What the deal was, when he knew, etc.
Coach Self said Darryn Peterson didn't practice yesterday, so playing tonight was 50-50. Flu-like symptoms. Self said he didn't know that Peterson wouldn't play until 7:00 or 7:30
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WitheyBlockParty
Feb 10, 4:58 AM
@Shay is there a reason he wasn’t on the injured list then if he didn’t practice? Or do they not have to put illness on if it
TD_Jayhawk
Feb 10, 5:01 AM
Did anyone practice yesterday? Wouldn't we had the day off between games?
kuShogun
Feb 10, 5:03 AM
the injury list is a joke
or
ku will get fined soon if they dont use it as required
dp should be listed as doubtful on every game
Shay
Feb 10, 5:06 AM
WitheyBlockParty said:Self said he thought he'd go.@Shay is there a reason he wasn’t on the injured list then if he didn’t practice? Or do they not have to put illness on if it
Wave N. Wheat
Feb 10, 5:09 AM
List him as questionable on every injury report.
kufan_22
Feb 10, 5:09 AM
This is where I will step in and remind people that we just recently played at Tech and Christian Anderson didn’t play because of the flu. Do people think Christian Anderson didn’t want to play at home against Kansas? They didn’t know until right up to the start of the game. This shit happens. I also understand everyone’s frustration with DP. He needs to start being dependable. He did just play back to back games at 30+ minutes. I just don’t think the kid would do that and then want to miss the Arizona game. I wish I could remember the other team that was missing a star player this past weekend with the flu. If he doesn’t play against Iowa State then it’s time to move on.
HawksJ
Feb 10, 5:13 AM
kufan_22 said:I don’t think you do. Clearly you don’t fully appreciate how much Kansas Fan suffers.I also understand everyone’s frustration with DP.
Hawkmarket
Feb 10, 5:49 AM
kufan_22 said:In isolation I would agree. However. I’ve never seen anything like this and it’s far from an isolated incident. This is insane.This is where I will step in and remind people that we just recently played at Tech and Christian Anderson didn’t play because of the flu. Do people think Christian Anderson didn’t want to play at home against Kansas? They didn’t know until right up to the start of the game. This **** happens. I also understand everyone’s frustration with DP. He needs to start being dependable. He did just play back to back games at 30+ minutes. I just don’t think the kid would do that and then want to miss the Arizona game. I wish I could remember the other team that was missing a star player this past weekend with the flu. If he doesn’t play against Iowa State then it’s time to move on.
RealKU Mike
Feb 10, 5:51 AM
Shay said:This kid has gotten the flu more times then ive breathed air in the last two months. I call BS and no its not for Bill Self.What the deal was, when he knew, etc. Coach Self said Darryn Peterson didn't practice yesterday, so playing tonight was 50-50. Flu-like symptoms. Self said he didn't know that Peterson wouldn't play until 7:00 or 7:30
tatownbacker
Feb 10, 5:52 AM
The 🐐 played a historic game with the flu. Or hungover. Either way.
Saul Berenson
Feb 10, 6:04 AM
tatownbacker said:Yeah, tonights game definitely compareable to the NBA finalsThe 🐐 played a historic game with the flu. Or hungover. Either way.
kufan_22
Feb 10, 6:05 AM
RealKU Mike said:So how many games has he missed because of the flu?This kid has gotten the flu more times then ive breathed air in the last two months. I call BS and no it’s not for Bill Self.
Bull-Hawk
Feb 10, 10:19 AM
"I went into the training room, he's in there trying, and I said, 'Can you?' and he said, 'Coach, I don't think I can,'" Self said. "And to be honest with you, I would probably rather him not play if he couldn't contribute, just because we'd spend 20 minutes trying to get him shots or whatever, and if he doesn't feel it, then I would much rather do it the way that it happened. So, he tried, but he just couldn't get there."
Bull-Hawk
Feb 10, 10:22 AM
"The one thing about [Peterson] that's been positive is we have played without him, and we've actually been more aggressive individually a lot of times when he was not in the game," Self said. "Now, we're not as good, but we're more aggressive individually. ... I don't know that we would have played that aggressively if [Peterson] had been in the game because he's getting a lot of those touches and a lot of those shots."
kufan_22
Feb 10, 12:34 PM
Bull-Hawk said:It’s funny because when they post KU stats with and without DP there really isn’t that much difference. Our ceiling is obviously much higher with DP just being slated in and playing consistently but unfortunately that hasn’t been the case this year. KU is 10-3 (loses to WVU, UCF, and UNC) with DP and 9-2 without him (loses to Duke and UConn). Guys like Jamari, Tiller, and Elmarko seem like different players when DP isn’t available. Obviously we need DP to hit our ceiling but it’s not like this team is DP and a bunch of scrubs."The one thing about [Peterson] that's been positive is we have played without him, and we've actually been more aggressive individually a lot of times when he was not in the game," Self said. "Now, we're not as good, but we're more aggressive individually. ... I don't know that we would have played that aggressively if [Peterson] had been in the game because he's getting a lot of those touches and a lot of those shots."
jhawk8487
Feb 10, 1:29 PM
DP aside, my concern now is who can't go at ISU because of flu or whatever this is.
flyin squirrel
Feb 10, 2:13 PM
Have played 3 top 5 ranked teams this season, and DP has sat out every game.
Keno3217
Feb 10, 2:22 PM
tatownbacker said:Heard a great conspiracy theory about this game via Joe House (Bill Simmons BFF) MJ and crew were reportedly smoking cigars when the pizza man showed up. Upon arrival, MJ allegedly spit on the pizzas to ensure nobody else would eat the pizzas. And then ate them....with the tobacco juice still on the pizza. Thus - the flu was actually tobacco poisoning. It sounds so wild but also something that MJ would do. I'm a believer.The 🐐 played a historic game with the flu. Or hungover. Either way.
TD_Jayhawk
Feb 10, 3:07 PM
flyin squirrel said:With ISU, Houston, and Arizona still coming up, he has 3 more chances to play vs a top 5 team.Have played 3 top 5 ranked teams this season, and DP has sat out every game.
Moresteamwhistle
Feb 10, 3:10 PM
kufan_22 said:Christian Anderson was also dressed and on the bench. He was jumping on the bike and staying loose. He was doing everything he could to play, seemed like he was basically begging.This is where I will step in and remind people that we just recently played at Tech and Christian Anderson didn’t play because of the flu. Do people think Christian Anderson didn’t want to play at home against Kansas? They didn’t know until right up to the start of the game. This **** happens. I also understand everyone’s frustration with DP. He needs to start being dependable. He did just play back to back games at 30+ minutes. I just don’t think the kid would do that and then want to miss the Arizona game. I wish I could remember the other team that was missing a star player this past weekend with the flu. If he doesn’t play against Iowa State then it’s time to move on.
Jaylaw96
Feb 10, 3:14 PM
Some here are acting as though it is just this board. Or Jayhawks fans.
The entire sports world thinks this is bizarre at best. GMs are being questioned about it. National sports guys are talking about it. Tommy Lloyd was asked about it post game.
Gimme a break with the "nothing to see here" stuff.
To say it is odd is an understatement.
66044
Feb 10, 3:25 PM
kufan_22 said:Christian Anderson hasn't missed half the season with 5 hammies, 4 cramps, and 3 illnesses. Peterson must be the most unfortunate athlete in the country. Plus, Anderson was warming up, on the bike most of the game, getting fluids before the game and at halftime, he was at least trying everything he could to go, Peterson, not so much.This is where I will step in and remind people that we just recently played at Tech and Christian Anderson didn’t play because of the flu. Do people think Christian Anderson didn’t want to play at home against Kansas? They didn’t know until right up to the start of the game. This **** happens. I also understand everyone’s frustration with DP. He needs to start being dependable. He did just play back to back games at 30+ minutes. I just don’t think the kid would do that and then want to miss the Arizona game. I wish I could remember the other team that was missing a star player this past weekend with the flu. If he doesn’t play against Iowa State then it’s time to move on.
Ehsian
Feb 10, 3:31 PM
Shay said:Self thought he would go. Then probably his agent showed up about 7-7:30 PM. That’s when he for sure knew DP was a no go.Self said he thought he'd go.
kufan_22
Feb 10, 3:38 PM
Moresteamwhistle said:Does that make it better. To me if you are good enough to do that why didn’t he play. I actually think the optics of that could be worse than staying in the locker room because you legitimately feel like ass. Self has had other guys miss games due to illness in the past and they are never on the bench. That actually makes little to no sense to be honest, you are sick but let’s go hang on the bench.Christian Anderson was also dressed and on the bench. He was jumping on the bike and staying loose. He was doing everything he could to play, seemed like he was basically begging.
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