Rock Chalk Talk: For Kansas Jayhawks Fans

The Kansas Jayhawks open Big 12 play at home against the Baylor Bears this weekend. While there hasn't been very many games between now and when we previewed the Bears in the pre-season, enough has happened to warrant bringing Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears back on to give us an update on the Bears. He and Andy talk about what we've learned from the first two games of the season and then talk about the teams joining the conference before finishing up with some basketball talk. Topics Include: What did we learn about the Bears in the first two games? Evaluating Gerry Bohanon Offensive philosophy Matching up against the Kansas defense Defensive takeaways from the first two games Defensive line Baylor Secondary Most important matchups Predictions New Big 12 invitees Key Big 12 basketball game Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut Follow Our Daily Bears on Twitter: @OurDailyBears We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk

The Kansas Jayhawks lost big when they played the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers last Friday night, but Andy saw a lot of reasons to be optimistic about this team. He's solo for today's shorter episode, but he still hits all the notes from the weekend of action. Topics Include: Leading rusher High points from a 27-point loss How does this matchup stack up with the rest of the schedule? Recapping a horrible week overall for the Big 12 Olympic Sports update Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Use your sports knowledge to make money using SimBull, the stock market for sports! Trade sports teams like stocks and earn cash payouts when your teams win. Visit https://simbull.app/ and use the promo code “CHALK12" for one free week of SimBull GOLD (with a $25 min.

The Kansas Jayhawks travel to play the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Friday night, and that means it's time for some intel on the KU opponent. To help with that, Andy is joined by Joe Cashion, the radio play-by-play announcer for Coastal Carolina. Topics Include: Olympic Sports Update How surreal is the quick rise? How has the change in expectations changed preparation? Standout offensive players What kind of style does Coastal play on offense? Offensive line capabilities Defensive line pressure Looking at the rest of the defense Where can Kansas best attack the defense? What else should people know about this team? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Joe on Twitter: @cashionj68 Follow the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Twitter: @CoastalFootball 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockC

It wasn't pretty, but the Kansas Jayhawks got a season-opening win against the South Dakota Coyotes on Friday, and Andy and Mike are back to recap all the action. Topics Include: The environment at the stadium Jason Bean Contributors from the Wide Receivers Why wasn't Velton Gardner successful? Root of the OL issues What happened to the rest of the running backs? Thoughts on the defense Standout players on defense Students rushing the field What does "success" look like against Coastal Carolina? Big 12 Expansion Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Use your sports knowledge to make money using SimBull, the stock market for sports! Trade sports teams like stocks a

The Kansas Jayhawks welcome the South Dakota Coyotes into Lawrence on Friday night for the season opener, and that means it's time for some intel on the KU opponent. To help with that, Andy is joined by John Thayer, the radio play-by-play announcer for South Dakota. Topics Include: The oddity of a spring season How much development can happen over the truncated break? What style of offense do the Coyotes play? Offensive players to watch What does this defensive line look like? Where can Kansas attack the defense? Special Teams strengths Does the late coaching change help or hurt the Coyotes chances? How does the game need to look to give South Dakota a chance at the upset? Olympic Sports Update Homecoming jerseys Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow John on Twitter: @johncthayer Follow the South Dakota Coyotes on Twitter: @SDCoyotesFB 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

Game week has arrived, as the Kansas Jayhawks get ready to kick off the season on Friday. Before getting to that game, Andy is joined by Kyle Davis of Rock Chalk Talk to answer our mailbag! Topics Include: General thoughts on this team and expectations Twitter Q&A (via @a_jayhawk): Which player gets the first pick-six? The Manhattan Olive Garden (via DefinitelyNotClintBowen) and conference realignment Big 12 Expansion considerations Twitter Q&A (via @JeshuaVan): Which platform does streaming sports best? Which conference/streaming provider will sign the first big contract? Conference networks Olympic Sports Update Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleDavis21 Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. SimBull is the

The regular season is 7 days away and we continue our previews by looking at the extremes. Mike Plank, Editor-In-Chief of Rock Chalk Talk, joins the show to talk worst-case and best-case scenarios and who he is excited to see suit up for the Jayhawks this season. Topics Include: General thoughts on the summer for this team. How optimistic are you? What is the actual worst-case scenario? How many games could Kansas actually win? Lance Leipold: Coach Of The Year? Which position/player are you most excited to see? Realignment rumor talk Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. SimBull is the stock market for sports that allows you to trade sports teams like stocks and earn

The regular season is almost here, so we continue our previews by talking about many a sports fan pasttime: sports betting. Andrew Doughty of the High Motor Podcast on Bet MGM joins the show to talk gambling basics, Big 12 betting lines and thoughts on the outlook for the Jayhawks. Topics Include: Know why you are betting Betting on teams you root for Which Big 12 lines/win totals stand out? Why Kansas will/won't hit the over Differences in coaching hires for Kansas Big/Intriguing games to bet in Week 1 Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Andrew on Twitter: @DoughtyBetMGM Follow High Motor Pod on Twitter: @HighMotorPod 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. SimBull is the stock market for sports that allows you to trade sports teams like stocks and earn cash payouts when your teams w

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 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. We are part of the Ten12 Podcast Network. Find links to all of our great shows on our Twitter acco

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 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or o

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 We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for p

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 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail

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 h

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 We want your input on the podcast. If you have something y

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 We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk abo

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 &

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 We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Yo

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 We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com We want y

It's a brand new season for the Rock Chalk Podcast, and we have started a brand new network: The Ten12 Network. Andy is joined by Phillip Slavin of the Ten12 Podcast and Christine Butterfield of the new Big 12 Basketball Podcast Midwest Madness. They talk the origin of the network, what the new shows have to offer, and how realignment may make this season more fun than it otherwise would have been. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Phillip on Twitter: @OKTXARPoke Follow Christine on Twitter: @CBonsports Follow The Ten12 Network on Twitter: @Ten12Network Follow Midwest Madness on Twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12 We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockCha

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