The chalk message was difficult to miss, resting just a few steps outside of Kansas’ Anderson Family Football Complex on Tuesday afternoon.
“We still believe,” the note read. “God bless Kansas.”
Though well-intentioned, the scrawl hinted at the solemn feeling surrounding the program following Saturday’s unexpected 45-27 home loss to Central Michigan.
Just a week ago — after a season-opening victory over Southeast Missouri — KU continued an offseason of optimism. That feeling was buoyed by last year’s win over Texas and also numerous recruiting victories.
Saturday’s result ended many of those feel-good vibes abruptly.