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.

Is how I thought we had been through it all as a fanbase. Being so terrible for so long, with a few bright years mixed in with Mangino but especially from Gill to Les experiencing the lowest of lows a program can fall to, that after all of that, we are actually now experiencing the worst of it all. It actually somehow got worse.

This season is by far the worst thing I’ve experienced as a Jayhawk fan and I’ve been going to games since the 90’s.

There is just no way to describe how badly it hurts to have your first real true expectations and dreams for the program after thinking the worst was behind you for good come crashing down and look like a total idiot, your program look like a fraud, and your hope be totally dashed so fast.

I will start with; no negative comments should go the way of the running backs. So, there is no excuse and it doesn't have to be what we witness on the field.
But overall this team did not look sharp from the beginning. It was not crisp on offense; and overall there appeared to be a lack of discipline and focus for all units.
You lose arguably the best OC and one of the best O-line coaches and you are likely to take a step back.
But we kept hearing about many players - we know what they can do, or their bodies have had quite a load, so we're cutting back on live reps or we let Jalon be Jalon etc.
Lance and staff made a mis-calculation on how to approach spring ball, the offseason and training camp.
As a result the team was not prepared to play football. Bad execution, lack of discipline and lack of physicality.
We are soft.

No opinion on what to think of that right now.

Win the whole ****ing thing!

We want to be sure to show Kelly how much we appreciate what her hubby has done for the team this year. So, moving forward I suggest adding this gem as an accessory to your usual game day attire.

Leipold said he needs to watch film to see what Daniels did wrong.

Said something they will continue to work on.

Hoover was in a good rhythm and had chances to get him but couldn't get him down.

Both teams had one sack. The Big 12 is a small margin of error.

Leiopld basically said refs made bad calls and he said they can fine him today.

Leipold said the conference was at the game today because of questionable officiating.

He said they will find a way and the team is down. Said "we're not making it happen and it starts with the head coach."

Said defense got sloppy with tackling. Banged up in spots and missing some guys.

Several defensive players were out.

Big missed opportunity after OJ pick not getting a TD

Said it was a good atmosphere and fans were loud and created energy. Said don't give up on this team.

Said in year no moral victories and that still stands.

Taiwan Berryhill mom got married and he was on a plane at 4 am to get back and play.

Is there a mechanism through NIL or whatever where I can get a jersey signed by Devin Neal? Like I would obviously pay for the jersey, pay for shipping, and toss Devin a couple hundred bucks or whatever for his time to get it signed. Is there a way to do that that anyone is aware of?

Besides Lindenwood...our offense has not scored more than 28 points in any game with this offense. Just plain pathetic.

Other notables:
Doug Emilien (8)- 73.8
Calvin Clements (13)- 68.3
Trevor Wilson (12)- 53.6
Lawrence Arnold (60)- 51.9
Quentin Skinner- (54)- 49.8
Trevor Kardell- (47)- 49.6

Today I have to take my kids to a celebration of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthday, which was postponed from last weekend due to rain.

Isn't McDonald reportedly coaching the whole secondary now? How has our secondary digress so much

Other notables:

Bai Jobe- (13)- 69.5
Javier Derritt- (8)- 58.4
Mello Dotson- (64)- 54.7
O.J. Burroughs- (69)- 51.0
Jalen Dye- (72)- 44.0
Taiwan Berryhill- (72)- 30.8

It’s time. Dead season. I don’t care about mathematically not out of bowl contention. We’re cooked.

This season is toast so let’s get that work in. I’m not saying just abandon these seasons, especially Neal, but you’ve got to start working these other guys in.

Im seriously considering checking out like the rest of our fanbase

I think it is due to many things:

• shifts created by pre snap movement-nothing close to previous offenses this year
• routes run poorly and designed poorly-Grimm is the only guy getting himself into space regularly
• QB not moving pocket-JD6 has shown to be awesome and Bean clearly was moving

With it being more than just one thing, it's why this place is so damn pissy bc one person alone isn't responsible as a coach or player.

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Doing the MIZ-ZOU chant in the parking lot after the game—I hope you had a terrible case of food poisoning right when you got stuck in the post game traffic today.

You weren't the QB we wanted but you were the QB we needed. We stupidly found your worst plays and compared them to JD6's best plays. We never appreciated you as much as we should have. We sure the hell do now.

Signed
Shell shocked KU fans everywhere

Drops and terrible awful decisions are so specific to these two

They suck too

Crazy that under 8.5 hits after game 5. Anyways, I’m sure a lot of emotional hedge bets out there like mine. I would’ve easily paid $3k to see KU win 9 games this year. Small consolation but whatever.

Is a baller

Best player by far on this team

No disrespect to Neal, as he’s right there with him