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Today, Andy is joined by David as they recap the game against Kansas State, talk about the reaction to the latest step in the #FireZenger initiative, and look ahead to Kansas Basketball.

Topics discussed:

-Surprised by the result of KU-KSU?

-Baylor woes, but still favored over KU.

-#FireZenger Banner flew over the stadium. Reactions.

-Calling for change doesn't mean you aren't a "true fan".

-Loving the University isn't enough of a job qualification.

-Public demonstrations are quite often the only way to bring attention to needed changes.

-The football situation needs to be fixed before it is too late.

-Kansas is literally a national laughingstock.

-Iowa State is further proof of our failure.

-This team has talent that is being wasted.

-How excited are you for the start of Kansas Basketball?

-David talks about seeing Jayhawks in the NBA up close and personal.

-Kansas Volleyball drops a tough match to Iowa State.

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about the attitude surrounding the football program and preview Saturday's game against Kansas State.

Topics discussed:

-Dorance Armstrong and Daniel Wise comments: Is that attitude a coaching issue or a player issue?

-Beaty's positive attitude is now hurting this program.

-Kansas State Preview.

-Is Kansas as bad as Kansas State was when Bill Snyder took over?

-Kansas is exactly what Kansas State needs.

-KU Volleyball has a monster matchup.

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Today, Andy is joined by Steve Fetch to talk about his Big 12 basketball standings predictions and the beginning of the NBA season. While we briefly mention the debacle in Texas, we completely ignore that exhibition against that one team that apparently happened on Sunday.

Topics discussed:

-We ignore the debacle of a weekend KU football had.

-Big 12 standings predictions

-TCU rankings driven by Jamie Dixon as coach?

-Big 12 in KenPom preseason predictions

-Does the balance in the league make Kansas' streak more impressive?

-Discrepancies between RCT rankings and others.

-Twitter Q&A (via @kevbo9): KU is down 3, time running out, who do you want taking that last shot?

-Jayhawks in the NBA: Andrew Wiggins benefitting from addition of Jimmy Butler.

-Josh Jackson interacts poorly with a fan.

-Frank Mason and his ability to make an impact off the bench.

-Contract Extensions for Wiggins and Joel Embiid.

-Fetch's College Hockey Minute

-Kansas Volleyball looks good against Texas Tech.

-World Series Predictions

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.rockchalktalk.com/2017/10/12/16464598/big-12-standings-prediction

https://kenpom.com/

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about Kansas Football. They are both then joined by friend-of-the-site Jill Dorsey-Hall to talk about Kansas Volleyball

Topics discussed:

-ISU wrapup: The script was flipped.

-Coaching or players?

-Positives to come out of the game?

-#FireZenger bandwagon.

-TCU, best shot for Big 12 team in the College Football Playoff.

-TCU game "preview", betting lines, why is this game on primetime?

-KU Volleyball dominant against Baylor

-Has this team been missing that chip on their shoulder?

-Tori Miller and Madison Rigdon against Texas.

-Rigdon seems to be this team's "go-to" player.

-Final Four in KC

-Texas Tech and Oklahoma this weekend: What do we want to see?

-New Volleyball Facility, what does it mean for the program?

-Recruiting locally, how important is it and what does the talent pool look like in Kansas/KC?

-What upcoming KU matches (other than Texas) would be the best to watch?

-#volleyballschool and supporting the team.

-Beating USC to make the Final Four

Links in today's episode:

Dear Tom Keegan: https://www.rockchalktalk.com/2014/5/2/5675108/dear-tom-keegan

KU-USC Elite Eight Recap: https://www.rockchalktalk.com/2015/12/13/10021590/kansas-jayhawks-usc-trojans-2015-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-national-semifinals

Relive match point against USC to get to the Final Four: https://www.facebook.com/NCAAvolleyball/videos/10153859733587566/

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about the latest happenings for KU Athletics. In addition, Andy talks with Fetch and Andy McConnell about Kansas Jayhawks Hockey.

Topics discussed:

-Kansas/Missouri Charity Exhibition Game. Why?

-Somehow we managed to talk Missouri basketball.

-Does this game count as "playing" Missouri?

-Reaction to the KU-UT volleyball match.

-The quick turn of momentum in college volleyball.

-Jayhawk Hockey - What is the club, how did it start, how does it work, etc.

-How does the club recruit players?

-What does the hockey scene in Kansas City/Lawrence look like?

-What struggles do they face as a club team?

-How is scheduling done? How do you qualify for the postseason?

-Border War is alive and well.

-How you can get involved with the club.

-Upcoming schedule

-Previewing Iowa State

-Defensive woes

-Weekend schedule

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Today, Andy is joined by Steve and Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star to talk as little about football as possible and look ahead to the basketball season.

Topics discussed:

-Is it reasonable for fans to want Zenger and/or Beaty gone?

-Would firing Bowen calm some of the anger towards Zenger and Beaty?

-Games you are looking forward to in the Kansas Basketball schedule.

-Ranking the 9 rotation players.

-Joel Embiid contract extension.

-Twitter Q&A (via @misterbrain): What is your favorite tongue twister?

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to preview the Texas Tech game, appreciate the volleyball team, and lay out the weekend action.

Topics discussed:

Giving Kansas any shot against Texas Tech?

Long-term successful outcomes

What kind of coach would take this job if it was available?

Did Volleyball fix their issues in the West Virginia match?

Madison Rigdon standing out among attackers.

Weekend Preview: Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball and Football all in action.

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Today, Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports to reset after the bye week, talk about college basketball, both nationally and locally, and debate whether Beaty and Zenger deserve more time. We even find time to work in some talk about Missouri teams.

Topics discussed:

Did Missouri's firing of their defensive coordinator actually change anything?

Does Kansas' defensive troubles lie with talent level or coaching?

Run Blocking vs Pass Blocking

CDot's thoughts on Peyton Bender.

Will/Should the NCAA scandal change the way the sport operates in the future?

Previewing the Basketball Season.

Malik Newman - Graham's enabler?

Why all the hype for Svi?

Which kind of team do you prefer - a balanced team or one with just 1 or 2 stars?

Basketball x-factors

Twitter Q&A (via @CrimsonandBlue0): Who do you think will be the leading scorer for Kansas?

Twitter Q&A (via @heyschneid): Who is more likely to be at their school in 2 years: Barry Odom or David Beaty?

Accountability for Beaty and Zenger

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Today, Andy is joined by Mike to recap the weekend action.

Topics discussed:

West Virginia Recap

What else can the offense do?

What was different in the second half?

How surprising was Khalil Herbert's performance?

Is the offensive explosion (especially against the run) a good sign for the upcoming weeks?

Does this performance change any thoughts about this team?

RaiseTheChant and Zenger

Volleyball against Kansas State Recap

Potential issues with this squad.

How "good" of a win was that?

We revisit the potential transfer rule change.

Basketball Recruiting News: Commitment from David McCormick

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Today, Andy goes it alone to preview the game against West Virginia and the volleyball action against Kansas State.

Topics discussed:

Preview of Kansas-West Virginia

Volleyball conference opener against Kansas State

Proposed changes to the NCAA transfer rule

Weekend athletic schedule/Wrap-up

Note: This episode was originally released Friday, September 22nd.

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