It's another offseason bonus episode! It's time for an emergency podcast, and Andy welcomes Mike Vernon back in to break down what the recent Oklahoma and Texas rumors mean for the Jayhawks. Topics Include: Did they know this was coming? What options does Kansas have? What goes into the considerations for joining another conference? Which remaining Big 12 school is the most screwed? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

Rock Chalk Talk: for Kansas Jayhawks fans

S5.5E02 - Shortsighted

It's an offseason bonus episode! Enough has happened that needed to be discussed before we pick back up in August. To help Andy do that, Steve Fetch joins the show. Topics Include: Caperton Humphrey Story - What does it really mean for KU Football? All Kansas Basketball players are back! #BritishOpenMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk We are a proud media partner for Devonte' Graham's Youth Basketball ProCamp! Use promo code ROCKCHALK to save 10% when you sign up at DevonteGrahamCamp.com 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S5.5E01 - Summer Bonus

The finale is here! It's part 3, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. We wrap it up with stories from all the other areas of Kansas Athletics. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E57 - One Of Our Own (Finale Part 3)

The finale is here! Today is part two, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. Next up is Kansas Basketball. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E56 - Extra Ammunition (Finale Part 2)

The finale is here! Today is part one, where every guest (who's available) that I've had on this season that is (at least tangentially) related to KU comes back to talk about the biggest/best/favorite/most important stories of the year. First up is Kansas Football. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon Follow Ari on Twitter: @arisports Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E55 - Taking Steps (Finale Part 1)

It's our last "normal" episode of the season, and Andy is joined by Mike Plank, EIC of Rock Chalk Talk, as they talk about the upcoming Countdown To Kansas Football over on the site. Then they recap what has been a wild offseason for the Jayhawks. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E54 - Plenty Good Reason

All the Kansas Jayhawks sports seasons are over, and as the news begins to die down, it's the perfect time to start taking a break. To wrap up the rest of the Kansas-specific news, Andy is joined by Steve to quickly hit all the major stories and then give you some things to look forward to during the summer break. Topics Include: Karon Prunty Transfer NBA Draft Combine invites released Roster implications for Kansas Basketball next season What stories should Kansas fans be on the lookout for? #RandomSportsMinutes - Cricket, Olympics and more Twitter Q&A: Which player is more likely for KUBball - Mitchell or Shaw? Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E53 - Minor Speedbump

Memorial Day weekend was unexpectedly busy for the Kansas Jayhawk Football program. Andy is joined by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star to talk about all the transfers, what they mean for next season, and whether any of this should change expectations for the future of the program. Topics Include: Biggest impact player from the Buffalo transfers Any worries about taking so many transfers? Does this change the outlook for a Kansas Football rebuild? Biggest defensive impact: Zion DeBose or Eddie Wilson? How important will the Rich Miller addition to the LB room be? Expectations How is this hire different than other recent ones? What should the target be for Kansas to be competitive again? Addition of Scott Aligo Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessenewell 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E52 - There Really Is No Shortcut

There's plenty to talk about, as Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net. They break down the resolution of the Kansas Basketball scholarship situation, the end of the recruiting dead period, the synergy of the football coaching staff, and even have time for the NBA playoffs. Topics Include: Sydney Curry reopens his recruitment. Examining the basketball roster for next season. What is the floor and ceiling for this team next year? Just how many ways can Bill Self utilize this roster? How will the new transfer rule help/hurt teams? How important is the end of the recruiting dead period? How well have the new staff and holdovers meshed? Why does Scott root against Jayhawks in the NBA? Joel Embiid and NBA Finals predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Scott on Twitter: @ChasenScott 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E51 - The Entire Collective

It's been a couple weeks, but the news hasn't slowed down. So much has happened, that Andy and guest Brendan Dzwierzynski don't even have time to talk about all the basketball recruits/transfers that Kansas Basketball missed out on! Topics Include: Kansas Football coaching staff complete Philosophy of Andy Kotelnicki How can this staff change the narrative around the program? Importance of the retained assistants Expectations for the year Losses to the transfer portal Recruiting prowess Scouting Remy Martin and Jalen Coleman-Lands Who is more important to return, Ochai Agbaji or Jalen Wilson Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Brendan on Twitter: @BrendanDzw 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E50 - Keep Great Guys, Let Good Ones Walk Away

Kansas Football has a brand new head coach, former University at Buffalo Coach Lance Leipold. We heard from him directly in his introductory press conference today, but to get to know him better, Andy welcomes Tim Riordan of Bull Run, the SB Nation site that covers the Buffalo Bulls. Topics Include: Was Leipold on the move soon anyway? What was the situation at Buffalo before Leipold took over? Expectations and Timelines Which assistants are likely moving from Buffalo to Kansas? What does Leipold's system look like? How did the Buffalo defense utilize their talent? What kind of players were recruited to Buffalo? Comparing Leipold to Gill. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Bull Run on Twitter: @UBBullRun 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E49 - Not Flashy

Kansas Football has a new coach, and Andy and Steve are here to react! Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E48 - Leipold Reaction

It's time for the second best tournament of the year, as both Andy and Steve participated in the first round of the 2nd Annual Rock Chalk Sports Talk Trivia tournament. This week Derek Johnson of Rock Chalk Sports Talk joins Andy on the show to talk about the tournament, the 4 main Kansas Football head coaching candidates (Jeff Monken, Lance Leipold, Willie Fritz and Chris Creighton) and talk some Kansas Basketball. Topics Include: State of the football head coaching search Which candidate should be the favorite? Any of the main candidates have a red flag? What is the chance that Emmett Jones gets to stay on the interim tag this season? How important is the actual timing of a new hire? How do questions for #RCSTrivia get created and rated? How did you know this would be the hit radio it is? How likely are Ochai Agbaji, Jalen Wilson and Marcus Garrett to come back to Kansas next year? Which of those 3 are most important for next season? Lineup possibilities Tiering the Big 12 next season Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Derek on Twitter: @DJohnsonRadio Follow RCST on Twitter: @RCST1320 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? You can become a Sponsor with a monthly contribution here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E47 - Minor Setback For A Major Comeback

It's officially silly season, as the transfer portal and head coaching search have shifted into high gear. To help parse through the rumors (or maybe spread some more that he is hearing), Andy brought in the KU Woj himself: Mike Vernon. They talk about what Kansas should be looking for in a head coach, the various candidates, and then answer listener questions. Topics Include: How did you get into this type of reporting? What are the chances that Emmett Jones stays on as interim head coach? What actual options does Kansas have? How important is it to keep players on the roster with this move? Jeff Monken reporting Evaluating the Triple Option Other candidates for Kansas Which newcomer is going to make the biggest impact? What other transfer for Kansas be targeting? Filling the open assistant coaching spot. Andrea Hudy thoughts Random Twitter questions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @M_Vernon 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? Right now, you can help Andy's family out by sharing and/or donating to this GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgcancerfundraiser --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E46 - Best Plan Wins

The basketball season is over, but that doesn't mean the news has stopped. Andy and Steve are back to wrap up the season, including looking ahead to next year's roster and what's left in the transfer portal. Then, Kansas has a new AD, a football coach search is underway, and there's another Trivia Tournament on the horizon! Topics Include: Thoughts about the end of the season Overall impressions of the 2021 season/tournament Most Impactful Transfer News Tyty Washington or Christian Bishop? Bill Self lifetime contract What is the downside to this contract now? Rock Chalk Sport Talk Trivia Tournament! Travis Goff as the new Athletic Director Outside coaching options Jeff Monken or Lance Leipold? Should they give Emmett Jones a chance? #MastersMinute Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Steve on Twitter: @rockchalktalk 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 rockchalkpodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @RockChalkPod. Want to support the podcast? Right now, you can help Andy's family out by sharing and/or donating to this GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgcancerfundraiser --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support

S05E45 - Polar Opposites

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