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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31.2011
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Phog is one of the greats
When I was 7 years old, my dad took me to Opening Day at Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play the eventual World Series champion Florida Marlins. I will remember that day for one reason: It was cold. In fact, it was the coldest Opening Day in Cubs history. It was 29 degrees with a wind chill of 1 above.
Shivers were sent down my spine for all the wrong reasons. And to add insult to injury, the Cubs lost 5-3.
The first time I walked into Allen Fieldhouse, I had goose bumps that made my hair stand on end. I had shivers running down my spine, but this time for a good reason. Wrigley Field and Allen Fieldhouse are two of the greatest sports venues in the world.
The Phog is a special place. If you have yet to step foot inside, make sure you remember the first time you do. There is so much history inside the hallow walls that its easy to be lost in its glory.
Tomorrow night marks the beginning of the season. Even if it's preseason, the stands will be full. Basketball in Lawrence is like football in Texas: it's religion.
Forget about the last few seasons. I know the losses to Northern Illinois and Virginia Commonwealth were difficult to live with. It's the same feeling after the losses to Bucknell and Bradley in consecutive seasons, but the Jayhawks healed those wounds in 2008. The wounds of the 2010 and 2011 tournaments will heal eventually, but it will take time.
The Jayhawks lost a lot with Marcus and Markieff Morris, Tyreel Reed, Brady Morningstar, Mario Little and Josh Selby leaving because of graduation or the NBA. I would say be patient with this team. It may take a while, but it will come around. Throw the projections out the window — they don't mean anything. Let the play do the talking.
The schedule is difficult: Kansas may play four Top 25 teams in its first nine games. The known marque matchups are Ohio State and Kentucky. Luckily for you, the Ohio State game is in Lawrence, which will feature Thomas Robinson defending Buckeye All-American Jared Sullinger.
The moments are unforgettable at Allen Fieldhouse, even if it's a blowout.
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4 Measuring up
5 Men's schedule
3 Men's Big 12 Preview
6 Men's Big 12 Preview
7 Women's Big 12 Preview
8 Women's Big 12 Preview
9 Big kids on the block
10 Women's cover
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