2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb.13).
Today's Birthday (Feb. 13).
You should do well this year by following the wisdom of the ages.
You're good at inventing new things, but it's the tried and true that works best. Old values, old rules and even old money serve you well. Reject a "friend" who would tell you otherwise.
Aries(March 21-April 19). Today is a 7.
Are you just slightly more pensive than usual? With all that's going on, it's hard to tell.
Do you have the feeling something's holding you back? Slowing you down? Heed that feeling.
Taurus (Anni 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Taurus \april 20-28 may 2013
The negotiations you're into now could make you quite successful. Trouble is, you're not sure no. You may be worried that you're not expressing yourself well. Trust your instincts, not your doubts. Praise helped, too.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7.
You'll notice that it's getting easier to express your feelings. It'll become especially noticeable tomorrow, so gather all your facts and figures, and prepare to present your case — for more money, that is.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. You can consider yourself successful, even if you haven't finished everything on your lists. Completion occurs step by step, well before you're finished.
Leon(July 23-Aug.22).Today is a 7.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7. You may have been accused of being self-centered in the past, but now you can only think about others. Buying gifts for somebody who never expects one is a great way to show your love.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
You don't have to do it all any longer. You've proven you can, and that's enough. Let a friend take some of the load. You'd do the same, and probably have, in the past. Accept a favor.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 7.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22), today is a 7.
Having great ideas is only part of the creative process. You still have to put in the effort. The vision should be clear, so roll up your sleeves. It won't be easy. At least one thing you try won't work.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
Sure, there are still a few annoying things going on in your life. They're not quite so bad when you have a sympathetic listener. Somebody doesn't mind hearing your complaints, and that might help you solve the problem.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
Are you interested in making some changes athome? Adding a garden, hooking up a new sound system, or maybe even listening to your family more carefully? Now is a good time to start.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8. Money and education are still major themes in your life, and they may be linked. Your work may fund the classes you're taking, and the classes may help you earn more.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8. Take all that information you've gathered, then add imagination, a stroke of brilliance and good luck. Voil! You'll come up with a moneymaking scheme.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. It may be hard to stick to your agenda. You have to take other people's wants and needs into consideration. Unfortunately, those wants and needs don't always match yours. Be flexible.
Dog breed draws attention amid Taliban, 9-11 tension
Afghan hound owners consider renaming breed following terrorist attacks
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Lou Guerrero had no problem spending whatever it cost to show off his champion dog and bring it from California to Westminster this year.
He had more trouble dealing with the backlash caused by the name of its breed: Afghan hound.
"Now that 9-11 happened, I'm very careful where I go with my dog." Guerrero said. "When people ask what kind she is, I just say, 'She's a hound dog.'"
"The only reason I do this is for fear of possible retaliation."
There are 159 breeds and varieties at America's most prestigious dog show, and certainly no dogs have come under the same kind of scrutiny Afghan hounds have faced since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
Guerrero, owner-breeder of the No. 1-ranked Afghan from the 2001 season, and handler Peggy Coffman from Ohio know full about the resentment.
Twice before an Afghan hound has won Westminster, in 1983 and 1957. That was long before all the negative feelings toward the country where the dogs — known for their elegant coats and aloof presence — originally came from.
There were 25 Afghan hounds entered at this year's competition. The best-in-show prize was to be awarded yesterday night, with a Kerry blue terrier, a standard schnauzer and a miniature poodle among the favorites.
A month after the attacks, Coffman said she was in a restaurant outside Baltimore with a dog's owner when police came in looking for them.
Outside, they found police officers surrounding the van they were traveling in — the one with license plates that read, "AFGHAN1."
"They wanted to know what that was all about," she said. "Then a higher-ranking lieutenant told the younger patrolmen, 'It's dogs.'"
Even so, such bias led to a brief discussion at the Afghan Hound Club of America's exhibition in Houston as to whether the breed's name should be switched to something that would attract less
"I had someone see my dog and ask whether it was a Northern Alliance or a Taliban, but they were joking."
Anna Stromberg Afghan owner
attention. The group, meanwhile, requested that the word "Afghan" be taken off the marquee at the hotel where the show was held.
"A few people threw around the idea of changing the name of the Afghan hound to 'Tazi' hound, as they are known in their home country," said USA Network commentator David Frel, who has been involved with the breed for 30 years.
The club decided to keep the name. In the past, however, dog's names have been altered because of world events.
During World War I, the American Kennel Club changed the name of German shepherds to simply sheepdogs to "save the breed from prejudice." They were called Alsatian wolfdogs in Britain, then shifted to merely Alsatians until the late 1970s.
Still, Betsy Treharne of Belleville, N.J., takes no chances with the Afghan she brought to Westminster.
"If people ask if they're from Afghanistan, I say they're from the Far East," she said.
Many others also took lower profiles, changing their license plates and putting away signs and T-shirts that proclaimed, "I Love Afghans."
In the last couple of months, the ill will toward Afghans seems to have lessened, said owner breeder-handler Anna Stromberg of Oyster Bay, N.Y.
"I had someone see my dog and ask whether it was a Northern Alliance or a Taliban, but they were joking," she said. "I mean, they're dogs."
Owner David Giordano, from Newark, N.J., was curious to see what kind of reaction the Afghan winner would get when it was introduced to the crowd at Madison Square Garden on yesterday night.
"Right after Sept. 11, it did occur to me," he said. "I was thinking this would not exactly be the best year to win best-in-show at Westminster with an Afghan."
Illinois wins in final seconds
The Associated Press
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Illinois and Frank Williams might be getting it together at just the right time.
Williams scored 22 points, including five in the final 75 seconds, as No.18 Illinois edged Michigan State 63-61 last night.
The Illini (18-7, 7-5 Big Ten) won their third straight, following a three-game losing streak.
"It's huge." Illinois coach Bill Self said.
"It has been pretty well documented that we haven't played consistently, but there is still time if we peak at the right time. This win will do more for our confidence than any other game we have played."
Williams, who has been criticized for not living up to his billing as one of the country's top players, scored at least 20 points for the first time in over a month.
The returning Big Ten player of the year, who announced before the season that he would skip next season to enter the NBA draft, said he's heard a lot from his critics.
Williams' defense was a key reason Michigan State's Marcus Taylor shot just 4-of-15 for 16 points.
"I thought that was the best game Frank has played in a while," Self said. "Obviously, he made some big shots and his effort on defense against
"It all goes in one ear and out the other." Williams said.
The Spartans (14-10, 5-6) had won five of seven, and the previous 15 at home against ranked teams. They lost in the Breslin Center for just the second time in 58 games and to Illinois at home for the first time since 1997.
Tavlor was really good."
Illinois led by seven with 37 seconds left, but the Spartans made consecutive 3-pointers to pull within 59-58 with 27 seconds left. Brian Cook, who added ten for the Illini, and Williams each made two free throws before Taylor's 3-pointer in the final seconds.
"I'm really upset and disappointed," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. "We got what we deserved. We looked dysfunctional, and the coach has to take responsibility for that."
Illinois didn't trail until Michigan State went ahead 33-32 with 15:11 left.
There were six lead changes over the next six minutes.
Following Cory Bradford's 3-pointer, which put Illinois up 54-52, Williams called a timeout with 1:18 left from the floor after stumbling. Izzo screamed to protest, and the crowd booed heartily.
Izzo was told by the officials that Self called the timeout.
"I could blame a lot of people," Izzo said. "Me, them, but the truth of the matter is, we didn't deserve to win the game."
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TRACK
League recognizes thrower for second time in season
DALLAS — Kansas thrower Scott Russell was named the Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Male Athletes of the Week by the league yesterday.
This is Russell's second weekly honor this season after being named co-male athlete of the week with Missouri's Chris Cantwell Jan. 14.
Russell broke the collegiate record in the weight throw with an 81-12.5 throw Feb. 8 at the Iowa State Classic in Ames, Iowa. The senior's record-breaking throw shattered the previous mark of 78-6.5, held by Tore Johnsen of Texas-EI Paso.
Russell, the defending indoor conference champion in the event, leads the Big 12 in the weight throw by almost nine feet.
Staff reports
SOFTBALL Leftfielder shines at Phoenix Fiesta Bowl Classic
Kansas leftfielder Christi Musser was chosen as the season's first Big 12 Softball Player of the week yesterday. The senior led the Jayhawks with a .545 batting average in the Fiesta Bowl Classic in Phoenix, Ariz. this past weekend.
Kansas finished 3-2 during the weekend, and Musser hit safety in all five games, scoring five runs including two home runs.
Ali Brox
BASKETBALL Collison, Gooden finalists for college player of the year
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nick Collison and Drew Gooden are among 20 finalists for men's college basketball's player of the year honor, the Naismith Award.
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced finalists yesterday. Winners will be announced April 5.
Gooden averages 20.9 points, tops in the Big 12, and 11.2 rebounds per game for the second-ranked Jayhawks. Collison averages 15.6 points and eight rebounds.
Missouri's Kareem Rush was the only other Big 12 men's player named on the list.
Rush is second in the conference with 20.1 points per game. He averaged 27.3 points in Missouri's last three games.
- The Associated Press
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