Rock Chalk Talk: For Kansas Jayhawks Fans

Andy is joined by Albie Shore (Viva The Matadors and the Air Raid Podcast) and Gerald Goodridge (Burnt Orange Nation and The Longhorn Republic Podcast) to discuss the reactions around sports to the events in Kenosha and how that work can and should continue, especially in the realm of college sports. --- 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.

Andy is joined by Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk. Today's Topics: -Surprised by cancellations? -Should there be games? -Recruiting update -Brent Dearmon -Basketball cancellations -A loaded Big 12 conference -#CricketMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @phogfc Follow the podcast 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.

Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to finish our opponent preview series with a preview of the Baylor Bears. Topics Include: -What to expect from this defense? -Effects of COVID on early success. -New faces on the defense. -Offensive talent and continuity. -Ranking Big 12 QBs. -Which teams should Baylor want to see early? -How to justify losses. -Conference hierarchy Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut Follow the podcast 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.

Andy and Mike catch up on the last month of Kansas Football news. Topics Include: -Big 12 goes 9+1 -Lack of direction -Changes to the schedule -Recruiting update -Does a shortened season help or hurt Kansas recruiting? -What's needed to maintain recruiting momentum? -Debating the starting quarterback. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow the podcast 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.

Our Opponent Preview Series continues as Levi Stevenson of Wide Right & Natty Lite joins the podcast to finish his preview of the Iowa State Cyclones. Topics Include: Effect of COVID schedule shifts Draft considerations Power 5 schedule changes What is the right number of games? Any worries about non-conference schedule? Concern about Kansas? Highlighting issues in the rest of the conference Which game is affected most by placement in the schedule? Iowa State's chances against the rest of the conference Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev Follow WRNL on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt 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/support See Privacy P

Our Opponent Preview Series continues as Levi Stevenson of Wide Right & Natty Lite joins the podcast to start his preview of the Iowa State Cyclones.  Topics Include:   Did this team meet expectations last year?  What should be different?  Defensive production.  What happened offensively last year?  Breece Hall  Brock Purdy's mobility.  What is missing/new on offense?  Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12  Follow Levi on Twitter: @LeviRStev  Follow WRNL on Twitter: @WideRtNattyLt  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.

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Today, Andy recaps the KU-UK game and the Big12-SEC Challenge, and looks ahead to the Texas game. Topics discussed: -Individual performances against Kentucky. -Recapping the rest of the Big 12-SEC Challenge -Looking ahead at Texas Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https:/

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap West Virginia and Iowa State, then look ahead to Saturday's Big 12-SEC challenge matchup against Kentucky. Topics discussed: -Which game is more of an indicator for the rest of the season? -Is the big improvement for Marcus Garrett sustainable? -The lack of Ochai Agbaji against West Virginia. -More surprising against ISU: Quentin Grimes playing as much as he did (19 minutes) or as poorly as he did (0 points on 4 shots). -Short rotation. -Devon Dotson consistently consistent. -Big 12 a 4 team race? -What jumps out about Kentucky? -Which conference wins this weekend's Big 12-SEC Challenge? -KU hires an OC, Les Koenning. Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel We want your i

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap Baylor and Texas and look ahead to West Virginia and Iowa State. Topics discussed: -Anything from either game that surprised you? -Late game collapses. -Super Vick is back. -Peeking ahead to next year's roster. -Biggest concern against West Virginia. -Biggest difference in this Iowa State game. -Biggest storyline in the Big 12 the rest of the way. -Craziest prediction for the remainder of the year? -#CellPhoneMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap the TCU game and look ahead to Baylor and Texas. Topics discussed: -Debut of Ochai Agbaji -Dedric Lawson Dominates -Most disappointing player of the game -Which game are you more worried about? -Most anticipated matchups -Craziest prediction for this weekend? -#NBAMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 This podcast is powered

Today, Andy recaps the disaster in Ames and looks ahead to TCU and life without Udoka Azubuike. Topics discussed: -Best player of the night. -"The Sky is Falling" mentality. -The road ahead isn't brutal. -Lagerald Vick and "hero ball". -Pressure of the streak is off. -The loss of Dok and what it means for him next year. -Burning the redshirt of Ochai Agbaji. -Short rotation -Twitter Q&A (via @maxpitney): Any chance Bill Self leaves for the NBA after this year? -Twitter Q&A (via @davidconrod): Does KU believe in altering a player's shot once they get here? -Previewing TCU. Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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 th

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap the Oklahoma game and preview Iowa State. Topics discussed: -Overall impressions of the team against Oklahoma -Did anyone stand out? -Quentin Grimes still improving -Is Lagerald Vick good enough? -Locked in on the rotation. -Defenses are for real -Brady Manek and Christian James -Previewing Iowa State WorldJrHockeyMinute, part 2 Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc As a reminder: Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to catch up on the basketball action over the holidays. Topics discussed: Loss at Arizona State Udoka Azubuike back against Eastern Michigan Lageral Vick and inconsistencies Did Quentin Grimes take a step forward? Any worries about Devon Dotson? Overall thought on Oklahoma Defensive game? Pace of play Looking ahead to the first part of Big 12 play. WorldJrHockeyMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Fetch on Twitter: @phogfc Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/

Today, Andy is joined by KU Club Hockey President Jimmy Samuels to talk about your KU Hockey team, and their upcoming trip to Nationals. Topics discussed: What is the KU Hockey team, and how is it different from your typical KU program? How did you get involved with KU Hockey? Recruiting. Rankings. Scheduling. Fundraising for Nationals. Border War and upcoming schedule. Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Jayhawk Hockey on Twitter: @KUHockey Visit the Hockey website: www.jayhawkhockey.com You can help support the trip to Nationals by visiting/sharing/donating to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/ku-ice-hockey-nationals-amp-season-travel 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 This podca

Today, Andy is joined by KU Commit Jayden Russell to talk about his recruitment, what made him pick Kansas, and talk about what he expects to bring to the team. Topics discussed: What drew you to KU? What was Les Miles' pitch like? Was KU on your radar before Les Miles was hired? How many of the recent commits heard from you before announcing? How has Early Signing Day changed the recruiting process for you and other students? What is your position, and where do you see yourself fitting in? What is the best opportunity for you to make an immediate impact? Who do you model your game after? Who was recruiting you the hardest before Coach Miles came to KU? Has anyone else tried to contact you after committing to see if you might change your mind? Your best recruiting pitch. Lightning Round Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Jayden on Twitter: @jayzaykc 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

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap the New Mexico State game and look ahead to Villanova. Topics discussed: -Most impressive/disappointing performers against NMSU -More frustrated or encouraged by their current level of play? -Biggest concern about Villanova -Villanova defense -3pt shooting -Twitter Q&A (via @MattZemek): Is Les Miles going to be a hands-on or CEO coach, and how much will that matter? -Twitter Q&A (via @georgeJhawk): How long before realistically KU becomes competitive in football in the Big 12? -Pooka -#JayhawkHockeyMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Steve on Twitter: @phogfc Check out the Jayhawk Hockey page (www.jayhawkhockey.com) and Twitter account (@JayhawkHockey). 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to recap both games from the last week, against Stanford and Wofford. Topics discussed: -Biggest storyline from the games. -Insane depth -What was the problem against Stanford? -Is this just a second half team? -Devon Dotson: Most important guy on the team? -Udoka Azubuike injured. -Other Wofford takeaways. -Football staff updates -#JrHockeyMinute -New Mexico State preview. Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Steve on Twitter: @phogfc 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. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: ht

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 Follow Smacker on Twitter: @smackermiles Follow Fetch on Twitter: @peachbasketss

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 Follow Andy on Twitter: @mister__brain Follow Gerald on Twitter: @ghgoodridge Follow 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.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-chalk-podcast/id1294906568?mt=2 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice