I promise not to dwell on what happened last night. It was not a surprise that KU ran MU out of the gym. The Tigers haven’t won in Lawrence in 11 years now; so I am not shocked. I will give a brief two part comparison between my opinion on the game, and the opinion of the MU fans on Mizzou message boards.
Why KU won:
Me: Because they are a better basketball team, have better players, played at home, and are better coached.
MU Fans: Because Cole Aldrich murdered a number of players during the game, and the refs are all from Lawrence
On the Refs:
Me: I thought they let them play a little bit. Cole’s tip in off the missed free throw was over the back, but Xavier was hacked on a breakaway (that’s a hockey term that I may have misused there).
MU Fans: The refs were clearly an Al Qaeda sleeper cell placed here to advance the terrorist scheme of Cole Aldrich.
On what will happen in Columbia:
Me: It will be closer, but KU isn’t going to get any worse between now and March. KU wins 75-67.
MU Fans: KU should not even come. We will provide our own refs, give Morningstar some cocktails, and poison Aldrich. Mizzou wins 185-4.
On why my fiancée won’t talk to me today:
Me: it’s a simple misunderstanding. We are adults, we like two different teams. It’s no big deal. We’ll make up, don’t worry.
MU Fans: She’s an idiot for even dating me. She isn’t giving me the silent treatment. She is merely busy writing her final goodbye to me before her father tracks me down, and blows my head off with a shotgun.
So that is that. I am looking forward to that final game of the season (if I make it that long).
Now, KU ran it’s home win streak to 54 including 15 this season. That’s a really long time. So when will it end? I mean, the Big XII, with the exception of Missouri, is no slouch. (Sorry honey…) The Jayhawks have five home games remaining. So I took the time to handicap who has the best chance to end “The Streak for The Beak”. Yeah, I made that up. Feel free to use it. In order of likelihood…
5. Colorado 25:1
The Buffs aren’t the worst team in the Big XII (see Tigers, Missouri)*, but they also aren’t a real threat for much. They did beat Baylor at home, which is impressive. But they also lost to Tulsa on the road. This just isn’t the year CU. Thanks.
*I should be prepared for a few nights on the couch.
4. Iowa State 15:1
I know that KU stomped on the Cyclones in Ames, but I think that ISU is better than that. Brackens and Gilstrap can play. Plus, they get the customary “Eustachy odds bump”. Despite all of that, it just isn’t going to happen for you either.
3. Nebraska 7:1
You lost to Mizzou, and have only one guy who averages double digits in ppg. No. As a matter of fact, I am bumping you behind Iowa State. Sorry Colorado, They’re still better than you.
2. Oklahoma 5:1
I don’t know what to think of OU this season. Why have they underachieved? Oh, that’s right; Blake Griffin was given the curse of the Clippers. They still have Willie Warren and a guy named Tiny Gallon (yeah, I am serious). Besides, they may overlook this one waiting for the rematch against…
1. Kansas State 3:1
Come on, who else on this list was going to be in this spot? Look, I think that K-State is good. I think KU is better. If KU loses on Saturday at Bramlage, then I give the Cats no chance in this game. But, if KU manages to smear shit in the collective faces of this team in their home litter box, then watch for the wrath of Manhattan on March 3rd.
At the end of the day, I don’t expect KU to lose any of these games. I expect the streak to stay alive until Mizzou visits again next year. I would assume, based on the following post I lifted from a discussion board today, that we have no chance next season.
“we will own lowrents next season! when they loose collins, henry and they dont have that toothless thug inside getting away with plying like a bull in side”
Okay, maybe we should just wait and see. Rock Chalk!