Undefeated in conference play?

[chum1]

I'm not going to be so bold as to make this as a prediction on this particular board.  But, first of all, you can see how much better we've gotten over the course of the season thus far.  All I'm saying is that I wouldn't be surprised.  We could go undefeated in conference play.  It is a definite possibility.

[pissclams]

cosign

[pissclams]

*we really need to play together, as a team, for this to work

[pissclams]

which begs the fairly obvious question-  when do we lose next? S16? FF? NC?

[sys]

this thread is worthless with out pics.  so it has that going for it, which is nice.

[KSU187]

KSU 08'---- Big 12 Champions!!!!!!!!

National CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ksu_FAN]

I don't know. 

1st, Nebraska is tough to beat in Lincoln.  (Maric  )

2nd, we have to go to Baylor and we all know Drew has things turned around in Waco.  Plus, who could forget our last trip to play the Bears. ( )

[sys]

we have to go to Baylor and we all know Drew has things turned around in Waco.

that was before losing to arkansas.  baylor is now a trainwreck again.

[RonnieQ104]

We got our asses handed to us by Xavier.  Now we're talking about going undefeated, Big 12 Champs and National Champs?!?!?!   

  REALITY CHECK!!!

This board has become nothing more than a fairy tale.

Can we have some informative topics now, PLEASE?

[FHSU92]

KSU 08'---- Big 12 Champions!!!!!!!!

National CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd be happy with a b12 co-champ banner this year.  However, I want KSt8 to win the NC outright.

[sys]

We got our asses handed to us by Xavier.  Now we're talking about going undefeated, Big 12 Champs and National Champs?!?!?!   

  REALITY CHECK!!!

This board has become nothing more than a fairy tale.

Can we have some informative topics now, PLEASE?

we'll know a lot more about this team after tonight,  you're probably right, we should keep quiet until we see how the 'cats respond.  easy to understand why all the optimism though.

[michigancat]

Who else has booked their hotel in San Antone?

[ksu_FAN]

We got our asses handed to us by Xavier.  Now we're talking about going undefeated, Big 12 Champs and National Champs?!?!?!   

  REALITY CHECK!!!

This board has become nothing more than a fairy tale.

Can we have some informative topics now, PLEASE?

we'll know a lot more about this team after tonight,  you're probably right, we should keep quiet until we see how the 'cats respond.  easy to understand why all the optimism though.

Good point.  Tonight's opponent beat a team coached by Larry Eustachy who once almost made it to the Final 4 (got hosed by the refs) and was a national coach of the year.  

[pufizzle]

It's hard for me to try and stay objective and just prepare for 13-14 wins in the Big 12.  But, this team has something about them that 16-0 is not out of reach at all.  If you don't believe that, ask yourself this.  Is there a better starting five right now in the Big 12?    And the scary thing is, they are just now starting to click. 

[KSt8er]

I always did think chum was a ku fan. 

[blackman-era-front-rower]

another classic thread at the OoD!

[mcmwcat]

It's hard for me to try and stay objective and just prepare for 13-14 wins in the Big 12.  But, this team has something about them that 16-0 is not out of reach at all.  If you don't believe that, ask yourself this.  Is there a better starting five right now in the Big 12?    And the scary thing is, they are just now starting to click. 

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

[KSU187]

Look, we've got a great team, but they are still learning how to play together.  The more experience we get the better we will be.  Do I think we will win the natl championship? no. Big 12? doubt it.  But I think this team/program is heading in the right direction and we will be good for quite a while, especially with even more talent being brought in.

[sys]

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

how many games would our 2nd 5 lose in conference?  i'd say both to our 1st 5, maybe 1 to ut or a&m, prolly split with the fighting marics, and then MAYBE drop another on the road somewhere.  so, 11-5.  not bad.

[seanr9ne]

It's hard for me to try and stay objective and just prepare for 13-14 wins in the Big 12.  But, this team has something about them that 16-0 is not out of reach at all.  If you don't believe that, ask yourself this.  Is there a better starting five right now in the Big 12?    And the scary thing is, they are just now starting to click. 

 

How about that undefeated Big 12 team

[mcmwcat]

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

how many games would our 2nd 5 lose in conference?  i'd say both to our 1st 5, maybe 1 to ut or a&m, prolly split with the fighting marics, and then MAYBE drop another on the road somewhere.  so, 11-5.  not bad.

they'd take down A&M and UT at home but prolly couldn't handle lifooterthe Baylor Drew's down in Waco.  12-4.

[Chet Stedman]

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

how many games would our 2nd 5 lose in conference?  i'd say both to our 1st 5, maybe 1 to ut or a&m, prolly split with the fighting marics, and then MAYBE drop another on the road somewhere.  so, 11-5.  not bad.

they'd take down A&M and UT at home but prolly couldn't handle lifooterthe Baylor Drew's down in Waco.  12-4.

12-4 for the second 5 would be a disaster.  I'd likely mail my diploma right back to President Wefald.  Who is going to stop Luis Colon in the paint?  Even if they double down on Luis you know that DK is going to make them pay from the perimeter.

[mcmwcat]

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

how many games would our 2nd 5 lose in conference?  i'd say both to our 1st 5, maybe 1 to ut or a&m, prolly split with the fighting marics, and then MAYBE drop another on the road somewhere.  so, 11-5.  not bad.

they'd take down A&M and UT at home but prolly couldn't handle lifooterthe Baylor Drew's down in Waco.  12-4.

12-4 for the second 5 would be a disaster.  I'd likely mail my diploma right back to President Wefald.  Who is going to stop Luis Colon in the paint?  Even if they double down on Luis you know that DK is going to make them pay from the perimeter.

w/ Samuels arrival Colon is relegated to 3rd group of 5 which IMHO would prolly go 8-8 in conf considering they'd go 0-4 combined against our 1st 2 groups of 5

[sys]

yep, colon is a 3rd 5er in my book too.

speaking of the 3rd 5, they might drop some games early with hoskins not being quite the defender he used to be after the injury.  but let's face facts.  we are not only good, but DEEP.  we have a couple of guys who could have had scholarships at a lot of schools, but CHOSE to walk on at ksu.

like i said, the 3rd 5 would take their lumps early, but when hoskins starts getting his mobility back, look out!  they would be a team no one would want to play in the big 12 tourney.

[Chet Stedman]

yep, colon is a 3rd 5er in my book too.

speaking of the 3rd 5, they might drop some games early with hoskins not being quite the defender he used to be after the injury.  but let's face facts.  we are not only good, but DEEP.  we have a couple of guys who could have had scholarships at a lot of schools, but CHOSE to walk on at ksu.

like i said, the 3rd 5 would take their lumps early, but when hoskins starts getting his mobility back, look out!  they would be a team no one would want to play in the big 12 tourney.

3rd 5:

Colon
Franklin
Merriwether
Kent
Wheelchair bound Hoskins

I think they go 9-7.  mcmw I think you are underrating the kind of talent that WB Hoskins has.  You can spin around on those things.  Also take into account Franklin is shooting 33% on 3's this season and hit 100% of them against FAMU.  This would be a tough and gritty team to watch. 

[pissclams]

Our 2008 recruiting class would probably go 7-9 in conference easily.
Here's my breakdown-

@ OU  Loss
Texas A&M Win!
@ CU Win!
ISU Win!
ku Win!
@ MU Win!
Nebraska Win F-You Maric!
OSU Sutton sucks Win!
@ Texas Tech Loss
MU Win!
@ Nebraska Win!
@ Baylor Win!
UT Win! 
@ku  Win!
Colorado Win!
@ Iowa State   Win!

[KSU187]

I bet Beasley and Walker stay...

Beasley will stay because he is still a kid, not quite ready for the NBA culture yet. Also, his mom will want him to stay one more year.

Walker will stay because the NBA could still have questions about injuries, especially if he gets banged up during big 12 play.. Beasley could overshadow him as well...

2008-2009 National Champions!!!!!

[LimestoneOutcropping]

not only do we have the best starting 5 we have the best 6th man in the league in Fred Brown.   

how many games would our 2nd 5 lose in conference?  i'd say both to our 1st 5, maybe 1 to ut or a&m, prolly split with the fighting marics, and then MAYBE drop another on the road somewhere.  so, 11-5.  not bad.

they'd take down A&M and UT at home but prolly couldn't handle lifooterthe Baylor Drew's down in Waco.  12-4.

Our 3rd 5 would beat UT.  KSU owns ut.  It is just nature.

[ksuisthebest07]

I definitely see this happening. If not 16 wins, at least 11. AT LEAST. That'll be enough to start us on our road to the final four...and championship.

[cireksu]

assuming we run the table in the big 12, do we get a 1 or a 2 seed in the tourney?  do we have to win the big 12 tourney to get a 1?  assuming the big 12 rpi is number 1?