2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 19).
New discoveries cause you to question your beliefs this year, causing you to develop a deeper faith. Keep studying and you'll move beyond the initial shock. You might make some changes, but you can end up on more solid spiritual ground.
Arise (March 21, April 19). Today is a 6.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
Take it slow and easy. Schedule meetings and power lunches for some other day. Your instinct is to hide away and ponder recent achievements. Jot down a few notes about what you'll do differently next time.
Taurus (Anri1 20-May 20). Today is an 8.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today's are:
You've been through a phase where you may have felt pretty much alone. You had to claw your way to the top, but now that you're there, you suddenly notice that you're surrounded by friends.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6.
Gemini (may 21-30 and 27)
The boss wants to know what you've been doing, or maybe the teacher hands out a pop quiz. Are you prepared? If not, don't take it. Sift out the things this person cares most about, and polish that for presentation.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8.
The problems you've been facing have been good for you. You know what to watch for now.
New resources are becoming available. Find them.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
The interrogation is ongoing, but you don't have to do all the explaining. Let your partner, mate or attorney speak for you. He or she has a way with words now. Delegate.
Virno (Aug. 23-Sent. 22). Today is a 7
Virgo (Aug. 25-Sep. 21). Foolish.
There's one major problem left to solve. If you don't already know what it is, you'll find out soon enough. Don't schedule a date for tonight, even if you get a good offer. Set it up for Friday night instead.
Libra (Sent, 23-Oct22.) Today is a 7.
You could experience several disappointing moments today. You try to be nice about it, so there's a good chance nobody will know how grumpy you actually feel.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
You should start feeling stronger and more secure any day now. It's partially because you know you're loved, and maybe partially because the sun has gone into Pisces.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6.
This job is harder than you thought it would be.
That's one of the worst differences between fantasy and reality. You still have faith, and that's good. Add a little determination, then get on with it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8.
One of your dearest and most trusted friends would like to have more of your time. This is someone with whom you can totally relax.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
You're still slow, but don't despair. Your brain should begin to function again late tonight or tomorrow. Your enthusiasm will come back, too. Don't push. Rest.
Pisces (Feb. 19- March 20). Today is an 8.
You should begin to notice a big improvement
any minute now. The sun has come into your
sign, and that gives you a distinct advantage.
You're power-charged! Plan an adventure.
Hall of Fame lacks funding, closes doors in Abilene
KANSAS SPORTS
ABILENE — The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is getting ready to shut down because it's running out of money, hall officials said.
The Associated Press
"As of March 1, we're locking the door," Ray Wyatt, the president of the nonprofit organization that runs the hall, said yesterday.
Throughout the hall's 41-year history, it has never received permanent funding from the state, even though it's a state agency. It has gotten about $50,000 per year from the legislature during the past few years.
He said the hall could reopen if it received enough funding.
few years.
The rest has been collected by $1 ticket surcharges charged at a few games each year involving Kansas schools. But Kansas State University has dropped the surcharge, and Gov. Bill Graves did not include the $50,000 in his proposed budget for this year, leaving the hall $100,000 in the red, according to Rick Williamson, a trustee for the hall.
Rep. Shari Weber, R-Herington, has introduced a bill that would resurrect the ticket surcharges. Weber's bill would place a $1 surcharge on one football game and one varsity basketball game each for men and women. The surcharge would bring in an estimated $130,000 to $200,000 per year. The hall operates on an annual budget ranging from $300,000 to $350,000 per year.
Most of its current funding comes from private donations, fund-raising activities, voluntary surcharges, publication of the Kansas Sports Magazine and museum admissions.
The hall has five paid employees and had been open seven days a week, although it is now closed on weekends to save money.
Even though Weber's proposal did not rely on tax money, Williamson said he was not optimistic about the outcome.
"Essentially this is something the fans will pay, but the climate at the legislature is just not real good for something like this at this time," he said.
Tampa Bay hires Gruden to replace Dungy as coach
The Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. — After more than a month without a coach, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally have the man they wanted almost from the start: Jon Gruden.
Jon Gruden.
After spending the weekend in negotiations with San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci, the Bucs reversed field Monday and hired Gruden, who had a year left on his contract with the Oakland Raiders but had indicated he would not stay when it expired after next season.
"We were determined not to let outside pressures derail us from our goal to find the best person to coach the Buccaneers. Our fans deserve nothing less," Bryan Glazer, the team's executive vice president, said in a statement.
"That person is Jon Gruden, the finest young mind in the game. We took our time and got the
man we really wanted and we couldn't be more thrilled."
The Bucs said Gruden had received a five-year deal. Terms of that deal were not disclosed.
The 38-year-old Gruden and NFLs youngest head coach, has a 40-28 record in four seasons as the Raiders' coach. He replaces Tony Dungy, who was fired Jan. 14, which lead to a difficult search where it seemed as though nobody wanted to coach in Tampa Bay.
First the Bucs were rejected by two-time Super Bowl winner Bill Parcells, with whom they were said to have a deal in place even before Dungy's dismissal.
Last weekend, the Bucs talked to San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci about the coach and general manager job, but were unable to reach agreement.
Then they then failed to reach agreement with the Raiders on a deal for Gruden, whose agent, Bob LaMonte, made it clear would not stick around after his contract expired.
The Bucs said the compensation for Gruden would be announced Wednesday, when the new coach will be introduced in Tampa.
Got a Game This Weekend?
The University Daily Kansan wants to print scores and highlights from club and intramural sports. If you would like information from your game to be published in each Monday paper of the semester, please call Mike Bauer between noon and 4 p.m. Sundays at 864-4815 or e-mail sports@kansan.com anytime with the sport, score, place, date, team highlights, team record, date and place of your next game and contact information.
All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. Sunday. Any information submitted after that deadline will appear the following Monday.
Also, for better coverage we would like a copy of your sport's season schedule. With a schedule of when and where your team is playing, we may be able to send a photographer and/or reporter to your event.
For additional information contact Sarah Warren or Levi Chronister at 864-4858.
MEN'SAPTOP25
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' men's basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through yesterday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:
rank team rec pts pvs
1. Kansas (48) 23-2 1,745 2
2. Maryland (19) 21-3 1,713 3
3. Duke (4) 23-2 1,652 1
4. Cincinnati 24-2 1,558 5
5. Alabama 22-4 1,558 5
6. Oklahoma 20-4 1,414 4
7. Gonzaga 24-3 1,319 8
8. Florida 19-5 1,234 6
9. Marquette 22-3 1,145 11
10. Stanford 17-6 1,015 12
11. Pittsburg 22-4 1,008 14
12. Kentucky 17-7 841 10
13. Oklahoma St. 20-6 1,008 16
14. Arizona 17-8 659 9
15. Oregon 18-7 655 17
16. Illinois 19-7 639 18
17. Miami 21-5 548 13
18. Georgia 19-7 547 21
19. Ohio St. 18-5 485 23
20. Southern Cal 18-6 465 25
21. Wake Forest 18-8 465 19
22. Virginia 16-7 322 15
23. Indiana 17-8 289 22
24. W. Kentucky 23-3 197 -
25. UCLA 17-8 194 20
Others receiving votes: N.C. State 118, Xavier 112, Connector 88, Syracuse 70, Syracuse 60, Butter 53, Texas Tech 45, Mississippi 44, California 34, Tulsa 30, Pepperdine 28, Kent St. 20, Hawaii 13, Utah 16, Memphis 6, Wyoming 6, Mississippi 4, Rutgers 4, Wisconsin 4, Missouri 4, Notre Dame 3, Ushuaia 2, St. Center, Connecticut 1, Yale 1
WOMEN'S APTOP25
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through yesterday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:
rank team rec pts pvs
1. Connecticut (44) 27-0 1,100 1
2. Stanford 26-1 1,044 2
3. Oklahoma 22-2 1,014 4
4. Tennessee 22-3 952 3
5. Duke 21-3 936 5
6. Vanderbilt 22-6 847 6
7. Louisiana Tech 19-3 840 8
8. Purdue 21-4 767 7
9. Baylor 21-14 760 11
10. South Carolina 21-4 662 9
11. Colorado 19-7 602 13
12. Kansas St. 22-5 593 12
13. Iowa St. 19-6 566 10
14. Minnesota 20-5 449 15
15. Texas 16-8 413 18
16. Florida 17-8 362 14
17. Texas Tech 15-9 350 16
18. Old Dominion 19-5 346 19
19. North Carolina 21-6 300 20
20. Colorado St. 20-5 254 17
21. Boston College 19-5 19-5 21
22. Notre Dame 17-7 213 23
23. Georgia 16-8 207 24
24. Virginia Tech 17-7 7222 -
25. Cincinnati 21-4 58 NR
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Penn St 32, TCU 32, LSU 31,
UNLV 30, Florida Intl 29, Mississippi St 24, Wisconsin 22,
New Mexico 8, Washington 8, Arkansas 7, Iowa 6,Creighton 1, Cleveland 1, Toleo1.
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THE 13th Annual SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K Road Race & Fun Walk A St. Patrick's Day Parade Event
The Golden Key International Society Supports:
Saturday, March 9th,2002 8:00AM • Regist.@7:00 AM Behind Johnny's,401 N2ND For more info call 785.838.4357
Proceeds of race go to Lawrence Infant-Toddler Coordinating Council
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PO BOX 1702
LAWRENCE KS 66044
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$15 if Postmarked by 3/2/2002
$18 Day of Race
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