Rock Chalk Talk

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Local man, Homer Simpson, shown here with his tongue stuck to a lamp post… The Rock Chalkboard 2025 Rankings Update: The Battle for No. 1, Darryn Peterson's opportunity, Nate Ament's riseThe post-summer rankings update puts a bow on an arduous, yet fulfilling, few months of evaluation and grassroots basketball. … [Read more...] about The Daily Mauling: 9.12.2024

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Marge, don’t discourage the boy. Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals… except the weasel. The Rock Chalkboard How KU tweaked its practice schedule to accommodate its first short week in five yearsFor the first time since the 2019 season, Kansas football is facing a … [Read more...] about The Daily Mauling: 9.10.2024

Ron Johnson-Imagn Images I’ve never been so sure of anything in my life. I am going to win this lottery. Homer, the odds are 380 million to one. Correction: 380 million to 50! The Rock Chalkboard KU volleyball picks up ranked win, another sweep in Milwaukee - KU Sports“We’ve got a lot of respect for Western Michigan and the brand they play,” KU coach Ray Bechard said … [Read more...] about The Daily Mauling: 9.9.2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images An alligator with sunglasses? Now I’ve seen everything. The Rock Chalkboard KU players explain the keys to staying locked in for a road night gameThe Kansas football program showed improvement last season when it comes to playing at a consistent level on the road. KU lost its last four road games during the 2022 season and went 2-4 on the … [Read more...] about The Gameday Mauling: 9.7.2024

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images KU’s first real test of 2024 When you think of Big Ten football’s style, chances are you think of Harbaugh’s recent Michigan teams, or programs like Penn State, Iowa, and Wisconsin whose identity is built around a bunch of enormous linemen opening holes for a big, strong running back. It may not always be pretty, but … [Read more...] about Football Preview: Kansas at Illinois