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Thursday, April 8, 1976
University Daily Kansan
Knoff awaits NFL draft results
Still photo by DAVE CRENSHAH
Dreams start early in life. From the time a little boy picks up his first football or baseball, he sees himself as a professional athlete some day.
Most of the time, those dreams are eventually forced to give way to reality. It's a fact that very few people have the ability to make the grade professionally.
BUT BEGINNING AT $ this morning, the dreams will begin taking shape for some of the nation's finest collegiate football players. Finally, after a two-month wait, the National Football League player draft is going to begin
"IT'S JUST GOING to take a lot of hard work to get it back to 100 per cent. I'm willing to put forth that effort. As far as hurting my chances in the draft, I don't really think it should. But who's to say?"
Doctors say Knoff's knee is all right
ONE SUCH ATLETE is KU's Kurt Knoff, Knoff, a three-time BIG-Eight
"MOVING THE DRAFT didn't bother me at all," he said. "There might have
One advantage for Knoff is that the draft was moved back from February 2 and 3 when it was originally scheduled. Unlike most players who couldn't wait to find out where they were going, Knoff welcomed the extension.
in the world. They all said my knee was all right.
By Allen Quakenbusb Sports Editor
selection at safety, is considered one of the top prospects in the nation.
"I feel pretty good about my chances," Knoff admitted on the eve of the draft. "I haven't gotten any definite from anybody, but I don't think they have the chance to do it." There's too much chance of change to be able to afford to do that."
IT'S NO SECRET, though, that a lot of teams are interested in Knoff. For the last two weeks, Knoff admitted he's been busy talking to prospective employers.
THE BIGGEST QUESTION mark for Knoff right now is his knee, which was operated on in the off-season. He's not as comfortable it will affect his chances in the draft.
"That's hard to say, really," Kniff said. "I hope I am, and teams have said I probably will be, but I don't really know. I'm counting on going in the first two rounds."
And apparently the NFL teams have liked what they've seen. Speculation has it that Knoff will be picked in the first round.
"It could possibly, but I’ve got很喜欢 reports from all the doctors in Oklahoma City that three different ones and one in Oklahoma City who’s supposed to be one of the best
been more questions about my knee. With the two extra months, I've had time to get it back in shape. It's really helped me to more than anything."
Kroff admits he really has no idea where he's going. But strong possibilities include Kansas City and Minnesota, two teams that have showed a lot of interest. They come from East Grand Forks, Minneapolis, take a local attraction for either team.
LAST WEAK, THE CHIEFS let veteran strong safety Jim Kearney go in the expansion draft, increasing speculation he would eventually end up with Kansas City.
"I'd like to play for the Chiefs," Knoff said, "but who knows whether I will? It's a good organization."
KNOFF, OF COURSE, is the most obvious of the KU prospects. But there are others.
Fellow members of last year's secondary, cornerbacks Eddie Lewis and T.J. Duffield are being by someone. Offensive tackle Dave Scott stands a good chance of being selected. Center John Morgan and linebackers Rick Burke and Jeff Turner have outside shots.
All the questions will be answered by tomorrow.
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Seattle picks up Gorman
SEATLET AP)—James "Lou" Gorman, No. 2 man in the Kansas City Royals organization, apparently will become general manager of Seattle's new American League baseball franchise, the Seattle Times reported yesterday.
meeting at the Kansas City International Airport with two of the six franchise owners - Business bushrammer Lester Smith and New York State League is expanding to Seattle in 1977.
Smith is expected to confirm the appointment officially when he returns from Australia.
Royals pass on Messersmith
Burke said that the Royals rejected a proposal from Messmerssam and that he wanted to be given a job.
No specifics of the contract were available, but Burke said. "He wants four years guaranteed plus interest. According to his plan, that would come to at least $1.4 million."
THE HAWK'S NEST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -The on-again, off-again courtship between the Kansas City Royals and pitcher Andy Messersmith apparently has ended.
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"He's asking just too much to be realistic," general manager Joe Burke said in Florida yesterday in an interview with the Kansas City Star.
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