We are CNN/SI’s marquee matchup

posted by Jeremy Chrysler on 12/31/2004 - -

I should let you know that without Wayne, we are predicted to lose 4 out of 5 times on a game simulation by an average score of 79-72.

I am your father Luuuuke.

A lack of bowls tomorrow, big bowls, kind of stinks, but at least we’re the number one thing people will watch, and hopefully we win without Wayne.
How will the Jayhawks handle the loss of Simien, who leads the team with 17.4 points and 12 rebounds per game? While Keith Langford (15.3 points per game) and J.R. Giddens (10.5) can pick up the scoring, the entire team must crash the boards to make up for the loss of Simien’s rebounding. Junior walk-on Christian Moody has been a pleasant surprise, starting all eight games, shooting 62.5 percent from the field and averaging 5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. But with Simien out, there will be more pressure on the 6-8 Moody to be strong inside while staying out of foul trouble.

Kansas wins EA Sports Game Simulation in a Rout

posted by ryno on 12/11/2004 - -

It looks like the video version of our Jayhawks are turning the corner, and working their way into mid-season form. The cyber-hawks whacked the Rajun Cajuns, 83-51 in today’s simulation.

EA Sports High on Pacific

posted by ryno on 12/4/2004 - -

In a simulated shootout at the Fieldhouse, The Pacific Tigers wax the Hawks 113-102. Let’s hope today’s outcome is a little different.

EA Predicts Jayhawk Revenge, 89-77 over Nevada

posted by ryno on 11/29/2004 - -

Led by Pre-season Wooden Award Candidate Wayne Simien, and a stunning performance off the bench from Jeff Hawkins, Kansas avenged last year’s loss to the Wolfpack with an 89-77 victory at Allen Fieldhouse. Simien dropped in 23 points to match the number on his jersey, and with Aaron miles on the bench nursing a sprained wrist, Hawkins rattled off 20. The game was close until a 16-2 run midway through the second half allowed Kansas to pull away.

Notable Statistics:

Simien 23pts
Giddens 15 pts
Hawkins 20 pts
Langford 5 pts

Next Simulation: vs Pacific, Saturday, Dec. 4th

email me at ryno@phogblog.com

EA Simulation Says St. Joe’s Victorious Tonight

posted by ryno on 11/23/2004 - -

Well folks, Kansas was put to the test today by the very physical St. Joseph’s Hawks. Kansas just couldn’t get anything going in the paint, and suffered a 9 point defeat at Allen Fieldhouse. However, The Jayhawks didn’t go down without a fight. Trailing 15 with 4 minutes left, J.R Giddens rattled off 8 straight points, followed by a three pointer from Kieth Langford to cut the lead to 4. Unfortunately time ran out on their comeback and after adding a few points from the charity stripe, St. Joe’s went on to win 80-71. Let’s hope the programmers at EA Sports have overestimated the strength of the St. Joe’s team, and that Kansas comes out on top of tonight’s matchup.

Notable Statistics:

Giddens- 15 pts, 3 rb
Simien- 6 pts, 5 rb
Jackson- 6pts, 1 rb
Langford- 5 pts, 2 assts
Miles- 6 pts, 5 assts

Next Game: Nov. 29 vs. Nevada

EA Sports Game Simulation says KU wins tonigh

posted by ryno on 11/19/2004 - -

Tonight the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Catamounts of Vermont, and phogblog.com has simulated the contest on EA Sports’ March Madness 2005!

Final Score:

KU 75
VT 63

Simulation care of: “ryno”