[Husker] Re: Mangino on the outs ?

[jon johnston]

Sounds like this goes deeper than just a five-game losing streak.

Rumor is he'll be gone by end of week. 

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On Nov 17, 2009, at 2:07 PM, Aaron Wolfson wrote:

> 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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