News and Notes: December 19

by Warden11 on Dec 19, 2011 6:11 AM CST

KU basketball must do more heavy lifting this season - KansasCity.com
"Men’s basketball has to be good here," Bill Self says. "Has to be." It speaks to the standards of Kansas basketball that, even with the 10th game of the season Monday at the Sprint Center, nobody can be sure yet whether this Jayhawks team is good enough.

KU freshman Tharpe might play more by spelling Taylor - KansasCity.com
A little bit on Tharpe/Taylor. Loved the headline here

Tyshawn Taylor likely to play Monday against Davidson | KUsports.com
What? How? Hooray!

KU, Travis Releford return to K.C. | KUsports.com
Big weekend for the Relefords in Kansas City, tonight is older brother's turn.

Kansas Football

Tim Grunhard seeking specific linemen | KUsports.com
A little bit of information on what Grunhard is looking for in offensive lineman.

Big 12 Basketball

Kansas State serves notice vs. Alabama - College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
"We may not be perfect," Kansas State coach Frank Martin said, "but we’re not taking a backseat to anyone, either."

Off Topic

Tecmo Bowl's Still Running After Touching Down At 20
Tecmo Super Bowl turned 20 last week. Had to be the best Nintendo game ever made, correct?

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Mellinger's column was just bizarre

EIA data isn’t really standardized enough to do the sort of program-level school-to-school comparison that he’s doing, but even if that were valid, I don’t see why there’s more pressure on KU to do well this year than in past years. I certainly don’t think fans’ expectations are as high this year as last.

by KSinDC on Dec 19, 2011 7:53 AM CST reply actions

Going to the game tonight

but it will be my first trip to the Sprint Center. Does anyone have any parking suggestions or any other tips?

I discovered at a very early age that if I talked long enough, I could make people believe whatever I wanted them to. So, either I'm God, or truth is relative. Either way, booyah.

by PenHawk on Dec 19, 2011 8:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Park in the Constetino's parking garage.

It’s right across from the midland theater. It’s only like a block away and parking is usually quite a bit cheaper during sprint center events.

by gatorhawk on Dec 19, 2011 8:11 AM CST up reply actions

it's between 12 & 13th streets and Main

by gatorhawk on Dec 19, 2011 8:13 AM CST up reply actions

There's also a parking garage just north of the P&L block that's pretty easy to get in and out of.

Can’t remember the cost but it wasn’t too bad, might be crowded depending on how early you get there.

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

by Warden11 on Dec 19, 2011 8:31 AM CST up reply actions

Kansas City

being Kansas City they massively overplanned the parking situation so there are a lot of good spots. The Constentino’s garage or the lot at 12th and baltimore are my go-to spots. Walking a little more is very much worth it when it comes time to leave.

by bigreed on Dec 19, 2011 9:06 AM CST up reply actions

Am I the only one who can spell Cosentino's?

by hiphopopotamus on Dec 19, 2011 9:42 AM CST up reply actions

Ellis Island

should have fixed it for us all.

by bigreed on Dec 19, 2011 11:56 AM CST up reply actions

Also my first trip to the Sprint Center

I hadn’t even considered about where to park. I’ve gotten spoiled by good public transit in DC. Thanks for all the tips from everyone.

by KSinDC on Dec 19, 2011 11:00 AM CST up reply actions

IF you want to go the public transit route, the MAX runs from Brookside (I believe) up to the River Market.

As good as you’ll get in KC.

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

by Warden11 on Dec 19, 2011 11:28 AM CST up reply actions

Yep

either MAX line will take you there. Park in Waldo, Brookside or the plaza and hop on the Main line. I believe the last pickup from the power and light that will get you to brookside and waldo is 15 minutes or so before midnight so don’t linger after the game. There’s a later bus that takes you to the plaza but doesn’t go further south.

Unless you’re planning to drink driving really isn’t inconvenient enough to worry too much about it.

by bigreed on Dec 19, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions

It's more the cost of parking that gave me pause

I’m too cash-strapped to drink much at the game, but the Max bus is a good idea for a day when the weather isn’t quite so miserable. I don’t think I can convince my wife to wait for the bus in this weather.

by KSinDC on Dec 19, 2011 5:34 PM CST up reply actions

thanks for all the parking suggestions

The Main St entrance to the Cosentino’s lot was closed, so we parked at the Midland Theater.

And now, I will never go back. What an awful game.

I discovered at a very early age that if I talked long enough, I could make people believe whatever I wanted them to. So, either I'm God, or truth is relative. Either way, booyah.

by PenHawk on Dec 19, 2011 11:24 PM CST up reply actions

no love for any of the marios?

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by fetch9 on Dec 19, 2011 10:03 AM CST reply actions

This is officially my nerdiest post!

For my money, Techmo Bowl and Techmo Super Bowl are easily the best football games EVER, trumping Madden and anything from EA. The beauty is the simplicity. Eight plays is all anyone needs to for a badass game! Plus, their halftime show is classic.

For anyone who wants to play Techmo or any of Nintendo’s classics, check out www.nesforever.com and you can play any of their games for free.

by De-Freeze on Dec 19, 2011 10:37 AM CST up reply actions

I remember Techmo Super Bowl fondly

However it did cause me to cough-up some money to Ellsworth Hall, as I believe I put a foot through a trashcan in frustration one time.

by echawk on Dec 19, 2011 11:44 AM CST up reply actions

there are also

Some awesome ROMs that have NCAA seasons in the tecmo games. It’s pretty awesome.

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by fetch9 on Dec 19, 2011 12:20 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

I was pretty fond of Mario 3 at the time.

Didn’t have the staying power of Tecmo Super Bowl though. First game that I can remember that tracked season stats, player health, and all that. RBI Baseball would be a close second.

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

by Warden11 on Dec 19, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

Tecmo Superbowl III: The Final Edition

best game ever created by humans. For SNES

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Dec 19, 2011 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

ashamed to admit I've never played that

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by fetch9 on Dec 19, 2011 12:20 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

Not a big hockey fan

but some of the NHL Hockey series from EA were great. As is 2kSports College Hoops 2k8. Still can’t believe they stopped making that one.

by bigreed on Dec 19, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions

as far as sports games go

pro is the only way to go. Its ridiculous in College Hoops 2k8 they have #15 as a black point guard from anchorage alaska starting for kansas with some crazy name. Name him Mario chalmers and give him a couple bucks. but thats a whole ’nother discussion.

As for SNES greatest game ever was Zelda. end of discussion

by fizzle406 on Dec 19, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

You can download the real rosters

pretty easily through xbox live. College Hoops 2k8 was the best basketball game of all time.

by bigreed on Dec 19, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions

Zelda Ocarina of Time is the greatest N64 game ever made. Dunno bout SNES...

Its up there.

For n64, here is my top 10:

Zelda
Mario Kart
Goldeneye
Mario
Rogue Squadron
Super Smash Bros
Perfect Dark
Star Fox
Wave Race
International Superstar Soccer

For SNES… I dunno. Here’s my take:

Super Mario Bros
Super Mario All Stars (had like 4 games in one, awesome).
Tecmo Super Bowl
NHL 94
Zelda: A Link to the Past
Ninja Tutles (3? One I remember being better than the rest and super hard).
CONTRA
Street Fighter
Kirby
Donkey Kong (the one that was like a Mario style game)
Mario Cart

Just did that off the top of my head, mostly my favorites. I miss those days, the days of my youth.

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Dec 19, 2011 6:25 PM CST up reply actions