Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 7.25.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 7.25.13

Kansas Football

Opinion: KU football at bottom of new pile | KUsports.com

Unfortunately, on a slow news day, retreaded stuff like this makes it into the link page.

Keeler: Weis' 'pile of crap' comment borders on genius

Keegan: This is how you write an interesting article about a subject that has already been talked to death.

Eleven ex-KU players reporting to camps | KUsports.com

I hadn't realized that former Jayhawks in the league was in the double digits. Hopefully most of them can stick.

The best of Big 12 media days - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

What we learned at Big 12 media days - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Two quick wrap up articles about Big 12 media days. Obligatory comments about Weis' comment included.

Kansas Basketball

Chalmers sets sights on repeat | KUsports.com

Interesting quote from Chalmers, who was apparently quoting Self:

"Just play defense, and we can do whatever we want on offense"

That statement seems to sum up HCBS's coaching philosophy nicely.

3-point shot: Dynamic recruiting duo? - Men's College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN

Hopefully the duo comes here. This recruiting trend really isn't that surprising though, with how often these players play together and against each other on the AAU circuit.

The next Wichita State: March Sleepers - Men's College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN

Really interested to see how FGCU does this year.

Misc.

Big Ten commisioner Jim Delany pitches NCAA reform plan - ESPN

Some interesting ideas. Not sure how practical they are though.

Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State Cowboys -- I won't pass on NBA draft again - ESPN

Smart man (no pun intended).

Mexico ousted by Panama in Gold Cup semifinal « SI.com

USA v Panama in the final. Who could have guessed?

Shortstop’s season ends when skydiver hits him « SI.com

That just really sucks.