The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Oklahoma Sooners. Andy is joined by Christine Butterfield of the Midwest Madness Podcast to tell us what we can expect from OU this season. Topics Include: Key personnel losses/replacements How much worry is there about the offensive line? Is Spencer Rattler going to take a step forward? Best WR on the roster Rest of the skill positions Defensive improvement last season Which new players will make an immediate impact? What actually is the marquee non-conference game? 11am kickoffs Which game is the biggest letdown possibility in the conference schedule? Red River Rivalry Bigger letdown possiblity: Iowa State or Bedlam? Can they finally get over the hump in the CFP? How much longer will Oklahoma and Texas stay in the Big 12? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Christine on Twitter: @CBonsports Follow Midwest Madness on Twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. We are part of the Ten12 Podcast Network. Find links to all of our great shows on our Twitter account at @Ten12Network. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Andy is joined by Albie Shore of the Tortillas & Takes podcast to figure out what we can expect from this Texas Tech team this season. Topics Include: Realignment trash talk What's different this year that will lead to a better TTU team? What strengths are there on the defense? Was the defensive improvements last season due to development or schedule? What can we actually learn from last season's results? Will Tyler Shough fix the QB position? Other offensive fixes. Which non-conference game is most important? Can Texas Tech pull off the upset over the Longhorns this year? What will the record be going into the Kansas game? What would it take for Kansas to win this game? What games at the end of the schedule could Tech steal? Final record prediction Which Big 12 team is the highest variance? Realignment speculation Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Albie on Twitter: @Mr_AlbieShore Follow Tortillas & Takes on Twitter: @TortillasNTakes 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. We are part of the Ten12 Podcast Network. Find links to all of our great shows on our Twitter account at @Ten12Network. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Iowa State Cyclones. Andy is joined by Levi Stevenson of Wide Right & Natty Lite to figure out what we can expect from this Iowa State team this season. Topics Include: Does the realignment news change expectations or add pressure on Iowa State? Key pieces from last year that are gone. New contributors Stealing recruits from Kansas City Defensive names to know Potential 1st Round draft picks What's the weak spot of this defense? Will we see any more Special Teams hiccups? Which non-conference game(s) should ISU fans be worried about? Can the Cyclones finally beat Iowa? Running through the conference schedule Which games will be most difficult (other than Oklahoma)? When would be the ideal time to play Oklahoma? Which Big 12 game will you miss the most? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev Follow Wide Right & Natty Lite on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. We are part of the Ten12 Podcast Network. Find links to all of our great shows on our Twitter account at @Ten12Network. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

It's the beginning of the opponent season previews, and first up is the Baylor Bears. Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to figure out what we can expect from this Baylor team this season. Topics Include: What can we actually take from Dave Aranda's first season in Waco? Motivation Who is going to be the QB? Who will stand out at the skill positions? Is the OL going to be fixed? Standout newcomers What led to the defensive issues last season? Best defensive position group Special Teams Thoughts on the non-conference schedule Any worries about the Kansas game? Opportunities against Iowa State or Oklahoma State Other winnable conference games Record predictions Big 12 basketball thoughts Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut Follow Our Daily Bears on Twitter: @OurDailyBears We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. We are part of the Ten12 Podcast Network. Find links to all of our great shows on our Twitter account at @Ten12Network. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

It's a brand new season for the Rock Chalk Podcast, and we have started a brand new network: The Ten12 Network. Andy is joined by Phillip Slavin of the Ten12 Podcast and Christine Butterfield of the new Big 12 Basketball Podcast Midwest Madness. They talk the origin of the network, what the new shows have to offer, and how realignment may make this season more fun than it otherwise would have been. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Phillip on Twitter: @OKTXARPoke Follow Christine on Twitter: @CBonsports Follow The Ten12 Network on Twitter: @Ten12Network Follow Midwest Madness on Twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12 We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

Big things are coming in Season 6 of the Rock Chalk Podcast! Connect with the show: Email - rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @RockChalkPod --- 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.

It's another offseason bonus episode! It's time for an emergency podcast, and Andy welcomes Mike Vernon back in to break down what the recent Oklahoma and Texas rumors mean for the Jayhawks. Topics Include: Did they know this was coming? What options does Kansas have? What goes into the considerations for joining another conference? Which remaining Big 12 school is the most screwed? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

It's an offseason bonus episode! Enough has happened that needed to be discussed before we pick back up in August. To help Andy do that, Steve Fetch joins the show. Topics Include: Caperton Humphrey Story - What does it really mean for KU Football? All Kansas Basketball players are back! #BritishOpenMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

The finale is here! It's part 3, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. We wrap it up with stories from all the other areas of Kansas Athletics. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

The finale is here! Today is part two, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. Next up is Kansas Basketball. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

The finale is here! Today is part one, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. First up is Kansas Football. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

It's our last "normal" episode of the season, and Andy is joined by Mike Plank, EIC of Rock Chalk Talk, as they talk about the upcoming Countdown To Kansas Football over on the site. Then they recap what has been a wild offseason for the Jayhawks. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

All the Kansas Jayhawks sports seasons are over, and as the news begins to die down, it's the perfect time to start taking a break. To wrap up the rest of the Kansas-specific news, Andy is joined by Steve to quickly hit all the major stories and then give you some things to look forward to during the summer break. Topics Include: Karon Prunty Transfer NBA Draft Combine invites released Roster implications for Kansas Basketball next season What stories should Kansas fans be on the lookout for? #RandomSportsMinutes - Cricket, Olympics and more Twitter Q&A: Which player is more likely for KUBball - Mitchell or Shaw? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

Memorial Day weekend was unexpectedly busy for the Kansas Jayhawk Football program. Andy is joined by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star to talk about all the transfers, what they mean for next season, and whether any of this should change expectations for the future of the program. Topics Include: Biggest impact player from the Buffalo transfers Any worries about taking so many transfers? Does this change the outlook for a Kansas Football rebuild? Biggest defensive impact: Zion DeBose or Eddie Wilson? How important will the Rich Miller addition to the LB room be? Expectations How is this hire different than other recent ones? What should the target be for Kansas to be competitive again? Addition of Scott Aligo Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

There's plenty to talk about, as Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net. They break down the resolution of the Kansas Basketball scholarship situation, the end of the recruiting dead period, the synergy of the football coaching staff, and even have time for the NBA playoffs. Topics Include: Sydney Curry reopens his recruitment. Examining the basketball roster for next season. What is the floor and ceiling for this team next year? Just how many ways can Bill Self utilize this roster? How will the new transfer rule help/hurt teams? How important is the end of the recruiting dead period? How well have the new staff and holdovers meshed? Why does Scott root against Jayhawks in the NBA? Joel Embiid and NBA Finals predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

It's been a couple weeks, but the news hasn't slowed down. So much has happened, that Andy and guest Brendan Dzwierzynski don't even have time to talk about all the basketball recruits/transfers that Kansas Basketball missed out on! Topics Include: Kansas Football coaching staff complete Philosophy of Andy Kotelnicki How can this staff change the narrative around the program? Importance of the retained assistants Expectations for the year Losses to the transfer portal Recruiting prowess Scouting Remy Martin and Jalen Coleman-Lands Who is more important to return, Ochai Agbaji or Jalen Wilson Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

Kansas Football has a brand new head coach, former University at Buffalo Coach Lance Leipold. We heard from him directly in his introductory press conference today, but to get to know him better, Andy welcomes Tim Riordan of Bull Run, the SB Nation site that covers the Buffalo Bulls. Topics Include: Was Leipold on the move soon anyway? What was the situation at Buffalo before Leipold took over? Expectations and Timelines Which assistants are likely moving from Buffalo to Kansas? What does Leipold's system look like? How did the Buffalo defense utilize their talent? What kind of players were recruited to Buffalo? Comparing Leipold to Gill. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Bull Run on Twitter: @UBBullRun 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- 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.

Kansas Football has a new coach, and Andy and Steve are here to react! Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- 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.

It's time for the second best tournament of the year, as both Andy and Steve participated in the first round of the 2nd Annual Rock Chalk Sports Talk Trivia tournament. This week Derek Johnson of Rock Chalk Sports Talk joins Andy on the show to talk about the tournament, the 4 main Kansas Football head coaching candidates (Jeff Monken, Lance Leipold, Willie Fritz and Chris Creighton) and talk some Kansas Basketball. Topics Include: State of the football head coaching search Which candidate should be the favorite? Any of the main candidates have a red flag? What is the chance that Emmett Jones gets to stay on the interim tag this season? How important is the actual timing of a new hire? How do questions for #RCSTrivia get created and rated? How did you know this would be the hit radio it is? How likely are Ochai Agbaji, Jalen Wilson and Marcus Garrett to come back to Kansas next year? Which of those 3 are most important for next season? Lineup possibilities Tiering the Big 12 next season Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio Follow RCST on Twitter: @RCST1320 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here.  --- 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.

It's officially silly season, as the transfer portal and head coaching search have shifted into high gear. To help parse through the rumors (or maybe spread some more that he is hearing), Andy brought in the KU Woj himself: Mike Vernon. They talk about what Kansas should be looking for in a head coach, the various candidates, and then answer listener questions. Topics Include: How did you get into this type of reporting? What are the chances that Emmett Jones stays on as interim head coach? What actual options does Kansas have? How important is it to keep players on the roster with this move? Jeff Monken reporting Evaluating the Triple Option Other candidates for Kansas Which newcomer is going to make the biggest impact? What other transfer for Kansas be targeting? Filling the open assistant coaching spot. Andrea Hudy thoughts Random Twitter questions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? Right now, you can help Andy's family out by sharing and/or donating to this GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgcancerfundraiser --- 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.

The basketball season is over, but that doesn't mean the news has stopped. Andy and Steve are back to wrap up the season, including looking ahead to next year's roster and what's left in the transfer portal. Then, Kansas has a new AD, a football coach search is underway, and there's another Trivia Tournament on the horizon! Topics Include: Thoughts about the end of the season Overall impressions of the 2021 season/tournament Most Impactful Transfer News Tyty Washington or Christian Bishop? Bill Self lifetime contract What is the downside to this contract now? Rock Chalk Sport Talk Trivia Tournament! Travis Goff as the new Athletic Director Outside coaching options Jeff Monken or Lance Leipold? Should they give Emmett Jones a chance? #MastersMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? Right now, you can help Andy's family out by sharing and/or donating to this GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgcancerfundraiser --- 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.

It's that time of year again, where Kansas goes into the NCAA Tournament with a difficult-ish road and a wide swath of expectations. Andy and Steve are here to take you through the bracket and figure out what you should expect from the NCAA tournament this year. Topics Include: Big 12 Tournament thoughts COVID situation South Region Midwest Region East Region West Region Previewing Kansas' path Eastern Washington preview Talking USC/Wichita State/Drake How does Kansas matchup with Iowa? Do they have a chance against Gonzaga? #CurlingMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- 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.

After the Les Miles firing, a horde of national media writers jumped into the fray, suggesting their favorite "surefire" fix. But today's guest is Matt Brown of the Extra Points newsletter, who took a different tact with his article on the situation. You can read it here: https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/were-not-asking-the-right-questions Topics Include: What made you decide to write about Kansas? Resetting the situation and exploring the roots Roster situation Can we learn anything from this last season? What kind of coach does Kansas need? What can you expect in the Extra Points newsletter? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattBrownEP Subscribe to the Extra Points Newsletter here: https://vrlps.co/tW79Adi/cp 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- 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.

It was a weird week for the Kansas Jayhawks, and Andy and Steve are back to break it all down and look ahead to the Big 12 Tournament. Topics Include: What did we learn from UTEP? Big 12 Awards Cade Cunningham or Jared Butler for Player of the Year Why Scott Drew for Coach of the Year? Marcus Garrett got robbed. Was the First Team right? Most interesting game in the first round  of the Big 12 Tournament. NCAA seeding opportunities. Best opportunity for a Big 12 Tournament upset. Who wins the Big 12 Tournament? Les Miles is gone Jeff Long should go with him. #CurlingAndJeromeHalfMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- 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.

The conference schedule is over for Kansas, and Andy and Steve break down what we've learned about this team. Topics Include: Takeaways from 3 wins against Io David McCormack and Marcus Garrett Different guys in each game Defense has gotten even better. Keeping down turnovers against Texas Tech What is Bryce Thompson's impact? What's going on with Texas? Texas big men Deadly 3-point shooting How should KU attack? Do we know anything about Baylor anymore? Will/Should Kansas schedule another game for next week? #SpeedSkatingMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- 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.