Suddenly a very comfortable first game becomes needles and pins

"When at first you don't succeed..."

Version 2.

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In reality, regardless of which of OU or TCU wins, KU was guaranteed to get a run for its money 1:30 CT on Thursday.

With Josh suspended for the parking lot accident stupidity, the prospect of losing that first game is very tangible.

I think the starting lineup BTS (before the suspension) was probably going to be:

Frank, Devonté, Landon, Lagerald and Josh

Now Josh sits . Big drop off in both O and D with him in civvies.

Who steps in and steps up?

Svi? As we have seen with out own eyes and as Corpus has validated our eyes with his data, Svi has been slumping badly of late. Does Self give him the chance to break out of his O slump, even though his D has al;so been (to be generous) suspect?

Carlton? He has been showing signs of life, playing well -- although not always keeping his head in the game -- of late.

Dwight? Hard to see him starting when his presence will be needed to spell Landen in the paint as needed.

Mitch? Backup only, I think, as he is still growing, both physically and mentally, and into his role on the team.

So who steps in and steps up?

BTW, Self has already said that Vick will start in place of Josh.
www2.kusports.com/news/2017/mar/08/ku-fr...ded-1-game-role-tra/

The poll is really more focused on who is going to step up.

I really don't think Frank, Devonte, and LL can do much more than what they have been doing. I mean they could, but what are the odds they can pick up all of the slack Josh leaves in his absence? Someone else needs to produce, so the poll focus is on the other guys. Thanks!

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