University Daily Kansan, July 9, 1981
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Swapping Jayhawk dugout for desk, Temple finally gets the job he wanted
by DAVE McQUEEN Staff Reporter
After 28 years, Floyd Temple finally got the job he had originally applied for at the University of Kansas.
When Tempte first joined the KU athletic department in 1952, he was hired as an assistant to then-athletic director Dux Lonborg. But he soon left because he ready for a desk job, and accepted the head of coach of the baseball team.
But 28 years and 436 wins later, Temple decided he was ready for that desk job. Last Tuesday, he was appointed assistant athletic director by Bob Marcum. His resignation as head coach baseball is effective immediately.
"I know it was a difficult decision for Floyd to make after all those years as a coach." Marcum said. "But we are now at the point where I joined the administrative staff."
FOR TEMPLE, IT WAS a difficult decision, but one he said he had been thinking about for some time.
"I was thinking of winding down my coaching career for the past two or
three years," Temple said. "I didn't want to be one of those coaches that retired one day and then died the next."
If Tempie had been thinking about winding down, none of his players seemed to know about it.
"I came as quite a surprise to me," said Chris Ackley, a freshman pitcher on last year's team." Coach Temple said he indicated 'indication he'd be back next year.
Although Ackley said he was sorry to see him go, he was glad to see him move up into administration.
"I hope he's in a position where he can help the team," he said.
Another player sorry to see Temple leave the field is Jim Phillips, a junior pitcher.
"I really looked up to him a lot and will miss having him on the baseball field." Phillips said.
DESPIETE THE MANY years Temple has run the program, Philips does not believe his leaving is going to have an adverse effect on the team.
"It might be a little difficult to adjust to a new coach, but it shouldn't be that big of a change," Phillips said.
Temple doesn't think it will hurt the program, either.
"I think our program is in the best program."
shape it's ever been in," Temple said. "And I don't look for any drop-off in our recruiting plans."
ACCORDING TO TEMPLE, one of his first responsibilities as assistant athletic director is to find his successor.
During his 28 years as head coach, a tenure surpassed only by the legendary KU basketball coach Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, Temple collaged a 386-394 record - a .525 winning percentage. Over the past four years, his teams have gone 127-63, and earned a berth in last year's EIeight tournament.
Until 1974, Temple also doubled as an assistant football coach, and has been the athletic department's physical plant director for the past three years. His job as physical plant director will be incorporated into his new position, be said.
Although he is willing to help his successor with the administrative end of his job, Temple said that once he became its uniform, his coaching days are over.
"On the field, I will not be involved," he said. "All I will be is their number one fan."
"After all those years in the dugout, I don't know what it's going to be like sitting in the stands."
The Student Senate-sponsored auction of unclaimed lost and found articles Monday received a total of $331.31 in bids, according to David C. VanPursy, Student Senate treasurer.
Auction of unclaimed items nets $300-plus for charity
"We didn't do too bad, really," VanParyssaid.
THE AMOUNT collected may be slightly less than that, however, if all the people do not come forward and claim their items, VanParys
"All of the bicycles were bid on
and some have already been picked up." he said.
VanParnys said that they sold one calculator for five dollars, but they did not sell a fence post or much of the clothing.
The leftover clothing will go to the Salvation Army, he said.
VanParxs said an executive decision would have to be made as to where the proceeds of the auction would go.
The Senate agreed with the Traffic Department that the money would go to charities, VanParys said.
Lawrence police said a kidnap-rape was reported by a Lawrence woman late Wednesday evening.
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The victim was abducted near Lindenwood Lane in Topeka, police said.
She was raped and then brought back to Lindenwood Lane, according to police.
description of the suspect and his vehicle.
Police said the victim gave a
Lawrence police also said property worth $629 was taken from a residence at 1600 Haskell Rd. sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The burgers broke into the house and took a 19-inch Zestin color television set worth $299 and a Home Box Office channel box worth $100.
Police have no suspects.
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