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ArrowheadHawk · 12-13-2013, 02:26 PM

2014 is a new year with a couple of changes. It's time for this team to turn the corner.

New OC - http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-12-0...ve-coordinator

Pretty Sweet Recruiting Video -

Reerun_KC · 11-15-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Say what you will... that was fun!

This!!!!

Mr_Tomahawk · 11-15-2014, 08:02 PM

There weren't enough people at the game to tear down the goal post, anyway.

Good effort.

Reerun_KC · 11-15-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

There weren't enough people at the game to tear down the goal post, anyway.

Good effort.

Williamtheirish weeps for KU

WilliamTheIrish · 11-16-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

That's the only thing that came to mind after TCU thrashed you last week?

Yes. Wait. No. I also thought "If they (KU) win this, the Cats have a track to the title again".

But yea. So is Harbaugh now off the table?

ArrowheadHawk · 11-16-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Yes. Wait. No. I also thought "If they (KU) win this, the Cats have a track to the title again".

But yea. So is Harbaugh now off the table?

Was he ever on it?

Bambi · 11-16-2014, 05:53 PM

Bowen is going to get one of the last two. It'll probably be K State

**Buehler445** · 11-16-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

Bowen is going to get one of the last two. It'll probably be K State

LOL No it wont.

Braincase · 11-18-2014, 07:43 AM

Two games left, and the question seems to be "Has Bowen done enough to earn the job fulltime?".

I think he has, and there are several intangibles. Being a hometown guy is a pretty big deal. Few coaches are looking at Kansas as a destination, in fact I'd guess most are looking at Kansas as a place to get a 5 year contract, work for 3 and get a nice buyout. Bowen looks at Kansas as being the top of the mountain. He brings more enthusiasm and belief in Kansas football than anybody else on the coaching radar.

Today, I'd give him the keys, but the reality is a real search needs to be performed. I do think the Harbaugh situation warrants further investigation, but even if he were to come to Kansas, it would be for 3 or 4 years tops til he went back to the league. He'd build a little, but mostly be a caretaker, and then it would be Bowen's job anyway.

Mr. Plow · 11-18-2014, 08:10 AM

Personally, I'd go with Bowen regardless. Really, after the last 2 head coaches I don't see the issue in giving the job to a hometown guy with seemingly a lot of passion for KU Football. We could - and have - done a lot worse.

Prison Bitch · 11-18-2014, 08:27 AM

Talked with my pal the other day, as you know he said Weis was in process of getting fired and Bowen was going to get that "trial run". He told me yesterday Zenger and the admin already talked to Bowens lawyer and want to hire him. The "chuck neinas search committee" is a ruse to placate 2 big donors who don't want to hire Bowen.

Mr. Plow · 11-18-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Talked with my pal the other day, as you know he said Weis was in process of getting fired and Bowen was going to get that "trial run". He told me yesterday Zenger and the admin already talked to Bowens lawyer and want to hire him. The "chuck neinas search committee" is a ruse to placate 2 big donors who don't want to hire Bowen.

Nice. Don't want to piss off the big donors too much, but he seems like a good fit for KU.

**Saul Good** · 11-18-2014, 08:46 AM

He deserves the job...not just because of the improved performance on the field, but because of how it came about.

It took stones for him to change QBs and play-calling duties the way he did. Those were big gambles, and it's got to be hard to demote a friend. A lot of interim coaches wouldn't have made those moves.

He seems to have a much better handle on the program today than Weis ever did. With Charlie, I always got the impression that he felt he was above the job and that he was doing the Jayhawks a favor by going slumming.

If he can keep this up, they can finish ahead of Iowa State and Tech for sure next year and possibly above Oklahoma State and Baylor. It certainly seems like they hit rock bottom under Weis (probably his pile of crap presser) and have begun to rebound.

WilliamTheIrish · 11-18-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Talked with my pal the other day, as you know he said Weis was in process of getting fired and Bowen was going to get that "trial run". He told me yesterday Zenger and the admin already talked to Bowens lawyer and want to hire him. The "chuck neinas search committee" is a ruse to placate 2 big donors who don't want to hire Bowen.

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Posted:at Phogistan
Harbaugh was in fact discussed Saturday. I was told about it today.

The ballpark/initial chats: worth 5 with bonuses to go over 7 per. Private money ready.

No one has any idea on interest level.

I like the "Private money ready".

Edited to attribute the source. I thought I keyed that in. Sorry PB.

Bambi · 11-18-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

He deserves the job...not just because of the improved performance on the field, but because of how it came about.

It took stones for him to change QBs and play-calling duties the way he did. Those were big gambles, and it's got to be hard to demote a friend. A lot of interim coaches wouldn't have made those moves.

He seems to have a much better handle on the program today than Weis ever did. With Charlie, I always got the impression that he felt he was above the job and that he was doing the Jayhawks a favor by going slumming.

If he can keep this up, they can finish ahead of Iowa State and Tech for sure next year and possibly above Oklahoma State and Baylor. It certainly seems like they hit rock bottom under Weis (probably his pile of crap presser) and have begun to rebound.

I think you need to also factor in the fact that if you don't hire Bowen do you run the risk of losing him. Could he be so upset that he takes a job elsewhere to continue his career in coaching.

I don't think he's qualified to get a HC job anywhere else but I would be very hesitant about hiring someone else when in fact he is that lifer that KU has been looking for.

Prison Bitch · 11-18-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I like the "Private money ready".

Who, what and where is that quote attributable to? You type that in a way that sounds like I wrote it which obv is not true so where's the quote from?

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11-15-2014, 08:02 PM	#1067
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11-18-2014, 07:43 AM	#1073
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Two games left, and the question seems to be "Has Bowen done enough to earn the job fulltime?". I think he has, and there are several intangibles. Being a hometown guy is a pretty big deal. Few coaches are looking at Kansas as a destination, in fact I'd guess most are looking at Kansas as a place to get a 5 year contract, work for 3 and get a nice buyout. Bowen looks at Kansas as being the top of the mountain. He brings more enthusiasm and belief in Kansas football than anybody else on the coaching radar. Today, I'd give him the keys, but the reality is a real search needs to be performed. I do think the Harbaugh situation warrants further investigation, but even if he were to come to Kansas, it would be for 3 or 4 years tops til he went back to the league. He'd build a little, but mostly be a caretaker, and then it would be Bowen's job anyway. __________________ BrainCase
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11-18-2014, 08:10 AM	#1074
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $-1342609	Personally, I'd go with Bowen regardless. Really, after the last 2 head coaches I don't see the issue in giving the job to a hometown guy with seemingly a lot of passion for KU Football. We could - and have - done a lot worse.
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11-18-2014, 08:27 AM	#1075
Prison Bitch Rabbi Goldmann Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $5450159	Talked with my pal the other day, as you know he said Weis was in process of getting fired and Bowen was going to get that "trial run". He told me yesterday Zenger and the admin already talked to Bowens lawyer and want to hire him. The "chuck neinas search committee" is a ruse to placate 2 big donors who don't want to hire Bowen.
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11-18-2014, 08:46 AM	#1077
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	He deserves the job...not just because of the improved performance on the field, but because of how it came about. It took stones for him to change QBs and play-calling duties the way he did. Those were big gambles, and it's got to be hard to demote a friend. A lot of interim coaches wouldn't have made those moves. He seems to have a much better handle on the program today than Weis ever did. With Charlie, I always got the impression that he felt he was above the job and that he was doing the Jayhawks a favor by going slumming. If he can keep this up, they can finish ahead of Iowa State and Tech for sure next year and possibly above Oklahoma State and Baylor. It certainly seems like they hit rock bottom under Weis (probably his pile of crap presser) and have begun to rebound. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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