[Husker] Re: Mangino on the outs ?

[Aaron Wolfson]

An organized group of former players' parents? Good grief, Kansas.

Aaron


On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Nick Chevance <nickchevance at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Ken Oliver <ksterling at mindspring.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Subject: RE: [Husker] Re: Mangino on the outs ?
> >>
> >>We talked about his weight again Saturday while watching the KU game.  My
> kids thought he is even bigger than remembered.  I don't know what would be
> best for him in the way of treatment, but it sure seems he should do
> something to get positive results.  I could well imagine that the U,
> players, and parents in addition to his friends, all have a 'stake' in his
> health.  This takes 'big is beautiful' too far IMHO.
> >
> > I was thinking about the KU losing streak and wondering, "How long and
> seriously can his players take his requests for hard work and discipline?"
>
> I know it was in bad taste and all but the Unsportsmanlike Conduct
> guys in Omaha had a phone in game last week that had callers guess
> which weighed more, Mangino or certain pieces of military hardware.
>
> And I'm sure everyone has heard the story of how Mangino was driving
> himself to Arrowhead Stadium last year for the Mizzou game, got off
> the Interstate for a break, but then got lost trying to get back on.
> He stopped someone on the sidewalk and asked "How do I get back to
> 435?"  The guy replied "Skip lunch for starters."
> Pa-dum!!
>
> But all seriousness aside, I'd agree.  He reminds me of the little
> girl in Willy Wonka that swells up like a blueberry.  I think KU would
> be foolish to try and replace him.  He's had some real success at a
> school that is basketball first (and maybe second).  I'd rather see
> them work harder to keep him on his feet, healthy, and creating
> problems in the Big XII North.  While it would be easier on us if KU
> and others go down, a rising tide raises all boats, if you know what I
> mean.
>
> Nick
> --
> "I heard someone tried the monkeys-on-typewriters bit trying for the
> plays of W. Shakespeare, but all they got was the collected works of
> Francis Bacon."
> Bill Hirst
>
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