Rock Chalk Talk: For Kansas Jayhawks Fans

Today, Andy is joined by Steve Fetch to talk about his Big 12 basketball standings predictions and the beginning of the NBA season. While we briefly mention the debacle in Texas, we completely ignore that exhibition against that one team that apparently happened on Sunday. Topics discussed: -We ignore the debacle of a weekend KU football had. -Big 12 standings predictions -TCU rankings driven by Jamie Dixon as coach? -Big 12 in KenPom preseason predictions -Does the balance in the league make Kansas' streak more impressive? -Discrepancies between RCT rankings and others. -Twitter Q&A (via @kevbo9): KU is down 3, time running out, who do you want taking that last shot? -Jayhawks in the NBA: Andrew Wiggins benefitting from addition of Jimmy Butler. -Josh Jackson interacts poorly with a fan. -Frank Mason and his ability to make an impact off the bench. -Contract Extensions for Wiggins and Joel Embiid. -Fetch's College Hockey Minute -Kansas Volleyball looks good against Texas Tech. -World Series Predictions Links

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about Kansas Football. They are both then joined by friend-of-the-site Jill Dorsey-Hall to talk about Kansas Volleyball Topics discussed: -ISU wrapup: The script was flipped. -Coaching or players? -Positives to come out of the game? -#FireZenger bandwagon. -TCU, best shot for Big 12 team in the College Football Playoff. -TCU game "preview", betting lines, why is this game on primetime? -KU Volleyball dominant against Baylor -Has this team been missing that chip on their shoulder? -Tori Miller and Madison Rigdon against Texas. -Rigdon seems to be this team's "go-to" player. -Final Four in KC -Texas Tech and Oklahoma this weekend: What do we want to see? -New Volleyball Facility, what does it mean for the program? -Recruiting locally, how important is it and what does the talent pool look like in Kansas/KC? -What upcoming KU matches (other than Texas) would be the best to watch? -#volleyballschool and supporting the team. -Beating USC to make the Final Four Links in today's

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about the latest happenings for KU Athletics. In addition, Andy talks with Fetch and Andy McConnell about Kansas Jayhawks Hockey. Topics discussed: -Kansas/Missouri Charity Exhibition Game. Why? -Somehow we managed to talk Missouri basketball. -Does this game count as "playing" Missouri? -Reaction to the KU-UT volleyball match. -The quick turn of momentum in college volleyball. -Jayhawk Hockey - What is the club, how did it start, how does it work, etc. -How does the club recruit players? -What does the hockey scene in Kansas City/Lawrence look like? -What struggles do they face as a club team? -How is scheduling done? How do you qualify for the postseason? -Border War is alive and well. -How you can get involved with the club. -Upcoming schedule -Previewing Iowa State -Defensive woes -Weekend schedule We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for people that we should try to talk to, let us

Today, Andy is joined by Steve and Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star to talk as little about football as possible and look ahead to the basketball season. Topics discussed: -Is it reasonable for fans to want Zenger and/or Beaty gone? -Would firing Bowen calm some of the anger towards Zenger and Beaty? -Games you are looking forward to in the Kansas Basketball schedule. -Ranking the 9 rotation players. -Joel Embiid contract extension. -Twitter Q&A (via @misterbrain): What is your favorite tongue twister? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to preview the Texas Tech game, appreciate the volleyball team, and lay out the weekend action. Topics discussed: Giving Kansas any shot against Texas Tech? Long-term successful outcomes What kind of coach would take this job if it was available? Did Volleyball fix their issues in the West Virginia match? Madison Rigdon standing out among attackers. Weekend Preview: Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball and Football all in action. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports to reset after the bye week, talk about college basketball, both nationally and locally, and debate whether Beaty and Zenger deserve more time. We even find time to work in some talk about Missouri teams. Topics discussed: Did Missouri's firing of their defensive coordinator actually change anything? Does Kansas' defensive troubles lie with talent level or coaching? Run Blocking vs Pass Blocking CDot's thoughts on Peyton Bender. Will/Should the NCAA scandal change the way the sport operates in the future? Previewing the Basketball Season. Malik Newman - Graham's enabler? Why all the hype for Svi? Which kind of team do you prefer - a balanced team or one with just 1 or 2 stars? Basketball x-factors Twitter Q&A (via @CrimsonandBlue0): Who do you think will be the leading scorer for Kansas? Twitter Q&A (via @heyschneid): Who is more likely to be at their school in 2 years: Barry Odom or David Beaty? Accountability for Beaty and Zenger This podcast is pow

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to recap the weekend action. Topics discussed: West Virginia Recap What else can the offense do? What was different in the second half? How surprising was Khalil Herbert's performance? Is the offensive explosion (especially against the run) a good sign for the upcoming weeks? Does this performance change any thoughts about this team? RaiseTheChant and Zenger Volleyball against Kansas State Recap Potential issues with this squad. How "good" of a win was that? We revisit the potential transfer rule change. Basketball Recruiting News: Commitment from David McCormick This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy goes it alone to preview the game against West Virginia and the volleyball action against Kansas State. Topics discussed: Preview of Kansas-West Virginia Volleyball conference opener against Kansas State Proposed changes to the NCAA transfer rule Weekend athletic schedule/Wrap-up Note: This episode was originally released Friday, September 22nd. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Mike to talk about what is wrong with the football program. Topics discussed: Anything positive to take out of the Ohio game? Is it time to move on from David Beaty? Discussing the potential list of candidates. Revisiting the coaching search that passed on Ed Warinner and chose David Beaty. Does Bowen survive the year? Wasting great defensive talent. The biggest reason Kansas needs to move on from Sheahon Zenger. Circumstances may mean that Zenger isn't going anywhere. Fetch's #BaseballMinute - How good is the one-game wild card? College sports people need to be held accountable. Links mentioned in this episode: Who Should Replace David Beaty? Why the win over Texas wasn't progress. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali

Today, Andy and Mike talk Kansas football and volleyball. Topics discussed: What's the right amount of negativity for this football program? Comparing lines for Big 12 teams on the road against MAC teams Previewing the Ohio game Calling out "wishful thinking" previews (Sorry, Jesse) Peyton Bender and the Offensive Line. Confidence in the coaching staff. Wasting incredible individual performances. Recapping last week in Kansas Volleyball. Some minor complaining about how the volleyball poll works. Preview of all the Kansas action this weekend. Final Thought: Are we rooting for KU Football to continue to fail to build the case against Zenger? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by Grad as they discuss the absolute joke that was the Kansas football team this weekend. Topics discussed: Ranting about the Central Michigan loss. Just how bad is this team? Is it time for Clint Bowen to go? The defense has been terrible for a long time, despite the phenomenal individual performances. What will it take to redeem the season? Is it even feasible to fire anyone on this staff? The lack of success from Zenger. The fans are so starved for positive developments from football that they overreacted to the win over Texas. The win over Texas may actually hurt us in the long run. Twitter Q&A: Is it too early to hold Beaty accountable for these games? Twitter Q&A: What does it take for two words to rhyme? Recapping the end of a bad Saturday This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support Se

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Grad to give final thoughts on SEMO, discuss the basketball roster and preview the game against Central Michigan. Topics discussed: Final thoughts on the SEMO game. Pro Football Focus highly rating Kansas defensive players. Joe Dineen's impressive game Peyton Bender as a Big 12 QB. Is influx of big man recruits indicating a conscious change in lineup for next year? 2018 Depth in the frontcourt. Central Michigan preview: Does the game against Rhode Island change your thoughts on this game? What do we want to see from this game? Fetch gives us a #TennisMinute, and we extend it for a few more. Overview of KU teams in action this weekend. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about all the Kansas action over the weekend. Topics discussed: Kansas/Kentucky Volleyball Atmosphere Kansas/SEMO Atmosphere Takeaways from the opening weekend. Uneven start for KU Volleyball in their first 2 weekends, despite the undefeated record. Impressive win against Kentucky. Star-Studded roster for volleyball. KU Soccer big win over USC. NFL cuts - Two Jayhawks surprisingly didn't make it. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to preview the upcoming game against Southeast Missouri State. Topics discussed: -What are you looking for this weekend in the season opener against SEMO? -Will you be able to take anything away from the game this weekend? -How important is the non-conference performance? -Back-loaded schedule. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to break down all the football news we had while the podcast was on hiatus. Topics discussed: -Are overseas trips worth it for college basketball? -Quiv and Maciah Long dismissals. Impacts, concerns? -No clear starting QB again? How is this a thing? -Is the lack of a starting QB a sign of some disfunction on the coaching staff? -The importance of having a starting QB. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to break down all the news we had while the podcast was on hiatus. Topics discussed: Malik Newman and Udoka Azubuike in Italy. Charlie Moore: The first true pass-first PG since Aaron Miles? The Lawson Twins' Issues: Next step in the pattern or no big deal? Are we worried about Billy Preston's performance in Italy? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison to break down the 2007 Kansas-Missouri football game. In part 2, we pick up with the second half Kansas comeback, then move into the emotions of the post game. From there, we talk BCS conspiracy theories and the lack of sustained success, especially for KU. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison to break down the 2007 Kansas-Missouri football game. In part 1, we talk about the buildup during the season and just what this game meant to the two teams. We also discuss which team was actually better and whether the location affected the outcome. Finally, we break down the Tigers offensively and how Oklahoma just had their number. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football season. In part 6, we remember the 2008 Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football season. In part 4, we discuss just how fortunate this team was to avoid major injuries and the main source of all the BCS drama. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.