Rock Chalk Talk: For Kansas Jayhawks Fans

It's been 2 weeks, but Andy Mitts and Steve Fetch are back to recap four encouraging wins for the Kansas Jayhawks. Topics Include: Takeaways from 3 wins against Iowa State and Kansas State David McCormack and Marcus Garrett Different guys in each game Defense has gotten even better. Keeping down turnovers against Texas Tech What is Bryce Thompson's impact? What's going on with Texas? Texas big men Deadly 3-point shooting How should KU attack? Do we know anything about Baylor anymore? Will/Should Kansas schedule another game for next week? #SpeedSkatingMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f

Andy is joined by Fetch to break down what we saw from Kansas Basketball in the last two games against West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Then, they look ahead to a bit of a lighter schedule. Topics Include: Were you surprised by the West Virginia result? Loss of energy Kansas is unlucky on opponent 3-pointers How can Jalen Wilson get back on track? Is this the least talented team Bill Self has had? Kansas defensive strengths Cade Cunningham and disagreement on Mike Boynton Potential worries against Iowa State/Kansas State Who is the 2nd best team in the Big 12? #DownhillSkiingMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podc

We can't avoid the conversation any longer, so Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net/247 Sports to talk about the football offseason and what we can reasonably expect coming into next year. Topics Include: The scholarship situation How troubling is the transfer situation? Which players are poised to take a huge step forward? High-level recruiting Brent Dearmon What to expect from Mike DeBord Why does this basketball team start so slow? Just how helpful is the 5-guard lineup? Are we expecting too much from David McCormack? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy

Andy is joined by Fetch to recap the last two weeks of Kansas Basketball, and then they look ahead to a bit of a lighter schedule. Topics Include: What happened in the Oklahoma game? 3-point defense and shooting  Turnovers Return of the 5-out lineup? David McCormack and spacing Tennessee game reminiscent of Villanova in the Final Four. Does this team give up too quick? Takeaways from Kansas State Thoughts on West Virginia and Oklahoma State. #COVIDCancellationsMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac

Andy is joined by Jack Shields of Crimson & Cream Machine to take an in-depth look at the Oklahoma Sooners. Topics Include: Who are these guys?  Play in the paint  How concerning is the lack of outside shooting?  How is this offense rated so highly?  Is this team meeting expectations?  Next difficult stretch  COVID cancellations  How does the gameplan change from the last game?  How does Oklahoma keep Kansas from raining threes?  How should Oklahoma attack on offense?  Prediction Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Jack on Twitter: @jlarryshields 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C

Andy is joined by Fetch to figure out if that Baylor game was really as ugly as it appeared. Topics Include: Parallels between Baylor and Gonzaga games Most surprising stat How prepared is this team for a tournament run? COVID cancellation and late season schedules Takeaways  from the first game that helps with upcoming Oklahoma matchup? 5-out lineup? Is it time for Tyon Grant-Foster? Quick thought on TCU  #CricketMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel

After two disappointing games for the Kansas Jayhawks, Fetch and Andy are back to figure out what we can actually expect from this team. Plus, they look ahead to the first Big Monday game for Kansas against the Baylor Bears. Topics Include: Any pleasant surprise from the last two games? Just how much better DID David McCormack play? Does this team have an identity? High variances Any chance this team wins the conference this year? What makes the Iowa State game worth watching? Biggest matchup in Baylor game. How can you attack Baylor? #NHLMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podca

Phillip Slavin of Cowboys Ride For Free and The Ten 12 Podcast joins Andy to preview the upcoming game against Oklahoma State.  Topics Include:  Cade Cunningham impact  Falling just short  Is Mike Boynton safe?  Most intriguing matchup  Jalen Wilson vs Cunningham  David McCormack vs whoever inside  These teams are complete opposites  Is Kansas actually "more vulnerable" this year?  Is this a rivalry?  Prediction   Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Phillip on Twitter: @OKTXARPoke Follow The Ten12 on Twitter: @Ten12Podcast 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

It's been way too long since Fetch was on the podcast, so Andy brought him back to highlight the important points of the last 4 games. There is a lot of action and plenty of conclusions to draw, and then they look ahead to the next two games. Topics Include: Success for David McCormack Ochai Agbaji has emerged Mixed results from Tristan Enaruna Dajuan Harris steps up What's going on with Christian Braun? General impressions of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State #WorldJuniorHockeyChampionshipMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

Andy is joined by Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs O' War to dive deep into the TCU Horned Frogs ahead of today's game in Fort Worth. Topics Include: Expectations Standout players 3-point defense Rebuilding in the Big 12  Favorable matchups for TCU Free Throws Guard matchups Defensive strengths Predictions 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 people that we should try to talk to, let us know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Andy kicks the year off with a deep dive into the upcoming Texas game with Kyle Carpenter of The Longhorn Republic and Burnt Orange Nation. Topics Include: What defines this team? Andrew Jones How has Shaka pulled this together? Defensive Strengths Jericho Sims against Kansas How can they handle play down low? Fouling troubles Is this 3-point defense real? Where does Marcus Garrett get matched up on defense? Predictions! Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleCarpenter 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/

It's the tenth edition of Fetch's Twas The Night Before RCTmas, and Andy is here for a dramatic reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the conference home opener for the Kansas Jayhawks, and Andy is joined once again by Andy Facemire of The Smoking Musket to preview today's game against West Virginia. Topics Include: Expectations Main drivers of performance Rebounding issues  Miles McBride Scheme matchups Who will Marcus Garrett guard? Kansas 3-point shooters  Gabe Osabuohien Picks Least likely contender to win the Big 12. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow the WVU Andy on Twitter: @statsboyandi 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's special episode, Andy is joined by Mike Plank, Editor-in-Chief of Rock Chalk Talk. They chat about their memories of Bob Davis before Mike interviews him about his new book, The Dream Is Real: (My Life On The Airwaves). Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Jeff Bollig on Twitter: @JeffBollig Get your copy of The Dream is Real and check back for book signing information at www.bobdavisthedreamisreal.com.  You can also purchase on Kindle or Paperback from Amazon. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ

Basketball has already started conference play, and the Kansas Jayhawks face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock. To help preview the game, Andy is joined once again by Albie Shore of The Air Raid Podcast. Topics Include: Expectations for Texas Tech Lessons from the non-conference schedule Leaders on the roster How is this the #1 defense? Team MVP Isn't this supposed to be a down year for Kansas? Most intriguing aspect of the game Key stat to watch Which Big 12 contender is least likely to win the title? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Albie on Twitter: @Mr_AlbieShore 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy

Fetch is back, as he and Andy quickly revisit the Kentucky week before going over lessons from Creighton and Nebraska-Omaha. Then they look ahead to the Big 12 season. Topics Include: Takeaways from the prior week Bigger story from Creighton: Jalen Wilson or David McCormack? Lucky or Good? Development of the bench Thoughts on the non-conference as a whole. Thoughts on Texas Tech #FormulaOneMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The last week was very eventful for Kansas Basketball, and today Andy breaks down all the action with Brendan Dzwierzinski of 580 Sports Talk. Then they preview Creighton and another full week of action. Topics Include: Worth scheduling 5 games in 9 days? Biggest takeaway from Kentucky game. Jalen Wilson breakout Playing 5-out Smart play Most intriguing matchup against Creighton. How to guard down low. What  is the goal for Nebraska-Omaha and Tarleton State? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c

The football season is winding down, but there are still a couple of games for the Kansas Jayhawks before we can turn only to basketball. The last road game is against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Albie Shore of The Air Raid Podcast joins Andy to discuss. Topics Include: Feeling around the fanbase Bowman or Colombi? Running game Offensive Line problems What's the problem for this defense? Special teams outlook Predictions BASKETBALL!! Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Albie on Twitter: @Mr_AlbieShore 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr

Last weekend wasn't what most KU fans were hoping for, but it's probably about what we expected. Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk joins the podcast to recap the week and look ahead to the full slate of games coming up. Topics Include: The shortest football recap ever Was Gonzaga loss really that bad? David McCormack's struggles 5-guard lineup Christian Braun, Ochai Agbaji and Bryce Thompson Previewing the upcoming action. #FormulaOneMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se

Amidst making preparations for Thanskgiving, Andy is joined by Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs O' War to talk about what is plaguing the TCU Horned Frogs this week. They also spend a bit of time on the game before turning a bit to basketball. Topics Include: What is going on with this team? No continuity on offense Is it time for Gary Patterson to go? Defensive playmakers Getting pressure Key matchups Predictions! BASKETBALL! Big 12 conference race 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 people that we should try to talk to, let us know by emailing us at rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/supportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/