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SPORTS NEWS & UPDATE
KU vs. Mizzou
SATURDAY, Mar. 6th @1:00pm
on CBS (local WCCO, Ch. 4) @Tiffany's
Basketball
Has "Rivalry Week" ever meant so much in KU history? Possibly, but not as much as it does this season. A lot is on the line and it all plays a part in determining whether or not KU gets a favorable seed for the Big 12 Tournament and the big post season dance. But, first things first! The Sunflower Showdown, Part Deux!! Who would've guessed that K-State would be ranked 5th in the nation let alone ranked at all? It's time for the 'Kittens to head to Larryville and they're gunning for an upset on "Sherron Night in the Phog"....uhhh...I mean "Senior Night in the Phog." The only senior on KU's roster this year is Sherron Collins. It's fitting seeing that the all time winningest player in KU history with 124 career wins, thus far, will be serenaded on his final night inside Allen Fieldhouse after one of the biggest games of the season. Having the spotlight on just one guy on this night somehow seems very appropriate.
You know the tears will be flowing with how much KU has meant to him, but let's just hope they're tears of joy and not sadness by capping off a win against our instate foe. Sherron is definitely considered one of the best Jayhawks of all time. Coming off a lackluster performance in Stillwater against OSU, the emotion of Senior Night, and having the eye on the prize in focus might be just what Sherron needs in order for the ol' Collins to return. The guy we know who would bury the distant three with a hand in his face or drive the lane while splitting defenders on his way to the rim. K-State is looking for a piece of the Big 12 Title and can do so with a win in Lawrence. A big road win in Lawrence could possibly throw them into the top three or four teams in the nation as well. Wow, I can't believe national poll top four status and K-State basketball can be used in the same sentence, unreal. Nonetheless, it will be a full effort from both squads. There's so much surrounding this game it's one you won't want to miss. If KU is to claim the conference title outright, continue that home winning streak, and maintain the path to NCAA Championship glory they'll need to bring it one hundred and ten percent.
KU will have to continue that 110% effort again on the road later this week. "Rivalry Week" continues in Columbia with the Border War against Mizzou on Saturday. The Tigers aren't playing for much more than pride, but they'd love to give KU another loss in the "W" column and help ruin the high road to Indy. We all know how much these two teams despise one another so whether or not there is anything to play for, there IS always something to be played for. Mizzou will bring on their 40 minutes of you know what and their home crowd will be hostile as usual. Closing the regular season on a win would also be ideal for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks are neck and neck with Syracuse and Memphis in the polls. All three teams are gunning for the road to Indy through St. Louis. In order for KU to guarantee that home court advantage and make it to a second Final Four in three years, the Jayhawks will need to finish with nothing but wins and it all starts tonight. So, if you didn't know the importance of Rivalry Week before, you do now!
Football
There isn't much to report on the football front. With several strong recruits in place for next season and several returning players, KU football looks ahead with promise. With the favorable, yet unproven new head coach, Turner Gill, KU has the foundation to surmount to great things this upcoming season. Coach Gill and his staff have already got an early jump on recruiting for 2011 and it looks like they're not afraid to dip into the football mecca of Florida or Texas. Spring ball is just around the corner with a large portion of the fan base ready to see what the new coach and his staff is all about. This is the beginning of some great things for KU football.
Updates on players of football's past are beginning to make their way to the news front. Several former KU players were invited to the NFL combine and are looking to perform with success in order to get picked up on draft day. Word has it that Kerry Meier and Dezmon "Da Breeze" Briscoe had decent workouts while Darrel Stuckey had a great workout. Stay tuned. It would appear likely that all three would get picked up by the pros. As for the infamous Todd Reesing, he's still plans on trying out for few teams in hopes of fulfilling his Flutie-like NFL dreams. If not, he may give the football league in Canada a try. Hut! Hut! Hike! Eh?!!
KU GAME SCHEDULE, TV COVERAGE NEWS, & CHAPTER NEWS
Tiffany's Sports Lounge WILL HAVE ALL REMAINING KU GAMES ON THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH FULL AUDIO**!!
**Take note that the game against K-State is an ESPN Full Court game. So, if you don't have the package you won't get the game (i.e. the game will not be on regular ESPN or ESPN2). But Tiffany's does and will!! Get there early to get your spot cause you know it's gonna be crazy! It's always more fun to cheer in numbers than alone! Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
The coverage for the Mizzou game on Saturday is guaranteed! There have been issues in the past regarding our local CBS network and the fact that Minnesota usually covers just the Big Ten, but the KU game will be televised locally and there are NO issues with coverage for the remaining regular season games. Therefore, Tiffany's Sports Lounge, WILL have the game tonight and the game on Saturday!!
As many of you know, Tiffany's Sports Lounge, is the local HQ for all post season NCAA action. For those that have been there, you know how fun it can be so get there early and get your spot. For those that have never been, be sure to be there cause it's the only place in town where Jayhawks own the place. It's a lot of fun and Tiffany's is behind the KU fans 100%!!
So, become a part of the Twin Cities KU Chapter fun and join your fellow alumni and fans at the official Twin Cities Watchsite, Tiffany's Sports Lounge!!!! Show your appreciation for our watchsite by attending each and every game. Tiff's has shown us time and time again that they'll go out of their way to accommodate us and be a part of the Jayhawk family!! They've updated their big screen projectors and have a ton of flat screen TVs throughout. If you enjoy that college bar feel, just like in Lawrence, Tiff's is the place to be on game day. They've got great food, great drinks, and a great environment!!
Therefore, we should reciprocate and populate Tiffany's Sports Lounge on KU game days!!!
KU Basketball:
KU vs. Kansas St.
WEDNESDAY, Mar. 3rd @7:00pm on ESPN FULL COURT ONLY @Tiffany's
KU vs. Mizzou
SATURDAY, Mar. 6th @1:00pm on CBS (local WCCO, Ch. 4) @Tiffany's
KU Basketball Game Day Specials
4.75 24oz Boulevard Wheat
4.50 16oz Boulevard Wheat
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWKS!
JAYHAWK GAME SPECIALS
4.75 24oz OF BOULEVARD
WHEATS