Rock Chalk Podcast

Today, Andy is joined by Smacker Miles (yes, THAT Smacker Miles) to talk about coming to Kansas and what Jayhawk fans can expect from Les. Then, Fetch joins to talk about the NIT Season Tip-off.

Topics discussed:

Smacker:

-Impressions of Kansas

-What was it about the job that sold the position?

-How long before the official announcement did you know he was taking the job?

-Did you enjoy the flight watch as much as the rest of us?

-Has Les ever tasted turf?

-Any mixed feelings during the KU-UT game?

-Planning on coming to Kansas as well?

-What does Les bring to the table that Kansas fans can look forward to next season?

Fetch:

-Any surprises from those two games?

-Defensive numbers.

-Marquette's hot and cold spells.

-Slow starts for KU.

-Gonzaga-Duke

-Tennessee Thoughts.

-KJ Lawson vs Charlie Moore - who plays more?

-Marcus Garrett on defense.

-Impressive showing of Devon Dotson.

-#CFLMinute

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

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Follow Fetch on Twitter: @peachbasketss

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Today, Andy is joined by Gerald Goodridge, Host of Longhorn Republic, to preview the Texas game.

Topics discussed:

-Any concern about some minor enthusiasm for Kansas this weekend?

-Turnover concern?

-How worried about the upset?

-Surprises in the Big 12

-Where has this team developed to make this Big 12 run possible?

-Sam Ehlinger: Slow progression or flip of a switch?

-How does Texas handle Pooka?

-Breckyn Hager

-Predictions

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Follow Gerald on Twitter: @ghgoodridge

Follow Longhorn Republic on Twitter: @LonghornPod

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Today, Andy is joined by Steve Fetch and Mike Plank to recap the Oklahoma game, discuss the Les Miles hiring, and preview the NIT Season Tip-Off during Thanksgiving weekend.

Topics discussed:

-Oklahoma game: exactly as planned?

-Moral Victories.

-What can Les Miles do to help this team?

-Overall impressions of Les Miles.

-Recapping the Vermont and Louisiana-Lafayette games

-Worried about Dedric Lawson?

-Previewing Marquette

-Looking ahead to Tennessee.

-Any games on the schedule that have lost their appeal?

-Shake up in the Big 12 expectations.

-#FCSSportsMinute

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Steve on Twitter: @hapyfestivus

Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS

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Today, Andy celebrates 100 episodes by packing in as much content as possible. We have 4 great guests giving us interesting topics abound, and the return of one of our favorite features: Grad's Hot Taek Hyperbole cannon.

Topics discussed:

KUVball and KUWBBall with Jill Dorsey-Hall (0:01)

-How is the team looking going into year 4

-#ToughAndTogether

-Big time talent coming into the program

-Key games to watch

-What happened to KU Volleyball after the hot start?

-Wasn't this supposed to be a rebuilding year?

-Key games to close out the season.

KU Football with Scott Chasen (0:24)

-Airport Camping

-Coach search updates

-Analyzing the K-State game.

-Emotional game and lost composure.

-Mavin Saunders: Most hilarious penalty ever?

-Expectations against Oklahoma.

KU Basketball with Carrington Harrison (0:51)

-Adidas trial fallout

-Champions Classic: More about Duke or Kentucky?

-Champions Classic: Why is Michigan State in this thing?

-Duke vs Kansas for best team in the nation.

-Does anyone challenge Kansas for the Big 12?

-Comparing Allen Fieldhouse to other Big 12 venues.

Hot Taeks with Grad (1:26)

-Kansas Football record next year

-Kansas Basketball record this year

-Silvio De Sousa's eligibility.

-Pooka Williams awards.

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Jill on Twitter: @jilldorseyhall

Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott

Follow Carrington on Twitter: @cdotharrison

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Today, Andy is joined by Fetch to recap the Champions Classic, and then Grant Thome of the EMAWdio Podcast joins us to talk KU-KSU.

Topics discussed:

Fetch

-Keys to a dominant first half.

-Dedric Lawson has a "bad" game.

-Kansas let up in the second half.

-Should Duke be #1 in the polls?

-Devon Dotson on defense.

-Previewing Vermont and Louisiana.

-KU Football coaching search.

-#SoccerMinute

Grant

-Was Kansas State expecting to be this bad this year?

-Is this/should this be the end of the Bill Snyder era?

-How is recruiting being affected?

-What edge does KSU have in this game.

-KSU passing game.

-How will KSU handle Pooka Williams and Khalil Herbert?

-Most important matchup of the game.

-Predictions.

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Fetch on Twitter: @moops

Follow Grant on Twitter: @GTCat_EMAWdio

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk TCU, ISU and David Beaty getting fired. Then, Steve joins to talk Kansas basketball exhibitions and preview the Champion's Classic against Michigan State.

Topics discussed:

-Did either the TCU or ISU game tell you anything about this team that you didn’t already know?

-What do you make of the David Beaty firing?

-Joe Dineen’s comments about fan support.

-Is Kansas State declining towards KU depths?

-Why David Beaty got fired - previewing some upcoming articles.

-Takeaways from the exhibition games.

-Dedric Lawson

-Udoka Azubuike

-KJ Lawson

-Quentin Grimes

-Charlie Moore vs Devon Dotson

-Lagerald Vick

-Marcus Garrett

-Scouting Michigan State.

-Previewing the Champion’s Classic.

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS

Follow Fetch on Twitter: @moops

Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk

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Today, Andy is joined by Levi Stevenson of Wide Right Natty Lite to talk about the upcoming game against Iowa State. Warning: There are a few instances of strong language in this episode.

Topics discussed:

-Quick recap of TCU.

-Beaty is NOT safe (or even close)

-Roller coaster of a season to start.

-How worried are you about Matt Campbell leaving for another coaching job?

-Defensive game?

-Big play ability of both teams.

-Most entertaining matchup.

-Who wins the turnover battle?

-How excited are you for basketball this year?

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Follow Levi on Twitter: @widertnattylt

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Today, Andy recaps the Texas Tech game, and then is joined by Geoff Mitchell of The FrogCast to preview the game against TCU.

Topics discussed:

-The offense didn't play any better against Texas Tech

-The defense played pretty well.

-Mike Lee is a monster.

TCU Preview

-How are the TCU fans dealing with this season?

-What happened to this team?

-Is the change at QB a good thing for TCU?

-Deep passing threats and running woes.

-Source of the defensive problems.

-What is the most important matchup in Saturday's game?

-How worried are you about this game?

-Turpin no longer with the team.

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Follow Geoff on Twitter: @TheFrogCast_TCU

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Today, Andy is joined by Seth Jungman of the Texas Tech site Staking the Plains to preview this Saturday's Texas Tech game.

Topics discussed:-Overall impression of the season so far?

-QB injury situation.

-How concerned are you about the QB situation against this Kansas?

-What guys stand out on offense?

-Is this defense any good at all, or just fortunate in the last few weeks?

-How strong is the front 7 for TTU?

-How crazy is the Big 12?

-How optimistic are you for Texas Tech in terms of competing for the Big 12 title?

-Rivalries.

-Predictions.

-Basketball talk.

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Seth on Twitter: @sethc_j

Follow Staking The Plains: @stakingtheplain

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Today, Andy is joined by Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk and Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star to preview the upcoming Kansas Basketball season.

Topics discussed:

-Surprised by the Doug Meacham firing?

-Adidas Trial

-Starting Lineup

-Ranking the contributors.

-How comparable are KJ Lawson and Marcus Garrett?

-Best Non-conference game.

-Toughest two-game stretch?

-How much does the defense improve?

Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain

Follow Fetch on Twitter: @moops

Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell

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