Rumor has it that the chant was actually used during fighting in Philippines in 1899, in the Boxer Rebellion in China, and in World War II. Wonder if the Jayhawk mascot flew oversees for that….

Tough to beat the enthusiasm of #KUtatKat, who is now Kat Collins and lives in Lenexa, but you’re sure to hear that Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant from KU fans loud and clear during those big games.

A university spokeswoman sent us an article about the "Rock chalk, Jayhawk, KU" chant's origins. Written by Mark D. Hersey of KU's Department of History, it discusses the Bailey and chalk rock themes.

The Jayhawks (22-10, 10-8 Big 12) are slated as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 13 seed Samford in Salt Lake City in March Madness' first round.

What exactly is the Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant at the University of Kansas, and where did it come from? The cheer, which carries through Allen Fieldhouse and other venues during big wins in NCAA ...

A university spokeswoman sent us an article about the "Rock chalk, Jayhawk, KU" chant's origins. Written by Mark D. Hersey of KU's Department of History, it discusses the Bailey and chalk rock themes.

The Jayhawks (22-10, 10-8 Big 12) are slated as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 13 seed Samford in Salt Lake City in March Madness' first round.

A university spokeswoman sent us an article about the "Rock chalk, Jayhawk, KU" chant's origins. Written by Mark D. Hersey of KU's Department of History, it discusses the Bailey and chalk rock themes.