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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007
SPORTS
7B
WHEELER (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
At each game, the student section has looked like a ghost town by the third quarter, which is a completely different topic for another time.
You might think that this season, the fans would have some faith in the football team and would not think a victory against Nebraska this weekend would warrant tearing down the goalposts. But considering students tore down the goalposts after consecutive home victories against Kansas State, it is quite possible the same could happen this weekend.
This season Kansas is ranked No. 8 in the BCS standings and is undefeated. Though it is an exciting time for Kansas football, students need to realize the Jayhawks are 17-point favorites in this weekend's game. Nebraska, which was ranked No. 19 in the preseason, is now 4-5 (1-4 in Big 12) and is possibly headed toward its worst season since 1961 when the team went 3-6-1.
A victory this weekend would give Kansas its first 9-0 start since 1909. While this could be monumental for the program, the team would still have three games remaining in the regular season. Students should realize a victory against a 4-5 team whose star quarterback, senior Sam Keller, is injured and out for the season, in is no way a reason to tear down the goalposts.
- Edited by Rachel Bock
past incidents
Date Event
Sept. 27, 2003 Kansas defeated No. 23 Missouri 35-14 in the first key win of the Mark Mangino era.
Oct. 9, 2004 Kansas ended an 11-game losing streak to Kansas State by winning 31-28.
Oct. 29, 2005 Kansas beat Missouri 13-3.
Nov. 5, 2005 Kansas ended a 38-game losing streak to Nebraska with a 40-15 home victory.
Nov. 26, 2005 Kansas clinched Bowl-eligibility with a 24-21 win against Iowa State.
Nov. 18, 2006 Kansas beat Kansas State for the second-straight time at home
Duncan a superstar only 'real winner'
》 PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Rodriguez is so greedy he can't get by on just $25 million a year anymore. Kobe Bryant is so self-absorbed he can't figure out why Jerry Buss doesn't just give him the Los Angeles Lakers and let him pick his own teammates.
One of the perks, of course, be a superstar is that you're able to get away with just about anything. As long as you produce, fans will still love you.
Meanwhile, down in Texas, Time Duncan, who defines what a superstar, should really be quietly negotiated a contract extension, picked up his fourth ring, and just as quietly went about the business of playing basketball for the San Antonio Spurs.
The baseball season ended with an arrogant superstar taking some of the fun out of the World Series. Two days later, the basketball season began with an arrogant superstar telling everyone he's no longer having any fun.
Bryant, meanwhile, has already spoiled what figures to be an awfully long season for Jack Nicholson & Co. in Los Angeles. His interaction with his team-mates on opening night seemed stilted and forced, which isn't surprising since he's basically told them they're not good enough to play with him.
a World Series winner, but you can be sure fans in Los Angeles, Queens or San Francisco would be more than happy to have the overpaid star in their uniform.
A-Rod picked the World Series to announce his breakup with the Yankees because it's not only all about the Benjamins, but all about him. So while he's never played in a World Series, he can one day tell his grandchildren that he was once the talk of one.
So when the home fans booed him opening night at Staples Center, Bryant seemed a bit taken aback by the reception. But it wasn't long before those same fans were cheering their star when he almost led the Lakers back from a 12-point deficit in the final few minutes against the Houston Rockets.
And don't let the "Don't Sign A-Rod" chants from Red Sox fans fool you. They already have
"Mike has been a valuable member of the Padres over the last two seasons who has been respected for his contributions on the field, his stature in the clubhouse and his
Padres' Cameron tests positive, suspended
MLB
SAN DIEGO — Mike Cameron, the Padres' Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant.
Players who initially test positive for a stimulant receive counseling. Suspensions begin only with a second positive test.
"After all of the analysis and testing, I can only conclude that a nutritional supplement I was taking was tainted," he said. "Unfortunately, the actual supplement is gone, and therefore cannot be tested. Without the actual supplement in hand, the rules are clear, and I must accept the suspension."
"The one thing I wanted to make sure was explained is, no steroids," Cameron told AM 1090, the Padres' flagship radio station. "I never took nothing like that before in my life. That would be 50 games, and that would affect me a whole lot more."
All three are true superstars. All three are dominant in what they do.
Cameron issued a statement through his agent, saying doctors for the players' association helped
him narrow down what triggered the positive test.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron said he believed he took a tainted supplement.
San Diego Padres' Mike Cameron is con-
tended to get ready for a big game.
But only one is a real winner.
BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
The freshmen have had to put in extra time after practice to get familiar with the Jayhawk system and keep up with the veterans. Aldrich said he looked at a handbook with all the plays in it every night after he finished doing his homework.
If Aldrich and Reed learn the system soon, they could still have trouble finding minutes. Kansas returns everyone from last season's Elite Eight team except Julian Wright. Expectations are high again. The Jayhawks are ranked No. 4 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll and are favorites to win the Big 12 for the fourth straight year.
gratified upon returning to theugout after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Diego on Aug. 29. Cameroon was suspended for the first 25 games of the 2008 season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant.
The seniors and juniors have been practicing for years. They know how to play the Jayhawk system and play with each other, but the freshmen are at a slight disadvantage. College has been a blur for Aldrich and freshman guard Tyrel Reed.
"it's come real fast," Reed said. "I feel like I just moved into the Towers the other day."
The season may be starting early, but none of the players are complaining. They're excited, even Aldrich. He doesn't mind waiting a little longer to eat his candy.
involvement in the San Diego community," Padres CEO Sandy Alderson said in a statement. "Accordingly, the Padres are extremely disappointed that Mike has tested positive for a stimulant banned by MLB's drug policy."
Cameron is best-known for hitting four home runs in a game in 2002 and for a frightening collision in Petco Park three seasons later.
"It's going to be fun," Aldrich said. "They said to just enjoy it. Not too many people get to go out there with 16,300 people cheering for you."
Edited by Kaitlyn Syring
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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