The new ‘hands-on’ approach to coaching: The unfortunate cases of Mark Mangino, Mike Leach and Jim Leavitt
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under Basketball, NCAA Football, NCAA Recruiting Tags: Jim Leavitt, Kansas Jayhawks, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Texas Tech, USF Bulls
Bobby Knight used to manhandle players. In his days at Indiana University, Knight was known for throwing chairs, roughing up the occasional athlete and melting down at the random post-game press conference. Despite his success, Knight was known as much for his temper tantrums as he was for his titles. ... Continue Reading
The 2010 McChumpies: A look to the future
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Sunday, January 3rd 2010. Under Baseball, Basketball, NCAA Football, NFL, Other Sports Tags: Brett Favre, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Raheem Morris, South Florida Bulls, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tiger Woods
I’m not big on predicting the future. If I were any good at it, I’d be kicking back in a Las Vegas sportsbook, mango daiquiri in one hand, wad of hundreds in the other.
But when the good folks at Creative Loafing offered to publish the 2009 McChumpies and wanted ... Continue Reading
2008 Kansas Jayhawks Preview
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, August 23rd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Kansas football preview, 2008 Kansas Jayhawks football preview, Adrian Mayes, Alonso Rojas, Aqib Talib, Big 12, Big 12 North, Brandon McAnderson, Caleb Blakesley, Chet Hartley, Chris Harris, Darrell Stuckey, Derek Fine, Dexton Fields, Dezmon Briscoe, Jake Sharp, James Holt, Jocques Crawford, Joe Mortensen, John Larsen, Justin Thornton, Kansas, Kansas Jayhawks, Kerry Meier, Kyle Tucker, Marcus Henry, Mark Mangino, Mike Rivera, Roderick Harris, Russell Brorsen, Ryan Cantrell, Scott Webb, Tanner Hawkinson, Todd Reesing
Talk about coming out of nowhere. That's what the Kansas Jayhawks did in 2007, as they went from unranked when the season began to unbeaten in November, led by a prolific offense and a playmaking defense.
The Jayhawks breezed through their non-conference schedule, outscoring their four opponents 214-23. ... Continue Reading





