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SPORTS COMMENTARY
Brad Zollars bzollars@kansan.com
Two games highlight big weekend
Feel sorry for me. Come tomorrow afternoon, I'll be on a plane, far from the arctic chill of Lawrence, on my way to witness what should be an epic Super Bowl.
To make matters worse, the NFL's biggest game will be played in San Diego, a venue so beautiful it makes mythical Atlantis seem like a Raytown Trailer Park.
Why am I upset? Because I know what I'm missing.
While I'm flying toward paradise, Jayhawk fans will bear witness to tomorrow's highly touted game between No. 6 Kansas and No. 1 Arizona. It has the makings to be one of the greatest games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. The Wildcats and Jayhawks have very similar teams and play an almost identical style of basketball. The two are so alike, we need to take a closer look.
Kansas is first in the country in scoring, followed closely by the Wildcats, who are fourth. Both love to run the floor and have the quick players to get up and down. Arizona matches Kansas with three highly talented starting guards in Jason Gardner, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. The battle down low will be just as good, as Jeff Graves and Nick Collison match up with Arizona's Luke Walton and Channing Frye. All four possess touch as well as physicality and offer few weaknesses. Advantage:Even
OFFENSE
Despite their high flying, run-and-gun styles, tomorrow's game will not be decided by offense, but rather by the intensity both display on defense. The Jayhawks have been playing inspired basketball since their first three defeats of the season. Arizona is close to Kansas in almost every defensive category, but the Jayhawks will be in front of their home crowd and should be up to the challenge. Advantage: Kansas INTANGIBLE
DEFENSE
INTANGIBLES
Both Kansas and Arizona have been sluggish as of late, with the Jayhawks falling to Colorado their last time out. Arizona, though, has more to lose coming in as the top-ranked team in both polls. The Jayhawks might feel pressure playing in front of their home crowd, but they'll be eager to get the bad taste of losing out of their mouths. Advantage: Kansas
Sometimes late tomorrow afternoon I'll be making the car ride toward San Diego, sunlight streaming warmly through the windows, ignoring the beautiful scenery passing by as I frantically search the radio for the fate of my Jawhaws.
Feel sorry for me? You should
Zollars is a Chicago senior in communications.
Jayhawk fans should expect victory; don't storm court after beating Arizona
Maryland trailed at the half as it took on top-ranked Duke last Saturday. The 15th-ranked Terrapins, the same team that ousted the Jayhawks from last year's Final Four on its way to a national title and the Vegas favorite by a slim margin in Saturday's game, came alive in the second half and rallied to give Duke its first defeat of the season. Thousands of elated students overflowed onto the playing surface to celebrate a victory over the rival Blue Devils, turning the floor into a frenzied sea of red.
And self-respecting college basketball fans everywhere cringed.
GUEST COMMENTARY
Earlier this school year, the college football season had more than its share of post-game exuberance. Rushing the football field resulted in broken goalposts, injured spectators and the use of a few gallons of pepper spray. But while colleges mull over changes in security and ponder punishment for trespassers, the problem has migrated from the sod to the hardwood.
Fans have already stormed the basket.
Curtis Sample sports@kansan.com
ball court this year at Syracuse, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, Colorado and the aforementioned Maryland, among many others. And the possibility of a Jayhawk victory over the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats tomorrow suggests the party bug could find its way onto James Naismith Court.
While safety concerns are paramount, another important issue arises in this situation—class. Maryland won a national title last year and has a good squad this year. There was no reason for them to ever rush the court.
Successful programs don't go crazy over one victory, no matter the opponent. And while the Terrapin basketball team took the court Saturday and showed its talent, the Maryland students that took the court showed their lack of class, as well as their lack of faith. Bottom line—no one rushes the court if they expect to win.
As for the Jayhawks, Kansas has a history of excellence in basketball, especially in Allen Fieldhouse. In fact, in the past eight years, the 'Hawks have only dropped five games at home. What lesson can we take from this incredible record? Kansas should expect to win at home. In no way am I demeaning Arizona—it's a terrific team that deserves its top ranking and it'll be tough to beat. But nevertheless, expect to win.
So if Kansas pulls out a victory on national television, show Maryland and the nation that Kansas fans have the level of class commensurate with a top-notch program. Celebrate from the bleachers.
Sample is a Lenexa second-year law student.
KJHKSPORTS
Play-by-play announcers for the University of Kansas radio station KJHK 90.7 FM, Ryan Greene and Mike Alzamora, invite you to listen in as they call tomorrow's men's basketball game against the Arizona Wildcats live from Allen Fieldhouse. Below Greene and Alzamora bring their expectations for the game.
Arizona comes into this game with a mean streak. The Wildcats almost duplicated Kansas' performance Wednesday night by beating Arizona State by a mere eight points. The key match-up to watch in this game will be Arizona's stud freshman swingman Hassan Adams going neck-and-neck with Kirk Hinrich. Adams can slash to the hoop at will, and Hinrich will have to be on his toes on defense at all times. Arizona could have a big advantage inside with strong post
play from Rick Anderson, Channing Frye, Isaiah Fox and Luke Walton. This game is a toss-up, and it will all come down to two things: Who can stay out of foul trouble the longest and whose bench provides the most punch.
Ryan Greene, KJHK play-by-play announcer
The Jayhawks will have to quickly forget their less than impressive performance in Boulder, Colo., on Wednesday night if they plan to knock off top-ranked Arizona. Although the Wildcats nearly blew a 26-point lead versus cross-state rival Arizona State two nights ago, Kansas cannot afford to come out of the gate with its head down. If the Wildcats jump out to an early lead tomorrow, the Hawks could be looking at another losing streak. Lute Olson's club is simply too talented, too deep and too experienced. The Jayhawks must maintain their poise and take advantage of playing in front of their rabid fans at Allen Fieldhouse.
KJHK's coverage of tomorrow's game begins at 11 a.m. with a pregame show live from Molly McGee's, 2429 Iowa St., featuring
John Grimmett, Kevin Flaherty and Todd Panula. Special guest for the show is former Kansas basketball player Lewis Harrison. Game coverage begins at noon and tip-off is at 12:06 p.m. Listen on 90.7 FM.
Mike Alzamora, KJHK play-by-play announcer
Free for All
KU vs. CU? All I gotta say is Sir Mix-a-Lot, baby!
baseball. The key is arches, not line drives, when you shoot the ball.
I just wanted to say thanks to Jason for writing the Harrison boys article, it was very good. Oh yeah, and Missouri sucks.
I was wondering earlier today if doofus plural would be "doofi," because fungus plural is "fungi." Or would it be doofuses?
baseball. The key is arches, not line drives, when you shoot the ball.
We're watching the KU-Colorado game, and Michael Lee is our secret weapon.
Has anybody else noticed how much ESPN-Plus sucks at the scoreboard? It takes them 10 minutes to put the points up!
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This is to Aaron Miles and Bryant Nash. You play basketball, not
Kirk Hinrich sucks, and I'm not afraid to stand by that statement for the rest of the year. Also, Michael Lee sucks and he shouldn't play for the rest of the year.
I am very much a mad girl right now because KU just lost to Colorado, and it was a foul, a foul, a FOUL. We should have gotten the ball back.
I want some Buffalo for dinner
Way to go, boys. Maybe next time if you're not so cocky and let the clock run down, you'll win.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2003
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I think the Nike commercial with the guy running around naked at the soccer game is ridiculously long and I'm tired of seeing it on television.
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Kansas Athletics Calendar
TODAY
Baseball doubleheader at 8 p.m. at Hawaii-Hilo
Track KU/KUSU/MU Triangular at 4:15 p.m. in m.schutz Sports Pavilion
TOMORROW
Men's basketball vs. Arizona at noon in Allen Fieldhouse
Tennis vs. BYU at 1 p.m. in Topeka
tennis vs. BIGTOU at p.m. in topeka
Baseball doubleheader at 3 p.m. at Hawaii-Hilo
Swimming and Diving vs. Colorado State and Minnesota at 3 p.m. in Robinson Natatorium
**Women's basketball at 7 p.m. at Texas**
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SPORTS IN BRIEF
Ex-Mariner All-Star pitcher signs contract with Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Right-hander James Baldwin agreed yesterday to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals and was invited to spring training as a non-roster player.
Baldwin, who went 7-10 with 5.28 ERA in 23 starts with the Seattle Mariners last season, would get a $575,000 one-year contract if he's added to the major league roster and the chance to earn $675,000 more in performance bonuses.
His best major league season came in 2000 with the White Sox. He opened the season 7-0 and finished with a 14-7 record and a 4.65 ERA in 28 starts. He was the winning pitcher at that year's All-Star game.
Opposing drivers' records wanted for Gordon divorce
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Lawyers for Jef Gordon's wife have subpoenaed records from his competitors and NASCAR for use in their divorce case.
Geoff Smith, general manager of Roush Racing, said the team planned to file an order Friday to block Brooke Gordon's request in Wayne County Circuit Court in Michigan, where the company is headquartered.
Roush does not want to make public the individual contracts it has with its drivers and sponsors. Those deals are highly sensitive in NASCAR.
"Those are all the things that are the heart of our business," Smith said. When we give it to Brooke, we're goin to give it to Jeff. It's like having the Hendrick organization inside our team."
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