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Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 2.28.13

Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 2.28.13

Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sport

Kansas Basketball

More perspective on the Iowa State v Kansas game
Fans that think refs or the Big 12 Conference really cares who wins the games to the extent of giving KU calls to help win are delusional. Even though there was a bad call, Elijah Johnson still had to step up and hit 2 free throws in a hostile environment. He still had to hit big three point buckets down the stretch to bring his Jayhawks back. This was an all-time performance in the history of KU. No one told Iowa State they weren’t allowed to play in the overtime.

Kansas’ Bill Self had a ball at ISU | KUsports.com
“They gave me the ball. It was nice in the locker room,” said Self, who accepted a keepsake commemorating his 500th career coaching victory.

Iowa State police look into threats made against KU’s Elijah Johnson - KansasCity.com
“It’s unfortunate but we know it certainly doesn’t represent the Iowa State community and its fans,” KU associate athletic director Jim Marchiony said Wednesday. “We’re sure Iowa State is handling it appropriately.”

Kansas Football

KU football's positions of strength entering spring drills | Tale of the Tait | KUsports.com
I'm sure this comes as absolutely no surprise. Not only did the Jayhawks have one of the best running attacks in the Big 12 last season, but they also are bringing back their top three ball carriers and still have some pretty incredible depth.

College Basketball

Do regular-season championships matter? - college basketball - ESPN
I get what Bill Self is saying, but as a Kansas fan the Big 12 title means a lot and part of that might be the streak but I still think of it as a pretty big measuring stick for our program.

How big heads became a part of college basketball culture - College Basketball - George Dohrmann - SI.com
Inspiration struck Conor Mongan in November 2002, while he was sitting on the purple, velour sofa in his apartment in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. He was watching a television news report about a court appearance by Michael Jackson when a close-up image of the pop star appeared on the screen. Mongan shuddered at Jackson's unsightliness, at his unnaturally pointy and scabby nose, his too-white skin and bug-eyed expression. Then he thought:

Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions - Recap - February 27, 2013 - ESPN
No. 1 seed is definitely in play.

Arizona Wildcats vs. USC Trojans - Recap - February 27, 2013 - ESPN
Ranked teams are dropping like flies.

Georgetown Hoyas vs. Connecticut Huskies - Recap - February 27, 2013 - ESPN
Georgetown is a team with some momentum, not sure I'd want to play them at all.