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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, April 30, 199
Intramurals popular spring fun
By Kursten Phelps Special to the Kansan
After the long winter, sunny skies and longer days lead students outdoors for fun and games.
This spring, Recreation Services offers several intramural sports to satisfy students' needs for fun and competition. Softball, sand volleyball, ultimate frisbee, 3-on-3 basketball, wrestling, nine-ball pool and doubles tennis are options for spring intramurals.
Jason Krone, assistant director of intramural, said 105 teams were competing in softball and 35 teams in sand volleyball. There are also 15 ultimate frisbee teams, and 12 teams are playing 3-on-3 basketball.
"We've had a lot of growth in participation over the course of
the year," Krone said. "Except for basketball, we've seen an increase in the number of teams in all sports, especially softball."
Regular-season competition lasts three weeks, with a championship culminating the season.
"We're really excited this year because our softball championships will be a weekend-long tournament May 1 and 2 at Clinton Lake," Krone said. "After playing the whole season at Shenk, they'll get to play on real diamonds with fences, dugouts and real bases."
Becky Mann, Wichita freshman, said she played on the Alpha Chi Omega softball team for many reasons.
"I played three varsity sports in high school, but I knew I wasn't going to continue with it in college. So this is a good way to continue playing sports without
going out for the varsity teams," Mamp said.
Nate Brinson, Edwardsville, Ill., junior, said he played intramurals with his friends at Stephenson Scholarship Hall because he enjoyed the spirit of competition.
"I'm a kind of competitive person, so I like that aspect." Brinson said. "It's just something fun to do."
Krone said, "It gives students the chance to remain in a competitive atmosphere after high school and is also a good way to stav physically active.
"But there's also the social aspect, particularly with the spring sports. Students like to go out and have fun with their friends, and that's really important to the program."
Chris Buckley, Derby junior and a resident assistant at
McCollum Hall, agreed.
"I'm on a softball team with a bunch of guys from the residence hall, and it's a lot of fun," Buckley said. "It gives you something to do on the weekend."
Sarah Swain, Little River first year law student, said she liked intramurals because they were relaxing.
"All the other stuff in college is really stressful," Swain said. "It's great to come out here with friends, relax and meet new people."
Swain also said she liked playing for a coeducational team, which was made up of mostly law students and members of the KU Racquetball Club.
"I think the games are a lot more fun because the teams are coed," Swain said. "Everyone's more laid back."
Edited by Darrin Peschka
Frolfing around
Kevin Ladd, Prairie Village junior, takes advantage of a sunny day by playing a game of Frolf at Centennial Park. The sport combines golf rules with a Frisbee. Nice weather provoked outdoor activity for many yesterday. Photo by Aaron Lindbergh/KANSAN
Commentary
Spring football practice has come to an end. No more football until next August. So, what do we have to look forward to come August?
Spring game outcome offers hope for fall
There were several offensive sparks in Saturday's spring game. For starters, the first team offense looked very impressive on its opening drive. It systematically marched down the field and scored. The play calling was excellent, and Wegner made several short precise passes that allowed the
receivers to run after the catch. Wegner looked sharp in the opening drive, and his passes were right on target.
While Wegner looked great on the opening drive, it went downhill from there. Wegner is a precise passer for short, quick-hitting routes. When i'
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comes to long passes, though, Wegner seems to have no arm. Every time he attempts to pass it deep, which is crucial to keep defenses honest, the ball starts wobbling like a wounded duck and an interception usually results — such as the two he threw Saturday. I like Wegner as a person and think he is very tough and has a big heart, but he can't throw the deep ball. If he is our starter again next year, I am concerned about how we will do.
The wide receivers on this team are great. Byron Gasaway is a stud, and Termaine Fulton and Michael Chandler are pretty good as well. The wide receivers definitely are the strength of this offense. These guys have great hands and good speed — now they just need to find a quarterback who can get the ball to them deep. These receivers have the ability to burn opposing defenses deep, but Wegner rarely is going to be able to get the ball to them. If Allen goes with Wegner at quarterback, I hope to see several quick slants and short out routes where the receivers can get the ball quickly and then use their speed and skills to break free and make significant yardage after the
catch.
The running backs were impressive as well. I was most impressed with sophomore Mike Lewis, whom I had never heard of before Saturday. Lewis had several big runs, and on one of them he lowered his shoulders and trucked the defensive back who was trying to tackle him. It was awesome. This guy brings the hit to the tacklers; he doesn't let them bring the hit to him. I really am excited about this guy.
We also return our two best running backs from last year — Mitch Bowles and David Winbush. Bowles had a few big runs in the scrimmage, but he needs to learn to hang on to the ball — he had two fumbles, at one the goal line. Winbush didn't do much in the scrimmage, but he will be OK in the regular season with his cat-like moves and speed. Adding a little weight wouldn't hurt, though.
As for our defense, I see some problems. Our first-team defense had the ball moved against them pretty consistently by the the second-team offense. There are some bright spots. Dariss Lomax has returned to the team and will be the stud at the linebacker position. If he can play like Patrick Brown and Ron Warner did during the past couple years, we will be OK.
John Williams, Dion Johnson and Jeremy Hanak return on the defensive line, and they need to step up big. If these guys can put pressure on the quarterback and stop the run effectively, we should be in decent shape.
As for our secondary, it looks pretty weak. I am concerned that teams may be able to pass the ball with ease against us. Chad Coellner and Muhammad Abdul-Rahim need to step it up and lead this secondary.
Our entire defense needs to learn how to tackle, to wrap guys up and gang tackle. It got to guys in the backfield several times, but failed to wrap them up and bring them down.
Overall, I think we look pretty good and it should be an exciting year with seven home games and the trip to Notre Dame.
Jones is an Lyndon, Kan., second year law student.
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