Rock Chalk Podcast

Hosted by Andy Mitts, the Rock Chalk Podcast brings you all the news about the Kansas Jayhawks. From interviews with beat writers, players and coaches to recaps and previews of football and basketball games, get everything you need to know about KU. Part of the Ten12 Podcast Network.

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S05E16 - Not As Bad As You Think
Andy and Mike recap the game against Iowa State, where we saw more signs of progress than we expected.  Topics Include:  Positives from the game  Youth Movement  Kenny Logan Jr.  More opt-outs  Recruiting decommit  What to look for coming up.  Coastal Carolina update  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. --- 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.
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S05E15 - In A Funk
It's Iowa State week, and that means Levi Stevenson of Wide Right Natty Lite joins Andy to preview the game. As usual, it's a deep dive into the Cyclones, with plenty of weird detours to get us there. Topics Include: Corn Sileage?!? Offensive struggles Why isn't ISU going downfield? Does the defense have a weakness? Getting pressure How does Kansas stay in this game? Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev 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.
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S05E14 - We're Back, Baby!
Basketball Season is just around the corner, with games slated to start Nov. 25th. Andy is joined by Steve Fetch to break down the Kansas schedule, which is arguably the most difficult in the country by a large margin. Topics Include: Non-conference highlights Should CBB go conference only? Who is Tarleton State? Conference play before Christmas. Top-Heavy conference Silvio De Sousa opt-out reason #Formula1Minute 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.
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S05E13 - I Am Still Sad
Andy and Mike recap the Kansas State game at a high level. Topics Include: Special Teams Defense balls out Offense is slowly improving What to look for the rest of the year. 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. --- 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.
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S05E12 - Throw The Deep Ball
It's time for the Sunflower Showdown, and Andy is joined by Ryan Gilbert of GoPowerCat.com and the 10 of 12 Podcast to preview the Wildcats and this game. Topics Include: Worried after Arkansas State? Oklahoma comeback Does loss of Skylar Thompson change the offense? Weapons besides Deuce Vaughn Defensive strengths How can Kansas attack? Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Ryan on Twitter: @GPCRyanG and @10of12podcast 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.
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S05E11 - The Reckoning Is Coming
While the West Virginia game was less painful than expected, it's still a painful recap episode for Andy and Mike. Topics Include: Surprising Defensive Effort Anemic offense Andy takes the blame for the WVU outburst Pooka opts out Recruiting update 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. --- 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.
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S05E10 - A Lot Of Running
In a last minute preview episode, Andy is joined by Andy of The Smoking Musket to preview tomorrow's game against West Virginia. Topics Include: Neal Brown Year 2 Expectations for WVU Offensive keys Defensive stars How can Kansas attack? Keys to the game Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow the WVU Andy on Twitter: @statsboyandi  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.
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S05E09 - Jackhammering
Andy takes advantage of the bye week to look at the conference as a whole with Ari Temkin who covers the conference for SiruisXM Big 12 Radio. Then they turn to what are the biggest issues for Kansas and whether we can find any optimism at the end of the season. Topics Include: Red River Bleh bleh-bleh Big 12 Race Playoff chances Listener question: Development or winning more important now? Line issues Injuries: Bad luck or bad prep? Is a quick return from COVID for Les Miles unrealistic? Any reason for optimism Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports 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.
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S05E08 - Hard Sell
Andy and Mike recap a painful Oklahoma State game, and then talk about the recruiting implications of the season that seems all but inevitable at this point. Topics Include: Biggest problem on offense Injury epidemic Big 12 race Keon Coleman decommits 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. --- 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.
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S05E07 - Issues Of Their Own
<p>After a quick Baylor recap, Andy is joined by Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride For Free to preview the game against Oklahoma State.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Topics Include:</p> <ul> <li>Quick Baylor Recap</li> <li>Biggest issue for OSU this year.</li> <li>QB situation</li> <li>Focus of the running game</li> <li>Defensive line</li> <li>Weakness of the defense.</li> <li>Predictions</li> </ul> <p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyMitts12" target="_blank">@AndyMitts12</a><br> <br> Follow Micah on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/micahallen18" target="_blank">@micahallen18</a><br> <br> 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 <a href="https://twitter.com/RockChalkPod" target="_blank">@RockChalkPod</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S05E06 - Cliches Abound
Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to preview Saturday's game. Topics Include: COVID status update New Baylor system KU-BU Preview Big 12 status check Basketball season start announced. Best teams in the conference Dining out hot take Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut 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.
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S05E05 - Sustainability
<p>Andy is joined by Thor Nystrom, CFB and NFL Draft writer for Rotoworld/NBC Sports. </p> <ul> <li>COVID, Preparedness and Performance on the field.</li> <li>Does the Big Ten having a fall season affect the Big 12?</li> <li>Playoff Shenanigans</li> <li>Evaluating Les Miles recruiting</li> <li>What's the right kind of "zig"?</li> <li>How to rebuild</li> </ul> <p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyMitts12" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@AndyMitts12</a></p> <p>Follow Thor on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thorku" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thorku</a></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com</a> or on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/RockChalkPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@RockChalkPod</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S05E04 - Pull A Kansas
Andy and Mike recap the disaster that was KU's loss to Coastal Carolina. There is a rant, some minor QB debate, and lots of laughing to avoid crying. 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. --- 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.
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S05E03 - Back To The Old Les
Andy is joined by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star as they preview the season for the Kansas Jayhawks and briefly touch on Saturday's game. Topics Include: Scholarship situation Expectations for this year Brent Dearmon Multiple QB Coachspeak Defensive experience Secondary holes Potential big upset What element of this game is most important for optimism? Chances that Kansas plays all 10 games 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. --- 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.
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S05E02 - I Like That Parchment Kid
Andy is joined by Joe Cashion, the radio play-by-play announcer for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers to better understand KU's opponent and what to expect in the game Saturday. Topics Include: Returning players COVID impact for CCU Brent Dearmon Standout Defensive Players CCU expectations Interesting Storylines Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Joe on Twitter: @cashionj68 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.
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S05E01 - Imaginary Season
Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net to check the status of the Kansas Jayhawks going into the season. Topics Include: -QB battle update -How does the eligibility rule changes affect the race? -Status of the O-Line -Brent Dearmon's offense -Insight on the Defense -Surprise Defensive Player -9pm Start Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott --- 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.
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Disrupt The White Noise
Andy is joined by Albie Shore (Viva The Matadors and the Air Raid Podcast) and Gerald Goodridge (Burnt Orange Nation and The Longhorn Republic Podcast) to discuss the reactions around sports to the events in Kenosha and how that work can and should continue, especially in the realm of college sports. --- 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.
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S4.5E20 - Falling In Love Too Quickly
Andy is joined by Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk. Today's Topics: -Surprised by cancellations? -Should there be games? -Recruiting update -Brent Dearmon -Basketball cancellations -A loaded Big 12 conference -#CricketMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @phogfc Follow the podcast 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.
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S4.5E19 - Eight Levels Better
Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to finish our opponent preview series with a preview of the Baylor Bears. Topics Include: -What to expect from this defense? -Effects of COVID on early success. -New faces on the defense. -Offensive talent and continuity. -Ranking Big 12 QBs. -Which teams should Baylor want to see early? -How to justify losses. -Conference hierarchy Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut Follow the podcast 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.
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S4.5E18 - Never Been A Leader
Andy and Mike catch up on the last month of Kansas Football news. Topics Include: -Big 12 goes 9+1 -Lack of direction -Changes to the schedule -Recruiting update -Does a shortened season help or hurt Kansas recruiting? -What's needed to maintain recruiting momentum? -Debating the starting quarterback. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow the podcast 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.
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S4.5E17 - Culture Of The Program
Our Opponent Preview Series continues as Levi Stevenson of Wide Right &amp; Natty Lite joins the podcast to finish his preview of the Iowa State Cyclones. Topics Include: Effect of COVID schedule shifts Draft considerations Power 5 schedule changes What is the right number of games? Any worries about non-conference schedule? Concern about Kansas? Highlighting issues in the rest of the conference Which game is affected most by placement in the schedule? Iowa State's chances against the rest of the conference Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev Follow WRNL on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt 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: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S4.5E16 - Improvements At Home
Our Opponent Preview Series continues as Levi Stevenson of Wide Right &amp; Natty Lite joins the podcast to start his preview of the Iowa State Cyclones.  Topics Include:   Did this team meet expectations last year?  What should be different?  Defensive production.  What happened offensively last year?  Breece Hall  Brock Purdy's mobility.  What is missing/new on offense?  Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12  Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev  Follow WRNL on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt  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.
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Quick Update
You may have noticed some changes in the feed. A quick update on what's going on with the podcast. --- 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.
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S03E36 - Didn't Get Enough Offensively
Today, Andy recaps the KU-UK game and the Big12-SEC Challenge, and looks ahead to the Texas game. Topics discussed: -Individual performances against Kentucky. -Recapping the rest of the Big 12-SEC Challenge -Looking ahead at Texas Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 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.
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S03E35 - Take the Reins
Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap West Virginia and Iowa State, then look ahead to Saturday's Big 12-SEC challenge matchup against Kentucky. Topics discussed: -Which game is more of an indicator for the rest of the season? -Is the big improvement for Marcus Garrett sustainable? -The lack of Ochai Agbaji against West Virginia. -More surprising against ISU: Quentin Grimes playing as much as he did (19 minutes) or as poorly as he did (0 points on 4 shots). -Short rotation. -Devon Dotson consistently consistent. -Big 12 a 4 team race? -What jumps out about Kentucky? -Which conference wins this weekend's Big 12-SEC Challenge? -KU hires an OC, Les Koenning. Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 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.
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