Tag Archives: Basketball

Go, Tarheels!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by ken

My normal rules of sports engagement include the phrase “root for those who took you out.” If I were to follow that tonight, I’d be bleeding Michigan State Spartan green; the Spartans did get the best of the Jayhawks in … Continue reading →

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March Madness will Never be the Same

Posted on July 15, 2008 by ken

Packer out, Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer I must admit that it took me a while to get used to Billy Packer, but after having done so, I appreciated his observations, and obvious passion for the game of college … Continue reading →

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Out of Uniform

Posted on April 8, 2008 by ken

To commemorate last night’s Kansas basketball triumph, I’m forsaking my all-black garb for one day only. Today, appearing in a shabby cubicle near you, will be an old man attired in a tasteful white polo shirt, with an understated Jayhawk … Continue reading →

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National Champions

Posted on April 7, 2008 by ken

The Kansas Jayhawks. Over a scrappy, tough, and worthy Memphis Tiger team. It doesn’t get any better than that. Rock Chalk Jayhawk! -k- [stags]Kansas, kujayhawks, NCAA, March Madness[/stags]

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One Hour

Posted on April 7, 2008 by ken

Time left until the tip-off of the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game. I’m 110% for the Kansas Jayhawks, while trying to remind myself that at some level, this is just a game. I just want to see both teams … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Header Graphic

Posted on April 6, 2008 by ken

To commemorate the Kansas Jayhawks’ ascendance to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game, I thought it appropriate to adorn the old blog header. From the Flicker, and Jeff Croft, this panorama of historic Allen Fieldhouse. I loved this description of … Continue reading →

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Fictional Birds can Too Fly

Posted on April 5, 2008 by ken

The Kansas Jayhawks have another date with destiny on Monday, as they have advanced to the championship round in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. My little bride and I will be tuned in at 9:21 EDT on Monday, as the … Continue reading →

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Kansas vs North Carolina. A college basketball match for the ages. Rock Chalk! -k-

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Hoops tonight

Posted on April 5, 2008 by ken

Memphis/UCLA at 6PM, followed by North Carolina/Kansas thereafter. We’re making lasagna, salad, and bread, something that’s a no-brainer to throw together in advance, and can be ready by gametime. In such a fashion, we can be nourished whilst absorbing all … Continue reading →

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Finally, the Final Four

Posted on March 30, 2008 by ken

Kansas over Davidson, 59-57. What a nail biter that one was. Davidson’s Cinderella shoe now has slipped off this year, but we now know: Where Davidson is The Davidson Wildcats aren’t sneaking up on anyone any more Congratulations to both … Continue reading →

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