THE UNIVERSITY OF IAIRY KANSAN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
SPORTS
7B
The University Daily Kansan club sports writer Emily Muskin sat down with two players from the men's club soccer team for a question-and-answer session.
BY EMILY MUSKIN emuskin@kansan.com
Q. What gets your team pumped before a game?
A. Casey Aull. He leads the chants as only he could.
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Q. Who do you think is the greatest soccer player of all time and why?
A. Eric Cantona because he was creative and scored some insane goals.
Q. Describe your best childhood memory?
A. 1 once scored 5 goals in a pony league game, and then had a save to win the game — at age 5.
on campus and why?
A. The hill because you can see everything.
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Q. What is your favorite spot
Q. What do you consider to be the greatest moment in sports history?
A. When Michael Jordan hit a game winner in Byron Russell's face for the NBA finals.
Q. What is your favorite holiday and why?
A. Christmas. You get gifts, and you don't have school. Need I say more?
JACOB SHINN KANSAS CITY, MO. JUNIOR
A. Win or lose we still booze.
Q. What is your favorite KU tradition?
Q. What would be the theme song for your life?
A. "Ryan Started the Fire" by Dwight Schrute
Q. What do you consider to be the best comedy movie of all time?
A. This question does not have only one answer. Anywhere from "Blazing Saddles" to "Billy Madison"
Q. What was your best game
A. When we tied K-State in the last minute for the second time. We lost in penalty kicks, but it was still a great game.
Q. Who is the greatest Kansas basketball player of all time and why?
A. Sasha Kaun. People call me a mini Sasha.
Q. Name one skill that you have that sets you apart on the soccer field.
A. 20/20 vision
CASEY AULL
LIBERTYVILLE, ILL.
SENIOR
Q. What is your favorite season of the year and why?
A. The fall because that is when NFL is on.
Q. What is the most creative birthday party you've ever attended?
A. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme with plates, cups and a cake.
Q. What is the best pick-up line you have ever heard?
photography class.
A. You're Dad's gonna HATE me.
Q. What is your prediction for who is going to be in the BCS championship game?
Q. Where is the farthest place you've ever traveled to?
A. Kansas vs. LSU
A. Milan for a study abroad,
Q. What is the best horror movie of all time and why?
A. "Shaun of the Dead." It is a classic.
A. Bill Clinton seems like a cool guy.
Q. Which former president of the United States would you like to meet and why?
Q. What clothing style best defines you?
A. Fresh to death, dressed to impress.
Q. What is the worst pick-up line you have ever heard?
A. What's your sign?
Q. In what way has KU soccer affected you?
A. These are some of my best friends playing the best game. Every day affects me.
Edited by Ashlee Kieler
》VOLLEYBALL
Seniors prepare for last games, final words
BY RUSTIN DODD
rdodd@kansan.com
Emily Brown and Caitlin
Mahoney have no clue what they're going to say during their senior day speeches after Saturday's 11 a.m. match against Iowa State. Brown and Mahoney
Brown
"We keep talking about it, so
definitely know they have to do one, but they've been focused on other things lately — like winning volleyball matches. "We've been so focused on going to K-State and winning," Mahoney said.
and Mahoney's last match at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center has finally started to sink in.
Kansas lost to No. 12 Kansas State 3-1 on Wednesday. The realization that Saturday will be Brown's
I know it's coming,
Brown said.
"But until the
game is actually
over, that's when
it will be like
'wow.'"
Brown and Mahoney leave together in the
Mahoney
same senior class but arrived a year apart. Mahoney, a St. Louis, Mo., native, took a medical redshirt during her freshman year in 2003. Brown, a Baldwin City native, arrived a year later in 2004. Both arrived at just the right time. Kansas made the NCAA tournament during Mahoney's first three years with
the program, while Brown joined in for the last two of those three NCAA berths.
But Kansas has struggled to a 12-16 record — including a 5-13 conference mark — during their senior campaigns.
Now two matches remain: Iowa State on Saturday and a road match at Texas Tech next Wednesday. The games are two opportunities for Brown and Mahoney to make sure they leave their careers behind on their own terms.
"I just want to make sure we have no regrets and we play our butts off," Mahoney said. "Even if we have
only two games left, I want to win so bad it ridiculous"
Brown agreed.
Brown agreed.
"Just ending on a good note," Brown said. "I think Caitlin and I would both like that."
And luckily for Brown and Mahoney, they both have a day left to work on those senior day speeches.
"I don't know if tears will be shed," Mahoney said.
Brown said the duo had wanted to do a rap.
"You know, spice it up a little bit," Mahoney said. "We just didn't have time prepare. We've been focused on other things."
MATCH PREVIEW
Kansas vs. Iowa State Saturday 11 a.m.
Horejsi Family Athletics Center
Kansas fell to Iowa State 3-0 when the teams met on Oct. 3. The Jayhawks have lost their last five matches against the Cyclones.
SENIOR DAY TIME CHANGE
Saturday's match with Iowa State was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., but was moved up to 11 a.m. Kansas coach Ray Bechard said the change was made because of the 2:30 p.m. game against Iowa State.
Memorial Stadium. "People can go to the volleyball game in the morning and then head to the football game and enjoy the rest of the day," Bechard said. Fans with a Iowa State football ticket can get a discounted price to the volleyball match.
UP NEXT
Kansas finishes its season with a road match against Texas Tech Nov. 21. The Jayhawks beat the Red Raiders 3-0 on Sept. 22, at the Horelli Family Athletics Center.
Edited by Rachael Gray