In the snakebit days of Cat basketball, basically starting Lon's last year (when LaKeefe Humpries had to transfer) and continuing through Frank's first (Hoskins' injury), it was always whatever could go wrong, would go wrong. Walker's knee, Duane Davis injury and then DUIs, Ski Jones knee, and so much more.
The good news on Jake is proof that Frank, Beasely, Walker, Jake and beating KU in Manhattan finally lifted the curse.