Now On To Kansas State

[CySanka3]

A part of me will die inside if K State is the one to end KU's streak. My hatred toward the color purple has never been more intense than it has been of late. Please go away purple kitties, go frolic under the tires of a combine.

 

[awd4cy]

A part of me will die inside if K State is the one to end KU's streak. My hatred toward the color purple has never been more intense than it has been of late. Please go away purple kitties, go frolic under the tires of a combine.

I guess I gotta acknowledge they were screwed from breaking it in 2013. Streak should have ended at 9. The refs screwed us that year in Ames and that ended up screwing KSU out of an outright title. Really I guess they deserve it and they also have a great team this year.

 

[Michael2034]

KU won last night going to be tough winning the Big 12 now

 

[Cyclad]

1 word - ZONE!

I agree, but not sure we work on it enough to be any good at it. We have had several games now where a reasonably effective zone might have helped us. kSU has some guys that we will have trouble staying in front of.

 

[Cyclonepride]

And they've been winning playing something other than their "A game." That was a grinder at Baylor.

Cartier Diarra coming on now has been a huge help. He can do things others cannot due to his amazing athleticism.

We'll see how that plays at surging Texas.

*without Baylor's best player and another guy

 

[megamanxzero35]

I agree, but not sure we work on it enough to be any good at it. We have had several games now where a reasonably effective zone might have helped us. kSU has some guys that we will have trouble staying in front of.

Hopefully with a week off, they can put in some work to be better in zone.

 

[Rural]

Last nights results upped our chances in this game considerably .

 

[LLCoolCY]

This news could really impact the B12 race.

@jeffborzello Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra is out indefinitely after suffering a hand injury that will require surgery, per the school.

 

[surly]

Well, as always, K-State loses a player, Cartier Diarra. Broken finger. Out 3-4 weeks.

 

[Halincandenza]

This news could really impact the B12 race.

@jeffborzello Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra is out indefinitely after suffering a hand injury that will require surgery, per the school.

He has been a huge spark for them off the bench lately.

 

[NoCreativity]

Well, as always, K-State loses a player, Cartier Diarra. Broken finger. Out 3-4 weeks.

Evens out for getting to play Baylor without Clark and Mason then.

 

[aeroclone]

I suppose ISU wins this because that is what KU needs to stumble to another title, and I'm convinced that the universe wants that to happen. What else could explain TCUs games against us and KU the last week?

 

[CyTwins]

Well, as always, K-State loses a player, Cartier Diarra. Broken finger. Out 3-4 weeks.

That hurts, he's been playing well

 

[Cyclonepride]

He has been a huge spark for them off the bench lately.

Oddly enough, I don't think he did squat against us, but every other time I've seen him play, he's looked like a difference maker.

 

[MartinCy]

That hurts, he's been playing well

Yup, he's scored in double figures in each of their last 4 games. Him and Sneed will be about all they have next year.

 

[67CY]

Yup, he's scored in double figures in each of their last 4 games. Him and Sneed will be about all they have next year.

Hope his replacement doesn’t light us up with 20

 

[randomfan44]

I guess I gotta acknowledge they were screwed from breaking it in 2013. Streak should have ended at 9. The refs screwed us that year in Ames and that ended up screwing KSU out of an outright title. Really I guess they deserve it and they also have a great team this year.

There is no guarantee that KSU wouldnt have seen themselves alone atop the standings and pooped themselves in one more game. Assuming that nothing else would change if you change one result is simpleton logic.

 

[randomfan44]

I suppose ISU wins this because that is what KU needs to stumble to another title, and I'm convinced that the universe wants that to happen. What else could explain TCUs games against us and KU the last week?

Maybe Iowa State's lethargic defensive effort allowing 90+ points played a more prominent role in TCU's win than "the universe".

If Iowa State comes out and plays defense with effort and intensity and takes care of the ball they can win at KSU for sure. I dont see anyone on the ISU roster preventing Wade from getting 25 but if you can keep the KSU guards from driving they will jack up dumb shots. Play like they did @TT and ISU wins.

 

[randomfan44]

Well, as always, K-State loses a player, Cartier Diarra. Broken finger. Out 3-4 weeks.

My heart goes out to you. And Diarra. And Dok and DeSousa and Garrett and Vick...

KSU has been crazy lucky in when they have gotten teams this year. Maybe this Diarra injury balances that out a bit and brings KSU back to the pack. Should be interesting.

 

[knowlesjam]

I suppose ISU wins this because that is what KU needs to stumble to another title, and I'm convinced that the universe wants that to happen. What else could explain TCUs games against us and KU the last week?

Self's deal with the devil will eventually come due...

...and then...