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a similar deficiency in talent, to say the least. They needed extra motivation in the same way that Ron Prince needs another bowl-less season.
I especially enjoyed the Jayhawks' reaction to the guarantees. Brandon Rush said they were just as stupid as Bob Huggins' proclamation that KSU would beat KU last year in Manhattan (the Jayhawks won 71-62). Darnell Jackson said Beasley would be in Africa by himself and Bill Self said it would be difficult to travel there. Darrell Arthur not so subly said Kevin Durant was better than Beasley. The Jayhawks are the older brother who holds his younger siblings head as he flaits away unsuccessfully.
Frank Martin also offered an amusing take. After being apprised of his star player's proclamations, Martin empathically said he had no problem with them. Really, Frank? You lead a team whose success on its homecourt over the last quarter century against its most bitter rival has been worse than George W's approval rating from democrats. Now you are being led into battle against the 20-0 Jayhawks by the Kings of Unintentional Comedy. It doesn't concern you just a bit? Really?
Look, I get it. Everyone wants to be Joe Namath and correctly predict that his or her team "shocks the world." I also know that the collected inferiority complex of the
basketball program one hour west will cause people to say crazy things to garner a piece of the national attention that comes naturally to a successful program.
Couple that with the fact that both Walker and Beasley, a pair who bought a false bill of goods from Bob Huggins, have one foot out the door to the NBA already, and I probably could have correctly guaranteed that these guarantees would be made. If they lose tonight, it's likely that neither player will be around to see the streak continue into the future. It won't even be a Little Apple in their eyes.
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I guess what is so confusing to me is that I don't recall there being a K-State team in the recent past who has not hit the panic button multiple times going down the stretch when the game is close. For every three-point shot the other team makes, Walker or Stewart will step right up and down another one. When Beasley gets a few fouls and is taken from the game and replaced with Kent, someone on the floor still finds a way to score while doing everything they can to limit
nificant impact on the scoreboard yet, he's only been practicing with the team for a month. With a little time, I can see him making a viable contribution to the team.
the other team.
When the other team ties the game with less than five seconds left, Beasley just does his thing; he steps right up to the plate and lays the ball in to stun a crowd of Sooners on their home turf.
Not only is this team playing cool and confident, but they are also playing smart. They have enough experience under their belt now that they can read screens, see defensive schematics and are quick to change from one defense to another. Even better, they are a true joy to watch. During the second half of the Texas A&M game, you could see them out there having fun. They were smiling, trying
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things they hadn't before, doing fun passes and working hard together. They were a team and — even better — they were a team who proved they could come together when it really mattered. Even if Texas A&M was overrated, it doesn't matter. K-State's 20-point victory over them still opened a lot of eyes.
I almost don't want this basketball season to end. It's been a real joy to watch these guys play together. Whether they play together for four years or whether they cut their losses and take off to the NBA, I'll say this for them: it's been an enjoyable season so far.
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have done something that no K State player has done in 25 years.
some of the games have been close, like Kansas' 64-63 victory in 1998. And some have been blow-outs, like Kansas' 85-57 victory in Manhattan in 1990.
But every time, Kansas has found a way to survive. So while Kansas players have downplayed the streak's importance, Robinson admitted that he doesn't want to go down in history as the team that finally lost in Manhattan.
"We just try to maintain it and just win the next game, and that's all you can do. Hopefully we're not the team to lose it," Robinson said.
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BIG 12
Tony Temple leaves Missouri
BY TROY SCHULTE ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBIA, Mo. — It turns out Tony Temple's career at Missouri is, in fact, over.
Temple announced Tuesday he will give up on any further appeals for an extra year of eligibility and focus on readying himself for the NFL draft.
"It's time to move on and focus on doing what I need to do to make a positive impression for the next level," Temple said in a statement released through the university.
a freshman in 2004, carrying six times for 13 yards in a loss at Nebraska before injuring his Achilles' tendon. Because of the short stint, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was hopeful he might be granted an extra year of eligibility.
The request was turned down earlier this month by the Big 12. Temple has dropped his appeal to the NCAA.
"It was worth a shot, but I don't want anyone spending any more time on it," Temple said. "Coach Pinkel and I decided before last season that we should approach the 2007 season like it was going to be my last, and
Temple certainly went out on a high note, rushing for a Cotton Bowl record 281 yards and scoring four touchdowns in Missouri's 38-7 win over Arkansas on Jan. 1. The Tigers had one of their best seasons ever, finishing 12-2 and No.4 in the nation.
I'm glad we did it that way."
After rushing for 1,039 yards in 2007 Temple became the first Missouri running back to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in more than one season. He rushed for 1,063 yards in 2006. His 2,552 career rushing yards rank sixth on the team's all-time list.
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said about guard play. "We need to do a good job of creating enough havoc where they don't get easy dishes into the post."
But will it even matter if they push Beasley out to the perimeter? He may be less effective out there but only slightly.
"He's going to catch the ball some at three feet," Self said, "and if he can't catch it there, he'll catch it at six. And if he can't catch it at six, he'll catch it at nine. He's just a really good player."
With that kind of shooting range and versatility, Beasley will tire out whonever's guarding him. Self said Arthur, Jackson and Kaun would all probably take turns guarding Beasley.
Arthur might be the best man for the job. He played with and against Beasley last summer at the USA U-19 tryouts. Beasley spent most of his free time in Arthur's room, and the two talented players bonded.
Since then, they've gone separate ways on the basketball court. Beasley's turned into a force. Arthur still plays inconsistently. He only got
one rebound against Iowa State just last week. Rush said that's not the Arthur he watches in practice every day.
"He's just amazing," Rush said. "He scores nonstop. He's unstoppable."
The aggressive Arthur has been on display lately. He's scored 18 and 16 points in the last two games. Rush thinks the matchup against Arthur's friend, Beasley, could elevate Arthur to a new level. Arthur sure hopes so.
"I always believe in myself" he said.
If Arthur, or anybody, can contain Beasley, the Jayhawks will have a much better opportunity to win, but even if Beasley gets his numbers, Kansas isn't finished. The Jayhawks weren't last year when they played Texas' Kevin Durant.
Durant torched Kansas. Twice. He scored 37 in Allen Fieldhouse and put up the same number in the Big 12 Tournament championship. The Jayhawks won both games. They proved that a stronger team can offset a supremely talented player.
It could happen just like that
the other freshman
Bill Walker's Averages
15.8 points
6.6 reboundss
25.9 minutes
Rush on Walker: "He's a power player. I'm going to have my hands full if I have to guard him."
tonight. Beasley might get his points.
He might get his rebounds. He'll definitely get a fair share of the headlines before and after the game.
All of that's OK with Rush. He said he's ready for a matchup between one of the best players and one of the best teams.
"He's a freshman," Rush said. "He's going to get his glory. At the end of the day, we're going to have the last word."
He paused. "I hope."
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