Anyone have run-ins with parking attendants after the game? We we just sitting there waiting for our players to come out after the game and were basically harassed by about 7 golf cart visits in a row telling us we had to pick up and leave. I'm not saying that you should let people stay for 3-4 hours but we all paid $50 and we're not bothering anyone so freaking chill out!!!

Im still mad

Also, thank you @JK for the work you put in on the site and dealing with morons like me.

It seems to be more than rust, but Jalon has (extremely) slowly gotten better each week. I think that continues to be the case.

However, if he continues to lose, the staff will have no choice but to go to the bench. You really want him to make it to at least KSU to give us a shot in that game. Winning that game would (sadly) be a nice consolation prize for being out of the Big 12 race, and would keep us in contention for a bowl berth.

I have no clue if Jalon's injury lagged on longer than has been indicated, or if Lance just decided on his own to completely shut him down until 4 weeks before the season, or a combination of both, but to be completely away from the game for that long has to be difficult to come back from and perform at an elite level right out of the gate. Not to mention the mental gymnastics he had to go through last year with the entire internet calling him a quitter and a fake.

My prediction, and the most KU Football thing to happen, is we start to string along some wins. Jalon and the offense continue to slowly get better. They never quite get back to where they were last year, but we have a few games where we put up some big numbers. By the end of the season Jalon starts to look like the old Jalon and then he cashes out and get an offer from a P2 school.

And while TB is killing them the Eagles offense is literally doing what we should be doing with Daniels

Hurt keeps staring down outside WR. On like 6 straight plays he Dumps it to a TE who’s sat the F down in the middle of the field for 8yd dump passes. Fixes an inaccurate QB problem but my gut still tells me JD6 may still throw it into their feet.

I HAD A DREAM LAST NIGHT!

KU traded Jalon Daniels to the Washington Commanders for Jayden Daniels.

Here is a theoretical question for critics of Grimes (and that includes me)?

With Jayden at QB for KU, what would be our record? My answer would be 5-0!

Rock Chalk!!

Everyone's thoughts? This season is, obviously, a major disappointment, regardless of the remaining games.

Answers? More NIL, new coordinators, Kelly named OC?

I'm at a loss

Sure feels like it.

Going back and watching some of their clips and talking to a couple people today. Their running back early on was really good but has somewhat cooled off.

Quarterback can run it but I don't know if he's a threat all the time. He throws it okay not even close to what the guy from TCU did and I don't think he throws it as well as the quarterback from West Virginia.

Defense is okay. Just an okay football team. Don't think they're as good as West Virginia or TCU.

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Can't play a fumbler, especially if you're a try hard undrafted rookie

Was there anybody else that was a candidate for OC besides Grimes?

Lubick?
Zebrowski?

Was there any other names?

Inquiring minds want to know.

…Purdue fires Graham Harrell

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The saddet thing about that play (aside from the embarrassing missed tackle) is that was a pick 6 waiting to happen.

Mello and the WR were the only ones that side of the field. Mello
was in position but broke to the middle of the field - where there was zero chance he’d be of any help- bc he thought the QB was going to throw to someone else.

Once the QB threw it, that ball was in the air for 10 and a half minutes. If Mello had stayed with his man, it’s an easy PBU, maybe a pick 6.

When we win this game today it will be because I didn’t wear a KU shirt. For the last 3 weeks I have put my gear on first thing with anticipation and excitement for the game. Not today! I will not wear KU gear again until we have 3 wins in a row. Respect my decision.

This season eerily familiar to the ‘96 and ‘09 seasons - Mason and Mangino’s last seasons. Both seasons had high expectations only to result in flameouts. Both had distractions - Mason’s Georgia reversal and domestic issues, Mangino’s alleged player abuse. Does LL have what it takes to ride out a drastically disappointing season and see success again in short term or are we searching for another coach in the next couple of years.

Regardless, this is KU football where anything remotely looking like consistency just does not happen.

It feels like 90% of the reasons after a loss everything gets pinned on Jalon Daniels and Grimes. There is a lot of blame to go around.

First off I am trying to figure out how players and/or position groups go backwards. The secondary was proven and a known commodity. I mean Cobee and Mello Dotson made All Big 12 and other teams for their play. They were preseason All Big 12. Cobee has been decent and Mello to me, has gone back a step. Marvin Grant has been okay and I know he is doing some different things with his position he is playing. O.J. Burroughs has been in the tank.

We aren't talking about a bunch of young pups. These are experienced players who have played a lot of ball. These are players who have played much better in the past than they are playing now.

Cobee is the best of bunch this year but I was hoping to see guys elevate their game instead of playing the same or going backward.

The wide receivers are in the same position. These are players who have been playing in games for four years. Skinner has played in 42 games. Arnold has played in 46 games. Whether you like PFF grades or not I went to the season grades and Arnold is at 63.2 and Skinner is 53.4. They have the same WR coach. These aren't acceptable numbers for guys who have been playing for four years.

In the last week I have asked about Jalon's health and everything I hear he is healthy. There are no arm issues. But he just looks timid. He looks indecisive. I know he says he never lacks confidence but I don't buy that. I think he is missing the confidence or at least not playing with nearly the swagger he used to.

Hoover from TCU threw 37 times and the official stats say he was he was never hurried. But PFF has the KU defense with four hurries. For the most part Hoover had a clean pocket. Even when KU blitzed he completed 70% of his passes. There is no pass rush from the front four. The DE had two hurries on the day and one came from Warner and one from Robinson. Wudke and Miller had a sack and one of those came with a blitz and the TCU OL didn't do a good job picking it up and finding their man.

If TCU takes care of the ball this game isn't close. They tried to let KU hang around. KU really won the TO battle 3-0. I don't count the late pick by KU because the game was over.

One of the most disappointing things for me in this game was TCU getting a solid game on the ground. I heard from those close to TCU they have not been happy with their backs. They came in one of the worse rushing offenses in the league. At some points in their past games they abandoned the run. But against KU they got rushing yards especially in crucial situations. I know there was a reverse that figured in those numbers but when TCU needed to run they did and did it successfully. They haven't been able to do that until yesterday. In their big drive that started with 9:00 left in the game and only up 31-27 they pushed the KU front around.

I said going into the game the TCU offense will be the best passing attack they see likely all year. I felt like Hoover was playing pitch and catch with whatever receiver he wanted to all day.

There is blame to go around. Daniels doesn't look sharp. And he times he does, his receivers can't hang onto the ball. I have no issues with KU's rushing game. Once again their numbers were good.

The theme has been this is an experienced group and a senior led team will get things together and figured out. That hasn't happened. There are a lot of people responsible for the 1-4 start. It is a lot more than one person, one coach, or one position group.

Hit me in messages please!

I mentioned on the podcast there was a good group of visitors. Here is an updated list as it stands for the TCU game.

COMMITS

David McComb
Josiah Hammond
Juju Marks
Brandon Schmelzle


UNOFFICIAL VISITORS

Evenson Malaska- CB, Oklahoma
DeZephen Walker- RB, Ray Pec, Mo.
Zeth Angel Thues- ATH, Arizona
Jack Utz- TE, Platte Co., Mo.
Hunter Higgins- DE, Maize South
Owen Linder- OL, Minnesota
Isaac Jensen- TE, Nebraska
Mason Bandhauer- OL, Collins
Ian Premer- TE, Great Bend
Samuel Simpson- OL, Wisconsin
Lennie Brown- CB, Texas
Jaylen Mason- QB, Wichita Northwest
Derek Garcia- QB, California
Tyren Parker- WR, Shawnee Heights
Xavier Warren- WR, Texas

He just doesn't have the same throwing talent he once had. When he had the ability to make throws that required a certain zip, especially on the move, he played with so much passion, confidence and energy, which was infectious to the rest of the team.

The harsh realization that he no longer has the flexibility and arm talent to make those throws, hes understandably lost confidence. In fact, it's lowered the confidence of the whole team. We don't play with a chip or energy anymore, and it's a direct correlation of what's transpired with Jalon in my opinion. Yes, there are other things going on with Grimes, missed tackles, special teams, etc. but the biggest difference that I'm observing week to week is the lack of fire that once resonated from the QB position, and it's just not there this year..

Feel bad for the guy, but LL and the coaches get paid to make sure we are giving ourselves the best chance to win and I just think his physical and now mental health has him cooked. I hope Jalon can finish strong somehow but unfortunately in sports these things can happen.

After watching the game at Arrowhead yesterday with my Dad who played football at KU, he reminded me that most D1 players sacrifice long term health to some degree to play this sport. The 74 year old former KU center walked with the same limp he's had my whole life as a result of a back injury that derailed his career at KU and has impacted him for over 50 years. This fact has added to my hard feelings for what Jalon has dealt with. Hes a good kid who's had some tough breaks with health. I just don't think he's the same player he was before his health issues and it's creating a massive ripple effect throughout the team..

Much better than anyone was predicting going into the game. Makes you wonder what attendance would have been had this team found a way to win some games.