Careful what you post

I was afraid that as soon as I made a post about the Jayhawks they would lose. They tried but Sherron Collins decided he had enough. 33 points from the bowling ball of a guard is what saved the Jayhawks from an embarrassment at home where they had won 50 straight. Give Cornell all the credit, they played great and made it one heck of a game. The Jayhawks played poorly most the game and just survived late, taking their first lead with just under 4 minutes to go. It was good to see that defensive hustle can still win games when shots are not falling. KU stepped up the intensity and thats what made the difference. This test will be a great experience the Jayhawks can learn from heading into conference play. But in big games we need more than just Collins if we what to continue winning. Cole Aldrich still hasn't shown the offensive skills he demonstrated last year. The Morris twins were not a factor in this game. Xavier Henry was 3-13 from the field. Tyshawn Taylor didn't score a point. But the encouraging fact was that pretty much everyone hustled hard the second half. If the shots aren't falling, then bring it hard in all the other areas.
This Sunday the Jayhawks have another tough test playing at Tennessee. The Vols have lost 4 players due to suspension but they are not ranked 15th for nothing and they play great at home. It should be a game the Jayhawks can win, but not if they play as they did against Cornell.
The competition in the Big 12 is as good as its been in years. Some analysts would argue its the top conference in the country. Although that maybe a stretch there is not doubt its going to be tough every night. I had the Jayhawks losing two games in conference play. I still think that is a safe bet, but could be more if the Hawks don't bring it every night. The potential is there but besides the Temple game the Jayhawks have yet to play a complete game.
I think that the Jayhawks and Longhorns could go undeafeted going into their Febuaury match up, making it the game of the year. It would be a dandy.
Now please don't go suck it up tomorrow Kansas. Tennessee is undermanned, so take advantage. Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk!