Rock Chalk Podcast

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to kick off the summer football season, catch up on the offseason news, and preview some exciting coverage coming up on Rock Chalk Talk. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the news breaking about the Sheahon Zenger firing. Today's Topics Include: -Anything encouraging from the Spring Game? -Talking Miles Kendrick and the QB competition. -Will Corione...

Today, Andy rounds up the gang to talk about the surprise firing of Sheahon Zenger, and what it means for David Beaty and the football program this year. We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for people that we should try to talk to, let us know by emailing us at rctsbn@gmail.com or on twitter @rockchalktalk. This p...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Kyle for the post-mortem of the basketball season, and discuss all the strange things that have happened in the last few weeks. Topics discussed: -Most Memorable Moment from the season? -How much did this Final Four mean to this program? -Did the Final Four game really affect the feedback Udoka is going to get in the NBA Draft Process? -Any surprise from Malik Ne...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Kyle to recap the incredible run to the Final Four. Topics discussed: -What was the insanity like where you were watching that game? -Does the Clemson game have any lessons for us? -Twitter Q&A (via @nickrush11): How in the world did we outrebound the best rebounding team in the country by 15 rebounds while we are one of the worst rebounding teams in the country?...

Today, Andy and Fetch recap the crazy first weekend, and look ahead to what is yet to come for Kansas. Topics discussed: -Craziest game of the opening weekend? -Were you ever worried that Kansas was going to lose that game against Penn? -Surprised that Udoka Azubuike came into the Penn game? -Standouts from the opening round. -Any worries about the Kansas defense moving forward after that Seton Ha...

Today, Andy and Fetch are joined by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star to wrap up the Big 12 tournament and preview the NCAA tournament. Topics discussed: -What does Silvio De Sousa’s emergence in the Big 12 tournament mean for this team going into the NCAA Tournament? -Any chance Kansas gets away from the 4-guard lineup? -Worried about Penn’s 3-point prowess, both on offense and defense? -Penn...

Today, Andy and Fetch are joined by Scott Chasen of the Lawrence Journal World to wrap up the regular season and talk about the Big 12 Tournament. Topics discussed: -The Oklahoma State game didn't mean anything. -How competitive will the Big 12 Tournament be? -Big 12 Bracketology -Twitter Q&A (via @mikevilleKS): Kansas or the field in the Big 12 Tournament? -Official Big 12 Tournament picks. -Any...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch to talk all the recent Kansas Basketball developments. We also find out that we are both bad at Kansas geography and how to get your curling fix after the Olympics. Topics discussed: -Takeaways against Texas Tech. -Kansas is uniquely positioned to overcome bad performances by one or two "key" guys. -Takeaways against Texas on Senior Night. -Clay Young for the year. -...

Today, Andy is joined by Steve and Kyle to talk about the two big wins for Kansas this week, and the final stretch of Big 12 play. Topics discussed: -Overall takeaways from the WVU game? -Rebounding problem is "fixed" -"Press Virginia" causes many fouls to not be called on both ends. -Devonte' Graham busts out of his slump. -Udoka Azubuike was dominant. -Trae Young didn't live up to the hype in hi...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and special guest Carrington Harrison to talk college basketball. We got the Missouri and SEC stuff out of the way early and spent some time taling about how you can't count against Kansas until they actually lose the conference title. Topics discussed: -Twitter Q&A (via @fizzle406): Is Porter playing this season and if he can, should he? -Has any league been crazier...

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to look for anything positive to take out the latest KU National Signing Day class. Topics discussed: -Recap the class: who signed today? -Surprise signing in LB Kenny Bastida -Twitter Q&A (via @FitzDaddy85): Do you think the JUCO route will work for Beaty? -Twitter Q&A (via @SammyEngelson): Is there any reason to think that this JUCO heavy class will work out any bet...

Today, Andy is joined by Steve and new RCT writer Kyle Davis to be shocked by Kansas against Oklahoma State and winning against TCU despite some poor performances by key guys. Topics discussed: -Kansas vs Oklahoma State - WHAT!?!?!?!? -Is the mystique of Allen Fieldhouse gone this year? -Dok was a monster, except on the glass. -Vick, Garrett, Lightfoot: Who was the bigger disappointment? -Benching...

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to talk about the last week and a half of Big 12 basketball, including big performances by the Jayhawks and holding onto the league lead. Topics discussed: -After watching Trae Young against Kansas, are you buying into the hype? -Managing Dok's playing time -Takeaways from the Kansas win over Texas A&M in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. -Do we really need the depth of Sam...

Today, Andy is joined by David to talk about the state of the Big 12 race after a close win against Baylor. Topics discussed: -How does Billy Preston signing in Bosnia affect the outlook for this team? -Is anyone to blame for the situation? -Did the "perfect week" change who can compete for the Big 12 title? -Texas Tech is still a good team despite losing Zach Smith. -Is this KU team set up to alw...

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to talk about two huge wins in the Big 12 race. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, January 16th, prior Oklahoma losing at Kansas State and Texas Tech losing at Texas Topics discussed: -Craziest part of the sports weekend. -Takeaways from Kansas State -Is Svi still setting the tone for the team? -Silvio De Sousa finally see the floor. -Any officiating complaints ag...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch to talk about two huge Big 12 games for Kansas. Topics discussed: -Takeaways from TCU/Iowa State -Lightfoot's surprising contributions. -Lack of production from Azubuike. -Svi lighting it up on offense, but struggling on defense. -Vick hits the wall. -Fatigue in the second half defense (h/t Jesse Newell) -Graham is used to lots of minutes, not so much for anyone else...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch to talk about the first two Big 12 games for Kansas. Topics discussed: -Takeaways from the Texas game? -Why does Kansas drive the wrong guys right into shot blockers? -Udoka Azubuike and injuries. -Texas Tech and effort level. -Current depth issues both cause concern and give hope. -Eligibility update -Twitter Q&A (via @JayhawkTalk): R we a football school? (Is this...

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about KU's newest football recruiting class. Topics discussed: -How did KU do in the Early Signing Period? -Comparing positions of seniors lost to incoming recruits. -Do we expect any of these recruits to make an immediate impact? -Lots of juco recruits. -Does this recruiting class address the team needs? -Is getting Corione Harris as the first ever ESPN Top 1...

Today, Andy is joined by Fetch as they wrap up non-conference play and look ahead to the start of the conference season. Topics Include: -Takeaways from Nebraska and Nebraska-Omaha games -Svi is still a streaky 3 point shooter. -Are we still worried about depth for this team? -Who loses time when De Sousa/Cunliffe/Preston take minutes? -What to make of this Texas team? -Keys to the game against Te...

Today, Andy is joined by Steve to talk about a disastrous week for KU Athletics. Topics discussed: -Quick wrapup of the Women's Hoops week. -Is it time to panic after two straight losses? -What was the main issue against Washington? -Depth issues -Was the loss to Arizona State really that surprising? -Lack of toughness for this team? -Previewing Nebraska -Big 12 title streak in trouble? -Where is...

Today, Andy is joined by Jill to talk about the end of the volleyball season and the surprising undefeated start for the women's basketball team. Topics discussed: -KU Volleyball's disappointing end to the season. -Looking ahead to next season. -What does the volleyball offseason look like? -KU Women's Basketball still undefeated. What has lead to the hot start? -Impressions from the game against...

Andy is joined by John Cassillo of Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician, the SB Nation site that covers Syracuse. They preview Saturday's game. We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for people that we should try to talk to, let us know by emailing us at rctsbn@gmail.com or on twitter @rockchalktalk. This podcast is po...

To celebrate episode #50, Andy is joined by Fetch and Jesse to talk about the ridiculous performances so far by Kansas Basketball. Topics discussed: -Have you ever seen an offense like the one for Kansas this year? -Is the defense really this good? -Kansas doesn't get to the line very often. -Can the defense continue to turn teams over at this pace? -KU "Small Ball" isn't that small. -Marcus Garre...

Today, Andy is joined by Mike to wrap up the football season and talk the NCAA Volleyball tournament. Topics discussed: -Kansas Volleyball in the NCAA Tournament -Disappointing loss to West Virginia -Kansas Football inept against Oklahoma State -Steven Sims Jr. and Gabriel Rui the only bright spots from the game. -Zenger's statement immediately after the loss. -Zenger is a master wordsmith. -Our c...

Today, Andy is joined by Grad and Derek to talk about a new low in the embarassment that is Kansas Football and the high flying basketball team Topics discussed: -Baker Mayfield vs Kansas: How stupid is the controversy? -Is this just another sign that Beaty's leadership isn't effective? -Mangino's competitive fire is missing from this staff. -Kansas defense played well for most of the first half....