Posts made by Kcmatt7

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Nike got it over the line with Stokes yesterday, announced formally this morning.

I think this one is okay, personally. Guy is a freak, but I hate having a guy you almost feel you need to feed the ball to just because of hype and future recruiting impact. Stokes, imo, lacks ballhandling and is going to be a guy who turns the ball over a lot at this level. Probably put up 2-3 insane highlights a game, but not sure it is a Bill Self fit anyways. Maybe that’s cope, but I’m not beat up about it. Don’t think he will be DP-level good in college. NBA may be a different story.

Kinney looks like a good player, but multi-year to me. Not exactly sure what to expect from him next year.

@Jhawk69 I like Coco, but nostalgia is such a factor for me

Definitive list no arguments, totally objective top 5 Pixar:

1. Monsters Inc.
2. Toy Story
3. Incredible
4. Up
5. Cars

Honorable mention: Wall-E

And Kimmel is back. Funny, funny times

Two touchdown favorites tomorrow. First time in 15 years we have been that against a B12 team

@rockchalkjayhawk said in TV shows:

Hmmm. I did reboot the HBOMax subscription not too long ago, but having second thoughts about sticking with it.

I admit that i really enjoyed two of their documentaries: Chimp Crazy and The Mortician. Crazy. I watched the latest Righteous Gemstones as well. That had its moments, but seemed a bit over the top – if that’s possible – this season.

There don’t seem to be too many new or worthwhile shows to watch that suit my tastes. What am i missing?

I am not a Euphoria kinda guy. Sooo depressing.

The old comedies like Veep and Silicon Valley are still top notch to rewatch, but what have they offered since then? I’m not finding squat worth squat. I see no classics.

Do they make comedies any more??

Season 1 of Eastbound and Down is good

@BeddieKU23 said in Positive vibes:

I’ve had some hardships over the past year and life can be a complicated mess but everyone has their ups and downs.

I got a big promotion a year ago but the benefits haven’t outweighed the negatives so I’m at a crossroads. It has brought me financial stability in these hard times though which I’m thankful for but I know I’m going to have to make a decision one way or the other at some point.

My son has become fully invested in baseball this year and the journey still continues. He went from Little League to All Stars to now travel ball and will pitch in his first 9U kid pitch game tomorrow so that’s very exciting. I’m a nervous wreck but can’t wait to see him perform. We have lived at the baseball field since April, and it’s been an honor to watch him grow as a person and player. I don’t think we’ll know what to do with ourselves when the travel season ends next month but basketball is next up for him and he’s excited for that. Hopefully this year I can get him into watching some KU games with me as he was curious at times last season.

With work - similarly I got a promotion about a year ago. Then immediately we were (are) and industry current administration is going after. Caused a ton of stress. Went to therapy to help me understand why I was hating work so much. It very much helped keep things in perspective. Just a thought if you haven’t tried it first before leaving.

Congrats on the baseball! Good luck to him pitching! I miss playing baseball at that age more than any other competitive sports I played.

1 and 2 are obvious and incredible. That’s what you need to win a natty. Some level of selflessness.

What about Ochai when he pulled his redshirt? He did end up starting 16 of 22 games, but he played his way into the lineup (albeit in a disappointing season that was basically over after Doke got hurt).

In all the depressing news, I thought I would share some personal news as a reminder that life continues. Would encourage any of you to do the same! Good time to catch up on everyone!

I just had my 2nd kid about a month ago! Baby girl. Got one of each now, but living the 2-kids under 3 life. Its been a lot of fun. Got to spend a lot of time with my son while out on parental leave. Took him to his first Royals game (that he remembers) and now he won’t stop talking about baseball.

Also, sold my house about a year ago this time. It was a bit of fixer-upper when we bought it. I put a lot of my savings into that house to fix it up, and even more sweat equity. Sold it for more than I would have ever imagined after only being in it for 5 years. Was able to pay off all of mine and the wife’s student loan debts and are probably 3-4 months away from moving into our “dream” home!

I got my Master’s Degree about a year ago. I just started working on my CPA finally. About 10-years later than I should have but we can only look forward!

Hope most of you are doing well in life and you’re staying grounded in the stuff that matters most.

@bskeet said in Not paying for ESPN this year:

This is classic wag the dog.

This is not really about Kimmel and Kirk. However, the focus on them is really helpful to those want to continue to concentrate power.

Regardless of how you feel about Kirk, or really any person, it’s not right for their death and memory to be exploited and manipulated in this manner.

Whole thing has been disgusting. Every bit of it.

On the bright side I do own some Intel stock. Was finally in on one of the government grifts! (I’m still down like 10% on my initial investment lol).

@MR11 said in Not paying for ESPN this year:

@Kcmatt7 Agreed, but it is important to highlight that the FCC censoring people is a significantly bigger deal than private citizens being shitty people online.

Don’t disagree there. Crazy times

I think the best thing about this has been the hypocritical nature it has brought out in everyone.

The party of free speech and legalizing comedy is suddenly for state-forced censorship.

The party for cancel culture and has been spouting the line “freedom of speech does not meean freedom of consequences” is now mad that phrase is proving to be true.

FCC shouldn’t be censoring this. People celebrating an assasination shouldn’t be surprised to get fired from their jobs. Two things can be true. Jmo

My dad boycotted the NFL for the Kapernick stuff. He didn’t watch football for that full season at least, maybe part of the next. It isn’t to say that my dad and I have a poor relationship, we just don’t have a lot of common interests. But one of them IS the Chiefs! 6 months of losing out on one of the few things we had that we could chat about and bond over, to me, was really dumb.

Just one perspective on the whole thing. I’ll be tuning in to all the KU games.

I hate this sport when we are the ones doing dumb things.

Lots of fun when we aren’t.

College football

@Kcmatt7 said in Hate Missouri Week. Game chat here!:

@mayjay said in Hate Missouri Week. Game chat here!:

So our effort to not go anywhere on our last possession was remarkably successful.

Did we even try? I’m at the game. Very upset with the drive. Saved time to just puddle the fuck around?

Like I get the called timeouts. But we should have then instead tried to move the ball

@mayjay said in Hate Missouri Week. Game chat here!:

So our effort to not go anywhere on our last possession was remarkably successful.

Did we even try? I’m at the game. Very upset with the drive. Saved time to just puddle the fuck around?

All 3 transfer WRs have had a nice play now. Good to see

This is what I expected tbh. I called Pickett as the guy to watch a ways back. His film was great.

This staff rocks.

Pumped to see the guys tonight. My hopes are high. A lot of faith that this coaching staff is just doing everything the right way and that we are a bit of a sleeping giant program in a wide open B12.

JD6 going to have a huge season. Glad we lost Grimes. I think it was a bad mesh in the first place.

Most excited to see the new WR group I think.

Better team won. B12 going to be a dog fight

@stoptheflop said in Other Football Games of Interest:

Watching KState v. IState in Dublin. Really glad college football is back

KSU lucky to not be down by 7+ right now. Rain definitely favors KSU. Hopefully a dryer 2nd half

Did no research. $100 on the hawks -12.5

THE MF’n BOOTH

Vegas odds are 6.5 wins, but it is weighted more towards 7 than 6 fwiw.

My opinion, JD6 should be sharper. I expect meltdowns to not be so horrific. I think the offense gets back its mojo.

7+ wins

@BShark said in Jayhawk football schedule. Wissox Forecast.:

Returning to a bowl game is a must with how much has been invested into football

Donors will have expectations this year. Fans as well with the new ticket model

My wife was just saying how it wasn’t that bad of a summer heat-wise. And then I had to remind her August is usually hotter than July…

I still prefer the heat to the cold

I wouldn’t expect the next coach at KU to be without a GM who does a lot of the recruiting negotiating on his behalf.

@drgnslayr said in Bill Self back in the hospital :

People… stents are common. I know many who have them for more than a decade.

It’s his 2nd heart-related issue in a few years. He’s 62. I just don’t think its worth it. There isn’t much more he can gain by continuing to coach from a legacy perspective.

Let’s just hope he can do a victory lap this year. But I don’t want to see the guy die on the sidelines here.

He’s somehow arguably the most successful coach in KU Basketball history. No shame in walking away at this point.

Throwing your entire life away for absolutely nothing.

Bill Self big dawging Will Wade. You love to see it

Dude is an athlete. Hope he is a jayhawk more than 1 season. Lots of potential there

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

@Kcmatt7

Sounds like Oregon may lead, KU also involved

I’m just hoping we went back and shook the money tree after whiffing on a few guys and donors ponied up.

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Paul Mbiya back in play. Decommitted from NC St. Just measured 6’9 with 7’8 wingspan. Would be 6th longest player in NBA for reference

Deep pockets got involved by the sounds of it. Hope they’re ours

Wouldn’t be disappointed by Konan based on the film.

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Karem Konan another international prospect is now following KU on socials.

This feels like your normal recruitment signs here.

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Sounds like another that they will have to pray is eligible. Would certainly be an ideal option if they can

McDowell also has eligibility issues to work through for those interested in the D2 kid

June is not an ideal month to be working through eligibility issues. What a strange offseason.

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

One to monitor. Sounds promising

Uhh yes please. Are you kidding me? We can possibly bring this guy in to spell Flory?

@BShark said in 2025 Baseball Season:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2025 Baseball Season:

We should be thrilled they’re competitive at least. Future looks bright

They just can’t hit the damn ball

If Salvy and Cags start hitting the lineup changes dramatically…. Feels like this team is due for a run.

I’d also change the order around. Garcia, Witt, Cags (get him more fastballs), Vinnie, Salvy, India.

India needs moved out of the leadoff spot.

We should be thrilled they’re competitive at least. Future looks bright

@drgnslayr said in KU Roster for 25-26:

Seriously… we need someone who can sell NIL deals to businesses in KC and Kansas. We will never keep up with east coast money.

Well this is the crux of the issue. The players want NIL as if it is a salary and not endorsement deals. Nobody wants to spend 50% of their time going from event to event when you’re also expected to do school and practice 3-5 hours a day.

Do you need to do a donations drive? You’re not paying for the whole site are you?

Anyone know better than me if KU could steal the TCU or WVU spot to host if they win the B12 tourney?

Assuming this is a done deal, it looks like this group is going to be running a 4-out system.

Still don’t know who starts. I would imagine you have DP, Sarr, White and Flory pretty locked in. The 5th starter is a competition between Elmarko/Council/Dawson.

I have a feeling Council ends up taking that spot.

This shows 4 behind

https://big12sports.com/standings.aspx?path=baseball

@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:

@BShark said in Norm Roberts Retires:

@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:

So Vaughn, Buford in and then it sounds like more shake up is coming to the staff that we’ll hear about soon.

I like this direction; it certainly signals a major change for Self from the past 20+ years. Both guys have professional coaching experience, will remain to be seen how they do recruiting but we all know right now it’s more about NIL than anything else. This is a potentially positive change in the short and long term for the program.

From what I understand, there was a fair bit of fatigue with the donors and changes were required.

Makes a lot of sense and probably the right time based on the last couple years. It’s sad in a way to see that chapter coming to an end, there are not many programs that had this continuity.

I do think that it was probably time for some fresh blood. It felt like we lost our edge a bit last season from an execution standpoint. I’m hoping that Vaughn can maybe be a guy who even pushes Bill a bit.

I also think adding NBA perspective to the college game is good. The new ways of roster building require a bit of a different strategy than in the past. Its honestly funny to see this materializing because it is something that was floated on the board for the last 10 years.

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Dame Sarr visit happening starting tonight, confirmed by Bossi. Sounds like we are in a very good spot getting that first visit.

Closing time

I think they land the plane. Will be interesting to see how he transitions to college game.

Ooooh. Vaughn would be good.

Who would be a more likley HCBS replacement Buford or Vaughn?

@drgnslayr said in The portal.:

To me, the most notable lefty was Langford. He brutalized defenders by driving to his left. I loved watching him play!

I just don’t think of Langford as a Bill Self guy since he was a Roy Williams recruit first. But he was a total stud and I truly think the NBA whiffed on him. He shot .375 from 3 internationally on 1271 attempts. I know he said he could have gone to the NBA at several points but chose to stay in Europe for other reasons. But if the money was ever really there for him then he would have gone.