<![CDATA[The KC Chief · Storify]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChiefNodeJS RSS ModuleWed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:45 GMT<![CDATA[Turner Gill Fired]]>

After a 1-16 record in Big 12 play during his 2 seasons as coach, Turner Gill is out as the KU football coach.

Storified by The KC Chief · Sun, Nov 27 2011 19:16:02

“Typically, when you buy new hope,” Mason says, “if they had a really tough, disciplined program, they’ll go the other way. They’ll buy new hope, and then they’ll go back to the tough, disciplined coach again.”
Turner Gill is the latest Mr. Nice Guy to struggle as Kansas&#39; coach.Turner Gill is the latest Mr. Nice Guy to struggle as Kansas&#39; coach.
Mason is speaking generally, but he&#39;s also getting right to the heart of the current conundrum at Kansas, where the results aren&#39;...
Gill completely changed the culture of Kansas football during his short stay. The answer to the question of whether he changed it for better or worse was what ultimately led to his removal.
Turner Gill out as KU football coach | KUsports.comTurner Gill out as KU football coach | KUsports.com
Kansas University football coach Turner Gill, who struggled to a 5-19 record during his two seasons, has been fired and will receive the ...
A program that won an Orange Bowl four years ago has been reduced to a Big 12 laughingstock, enduring six losses by at least 30 points during a 10-game losing streak that ended the 2011 season.
Gill's firing simple: Just not good enoughGill's firing simple: Just not good enough
Kansas decided on Sunday that Jayhawks coach Turner Gill wasn't good enough to earn a third year on his five-year, $10 million contract. ...
It wasn't about wins and losses, heck the two wins probably would have been fine had Kansas been competitive and competent in every game.
Turner Gill Fired As Kansas Head Football CoachTurner Gill Fired As Kansas Head Football Coach
Community blog posts and discussion. by sirtweak about 10 hours ago by fetch9 about 1 month ago by Home Run Tony Cogan about 1 month ago ...
This can’t be a defensive hire, a safe hire. This situation calls for an aggressive, bold if necessary, move, one that awakens a fan base lulled into apathy.
KU's next move must be bold one | KUsports.comKU's next move must be bold one | KUsports.com
Kansas coach Turner Gill talks to reporters following the Jayhawks' 24-10 loss to Missouri on Nov. 26, 2011. Kansas City, Mo. — Two years...
Zenger just so happened to get his start in college athletics working for Bill Snyder. To this day, there may not be anyone who is a coach or administrator at the BCS level that Zenger respects more... The next KU coach will perhaps do so exercising some of the values and tendencies Snyder has steadfastly taught during his 20 years at K-State.
Kevin Haskin: KU must restore football visionKevin Haskin: KU must restore football vision
LAWRENCE -- Not long ago, the Kansas football facility was a joke. Mainly because there was no facility. The Jayhawks shared much of what...
I am not sure if Leach would want this job, but KU would be doing its part to at least call the man.

THE FAVORITE

• Mike Leach, 50, former head coach at Texas Tech University

What's next for KU football: Coaching candidates | KUsports.com
The last time the Kansas University football program pushed a nice-guy head coach out the door after just two seasons, the university fol...
An interesting concept: Mike Leach to Kansas - The Big Mac BlogAn interesting concept: Mike Leach to Kansas - The Big Mac Blog
As a Kansas alum watching what has happened to a mediocre football progam under the direction of Fort Worth native Turner Gill is depress...
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]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChief/turner-gill-firedhttp://storify.com/TheKCChief/turner-gill-firedMon, 28 Nov 2011 03:16:02 GMT<![CDATA[Penn State Embroiled in Controversy After Paterno Firing]]>

Details emerge after Joe Paterno's firing that show a secretive and combative football program at odds with the university at large.

Storified by The KC Chief · Tue, Nov 22 2011 21:55:11

Penn State should announce that it will cancel the 2012 football season.
Penn State’s Long Road BackPenn State’s Long Road Back
I can't remember the last time I watched a regular season college football game, but, on Saturday, I turned on the Penn State-Nebraska ga...
Let us hear nothing about "closure" or about "moving on." And God help us, let us not hear a single mumbling word about how football can help the university "heal."
The Brutal Truth About Penn StateThe Brutal Truth About Penn State
"But you, when you pray, go into your inner chamber and, locking the door, pray there in hiding to your Father …" It was midway through t...

BOB COSTAS:

19:01:47:00 Are you sexually attracted to young boys, to underage boys?


JERRY SANDUSKY:

19:01:57:00 Sexually attracted, you know, I — I enjoy young people. I — I love to be around them. I — I — but no I'm not sexually attracted to young boys.

THE FULL TRANSCRIPT: Bob Costas interview with Joe Amendola and Jerry Sandusky | Penn State Scandal: National coverage | CentreDaily.comTHE FULL TRANSCRIPT: Bob Costas interview with Joe Amendola and Jerry Sandusky | Penn State Scandal: National coverage | CentreDaily.com
18:54:31:00 Mr. Sandusky, there's a 40-count indictment. The grand jury report contains specific detail. There are multiple accusers, mul...

In Jerry Sandusky’s mind, the very wrong things he was doing weren’t that wrong. In this very interview, even after this national firestorm, Sandusky continued to argue minor points and paint himself as confused about right and wrong. Not that he was believable.

Sandusky interview sheds light on mindsetSandusky interview sheds light on mindset
The voice over the phone sounded as weak and pathetic as the explanations and excuses it was trying to spread. Want to hear from a monste...
Wow. Leslie Dutchtot, the judge who let Jerry Sandusky out of jail on $100,000 bail, took money from several people involved with The Second Mile when she was running for district judge a few years ago.
Judge Who Freed Sandusky On Unsecured Bail Raised Campaign Funds From Board Members Of Sandusky's CharityJudge Who Freed Sandusky On Unsecured Bail Raised Campaign Funds From Board Members Of Sandusky's Charity
Wow. Leslie Dutchtot, the judge who let Jerry Sandusky out of jail on $100,000 bail, took money from several people involved with The Sec...
Working off the brief mention on an Internet forum where people chatted about Penn State athletics, according to the two people with knowledge of the case, investigators narrowed their list of coaches likely to have seen something to Mike McQueary, then an assistant coach and the football program’s recruiting coordinator.
Internet Posting Helped Sandusky InvestigatorsInternet Posting Helped Sandusky Investigators
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, via Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A critical break in the investigation of Jerry Sandusk...
*That a place that likely considers itself the top 1% (top .0001%?) of Penn State die-hard fans -- people who love Penn State football so much they pay for the privilege of accessing the site to read, post and interact -- would end up being the place that implodes the program for a generation, if not forever.
Quickish | How An Internet Troll Cracked the Sandusky CaseQuickish | How An Internet Troll Cracked the Sandusky Case
The new New York Times report on Penn State by Jo Becker is must-read. If you haven't read it yet, here it is. Go read it. Among the key ...
Joe Paterno transferred full ownership of his house to his wife, Sue, for $1 in July, less than four months before a sexual abuse scandal engulfed his Penn State football program and the university.
In July, Paterno Transferred Ownership of Home to His Wife for $1In July, Paterno Transferred Ownership of Home to His Wife for $1
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - transferred full ownership of his house to his wife, Sue, for $1 in July, less than four months before a sexual abus...
"I am writing to notify you that the NCAA will examine Penn State's exercise of institutional control over its intercollegiate athletics programs, as well as the actions, and inactions, of relevant responsible personnel," Emmert wrote. "We recognize that there are ongoing federal and state investigations and the NCAA does not intend to interfere with those probes."
Penn State Live - NCAA to launch inquiry of Penn State athletic programsPenn State Live - NCAA to launch inquiry of Penn State athletic programs
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has learned via letter from NCAA President Mark Emmert that the governing body of collegiate sports wi...
Signs — like trips with boys and hotel room stays — might have been noticed sooner if Sandusky wasn’t viewed as being such a selfless, almost saintly community leader. 
Jerry Sandusky's 'Victim Four' tells his story of alleged abuse for years by Sandusky as a surrogate fatherJerry Sandusky's 'Victim Four' tells his story of alleged abuse for years by Sandusky as a surrogate father
For Victim Four, it isn't about a single shower. His story begins with a surrogate father and turns into a nightmare. "My client now has ...
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]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChief/penn-state-embroiled-in-controversy-after-paternohttp://storify.com/TheKCChief/penn-state-embroiled-in-controversy-after-paternoWed, 23 Nov 2011 05:55:11 GMT<![CDATA[Joe Paterno Fired]]>

Paterno's firing was followed by rioting in State College, PA.

Storified by The KC Chief · Thu, Nov 10 2011 17:26:39

Here's my ongoing take on the situation.

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]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChief/joe-paterno-firedhttp://storify.com/TheKCChief/joe-paterno-firedFri, 11 Nov 2011 01:26:39 GMT<![CDATA[Missouri Leaves The Big 12 For The SEC]]>

Storified by The KC Chief · Thu, Nov 10 2011 16:37:47

The SEC hasn't lost a member since Tulane left in 1966. It has no exit fee, because it doesn't need one.
Missouri move from Big 12 to SEC about money, not conference titles - Andy Staples - SI.comMissouri move from Big 12 to SEC about money, not conference titles - Andy Staples - SI.com
My wife asked a great question in 2007. Why do you still work for a newspaper? At the time, I was in my fifth year at The Tampa Tribune. ...
The Big 12, while it was busy sorting itself out, showed Missouri a terrifying future of constantly shifting leagues and a possible future in the Big East, where three members left in the past month and six more appear to be on the way, each a worse geographical and cultural fit than the other.
Big 12 only has self to blame for Mizzou exitBig 12 only has self to blame for Mizzou exit
In the summer of 2010, Missouri was telling anyone who would listen that it was a proud member of the Big 12, even though its desire to l...
The spread offense was designed as a way to account for disparities in talent, and nowhere would that be more important for Mizzou than in the SEC. It remains to be seen whether that type of game came succeed in the SEC, where letting fast, powerful defenses tee off on the quarterback might be a dicey proposition. SEC speed is not a fabrication, and a schedule featuring Alabama, LSU and Auburn might mean a long wait before Mizzou comes near another big-time bowl (or any sort of bowl).
Does Missouri fit in the SEC?Does Missouri fit in the SEC?
During last year's realignment shakedown - as Nebraska joined the rest of the Big Ten in the late 1980s and the Big 12 looked to be colla...
Missouri fans have always thought their team should be better than it is, but they're not obsessed about it.
Each unsure of the other, Missouri, SEC civilly enter union - NCAA Football - CBSSports.comEach unsure of the other, Missouri, SEC civilly enter union - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com
A portion of Missouri's conflicted identity is buried in a little-known Confederate cemetery in Lexington, a small town about an hour eas...
Whether yesterday was a great day for Mizzou or not (and I say it wasn’t), it’s cornball, juvenile and condescending tocelebrate leaving the only conference you have ever known – the one that made you who you are – whatever that is. The Big 6, 8, 12 has always been home for the Tigers and would always have been home for them. But, they cast that aside for reasons that can be seen as short-sighted and/or vindictive.
Mizzou - The Exclamation Point | Upon Further ReviewMizzou - The Exclamation Point | Upon Further Review
In a news release yesterday morning, this is what was written by Chad Moller. "…we will be holding a public celebration and press confere...
Locally, the most important thing is how this impacts the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. It won’t be played after this academic year, and each school’s leaders have done just enough for their fans to blame the other side.
Mizzou’s decision to leave Big 12 hits hard for one fan - KansasCity.comMizzou’s decision to leave Big 12 hits hard for one fan - KansasCity.com
Chuck Mehrer likes to say he bleeds black and gold, and this is only false in the literal sense. Hardcore Missouri fans will recognize hi...
The SEC is arguably one of the best football conferences in America. It is home to the last five national champions: Auburn, Alabama, Florida (twice) and LSU. How do you plan on winning games against these teams when you can’t defeat Oklahoma or Oklahoma State?

People in Columbia remain optimistic about the move as ever:


Deaton, who had previously worked to preserve the Big 12, said he shifted his position after listening to feedback from university leaders, alums and boosters. Missouri’s secession plans became apparent Oct. 4 when he resigned his position as the chairman of the Big 12 board of directors.-
Missouri is eager for equalityMissouri is eager for equality
If Don Walsworth, a former University of Missouri curator and a major donor to the MU athletic department, needed confirmation which scho...
Missouri wanted to belong to a conference that doesn’t let one university call the shots, a conference with strong leadership, a conference with more TV money. In short, Missouri wanted all the things the Big 12 didn’t offer.
MU gets its wish and now must adjustMU gets its wish and now must adjust
Missouri wanted a stable home in a nice neighborhood, a place where it could watch the fickle twists of conference realignment from a saf...
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]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChief/missouri-leaves-the-big-12-for-the-sechttp://storify.com/TheKCChief/missouri-leaves-the-big-12-for-the-secFri, 11 Nov 2011 00:37:47 GMT<![CDATA[Royals Trade Melky Cabrera For Jonathan Sanchez]]>

Most commentators agree that the Royals won this trade.

Storified by The KC Chief · Thu, Nov 10 2011 16:20:59

These commentators were negative in general about the trade:

Quick analysis: Both teams got the raw end of the deal.
Trade! Royals deal Melky Cabrera to Giants for J. Sanchez, VerdugoTrade! Royals deal Melky Cabrera to Giants for J. Sanchez, Verdugo
On a day when the Kansas City Royals were expected to announce they were changing the name of their home stadium, they pulled a fast one ...
Unfortunately, even if Sanchez bounces back to career norms in walks, he still issues too many free passes to be an innings eater, but the Royals will gladly take a 28-year-old fireballing lefty in the middle of the rotation and take 190 innings over 32 starts.
Giants, Royals exchange risky players in dealGiants, Royals exchange risky players in deal
Eye on Baseball - Giants, Royals exchange risky players in deal
The story behind Cabrera's break-out season was that he found new focus after being traded in Dec. 2009 and non-tendered in Dec. 2010 and got himself in great shape for the 2011 season, but it's troubling that he needed the wakeup call in the first place.
Kansas City Royals do smart thing, sell high on Melky Cabrera - Cliff Corcoran - SI.comKansas City Royals do smart thing, sell high on Melky Cabrera - Cliff Corcoran - SI.com
Imagine for a moment that you're the general manager of a rebuilding team. A year ago you signed a 26-year-old non-tendered outfielder wi...
I don't really understand either team's motivation to make this deal, but if I have to choose one side, it's Kansas City's.
Cabrera trade makes little sense for GiantsCabrera trade makes little sense for Giants
The hot stove is warming up, and on Monday the  San Francisco Giants  sent left-hander  Jonathan Sanchez  to the  Kansas City Royals  for...

Most of the opinion favored the Royals:

This was a pure baseball trade; a deal that helped both ball clubs financially and plugged some gaping holes by taking moderate risks on two players who still have some upside.
Sanchez a worthwhile risk for RoyalsSanchez a worthwhile risk for Royals
The  San Francisco Giants  could not wait any longer for left-hander  Jonathan Sanchez  to live up to his potential, sending him and mino...
As for Sanchez, his contributions will earn him a place in franchise history. But it’s clear the Giants had no appetite in tendering him a contract, especially after he showed little interest in pitching again after spraining his ankle in August.
Giants news and notes on Melky Cabrera’s new role, Pablo Sandoval’s winter plans and how today’s trade sets up the rest of the offseason | Extra BaggsGiants news and notes on Melky Cabrera’s new role, Pablo Sandoval’s winter plans and how today’s trade sets up the rest of the offseason | Extra Baggs
Just finished the conference call with Brian Sabean, Bruce Bochy and Melky Cabrera. Here are the main news points, including some offseas...
The Royals, though, need to take chances, and today’s gamble not only has the potential to make them significantly better in 2012, but it came without causing any damage to the team’s strong farm system
Kansas City’s move to sell high on Melky a good one | HardballTalkKansas City’s move to sell high on Melky a good one | HardballTalk
It's not all that often I have nice things to say about a Dayton Moore transaction. This one, though, looks pretty good to me. The Royals...
Sanchez doesn't solve the Royals' ugly starting pitching issues, but he's a step in the right direction, one acquired without sacrificing any of their many very good prospects (they actually added a prospect in Verdugo, who actually owns some Sanchez traits of his own, even if he's a long-shot to be an effective big-league starter).
Polarizing Trade For Two Deep SleepersPolarizing Trade For Two Deep Sleepers
Any move involving a player leaving the Kansas City Royals might not seem like big news, not with World Series afterglow still with us an...
Sanchez has his warts, and if he’s the best the Royals can do, than they really haven’t upgraded their rotation enough to contend in 2012. But precisely because he’s only under contract for 2012, his acquisition signals to me that Moore is putting together next season’s roster with the idea of contention in mind.
Rany on the Royals: For Want Of A Pitcher: Jonathan Sanchez.
Naturally. After five articles and nearly 23,000 words to discuss dozens of pitchers that the Royals might acquire this off-season, Dayto...
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]]>http://storify.com/TheKCChief/royals-trade-melky-cabrera-for-jonathan-sanchezhttp://storify.com/TheKCChief/royals-trade-melky-cabrera-for-jonathan-sanchezFri, 11 Nov 2011 00:20:59 GMT<![CDATA[Evaluating Jonathan Sanchez]]>

Storified by The KC Chief · Thu, Nov 10 2011 16:02:11

By pitching up in the zone, Sanchez is essentially choosing a strategy that increases the likelihood of deep counts, thus increasing both his walk and strikeout rates.
Jonathan Sanchez Isn’t As Good As His K% | FanGraphs Baseball
From 2008 to 2011, Jonathan Sanchez has the fourth highest strikeout rate (24.1%) of any starting pitcher in baseball (500 IP minimum), r...
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