A Retirement Well Earned
A week ago Bill Hancock's tenure as the director of the College Football Playoff ended, and a well earned retirment began. A good occasion to revisit our fascinating Profile conversation from a few months back. Bill has served in just about every executive sports role imaginable, and his journey from a small town in Oklahoma through triumph and tragedy is revealing, emotional and enjoyable.
High Echelon Humility
A remarkable conversation with a remarkable man, who’s accomplishments at the heights of college athletics are only outweighed by his humble nature. The Hobart, Oklahoma native has run top championships as part of his life’s journey of incredible highs and devestating loss. Amazing storytelling with emotions, smiles, heartache, and perseverance.
Decades Of Kansas Contribution
As basketball joins football on the KU calendar we hear Greg Gurley in his color announcer role once again. That makes it a perfect time to catch up, and look back, with the Jayhawk lifer who has been a player, fundraiser, announcer and more for Kansas. Recent developments are coupled with our complete Profile from a couople years back. Enjoy!
Rolling Royals, Openings, and Weaving Tales
The always lively banter battle has the Royals hot start in focus, along with KU hoops on and off the court, a bit of Chiefs, and the usual enjoyable side detours.
Bickering At A Bad Time, While We Try To Move On
The enjoyable weekly gabfest focuses on the fact
that while bits of good news trickle in, big issues still abound.
Baseball keeps on blundering, but they aren’t alone.
Power Plays While Hoping to Play
The weekly combination of strong opinions, spirited banter, and
some silliness, this time around dives into baseball’s bickering while other
sports take strides toward play, the government and Power Five conferences
getting together, press conference decorum, and more.
Finishing Strong, Starting Fast, and Slights Rays Of Sunshine
A local sports weekend of great fulfillment for Kansas, great promise for
Sporting, an upturn for Missouri, and a small slice of joy for Kansas State. Plus a
golf story that raises a greater issue.
Allegations, Permutations, and Salutations
K.U.’s response to the NCAA’s charges results in predictable
reactions from most, but different spins here. On the court basketball
actually in the mix, as are baseball, Sporting KC, and other detours.
Thriving in an Uncharted Landscape
The soccer world for an American player was a completely different place as
Peter Vermes looked ahead after incredible accomplishment in his youth. The journey as a
player, and then a coach, reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Real Super Bowl Hype Is Back as Chiefs Click In
Despite challenging conditions, the Chiefs serve up perhaps their most complete
game in routing the Broncos. College football topics also in the analytical mix.