Rock Chalk Podcast

Rock Chalk Podcast

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  • S06E11 - Necessary But Not Sufficient

    Now that the opponent season previews are complete, it's time to dive deep on the Kansas Jayhawks. Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net to tell us what we can expect from Kansas this season.

    Topics Include:

    • Lessons learned from last season
    • What's different with the OL?
    • Leadership at the QB position
    • Crowded RB room
    • Which WR are going to step up?
    • Reasons for optimism
    • Secondary standouts
    • Defensive Line depth
    • "Fixing" the Linebackers
    • Changes in defensive philosophy
    • Which games can fans expect this team to be competitive in?
    • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

      Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott
      Catch all of Scott's coverage of KU over at Phog.net

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      1 hr 8 min
    • S06E10 - Trust The Climb

      The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the West Virginia Mountaineers. Andy is joined by Brandon Phoenix of the Raspy Voice Kids to tell us what we can expect from WVU this season.

      Topics Include:

      • What did we learn from last year?
      • How is Jarrett Doege going to take that step forward?
      • Development of the wide receivers
      • Leddie Brown - go to RB
      • OL improvement
      • Changes on the defense
      • Who will be the breakout player on defense?
      • Best position group
      • Special Teams full of kickers
      • Rivalry games
      • HUGE conference opener
      • Big games in the middle
      • Weird games against Kansas State
      • Circle that game against Texas
      • Early thoughts on the Kansas game
      • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

        Follow Brandon on Twitter: @IAlsoHatepitt
        Follow Raspy Voice Kids on Twitter: @RaspyVoiceKids

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      • S06E09 - Consistency and Chemistry

        The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the TCU Horned Frogs. Andy is joined by Melissa Triebwasser of the Hit The Horn podcast to tell us what we can expect from TCU this season.

        Topics Include:

        • How much momentum from last year will carry over?
        • Bigger source of struggles: Max Duggan or the OL?
        • How much was coaching inconsistency to blame?
        • Looking at the skill position players
        • Big changes in the defensive personnel
        • What is the weakness of the defense?
        • Circling back to the running backs
        • What is the marquee non-conference matchup?
        • Weird bye week timing
        • What's the most important early conference game?
        • Trap games in the middle
        • Expectations for traveling to Oklahoma State?
        • Will the finale be a game for a spot in the Big 12 Championship?
        • How weird will this Kansas-TCU game be?

        • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

          Follow Melissa on Twitter: @TheCoachMelissa

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        • S06E08 - Heel Turn

          The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Texas Longhorns. Andy is joined by Kyle Carpenter of the Longhorn Republic to tell us what we can expect from UT this season.

          Topics Include:

          • Ripping off the realignment bandaid
          • Is it possible to take anything from last season?
          •  Where does the offense need to step up?
          • What's the proper level of use for Bijan Robinson?
          • Which QB is the best option for Texas?
          • What pass-catching options are there?
          • Expectations for this defense?
          • Breakout defensive players
          • Special teams
          • Difficult opener against Louisiana
          • Which conference games are the most difficult?
          • Waxing poetic about Kansas-Texas
          • Record predictions
          • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

            Follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleCarpenter
            Follow the Longhorn Republic on Twitter: @LonghornPod

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            1 hr 5 min
          • S06E07 - Rinse And Repeat

            The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Kansas State Wildcats. Andy is joined by Ryan Gilbert of GoPowercat.com to tell us what we can expect from Kansas State this season.

            Topics Include:

            • What were the major lessons we learned last year?
            • Differences between the Skylar Thompson and Will Howard-led offenses
            • Making the case for Skylar Thompson
            • Who is going to step up for this offense to help Deuce Vaughn?
            • Does anything change for special teams this year?
            • Best defensive position group
            • An unexpected defensive weakness
            • Rounding out the defense
            • Most difficult non-conference game
            • Three huge early conference games
            • Which one of those is the best chance for KSU to steal a win?
            • Matching up against Texas Tech and TCU
            • KU-KSU rivalry
            • West Virginia and Baylor matchups.
            • How big is the opportunity in Austin?
            • Which win is more important: Kansas or Texas?
            • Projected record.
            • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

              Follow Phillip on Twitter: @GPCRyanG

              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 [email protected] or on twitter @RockChalkPod.

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              1 hr 1 min
            • S06E06 - Galvanize Yourselves

              The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Andy is joined by Phillip Slavin of the Ten12 Podcast to tell us what we can expect from OSU this season.

              Topics Include:

              • Are the results of this season extra important due to realignment?
              • What did we actually learn from last season?
              • Is the defensive secondary as good as last season?
              • Are there any other weak points on this defense?
              • How has the offensive line been addressed going into this season?
              • Is Spencer Sanders ready to take a step forward?
              • Who are the replacements for key personnel losses?
              • How worried about the Boise State game should fans be?
              • Is Kansas State as the Big 12 opener good for OSU?
              • Bigger potential win, at Texas or at Iowa State?
              • What would have to happen to prevent a Bedlam win from making the season successful?
              • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

                Follow Phillip on Twitter: @OKTXARPoke
                Follow the Ten12 Podcast on Twitter: @Ten12Network

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                53 min
              • S06E05 - A Lot Of Emotions Involved

                The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Oklahoma Sooners. Andy is joined by Christine Butterfield of the Midwest Madness Podcast to tell us what we can expect from OU this season.

                Topics Include:

                • Key personnel losses/replacements
                • How much worry is there about the offensive line?
                • Is Spencer Rattler going to take a step forward?
                • Best WR on the roster
                • Rest of the skill positions
                • Defensive improvement last season
                • Which new players will make an immediate impact?
                • What actually is the marquee non-conference game?
                • 11am kickoffs
                • Which game is the biggest letdown possibility in the conference schedule?
                • Red River Rivalry
                • Bigger letdown possiblity: Iowa State or Bedlam?
                • Can they finally get over the hump in the CFP?
                • How much longer will Oklahoma and Texas stay in the Big 12?
                • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

                  Follow Christine on Twitter: @CBonsports
                  Follow Midwest Madness on Twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12

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                  54 min
                • S06E04 - You Can't Break Me

                  The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Andy is joined by Albie Shore of the Tortillas & Takes podcast to figure out what we can expect from this Texas Tech team this season.

                  Topics Include:

                  • Realignment trash talk
                  • What's different this year that will lead to a better TTU team?
                  • What strengths are there on the defense?
                  • Was the defensive improvements last season due to development or schedule?
                  • What can we actually learn from last season's results?
                  • Will Tyler Shough fix the QB position?
                  • Other offensive fixes.
                  • Which non-conference game is most important?
                  • Can Texas Tech pull off the upset over the Longhorns this year?
                  • What will the record be going into the Kansas game?
                  • What would it take for Kansas to win this game?
                  • What games at the end of the schedule could Tech steal?
                  • Final record prediction
                  • Which Big 12 team is the highest variance?
                  • Realignment speculation
                  • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

                    Follow Albie on Twitter: @Mr_AlbieShore
                    Follow Tortillas & Takes on Twitter: @TortillasNTakes

                    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 [email protected] or on twitter @RockChalkPod.

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                    1 hr 9 min
                  • S06E03 - Brothers For So Long

                    The opponent season previews continue, and next up is the Iowa State Cyclones. Andy is joined by Levi Stevenson of Wide Right & Natty Lite to figure out what we can expect from this Iowa State team this season.

                    Topics Include:

                    • Does the realignment news change expectations or add pressure on Iowa State?
                    • Key pieces from last year that are gone.
                    • New contributors
                    • Stealing recruits from Kansas City
                    • Defensive names to know
                    • Potential 1st Round draft picks
                    • What's the weak spot of this defense?
                    • Will we see any more Special Teams hiccups?
                    • Which non-conference game(s) should ISU fans be worried about?
                    • Can the Cyclones finally beat Iowa?
                    • Running through the conference schedule
                    • Which games will be most difficult (other than Oklahoma)?
                    • When would be the ideal time to play Oklahoma?
                    • Which Big 12 game will you miss the most?
                    • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

                      Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev
                      Follow Wide Right & Natty Lite on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt

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                      1 hr 8 min
                    • S06E02 - Get That Nerdy

                      It's the beginning of the opponent season previews, and first up is the Baylor Bears. Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to figure out what we can expect from this Baylor team this season.

                      Topics Include:

                      • What can we actually take from Dave Aranda's first season in Waco?
                      • Motivation
                      • Who is going to be the QB?
                      • Who will stand out at the skill positions?
                      • Is the OL going to be fixed?
                      • Standout newcomers
                      • What led to the defensive issues last season?
                      • Best defensive position group
                      • Special Teams
                      • Thoughts on the non-conference schedule
                      • Any worries about the Kansas game?
                      • Opportunities against Iowa State or Oklahoma State
                      • Other winnable conference games
                      • Record predictions
                      • Big 12 basketball thoughts
                      • Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12

                        Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut
                        Follow Our Daily Bears on Twitter: @OurDailyBears

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                      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…