calm rational side of me realizes that. however the superstitious side of me needs like a 24 pack of beer before getting on a plane

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by fetch9 on Nov 18, 2011 3:52 PM CST up reply actions

Yep

Why most airline pilots are between 35-50… a good mix of experience and you are not to old to think and react quickly.

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Nov 18, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

The pilot was the owner of the plane

Former Okla. State Sen. Olin Branstetter. Wonder if he’s any relation to Jacob?

by jayhawk1996 on Nov 18, 2011 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

Steven Johnson...

loves the University of Kansas. And I’ll remember him fondly regardless of what the W/L record was during his time. Great story, he’ll succeed at whatever he decides he wants to do next.

Questions, Comments? email me at denverjhawk@hotmail.com

by Owen on Nov 18, 2011 9:59 AM CST reply actions

That Gridiron

was a tough one. Just sad we couldn’t finish that one out to get Steven Johnson and the rest of those seniors a win. Just didn’t make plays at the end.

by I need more Esteban on Nov 18, 2011 10:41 AM CST reply actions