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❖ Stumbling, Bumbling

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

Light years ago First Northern Iowa and now this. I attended the first game that Mark Mangino coached KU, in the fair city of Ames, Iowa. The pleasant-to-a-fault Iowa State fans were very gracious after their Cyclones put a beating … Continue reading →

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❖ Drafty

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

Seven years ago (June 27, 2003 to be exact) I launched the first version of TBB. I kicked things off with an epic, Bill Simmons-style NBA draft breakdown. In fact, if you want to read it for old time’s sake, … Continue reading →

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❖ Conference Craziness

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

It appears that the dust has settled, for the time being, in the great college conference realignment of 2010, so I can finally try to put some thoughts together. I’m not promising anything particularly well organized or original. Consider yourself … Continue reading →

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❖ Anyone Need Two?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

So, not the greatest sports year at my noble alma mater. A series of fights between the football and basketball teams. A football coach forced out because of abusive behavior. A football team that fell apart, lost seven-straight, and pissed … Continue reading →

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❖ Mixed Bag

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

Some weekend. Two days in Kansas City to honor a good friend who is getting married in about a month. Plenty of good food* and good times. A spring snow storm that made travel treacherous Saturday night and the weekend … Continue reading →

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❖ Brackets

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

If you think I have some thoughts, you thought right. I think.

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❖ Vexing

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Mr. Brannan

“Just got back from Kansas-Okla. This KU team fascinates me. I cannot tell yet if they’re good, great or legendary.” That Tweet from Joe Posnanski on Monday night perfectly sums up how I feel about this year’s Jayhawks. The only … Continue reading →

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