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/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 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&amp;A: Is it too early to hold Beaty accountable for these games? Twitter Q&amp;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: <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.

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/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 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/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 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/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 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/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 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/support See 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/support See 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/support See 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/support See 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/support See 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 talk Nebraska's then-head coac Bill Callahan and then Missouri game.  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.

Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 3, we talk about the Nebraska and Oklahoma State games. 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.

Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 2: The first four conference games: Kansas State Baylor Colorado Texas A&amp;M Which game was most memorable? Which win surprised you the most? 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: <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.

Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 1: Preseason expectations - How would the offense cope with the loss of Jon Cornish? Could the defense solidify the secondary after losing Charles Gordon? Non-Conference schedule - Kansas blows everyone out. What was memorable about that stretch? 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.

This week, Andy is joined by Fetch and Grad to close out the first season of the podcast. Topics discussed: 00:24 Intro 01:00 How "guaranteed" is a 1 seed for the Jayhawks next season? 07:36 Advanced stats are making their debut as an official datapoint for the committee. 08:42 The NCAA loves their storylines in the basketball tournament. 12:16 Jack Whitman has an amazing facial hair game. Does any former Jayhawk compare? 19:12 Break 19:40 Grad personally mans the Hot Taek Hyperbole Cannon, complains about Brady Morningstar 27:00 Did Bill Self's tendency to play seniors over potentially more-talented underclassmen cost us a title in 2011? 32:07 The value of consistency and senior leadership. 38:45 Kansas' conference isn't as kind to letting underclassmen play through problems. 43:47 Fetch talks cricket. 45:34 Wrap-up 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.

This week, Andy gets Grad to join Mike and Fetch to play some "Buy or Sell" with Kansas Football. Topics discussed: 00:22 Intro 02:05 Buy or Sell: Dorance Armstrong goes first or second round in the NFL Draft (either this year or next year). 06:46 Buy or Sell: Peyton Bender will have 2,500+ passing yards. 11:55 Buy or Sell: KU will have 2 or more 1,000+ yard receivers. 16:45 Buy or Sell: Mike Lee will knock 3 or more players out of a game next season (even if just for one play). 21:10 Buy or Sell: The offense converts 30% or more of their 4th down attempts. 26:47 Buy or Sell: The Kansas Defense will have more sacks than last year (28). 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.

This week, Andy and Mike kick off the 3-part season finale with football stadium renovations and the state of the volleyball program. Topics discussed: 00:20 Intro 01:20 Announcement of $300 renovations for Memorial Stadium - What can we expect? 07:10 What does this announcement mean for the program? 09:55 National reaction to the upgrade announcement. 12:17 What's the best way for a rebuilding program to spend large amounts of money? 16:41 Break 17:04 Volleyball season recap/preview 19:39 Schedule review - spoiler: it's a bit underwhelming 23:20 Kansas might just be getting to the point where they can put together a top-flight schedule. 31:45 Wrap-up 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.

This week, Andy is joined by David to wrap-up the NBA Draft. Topics discussed: 00:30 Intro 00:50 Josh Jackson selected 4th by the Phoenix Suns 08:07 Draft Night Optimism 10:52 Frank Mason selected 34th by the Sacramento Kings 19:53 Landen Lucas will play for Boston in the NBA Summer League 25:50 Is this a "Golden Age" for Jayhawks in the NBA (h/t 2.1 seconds left) 44:37 HTHC: If Kansas could land Brad Stevens to coach the team, they should fire Bill Self and get him. 57:20 Wrap-up 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.

This week, Andy and Fetch welcome special guest Jesse Newell to talk about the Jayhawks' track record in the Elite Eight, 1-and-done hypotheticals and more. Topics discussed: 01:00 Kansas/Bill Self underperforming in the tournament. (h/t Marty_ and his fanpost on the subject) 07:00 Kansas has a history of being overseeded. 08:55 Jesse talks about how Kansas "works the system" to prop up their RPI 09:55 Self's teams play tight under pressure in the Elite Eight 11:07 Which is the better indicator of a good team, regular season or postseason success? 13:15 Basketball is a hard sport to have a dominant team. 17:00 What would College Basketball look like if switched to the MLB draft model? (h/t Warden11) 20:50 Fetch talks College Hockey again. 25:57 Implications of switching to the MLB model 29:44 Thoughts on the 1-and-done potential changes 31:19 The HTHC. I won't ruin the hot taek surprise, but it's worth listening to the full discussion. 44:15 Jesse talks about covering KU for three different newspapers (h/t jayhawk1996) 47:27 Jesse talks about how he got started in advanced stats. 50:18 #DunkGate (h/t fizzle406) 54:20 Hot Dogs 55:05 Wrapup 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.

This week, Andy is joined by Mike, Fetch and David to talk about the KU basketball, football recruiting and the debut of a new recurring segment, the Hot Taek Hyperbole Cannon. Topics discussed: 00:40 Non-conference schedule released. Are you buying into the criticisms? 07:10 Comparing our non-conference to other top teams 09:30 Signing of Miles Emery 13:30 What areas of this football team need to be a focus of recruiting? 17:45 Fetch gets to talk about the Canadian Football League 20:10 Debut of our new recurring segment: Grad's Hot Taek Hyperbole Cannon. This week - Kansas Football should cheat as much as possible. 26:40 The joke that is NCAA Enforcement. 35:20 Wrap-up 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.

This week, Andy and Mike welcome in special guest Carrington Harrison to talk about the dormant Kansas-Missouri Rivalry. Topics discussed: 00:25 Intro 01:40 CDot reiterates "The Greatest Trick that Bill Self has ever pulled" 03:50 Bill Self's control on the rivalry. Can the SEC and Big 12 force the teams to play? 06:55 Is the "It doesn't benefit Kansas" argument valid? 9:05 Excitement factor might outweigh competition concerns 11:00 Could Self actually be stoking the rivalry with his actions? How much of the imbalance in perceived importance has to do with location of respective fanbases? 14:30 Stability vs tradition? Was the move worth it? 20:15 Can rivalry reboot ever get back to where it was? 29:15 Big 12/SEC Challenge lacks really good matchups. 32:30 Real blame for lack of game this year falls with the SEC. 35:30 Twitter Q&amp;A (via @ChasClardy): If KU changes conferences when the grant of rights ends, will Self be willing to play MU again? 38:25 NBA Finals: CDot talks Lebron James 41:15 Wrap-up 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: <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.

This week, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about Big 12 baseball and Kansas Football. Topics discussed: 00:20 Intro - Covering Baseball and Football 01:05 KU Baseball in the Big 12 Tournament 03:30 Did last week's disappointing results cause issues for a possible NCAA Tournament selection? 07:15 Extremely competitive Big 12 conference this year - how many bids does that turn into? 10:30 Greatest KU Football Player - Thoughts on the results. (And yes, I accidentally said Meier when I meant Reesing.) 13:05 Singing the praises of Gale Sayers in both college and the pros. Will we ever see a player that will perform so well at both levels? 16:50 Recency Bias - How does it affect our evaluation of players like Todd Reesing or Frank Mason? 19:05 Is there anyone on the current rosters that might be able to work into deserving a spot in a future "Best KU Football Player" bracket? 22:03 Your Weekly "Kansas Beat Texas in Football" reminder. Will Kansas fans ever shut up about that win? 25:20 Wrap-up 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.

This week, Andy is joined by Fetch to talk about Svi returning to school and to answer your questions. Topics discussed: 00:50 Svi's return shocks us both 03:30 Lineup/formation speculation 10:16 Starting Lineup projections 12:36 Graham's expected minutes 15:48 Will the defense improve due to the deeper lineup? 18:19 Twitter Q&amp;A (via @jerclausen): Will Self keep working the transfer market or focus on one-and-dones? 27:46 Twitter Q&amp;A (via @DavidStatGuy): What is the single biggest thing next year this team will be lacking? 32:28 Twitter Q&amp;A (via @DavidStatGuy): With the traditional lineup returning, will we continue to see Kansas shoot more 3s? 37:09 Svi scholarship opening back up a lucky coincidence? (h/t Warden11) 40:54 (via @valleyshook): Why is Kansas? - Fetch and I fill in the blank. I talk Bill Self and the NABC, Fetch finally gets to talk about college hockey (FINALLY!). 44:52 Wrap-up (Had to re-record this, so the tone of the recording changes a bit) 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: <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.

This week, Andy is joined by Fetch to talk about all in the world of Kansas Basketball. Topics discussed: 00:45 Intro - NBA Playoff look-in 01:15 Dwight Coleby Transfer - Possible motivations and how that might affect Kansas. 07:00 Jack Whitman Transfer - Can he possibly fill in the holes in the interior? 11:50 Svi Injury - Does it impact his decision? 16:05 Break 1 16:45 Jayhawks in the NBA - Performances in the Playoffs 22:30 NBA Draft Lottery &amp; Josh Jackson chances to go Top 2? 26:45 Mizzou fan insanity - Do they actually have any reason to be this optimistic? 31:35 What to do with the last scholarship? 37:00 Break 2 37:35 Kansas Baseball - Talking about Sunflower showdown, the NCAA tournament, looking ahead to the last week of the regular season. 47:50 Kansas Football - Zach Burks commits from Olathe North via Coffeyville CC. 52:00 Twitter Q&amp;A (via Cullen Clark @Cullen_B12C) - Thoughts on the 2018 recruiting class and where it will rank against Big 12 schools. 58:10 - KU Sports roundup - Tennis eliminated from NCAA tournament, Big 12 Track and Field results. 59:20 - Jahvon Quinerly has KU in his top 7. 61:25 - Wrap-up 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: <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.