Anxious about Tomorrow's Game

[KUGDI]

Not going to lie, I'm nervous. I really hope we've turned the corner and will make a game of this. My fear is we get curbstomped... again.

I really want this one.

[LARPHawk]

5.5 pt spread. Being less than a touchdown underdog against an arguably top 25 team is a long way to come in a year. Sagarin has us rated 83rd this year which is actually too low, we should probably be in the 60s. For comparison, I think last season is the first time we cracked the top 100 in many, many years (93rd).

[Protist]

I think we've turned a corner, but I think KSU has too. With our slow starts and their ball-control strategy, it's a bad matchup for us.

[LifestyleJayhawk]

We have the best player on the field in Pooka. KSU has better lines on both sides of the ball. It will be a slugfest but hopefully Carter pulls it out. My head says KSU by 10.

[SWHawk]

Line play matters. We struggle on both sides, K-State doesn't. I agree with Protist, this is just a bad match-up for us. They will run the ball and eat up clock

No turnovers means a KU loss, most likely in the range of 34-21. If we get a few, we've got a shot. No three and outs!

[MissTCShore]

I fear we'll lose in a big way, today. 21 point loss, at least.

[FrobozMumbar]

I fear we'll lose in a big way, today. 21 point loss, at least.

Why aren't you in chat?

[KUGDI]

Well that fucking blew.

[SWHawk]

Honestly, very predictable. Line play matters and we simply don't have any quality lineman on either side of the ball. Sadly, it will take a few years before we can develop competent lineman.

[JayhawkRPh]

Honestly, very predictable. Line play matters and we simply don't have any quality lineman on either side of the ball. Sadly, it will take a few years before we can develop competent lineman.

Thank you David Beatty. During the summer of 2018, offensive line was a real area of concern, and when we got the Mizzou guy, (Rick ?), he went out and recruited some offensive lineman late. This could be a LOT worse

[Lurch22]

Honestly, very predictable. Line play matters and we simply don't have any quality lineman on either side of the ball. Sadly, it will take a few years before we can develop competent lineman.

This is spot on. Our skill players on offense are good enough, and the defensive backfield is serviceable. A good O line will make an average RB & QB look good. A D-line that applies consistent pressure is a secondary’s best friend. KU has neither.....yet.

[qwertyu123]

How good would Pooka be with a better O line?

[SWHawk]

How good would Pooka be with a better O line?

I think realistic expectations would be in the range of 1,300 - 1,600 yards. He earns every damn yard he gets right now.