The game began there.

[The1BigWillie]

[Unruly]

 

[scottwildcat]

 

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

seems like a lot of random thoughts. wonder if KU teachers about paragraphs?

['taterblast]

Casey's - Famous for Pizza

[pissclams]

when they say "we are kansas" are they talking about them or us? 

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

Interesting, if true.

[OregonSmock]

Those are the words that make up the pinstripes in our alt uni's:

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

nike told us pinstripes are tacky.

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

Those are the words that make up the pinstripes in our alt uni's:

You cannot be serious!  I thought that must have been from a fan page.  I get the rah-rah language, but the history is a little off.

[deputy dawg]

Funny how a game invented and developed in Springfield, Massachusetts was also invented in Lawrentucky. 

[Dugout DickStone]

Funny how a game invented and developed in Springfield, Massachusetts was also invented in Lawrentucky.

we invented Decade of Dominance but there it went....

[deputy dawg]

Funny how a game invented and developed in Springfield, Massachusetts was also invented in Lawrentucky.

we invented Decade of Dominance but there it went....

Well, Cawker City already has thrown down on the world's largest ball of twine, I guess Lawrence will go for being the home of basketball, even though it's pretty well understood it's not. 

[OregonSmock]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

[joda]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

I think you're having trouble with the term origins. Last I checked Naismith's "origins" where Canadian. Also the quote specifically says began here. The game began (even if Naismith was the true and sole inventor of the game) nowhere near Kansas.

[Trim]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

That would make for good pinstripes too.

[joda]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

That would make for good pinstripes too.

We missed the boat by not having all sports wear pinstripes detailing the monumental accomplishment that is Titletown

[OregonSmock]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

I think you're having trouble with the term origins. Last I checked Naismith's "origins" where Canadian. Also the quote specifically says began here. The game began (even if Naismith was the true and sole inventor of the game) nowhere near Kansas.

Incorrect.  Naismith developed and expanded the game at Kansas, and Phog helped basketball become an Olympic sport while at KU.  Phog also created the NCAA tournament and helped basketball become the game that it is today.  The sport of basketball has origins in Lawrence, KS.... there's simply no disputing it (unless you're a butthurt 'tater, apparently).

[EllRobersonisInnocent]

I lived right behind Naismith's grave while I was a Lawrence resident and would often let my dog do his business all over it in the Spring time.

[Phil Titola]

Translation:  Hey listen to us.  This hobby sport’s inventor made his way here eventually.  Don’t be mean to the older players.  Take what those dead players did and steal it.  The future prefers those who are devoted to a cause.  Jewelry can’t be worn as a job.  In this hobby sport you get screwed.  You receive what you pay for.  We are a state.  Blue wings rising.  Move limestone, murderers.

[pissclams]

is springfield massachusetts located in kansas? 

[The Big Train]

Like, nobody gives a crap about basketball tho, who rough ridin' cares who inventedstole it

[joda]

What's so controversial about the quote?

Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and created the KU basketball program in 1898.  He developed the sport during his time at KU, and lived to see basketball become an official Olympic event in 1936.  Naismith became a US citizen in Lawrence and is buried in Lawrence.  Phog Allen was instrumental in bringing the sport of basketball to the Olympics, and as the founder of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, he helped develop the NCAA tournament.  Both men invented and innovated the sport, and their origins are in Lawrence, KS. 

Those are simply the facts, ladies and gents.

I think you're having trouble with the term origins. Last I checked Naismith's "origins" where Canadian. Also the quote specifically says began here. The game began (even if Naismith was the true and sole inventor of the game) nowhere near Kansas.

Incorrect.  Naismith developed and expanded the game at Kansas, and Phog helped basketball become an Olympic sport while at KU.  Phog also created the NCAA tournament and helped basketball become the game that it is today.  The sport of basketball has origins in Lawrence, KS.... there's simply no disputing it (unless you're a butthurt 'tater, apparently).

Ok, try reading slower and maybe you'll get it. You said Naismith and Allen's origins are in KU when actually they're from Canada and Missouri respectively. The quote states basketball began at KU which it did not, it began in Sprinfield, Massachusetts (if that's the true beginning).

No one disputes that Naismith to some degree and Allen much more so help develop it while at KU. But to say it began in Kansas is just completely wrong. That would be like saying Eisenhower was born in Kansas. Sure he grew up in Kansas but it's an indisputable fact he was born in Texas.

[Trogdor]

when they say "we are kansas" are they talking about them or us?

 

[The1BigWillie]

Did you guys know when KU fans visit James Naismith's grave that they have to strip down to their underpants and leave their clothes at the tombstone. Buddy of mine saw it in a documentary.