Blogging, I’m assured, is the wave of the future. I’m 53 years old and have been in newspapers since I was 17. Suddenly, I don’t know much, especially about the wave of the future. My friends, Denise Neil and Lori Linenberger, have tried to drag me into the 21st century. They’re so hip (cough). They tell me that a daily blog entry from yours truly will enhance our website, kansas.com, as it has never been enhanced. As those three or four people who have followed my blog religiously know, I have struggled with this concept. Here’s why: I write a sports column that appears in the newspaper at least four times a week, sometimes more. I am on the radio for Sports Daily two hours a day, five times a week. My simple query is this: Does anybody really need more of Bob Lutz?
But apparently there is an insatiable appetite for my musings. That was said tongue in cheek, for those of you not adept at ironic humor.
I have included personal stuff in my past blogs. I will still do that, on occasion, but beginning today this blog will take a decided turn toward sports. And issues. And anything, really. But mostly sports.
I want to begin a debate, or at least a discussion, two or three times a week. I will post the results of said discussions, provided I can built enough momentum to get them going.
Today, I want us to pick the five best basketball players in the history of college basketball in Kansas. Tough one, huh? But fun. ESPN recently used a “blue-ribbon” panel (which is slightly better than a red-ribbon panel) to name the best 25 players in the history of college basketball. I love lists. And I’m sure you love lists, too. So have at it, blog readers. Pick your top five college hoopsters for the state of Kansas; players at Kansas, Kansas State or Wichita State. Or, if you think someone who played at Fort Hays State is deserving of Top 5 status, include him. Send them to me here and I’ll post the results soon. And I’ll also give you my top five.
What an idea, huh? This blog is going to take off.
18 Comments
Well, I don’t know squat about sports and I’d like to keep it that way, but I respect a man brilliant enough to do what I say. Bravo, Bob. Just put me down for KU on all five spots. Does that work?
Oh, wait. That wasn’t the question. Eric Pauley?
Michael Beasley…Danny Manning…Wilt Chamberlain…Mitch Richmond…that’s all I got.
Danny Manning, Michael Beasley, Mitch Richmond, Xavier McDaniel, Dave Stallworth
Dave Stallworth
Danny Manning
Xavier McDaniel
Mitch Ritchmond
Antoine Carr
Xavier McDaniel
Wilt Chamberlain
Bob Boozer
JoJo White
Danny Manning
It is nice to know that you listen to the Denises in your life, but if I want only sports, I would read your column, I read this when I miss your humor and wit and need a Bob moment…
I would have to agree with Denise and Lori. You really need to step it up in the blog department.
Mike Beasley
Mitch Richmond
Danny Manning
Xavier McDaniel
Bob Boozer
Wilt Chamberlain
Dave Stallworth
Danny Manning
Rolando Blackman
Clyde Lovellette
There is a start, I could name more for sure!
Don’t know who my point guard is?
Micheal Beasley
Bob Boozer
Mitch Richmond
Rolando Blackman
Jack Parr
Wilt Chamberlain
Dave Stallworth
Danny Manning
Mike Evans
Xavier McDaniel
Xavier McDaniel
Michael Beasley
Danny Manning
Wilt Chamberlain
Dave Stallworth
Antoine Carr ranks in the top 10 in my book.
Does it have to be “guys” Lynnette Woodward was awfully dominating.
Michael Beasley is awesume. Can’t match Wilt the Stilt. Danny Manning led his team to a national championship. Dave Stallworth, what can you say?
Mine is the same as LJ’s. Jack Parr? Give me a break. He’s not even top 5 in K-State’s history. Same with Lovellete and KU. And how can anyone leave off Wilt the list?
Wilt Chamberlain
Danny Manning
Dave Stallworth
JoJo White
Mitch Richmond
PG–Kirk Hinrich
SG–Mitch Ritchmond
SF–Xavier McDaniel
PF–Michael Beasley
C–Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain
Dave Stallworth
Danny Manning
Clyde Lovellete
Xavier McDaniel