The All-Mangino Team (Open Thread)

Mark Mangino has put a few years in now, so I think it's time we take a look at the all-time best "Fighting Mangino's" at KU. This is not a a definitive list, so help me out by clicking on the comments.

QB -- Todd Reesing
Consideration: Bill Whittemore  Great Moments: Jason Swanson, Brian Luke

RB -- Jon Cornish
RB -- Brandon McAnderson
Consideration: Clark Green  Future: Jake Sharp  Great Moments: John Randle

WR -- Mark Simmons
WR -- Marcus Henry
WR -- Brandon Rideau
WR -- Dexton Fields
Consideration: Charles Gordon (FR), Brian Murph, Jr. Great Moments: Aqib Talib  Future: Dezmon Briscoe

TE -- Derek Fine
Consideration: Lyonel Anderson

T -- Anthony Collins
T -- Adrian Jones
G -- Ryan Cantrell
G -- Adrian Mayes or Chet Hartley
C -- Joe Vaughan
Consideration: David Ochoa, Danny Lewis, Cesar Rodriguez
This is a tough call. I feel good about the tackles and center, but I need some help on the guards.

DE -- Charlton Keith
DE -- Jermail Ashley
Consideration: David McMillan

DT -- James McClinton
DT -- Wayne Wilder
Consideration: Tim Allen, Travis Watkins, Eric Butler

LB -- Nick Reid
LB -- Joe Mortenson
LB -- James Holt
Consideration: Kevin Kane, Mike Rivera, Banks Floodman, Gabe Toomey, Brandon Perkins, Eric Washington

CB -- Aqib Talib
CB -- Charles Gordon
Consideration: Chris Harris, Theo Baines

S -- Rodney Harris
S -- Darrell Stuckey
Consideration + Future: Justin Thornton

Mark Mangino Loves Bloggers

Hates Kurt Caywood

In a brilliant move to push the blog media ahead of the mainstream, Kansas head coach Mark Mangino closed a recent Topeka Jayhawk Club meeting to the boys with the press passes:

"Mangino spoke to the press before the 6 p.m. kickoff, but when he entered the banquet room, media were told — for the first time in my 20-plus professional years and, quite possibly, in history — they wouldn't be allowed inside."

The horror. Clearly Mangino is fighting for your local bloggers who thus far are still denied media passes. So, on this day, the "real media" was locked out while the blog and message board crew was able to get the exclusive scoop for $18 a head. The revolution is on.

Link to Kurt Caywood's Take (Summary: KSU are good folk; KU = Snob Hill)

Update on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 06:42AM by DJ Goodwin

Looks like all is well with Kurt and Mangino. Sounds like some sort of mix-up.

http://blogs.cjonline.com/index.php?entry=4339#extended

Mark Mangino vs All

The Mark Mangino Delta -- Part III

Today's data charts all of the coaches we've looked at over the past two days and is the last of the three-part series. The chart pretty much speaks for itself, but it's interesting to note how close Glen Mason and Bill Snyder were after year five. Of course, we all know who won the war in that clash, as Mason was eventually escaped to Minnesota.

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Mark Mangino vs The North

The Mark Mangino Delta -- Part II

Today, we look at Mark Mangino vs a few of our favorite coaches in the North division, including Bill Snyder from ol' KSU. A number of things standout after looking at the data (charts below).

--How did Gary Pinkel survive his slide and three straight losses to KU? It was a little rough for a while there, but last year was pretty significant for Gary. Looks like patience may have paid off for Mizzou.

--I haven't had much respect for Bill Callahan, I suppose that's due to the fact that we've been able to challenge his squad every year. Still, the data shows why Nebraska fans are jacked again. He is quite a recruiter, so let's see how this QB transition goes.

--Interesting that prior to this year, Mangino pretty much mirrored the man from K-State. Avoid the meltdowns against Toledo and Baylor and it would have be a virtual match.

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Mark Mangino vs KU

The Mark Mangino Delta -- Part I

Today is the first of a three-part series analyzing the points delta for KU underneath Mark Mangino (inspired by my desire to be more like FHD on the Gridiron Board). The delta chart below is for six years and represents total points scored vs total points allowed in a season. Today, the comparison is Mangino vs former KU coaches Terry Allen and Glen Mason. The starting point is the year prior to each coach starting with the program.

Of course, the real measurement for a coach is wins, but the chart below does provide an interesting comparison with Mason. Mangino turned the program faster, but has hovered in the same relative atmosphere for the past four seasons. That pretty much backs up what the detractors are saying. Still, it's only been in the past two seasons that Mason eclipsed Mangino. If 2007 is a breakout or even an improvement, all will be forgiven. How about Terry Allen? For the two remaining "Gameball" supporters, maybe this chart will help.

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