Cupcake Monster

I have to give a shout out to KUSports for this picture and article today about how Kansas' cupcake schedule helped them prepare for conference play. Here's the quote: "I think it’s a key factor,” Mangino said Monday. “You have to reflect back a year ago. We were a 6-6 team, lost some tough games. There are several factors involved, and we addressed each one...it wasn’t the biggest factor — but one of the factors was confidence. We felt like being 4-0 in nonconference play developed confidence in our players for Big 12 competition.” After a quote like that, you'd think KU played a smorgasbord of tough non-conference opponents. Well, let's pop open our Phil Steele and review the 06 non conference schedule: Northwestern State, Louisiana-Monroe, Toledo (loss in OT on national TV), South Florida. They traded NW State for Central Michigan, who still haven't recovered from Gary Hogeboom's graduation; took SE Louisiana instead of Louisiana Monroe, were brave enough to take Toledo on for a rematch, and wisely replaced South Florida with Florida International. Fortunately for the Jayhawks, Boone State and Texas already had FAU and UCF tied up, respectively. I think beating freaking Toledo is what really set them up for a killer season.

Okay, that rant is over, and I feel better. Now, please provide your comments as to what purpose the cupcakes have.

I believe the purpose of the cupcakes is to provide a long distance bond between Mangino and his long lost son, Jorvorskie Lane. Looking forward to the family reunion in College Station later this year.