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The Daily Mauling 8.4.25

2025-08-04T07:11:01-05:00

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Is this going to be it?

Well, tomorrow the new login system goes live. I’m sure it will be smooth sailing with no hiccups, right? Anyway, on to the links!

Kansas Jayhawk News

Kansas Football 2025 Opponent Preview: Fresno State Bulldogs
The Kansas Jayhawks kick off the 2025 campaign against Fresno State in the earliest season-opener in franchise history. It will mark the first time KU officially takes the field in the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas Basketball Transfer Noah Shelby Commits to SEC School in Portal
The McKinney, Texas, native is not the only former Jayhawk to have transferred to A&M in the current portal cycle. Shelby will join former teammate Rylan Griffen, who also made the decision to transfer to the Aggies.

Kansas Volleyball Hosts Alumni Match to Open 2025 Season - University of Kansas
Kansas women's volleyball will open its 2025 season with an alumni match at 1 p.m. CT on Aug. 9 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. The event will feature a showdown between former Kansas standouts and the current 2025 roster.

The Weekend Mauling 8.2.25

2025-08-02T06:29:11-05:00

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3 more weeks!

Hey- there's a new way to log in coming next week. In case you didn’t know.

Kansas Jayhawk News

Kansas City Chiefs Sign Ex-Kansas Football WR Kwamie Lassiter II
Lassiter comes to Kansas City after playing for the Memphis Showboats in the United Football League (UFL). In eight games this past season, he racked up 257 yards receiving and one touchdown with just a single dropped pass on the year.

Kansas's new(-ish) stadium looks incredible
Kansas's new* stadium might be the first time where real life looks better than the rendering.

KU football banking on veteran offense in 2025 season
The Kansas Jayhawks are leaning on continuity as they prepare for the upcoming college football season, with a veteran group of returning players on offense.

Fans excited to see renovated KU stadium
In downtown Lawrence, residents were out enjoying the weather. On Mass St, several shops have their KU gear out and are gearing up themselves for the start of the school year. On the windows at Weaver’s, Darbi Rice was putting finishing touches on the newest display full of school spirit.

The Daily Mauling: 8/1/25

2025-08-01T09:44:08-05:00

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I guess it's August now

I have limited resources this morning, so it's going to be a limited mauling. All QOTDs! Feel free to post any good links you find today.

Question(s) of the Day

If you had to sing karaoke, what song would you pick?

What movie would change the most if every character was a puppet?

If you could look like any celebrity, who would you choose?

If you could move to any fictional world (from books, movies, etc), what would you choose?

The Daily Mauling: 7/31/25

2025-07-31T08:20:45-05:00

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It's almost football month!

Kansas Jayhawks News

Kansas Basketball: Jayhawks labeled a worrying transfer status by CBS Sports
The NCAA Transfer Portal has become one of the biggest factors in a team's chances for immediate succes. The addition of even one or two high-level transfers is imperative for a team looking for a real chance at a National Championship.

Kansas football's Boden Groen continues to show he can help KU at TE
After transferring in from Rice ahead of the 2025 season, it didn’t take long for Kansas football tight end Boden Groen to be impressed with his new program.

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Rotation & Minutes Projection 2.0 Post Nginyu Ngala Addition | krem.com

Links!

‘Daily Show’ Humiliates ‘World’s Greatest Thinker’ Joe Rogan
In a mock biopic segment set to play in the middle of its Wednesday episode, the show repeatedly skewered the intelligence of the host of the controversial podcast The Joe Rogan Experience.

NTSB documents, hearing on D.C.-area plane crash reveal new information - The Washington Post
An Army helicopter unit flew in the tight airspace using faulty altitude readings, while controllers’ efforts to improve safety were rebuffed, according to the NTSB.

The Hawaii tsunami response is a warning about science funding
Not long ago, tsunamis triggered by powerful offshore earthquakes could strike with no warning. Walls of water would sweep across the Pacific, devastating coastal communities thousands of miles from the earthquakes’ sources — while residents had no idea what was coming.

That’s no longer the case.

Mamdani confronts his past calls to defund police after an officer’s death in New York | CNN Politics
Zohran Mamdani spent the last hours of his wedding celebration in Uganda huddled remotely with his team after learning of New York’s deadliest mass shooting of the last 25 years.

MLB trade deadline 2025: Players most likely to be dealt Thursday - ESPN
General managers haven't slept in days, and they've probably developed carpal tunnel from texting so much. Every player traded is guaranteed to make a major impact and every prospect looks like a future star ... right?

Suárez leads list of players with most HRs when traded in season
The D-backs third baseman was dealt to the Mariners on Wednesday for a package of three prospects, sources told MLB.com. Suárez was the most sought-after bat on the trade market, with a bevy of teams vying to add his top-tier pop to their lineup. Suárez hit 36 home runs in 106 games with Arizona, and it is that homer total that makes him unique. That is the most home runs by any player who was traded in the season.

Sophie Cunningham Destroys Caitlin Clark Haters: “You’re Dumb as F*** If You Don’t Think Caitlin Clark Is the Face of the League”
If you’re still not convinced Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is not the face of the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham has a message to you and she ain’t holding back.

Question of the Day

If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be? If you're retired, what would you have changed about your career? Realistic answers only, no "make my salary a billion dollars" type of stuff

Abbreviated Mauling: 7/30/25

2025-07-30T10:53:59-05:00

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I'm posting today's belated mauling from my phone, so I'm not going to try to gather links. Instead, here are some prompts for discussion

-tsunamis...anyone know anybody who got a scare from this (or worse)?

-Kansas plays football in just a few weeks. What are our expectations?

-what's the worst month for sports and why is it July?

Question of the Day

What's your worst traffic story?

The Daily Mauling: 7/29/25

2025-07-29T08:20:50-05:00

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Kansas Jayhawks News

Kansas Basketball: Is Kansas the 'top dog' of the Big 12 anymore?
"The Big 12 isn't Kansas' league anymore. This is Houston's playground until proven otherwise."

Bill Self and Kansas Host Elite International Recruit on Visit
Kansas was the first stop for one of the top players in the 2027 class, who is making six college visits in as many days.

Kansas football fall camp insight: How D.K. McDonald will be as DC
D.K. McDonald is in the midst of his first fall camp as Kansas football’s defensive coordinator, following Brian Borland’s retirement.

Links!

Mayor says gunman was targeting NFL headquarters | AP News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.

‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is unfolding in Gaza, UN-backed food security initiative says | CNN
The “worst-case scenario of famine” is currently taking place in the Gaza Strip, according to an alert issued by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a United Nations-backed initiative.

South Park Might Actually Be In Danger of Being Cancelled This Time
It’s not just the jokes about Trump that really got hammered home, the greater focus of South Park Season 27’s premiere was the fact that Paramount has been in the midst of major legal issues with both Trump and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone in the months leading up to the new season. This had the episode openly discussing whether or not a future is possible for the series moving forward, and that might end up being a reality if any more legal action were to take place.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he has beaten bladder cancer - ESPN
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday that he underwent surgery to remove his bladder after doctors discovered a tumor there. Sanders said that since the surgery there have been no traces of cancer, and that he will continue to coach this season.

Chicago Cubs teammates, opponents remember Ryne Sandberg - ESPN
Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at age 65. Sandberg, known for his power, speed and defensive prowess during his 16-year major league career, was the face of the Cubs during his 15 seasons with the franchise and a fan favorite throughout the sport.

Question of the Day

Do you think things happen for a reason, or is life random?

The Daily Mauling: 7/28/25

2025-07-28T07:56:53-05:00

Kansas Jayhawks News

‘I feel strong’: Bill Self provides update after medical procedure
The University of Kansas Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self provided an update to his health after being hospitalized earlier in the week.

Off the back of a strong summer, Isaiah Marshall ready to compete for QB2 role
Isaiah Marshall is hoping to make the case this fall camp to be KU's No. 2 quarterback for the 2025 season. Unlike last year, there are position battles all along the two-deep heading into the season, and one interesting contest will be the spot behind Jalon Daniels. As Daniels looks to his final season of college football, KU's No. 2 quarterback could put themselves in the driver's seat to take the reins in 2026.

Marcus Morris Taken Into Custody, Markieff Reacts To Arrest - Yahoo Sports
The veteran forward was reportedly arrested on an out-of-state warrant for writing a bad check, implying that he bounced a check and is currently being held in custody for it.

Links!

Michigan Walmart stabbing: How bystanders cornered the suspect in the attack | CNN
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea praised bystanders who cornered the suspect in the parking lot and held him until law enforcement arrived.

Paul Finebaum names Texas school as 'most corrupt program' in CFB history - Yahoo Sports
"The SEC has had the same six schools win the championship since 1964," said Lashlee. "Not a single one has been different since 1964. That’s top-heavy to me. That’s not depth."

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ rockets to $118 million | CNN Business
Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” stormed the domestic box office, topping superhero competitor “Superman” to finish No. 1 with $118 million.

Jay Leno says political comedy can alienate audiences: ‘I don’t think anybody wants to hear a lecture’ | CNN
During a recent conversation with David Trulio for The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, the former late-night host spoke about some of the risks that can come with mixing politics and comedy.

Double meteor showers peak together on July 30 | AP News
It’s almost time for summer’s meteor shower duet.

Question of the Day

Do you believe people can truly change, or just adapt?

The Weekend Mauling: 7/26/25

2025-07-26T10:38:41-05:00

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Kansas Jayhawks News

Kansas Jayhawk basketball adds point guard Ngala from Canada | Kansas City Star
Nginyu “Gee” Ngala, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound point guard from Montreal, Canada, will play basketball at Kansas this season, KU athletics announced Friday on its men’s basketball X account.

What to watch as Kansas football kicks off training camp | Kansas City Star
KU football gears up for the season with a revamped roster, new defensive coach DK McDonald, and exciting changes at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Links!

Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity during meetings with deputy attorney general: Sources - ABC News
Ghislaine Maxwell, who sources told ABC News initiated the meetings with the Department of Justice, answered questions for about nine hours over two days after being granted a limited form of immunity, the sources said.

Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too - The New York Times
The Democratic governors of two of the largest states in the country issued their most explicit threats yet to Republicans in Texas: If they draw new Congressional maps to favor their party before the 2026 election, Democrats will look to do the same.

Athletics' Nick Kurtz goes wild - 4 HRs, 6 hits, 19 total bases - ESPN
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game, part of a spectacular Friday night for the 22-year-old that will go down as one of the greatest offensive displays the sport has seen.

Lionel Messi MLS All-Star Game debacle is own goal for everybody
Messi and Jordi Alba were disciplined by MLS commissioner Don Garber for skipping the All-Star Game, causing them to miss a marquee matchup against first-place FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 26.

Question of the Day

What’s the most interesting thing you read on the internet this week (aside from RCT, of course)

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