Category Archives: News

The man in the black pajamas. Dan Dan-O McClure, a mystery to many of you but a proud Jayhawk from way back nonetheless, joins Kevin C. Wilson as the only two league members to achieve the quinquennial. That’s five times … Continue reading →

New shit has come to light. Ron Kuby went to KU. You’ll remember Ron’s reference, of course, from the police station in Malibu. And it’s true that he’s a Jayhawk. He attended in the mid-70s. Studied cultural anthropolgy and history. … Continue reading →

“Bullshit, Brad.” Anyone who knew Likens knows that his time in Lawrence was punctuated by visits from Mommy and Tommy. They’d arrive unannounced. Sort his clothes. Make his bed. Shit, his Mom once blasted into Cullen’s room with a vacuum … Continue reading →

The year was 1998. And the town of Lawrence was still reeling. Not from Quantrill and his band of racist raiders. But from a gang of ruffians every bit as motley. Lawrence investigators were being stretched thin. They had ‘em … Continue reading →

Rusty went to Costa Rica. Rybo to Italy. Yes, during the tourney. It doesn’t take a genius to see that they’ve lost their way. And if you love ’em like I do, you’re concerned. Combined, the two of them have … Continue reading →

“Free at last, free at last. Thank God almighty we are free at last.” The Jayhawk flies again. Caged and grounded no more. And soaring alongside, flying so close to the sun as if to be burned like Iccaurs, is … Continue reading →

“Don’t worry about the mules, just load the wagon.” – Bill Self, Sr. Cullen and I are en route to Vegas. First and second rounds. Unabashed. Unbuckled. Undaunted. Eyeball to eyeball. Worried about us? Don’t be. Nevermind the mules. Plow … Continue reading →

Apologies for the delay here. No disrespect meant to our champion Dan “Dan-O” McClure and his looking back at competitors bested. Been in and out of cabs and conference rooms all day, guys. Bought a new golden retriever. Plus, you … Continue reading →

It’s been one hell of a year, man. You know that. Two years, in fact, since we’ve convened, you guys. That’s like 700 some odd days… I’d have to do the math. While Covid has left 500,000 dead U.S. bodies … Continue reading →

Nothing new to report. It all went just as you assumed it would. Kevin C. Wilson. The “C” stands for “championships.” This is Kev’s fourth title, setting him apart from Cullen and Dan-O, who both have three. Kev’s now won … Continue reading →

Consider, as you already have, where we were the last time our Jayhawks finished lower than first in the Big 12. • Only Likens had children. • Heinz still had handcuff marks on his wrists from his stay in Hennepin … Continue reading →

Our inaugural champion rides high yet again. Jon Heinz adds a second banner. Our first and, for now, last champion. Bookends. You doubted him – and for good reason – and now here he is. Shades of Jack Givens in … Continue reading →

Rusty struggles with sobriety. We all understand that and accept it as part of his charm. Turns out he got a little high in 2010 and now – eight years later, and likely while again high – he’s found regret … Continue reading →

$360 – The price of a soul. Trevor sold his own naming rights some time ago, the amount undisclosed. He goes by Travis now, the nondisclosure agreement precluding him from even objecting in public. Speculative analysis based on comparative data … Continue reading →

Jon Heinz – the only one among us who’s in a coed band – has agreed to add a second Natalie Merchant cover to his setlist. “These Are The Days” – guaranteed to bring goosebumps (or goose flesh if you’re … Continue reading →

$360 – That’ll buy a few jars of pickles. That’s right: Brown Joe is the proud new owner of a Freddy’s franchise in Indianapolis, Indiana. And that’s right: Brown Joe is our champion, winner of $360. And that’s right: the … Continue reading →

Auto-draft proves a simple, if not effective, solution.

“Do not be deceived. Bad company corrupts good morals.” That’s a quote from JC himself – uttered those many years ago at the first tip-off. I bring it up because, as you’ll recall, last year Likens submitted his picks some … Continue reading →