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The University Daily Kansan
Thursday, March 4, 1999
Miami Heat center has more focus, calm attitude
The Associated Press
MIAMI — The only person Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning blames these days is himself.
Last year, he would blame the refs and cheap shots from opponents. Now he's a smarter, calmer and improved version of himself.
On Tuesday night, Mourning missed three shots in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks. That sent the
game into overtime and nearly cost Miami the victory. The Heat went on to win the game 85-84.
"I know this is a game of mistakes," he said.
"I'm in my biggest critic."
"I rushed a lot of things," Mourning said, sounding almost apologetic. "I've got to make better decisions."
Last year, Mourning would grow so frustrated, he forgot basketball and took to his fists.
MIAMI HEAT
Case in point: Game 4 of last year's playoff against the Knicks. Mourning was in a fight with Larry Johnson and was suspended. The Heat lost Game 5 and Miami coach Pat Riley said Mourning's short fuse cost the Heat the season.
Many also remember Mourning coming unravele as Dennis Rodman taunted and hounded the 6-foot-10 center when Miami lost two playoff series to the Chicago Bulls.
Despite still being pushed around by opponents, Mourning stands his ground and keeps his cool.
On Tuesday night, Mourning finished with 28 points. 11 rebounds and seven blocks.
"I'm working on trying to be a mistake-free player," Mourning said. "There are a lot of things I have to work on as a player if I'm going to help contribute to this ball club."
His mentor, Ewing, said Mourning's approach to the game really hasn't changed, just people's impression of him.
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers have suddenly found themselves after losing Wavne Gretzky.
The Associated Press
Since the top scorer was sidelined with a neck injury Friday, the Rangers have put together a three-game winning streak to keep their playoff dreams alive.
"I don't think anyone would have thought we'd have the success that we've had over the last three games — five points out of six against the quality of teams we've played," said Rangers coach John Muckler.
First, the Rangers beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-0. Then, they beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5. And Tuesday night, the Rangers tied the league-leading Dallas Stars 2-2.
It has been an impressive stretch for the Rangers, not only because of the
teams they have played, but also because of their injury situation.
Gretzky hasn't been the only one on. Todd Harvey, Jeff Buekeboom and Peter Popovic also have been sidelined.
"Everyone realizes that collectively, we have to fill the void," said Adam Graves, who has played on the top line with Chelsea for most of
Gretzky: Sidelined with neck injury for at least two weeks
The injury to Gretzky couldn't have come at a worse time for the Rangers.
They're in a five-team struggle for a playoff berth. Even with Tuesday night's tie, they dropped four points out of the final spot, which is now held by the Boston Bruins.
The Rangers have fought hard for each win—that's been their game plan since Gretzky went down and the team learned he would be missing for a minimum of two weeks.
"We're playing better defensively," Muckler said. "We're doing more forechecking. A lot of people have stepped up. We talked about this when Wayne went down. The guys in the dressing room weren't afraid of that challenge."
Petr Nedved has been among the most prominent of the Rangers to step forward. Since taking Gretzky's center spot on the Rangers' top line, Nedved
has produced three goals and three assists in the three games so far.
Another key player in the streak has been Graves, who scored his 30th goal Tuesday night.
New York's special teams also have rated a star in the past three games, as the Rangers evened their home record at 14-14-3. Against Dallas, the Rangers killed all seven of the Stars' power plays.
"He does so many things for us," said goaltender Mike Richter. "He's a great penalty killer. Once he gets the puck, he's a very difficult player to get it away from. He battles in front. He gets hard goals."
"Our play has improved, and that has given us the confidence and the ability to win games," Richter said. "We finally started making Madison Square Garden a tough place to play."
Tar Heels not playing up to previous standards
The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ed Cota looks around and this is what he sees: mistakes and more mistakes.
"We go over the same stuff (in practice), but some of the guys still ain't getting it," the North Carolina point guard said. "I don't know if it's boring to them or what."
ment begins today and the No. 15 Tar Heels (22-8) are two time defending champions.
This is no time to be bored. The Atlantic Coast Conference tourns
After starting
8-0 and winning 12 of their first 13 games, the Tar Heels have taken several steps back.
"I can see if we were out there running the plays correct and not playing well, but we're out there looking like chickens with our heads cut off." Cota said. "It's like somebody is always forgetting the play."
Now, North Carolina's scoring average of 70.6 points a game is the lowest in 17 seasons. The team's 47
percent shooting is the worst since 1968. And to top it off, the Tar Heels have been last in the ACC in turnover margin most of the season.
"I am frustrated with the way we're playing. I can't believe we're playing at this level right now," said Cota, who has watched the Tar Heels close the regular season with an 8-5 mark.
North Carolina has played in 10 of the last 12 ACC title games, winning four titles in the '90s. In addition, Duke and Maryland each scored 81 and 89 points, respectively, in a pair of wins against North Carolina. They are the two teams the Tar Heels will probably have to beat to become the first team since North Carolina (1967-69) to win three straight ACC crowns.
Coach Bill Guthridge said he's pleased with the team's efforts, suggesting fans may have gotten hopes too high when the team won the Preseason National Invitation Tournament back in November with wins against Purdue and Stanford.
"I told our team before the season started they shouldn't feel any pressure to keep any of our streaks going," Guthridge said. "For the most part, they've worked hard and gone about their business hard."
Diamondback's pitcher returns to mound, strikes out players on former college-team rival
The Associated Press
TUCSON, Ariz. — Revenge is sweet,
Randy Johnson joked, even after 14 years.
The last time Johnson faced the University
zona, he walked six players and was
The last time Johnson faced the University of Arizona, he walked six players and was shelled for six runs on 13 hits in a 7-3 loss.
That was 1985. He was no Big Unit then, just an extremely tall, extremely wild junior at the University of Southern California.
Johnson took the mound against the Wildcats again yesterday, making his Arizona Diamondback debut by methodically striking out four of the six batters he faced in two perfect innings.
"I'm getting back at U of A after all those beatings I used to take at USC," Johnson said.
Two of the college players, 19-year-old Keoni DeRenne and 21-year-old Dennis Anderson, managed to bounce out to shortstop, the biggest groundouts of their lives.
because I'd like to show it to my kids someday."
Johnson, who signed a four-year, $52.4 million contract with the Diamondbacks, strolled to the mound at Tucson Electric Park under bright sunshine in 80-degree weather.
The Diamondback purple is the third major-league uniform Johnson has worn. For nine seasons, he was a Seattle Mariner. For a half-season last year, he was a Houston Astro. Now he's the marquee addition to a high-priced rotation that could vault Arizona into National League contention.
The Diamondbacks eventually won the game 10-2, an outcome that will be quickly lost to the big-leaguers in the 162-game season to come.
But the six college players who went to the plate against Johnson will never forget it.
"Just to have the opportunity to face Randy Johnson, it's like a dream come true, it's like a childhood dream," said Erik Torres, who struck out on three pitches. "Yeah, three pitches, but those three pitches meant a lot to me."
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Full-time summer babysitter beginning after spring semester. Also part-time sitting before fall semester. Send resume to background. Excellent pay for qualified individual. Work involves out of town travel with family. Please send letter to left child care experience and resume to University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 6046.
Full time customer service opportunities lead adult beverage distribution in the state or KS. Has immediate open for service drive individuals in the office. Customer service man arclical and computer service a plus. W offer competitive wages. Employer offers unlimited weekemount. Stard Beverage Corp. 2300 Lakeview DR Lawrence, KS M-F. No phone calls please.