KU Wins Again!

Darrell Arthur scored 20 points against Fort Hays State on Tuesday night. I had a picture of him but it didn't show up!!! Now the "regular" season begins on Friday when they play ULM (a Louisiana team) at Allen Fieldhouse. All home games are on TV here in are "neck of the woods."

We are counting down the days until we are in Larry town for the game. The kids are wanting to get the KU media guide so they can read all about their favorite (every one of the Jayhawks are their favorite) players. They also want a KU poster too. Then we are getting some pens for the players to sign for autographs after the game.

It's great to see the players up close and personal. Last year we even took pictures with S and the players. I think this year J will want his picture taken with at least one of the seniors. Last year, Russell Robinson had the flu so we didn't get to see him. But hopefully he will stay well for S to see him.

The KU Players are very nice to give autographs out to everyone who lines up along the tunnel to their dressing room. We were there pretty late after the game, yet the players were there signing every ones piece of paper, etc., and they were probably tired and wanting to get back to the dorm or whatever they do after the game. We saw the TV crew (Paul Splitorff and Dave Armstrong) on the floor while talking to our H town friends. Then we saw Chris Piper going down to the locker room after the game.

If you ever get to go to a game, be sure to line up early (like we did) so you can get a good seat. Sometimes people would straggle into the fieldhouse late and not get to sit together. Actually in the section we were in, we sat when there were timeouts and stood up during the game. Pretty tiring, but that was the only way to see the game. The fast food is good there and even the bathrooms weren't that busy during half time (they have a lot of stalls!).

I would love it if J could go to a Bill Self clinic in December or the summer camps but those things cost A LOT! (anyway, it's a lot to me).

See you at the Fieldhouse! And as always: ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS!

KU Basketball Pic

Pictured above is Coach Bill Self and Brandon Rush.

KU is playing Tuesday and Friday this week. On Tuesday they are taking on Fort Hays State. I think this is their last exhibition game. At least when KU plays these smaller in-state schools its a win-win situation. The Division 2 schools get some money for playing against KU and KU gets to practice against sometimes some pretty good players. For example, on the Pittsburg State game there was a guy by the name of Abercombie. I remembered that name because I wanted to say "And Fitch."

I know that some of the Wichita State fans would love to see a match up between WSU and KU. It would be nice if that sort of game could be held in Wichita. I'm pretty sure that the game would be sold out. But for some reason KU and WSU will not play a game, unless it would just happen to be in a NCAA tournament game.

We have sixteen more days until we see the 'Hawks play in Lawrence. We are still hoping for good driving weather. Not sure where we will eat for Thanksgiving but this will be one different holiday for us. We can't wait to go up there and watch the team play! Hopefully we will see some of our friends from H town there like we did almost a year ago.

KU Number 5 in Football poll

With the impressive win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers yesterday, KU's football team is now rated 5 in the coach's poll and AP poll. There are only three undefeated teams in football: Hawaii, Ohio State, and KU!!

But yet when I listen to ESPN, I don't hear the praises of the KU football team so much. In fact one of the announcers listed his top 5 and KU wasn't among those teams. OU was on his top 5, but yet this team has one loss. But there again, OU is known as a football school and KU is known as a basketball team.

What does the KU football team have to do to impress the sports pundits? If they remain perfect over their next 3 opponents then they will catch their attention. Hopefully they can continue their winning ways.

Alumni

As much as I blog about the University of Kansas, the basketball team and the football team you would think I went there. I tell everyone that I bleed Crimson and Blue, in fact the two colleges that I did go to did have red and blue as school colors. But that's where the similiarily ends.

My brother was a graduate of KU. I wanted to go to a KU type school, if not KU itself. I don't know what changed my mind. Maybe I felt that I was not worthy enough. Or that I would be very homesick. Or that I would be a number rather than a name. I don't know what it was. Probably because of my ACT scores at that time. After taking that test they told me what was my chances of pulling a C or better at that particular time. The numbers didn't look all that good.

After high school I went to three different colleges. Juco (school colors were red and blue), then the E-State (for one semester) I hated it there. So I thought that I wouldn't make it over there at KU because I liked being near H town. At that time I liked someone. But I thinked he liked me more like a friend and I just didn't want that. So of course it didn't work out. Then I chose S college. I absoultely loved it. It was far different than most colleges. Smaller classes, nice profs, and most importantly I was a name and not a number. It was a good Christian based education.

So now I am Alumni of S college. But I just love KU. I've walked into KU bookstores and threaten the family that I'll buy a KU Alumni shirt. They frown at me and said, "You didn't graduate from there." Shucks, I tried. Too bad that they don't have a shirt that says, "KU Sister." But then S holds up the shirt that I'm looking forward to wearing "KU Mom." With any luck, I'll be a "KU Mom" for 8 straight years. I like the sound of that.

I am an expectant "KU Mom" starting in 2011 (that's only 3 more years!). WOW!

KU Wins 76-39 over Nebraska

Yes, this is a football score. Back in the 70's the two tough teams in the Big 8 were Nebraska and Oklahoma. Fast forward thirty plus years and they aren't doing so hot. At least, they didn't do too good today against KU.

KU continues to amaze the football pundits with a record of now 9 wins and no losses and impressive 5 wins in the Big 12 division. Yet, the critics still claim we have played "cupcake" teams (K-State must have been a cupcake team too). They think KU is not a contender. Well, think again. Quarterback Todd Reesing is leading the Jayhawks with his great passes.

Today we listened to the game on the radio as we were in W town shopping. We got to see some of the second quarter of the game at TGI Friday's sitting in the bar area. I asked the waiter if it was okay if the kids sat there and watched the games because of the bar. It was fine as we were in a booth and not around the bar, then there might have been a problem. We munched on potato skins and watched the football game in HD and wide screen. It was great fun!!

It was homecoming at KU and there was a sea of blue shirts in the football stands. We wished we were there to witness the victory.

KU's next opponent is Oklahoma State at Stillwater. Hmm, I wonder if we should make a trip down there and hang out at Eskimo Joe's? Probably not, the game is probably sold out. Hopefully KU will do well against the Cowboys next week. After that they will face a tough Iowa State and after Thanksgiving a trip to Arrowhead Stadium to meet the Mizzou Tigers. Three more games left on the KU schedule and hopefully they will continue their winning ways.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!

KU Basketball wins in Exhibition game

KU played a Division 2 team, the Pittsburg State Gorillas. (their former name Kansas State Teacher's College of Pittsburg...that will age me again!). It was good to see KU's new freshman out on the floor and the seniors as well.

Sasha Kaun (for whom our cat is named after) has his curly locks. He looks good and strong. I likened him to "Sampson." Hopefully he won't cut his hair! :)

Cole Aldrich, from Minnesota, looked like he was ready to come off the bench and Tyrel Reed, from Burlington, Kansas, looked impressive to me. These two could be great backups to the already great lineup that Bill Self has assembled.

Coming back for the 'Hawks were: Sasha Kaun, Russell Robinson, Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur, and Sherron Collins. I didn't even miss Brandon Rush (at this point, I can hear my kids say "Bite your tongue.") The 'Hawks are loaded with talent. Hopefully they will work on their passes and plays a little more and shape up into the "team mode."

Pre-season polls places the Jayhawks at 4 in the Nation. I think with all the talent they really have the potential of doing well in the NCAA tourney this year.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS!

Skipping Thanksgiving

The Halloween season and commercials are past us as of November 1st. Now let the Christmas music and Holiday season officially begin. I just heard Christmas music as I was waking up this morning. Welcome to the sound of "Jingle Bells" from now until December 25th! I don't know about you, but I could wait upon hearing Christmas until after Thanksgiving!

Why isn't there any Thanksgiving music out there? Well, sure there's the traditional "We Gather together," but are there other songs out there. Why couldn't there be a new song such as "As The turkey lurkey dodges Mr. Farmer," or "The hills are alive with the Gobble gobble gobble." Or "I'm dreaming of some red cranberries?" (Not really, just an example).

Nope, nothing about Thanksgiving. There's Halloween and lets jump right over Thanksgiving right into Christmas. Often times I think that retailers (and they technically already have) skipped Halloween into Christmas retail. Although the Halloween costumes and decorations are a big seller. Right after Christmas decorations goes down here comes Easter and then right in June or July (depending what part of the country you live in) it's school supplies time.

What am I doing Thanksgiving? For the first time, I'm skipping Thanksgiving and will be on the road from Larry Town the night before to see my beloved KU Jayhawks Men's Basketball team play. So I'm just as guilty as the retailers for skipping Thanksgiving.