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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012
QUOTE OF THE DAY
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
"In the face."
— Rob Riggle at Late Night in 2011
This is the 29th annual Late Night in the Phog
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q. What year did Bill Self appear as Vanilla Ice at Late Night?
A: 2011. Ice, ice, Baby
THE MORNING BREW Late Night nears amid high expectations
It's that time of year again, the most wonderful time for Jayhawks around the world: this Friday is Late Night in the Phog. The beginning of the basketball season has finally arrived and, like other years, there are plenty of expectations for the upcoming season. Although this always seems to be the case, this year is special, and there is a different level of expectation.
Two years ago, we had Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor leading the Hawks, taking us to become runner-ups in the National Championships. Last year was Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey guiding Kansas up to the Sweet Sixteen. This year, no one knows what the result will be, but it's going to be one heck of a year.
Bill Self was able to recruit one of the best classes in all of the country. He stole the number one pick, Andrew Wiggins, away from both the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida State Seminoles. Alongside
Wiggins, he also recruited Wayne Selden, Conner Frankamp, Brannen Greene and Joel Embiid, who were all part of the Top 50 recruits in the country. Frank Mason was added to be a key player off the bench. This freshman class for the Jayhawks is insanely good, and many sports writers are picking Kansas to go all the way. Well done, Bill Self.
Although the focus is primarily on the men's basketball team, let's not forget about
the women's team. Two years ago, many people believed that head coach Bonnie Henrickson's job was on the line. I was one of those people as well, but she was able to push the girls into the NCAA tournament. What did they do with that opportunity? They surpassed everyone's expectations and made it all the way into the Sweet Sixteen before losing to the dominant Tennessee Vols in a game that was close for most of the time until the very end. That year's tournament run helped save Bonnie's job.
Last year, the women's team had their ups and downs throughout the season and many were worried that they wouldn't make it into the postseason. Luckily, they did, and once again surpassed fan expectations. They made it all the way to the Sweet Sixteen again, before being demolished by the No. 1 seed, Notre Dame. The Irish had an unbelievably great team and the Jayhawks knew how difficult it was facing
them. This year, the bar has been raised even higher.
will Bonnie be able to lead the team all the way?
Belonging to the University of Kansas is something every student should cherish. Whether it's for academics or athletics, be proud of the crimson and blue. So, this Friday, show your school pride at Late Night in the Phog and watch our men's and women's basketball teams show off their skills and see how our history is a part of the rich tradition that occurs at this great school.
This week in athletics
Edited by Sarah Kramer
Thursday
Women's Swimming Intrasquad 3:30 p.m. Lawrence
Friday
Late Night at the Phog
Doors open at 5.30 p.m.
Starts at 6.30 p.m.
Allen Fieldhouse
Soccer Iowa State 7 p.m. Ames, Iowa
Saturday
Football Texas Tech 11 a.m. Lawrence
Volleyball
Volleyball
Baylor
TBA
Waco, Texas
Cross Country
Rim Rock Classic
TBA
Lawrence
Sunday
Rowing
Head of Oklahoma
Day one
Oklahoma City, Okla
Soccer
Texas
1 p.m.
Lawrence
Rowing
Head of Oklahoma
Final Results
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Monday
No Events
Tuesday
No Events
Wednesday
Volleyball Oklahoma 6.30 p.m. Lawrence
BASKETBALL
BLAKE SCHUSTER
Hype for season highest in Self era
bschuster@kansan.com
For 28 years Kansas fans have gathered at Allen Fieldhouse for Late Night In The Phog in early October to catch a first glimpse at the latest addition to the jayhawk history books. Year 29 will most certainly rival all of those that came before it.
"From what I can tell this is probably the most anticipated start of the season since I've been here," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "There's as much hype this year as any."
That might have something – or all – to do with a freshman class that, on paper, can compete with any in the nation. Highlighted by number one overall recruit Andrew Wiggins, the Jayhawks welcome new members such as Conner Frankamp, Joel Embild, Frank Mason, Brannen Greene and Wayne Seldon as well as transfers Tarik Black and Hunter Mickelson. "We've had other good players," Self said. "But there's still the unknown of having a good recruiting class and that has everybody pretty excited."
Or maybe it's the dance moves the players will bust out on James Naismith Court on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. More likely, it's the team scrimmages and skits capped off with a speech to the crowd from Self.
The event is free to the public and seating is first come, first serve. Former Kansas guard Greg Gurley will help host the television broadcast, which can be seen on ESPN3. In the past Late Night has offered a fun look at the new teams for both the men's and women's squads and has even brought celebrity cameos
with the likes of comedian Rob Riggle helping out the jayhawks in previous years.
With all the hype surrounding this season, the University might have to pull out something special to match the intensity of the men's dunk competition. Then again, that might just be enough.
— Edited by Jessica Mitchell
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
Coach Bill Self talks to the fans during last year's Late Night in the Phog on Oct. 12 in Allen Fieldhouse. Late Night marks the first practice of basketball season.
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