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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
SPORTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"I knew America was struggling a bit, but I knew we could be the heart of the team that could bring it back."
— Bershawn Jockson after Angelo Taylor, Clement Clement and he swept the 400-meter hurdles at the Beijing Olympics
FACT OF THE DAY
Standing at 5-foot-8, Jackson is much smaller than most of his competitors. Most despite having to take almost twice as many steps throughout a race, Jackson has been ranked in the world's top 10 in his event every year since 2003.
Track & Field News
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: What is Bershawn Jackson's record in the 400-meter hurdles at the Kansas Relays?
A: 5-0. "Batman" has won the event five of the past six years and four in a row. Last year he was named the meet's Male Most Outstanding Performer with a time of 48.32 seconds, breaking his own meet record.
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Through the Uprights: The Jayhawks landed their first commitment
significant commitment for the 2010 recruiting class. More info on Through the Uprights.
THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS
First Pitch: No. 24 Kansas travels to Texas Tech this weekend for a three-game series.
Check in with the guys for their thoughts between games.
MEN'S BASKETBALL Henry still undecided; may visit Calipari at UK
Xavier Henry, the No. 3 prospect in the nation according to Rivals.com, can't make up his
Not just on what school he will attend next season, either. He also can't decide if he wants to
Henry
visit Kentucky and coach John Calipari or not.
Yesterday, Rivals reported that Henry was set to go to the Lexington, Ky., campus for an official visit before the end of April. Now, Rivals is reporting that Xavier doesn't want to visit Kentucky.
Perhaps the only thing Xavier is certain about is that he wants to play with his brother, C.J. Henry, next season. The brothers have narrowed their lists to Kansas or Kentucky.
But at this point it's still uncertain when a decision will be made.
Case Keefer
COMMENTARY
Where will Big 12 players be drafted?
In one way, the NFL Draft is like mayonnaise and country music.
You either love it or you hate it. Now that we're a week away from the 2009 spectacle at Radio City Music Hall in New York, most people around here probably find themselves in the latter category.
That's because no Kansas players are going to be drafted. You could argue there an outside shot. Sorry, ain't happenin'.
But that doesn't mean the 2009 NFL Draft won't be full of connections to the laybacks. In fact, five consensus first round picks were enemies to Kansas in games played within the last two years.
So here's the Morning Brew's not-so-extensive guide to why Kansas fans should pay attention to the draft. We'll break down the five former Big 12 Conference players who look like they will go the highest next weekend.
JASON SMITH, BAYLOR OFFENSIVE TACKLE
Against Kansas: Was a starter on the Baylor team in 2006 that scored 19 points in the final nine minutes to beat Kansas 36-35 in Waco, Texas. The next year, Smith and the Bears suffered a 58-10 defeat to the Hawks.
NFL Draft Projection: No. 2 pick to the St. Louis Rams
Future Prediction: Smith is in a tough position. He looks like he'll be the first tackle taken in a draft that is loaded with talent on the offensive line. Unfortunately for Smith, he'll always be compared to other guys like Alabama's Andre Smith and Ole Miss's Michael Oher who both will be selected later in the first round but have just as much talent. Smith will be a solid professional, but no superstar. No Orlando Pace.
MICHAEL CRABTREE,
TEXAS TECH
WIDE RECEIVER
Against Kansas: Remember the 63-21 Red Raider shellacking of the Jayhawks this season? Yeah, Crabtree had nine catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns in that one.
NFL Draft Projection: No.4 pick to the Seattle Seahawks
Future Prediction: He's an All-Pro performer, no question. Some say Crabtree is the best talent in the 2009 Draft. Injuries are the only way Crabtree will be stopped from catapulting up the NFL receiver ranks.
JEREMY MACLIN,
MISSOURI
WIDE RECEIVER
Against Kansas: Maclin had 398 all purpose yards against the lajwhayns in two games. That's pretty good.
NFL Draft Projection: No. 8 pick to the jacksonville jaguars
Future Prediction: Whoever takes Maclin is making a risky move. He's not as big as a prototypical NFL receiver — Maclin is 6 foot, 198 pounds — and has a history of knee problems. But if Maclin stays healthy, there's no question he has the skills to be a No.1 receiver.
BRIAN ORAKPO, TEXAS DEFENSIVE END
Against Kansas: Orakopo only played sparingly in Texas' 35-7 victory against Kansas this past season. He was limited because he was returning from a sprained knee injury.
NFL Draft Projection: No. 10 pick to the San Francisco 49ers
Future Prediction: NFL scouts love the idea of using Orakpo as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Orakpo's strength and athleticism should make that work.
BRANDON PETTIGREW,
OKLAHOMA STATE
TIGHT END
Against Kansas: In two games, he had four catches for 40 yards. Not exactly dazzling, but Pettigrew is also a solid blocker.
NFL Draft Projection: No.11 pick to the Buffalo Bills
Future Prediction: Rumor has it that the Bills want Pettigrew, but taking him 11th overall might be a stretch. They could trade down and still take him. Physically, held be a dominant prospect but hasn't shown game-breaking ability in college.
Edited by Casey Miles
kansas relays schedule
FRIDAY
Field Events
8 a.m. Boys' Javelin
8 a.m. Girls' Shot Put
9:30 a.m. Girls' Pole Vault
10 a.m. Boys' High Jump
11 a.m. Girls' Triple Jump
11 a.m. Girls' Javelin
11:30 a.m. Women's Shot Put
noon Women's Triple Jump
1:30 p.m. Men's Pole Vault
1:30 p.m. Women's High Jump
2 p.m. Women's Javelin
3 p.m. Men's Shot Put
Men's Triple Jump
Boys' Triple Jump
5:30 p.m. Boys' Pole Vault
Girls' High Jump
Men's Javelin
6:30 p.m. Boys' Shot Put
Running Events
8 a.m. Girls' 4-Mile Relay (F)
8:30 a.m. Boys' 4-Mile Relay (F)
8:55 a.m. Girls' 100m Hurdles (P)
9:05 a.m. Women's 100m Hurdles (P)
9:25 a.m. Boys' 110m Hurdles (P)
9:35 a.m. Men's 110m Hurdles (P)
9:50 a.m. Girls' 400m Dash (P)
10:05 a.m. Boys' 400m Dash (P)
10:15 a.m. Women's 200m (P)
10:35 a.m. Men's 200m (P)
10:55 a.m. Girls' 3200m Run (F)
11:10 a.m. Boys' 3200m Run (F)
11:25 a.m. Girls' 100m Dash (P)
11:40 a.m. Boys' 100m Dash (P)
11:55 a.m. Women's 100m Dash (P)
12:15 p.m. Men's 100m Dash (P)
12:40 p.m. Women's 400m Hurdles (P)
1 p.m. Men's 400m Hurdles (P)
1:20 p.m. Boys' 300m Hurdles (F)
1:40 p.m. Girls' 300m Hurdles (F)
2:05 p.m. Girls' Distance Medley Relay (F)
2:20 p.m. Boys' Distance Medley Relay (F)
2:35 p.m. Women's Distance Medley Relay (F)
2:50 p.m. Men's Distance Medley Relay (F)
3:05 p.m. Women's 400m Dash (P)
3:20 p.m. Men's 400m Dash (P)
3:35 p.m. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (P)
3:55 p.m. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (P)
4:15 p.m. Women's 4 x 100m Relay (P)
4:30 p.m. Men's 4 x 100m Relay (P)
4:45 p.m. Girls' 800m Run (F)
5 p.m. Boys' 800m Run (F)
5:15 p.m. Men's Steeplechase (F)
5:30 p.m. Women's Steeplechase (F)
5:45 p.m. Women's 4-Mile Relay (F)
6:10 p.m. Men's 4-Mile Relay (F)
6:30 p.m. Women's 4 x 400m Relay (P)
6:50 p.m. Men's 4 x 400m Relay (P)
7:10 p.m. Girls' 4 x 400m Relay (P)
7:40 p.m. Boys' 4 x 400m Relay (P)
SATURDAY
Field Events
8 a.m. Boys' Discus
10 a.m. Men's Long Jump
10:30 a.m. Women's Pole Vault
10:45 a.m. Women's Discus
11 a.m. Men's High Jump
11 a.m. Girls' Long Jump
1:30 p.m. Girls' Discus
1:30 p.m. Women's Long Jump
2 p.m. Women's Invitational
Pole Vault
3 p.m. Boys' Long Jump
4 p.m. Men's Discus
8 a.m. Girls'Sprint Medley Relay (F)
8:20 a.m. Boys'Sprint Medley Relay (F)
8:40 a.m. Women's Sprint Medley Relay
8:55 a.m. Men's Sprint Medley Relay (F)
9:15 a.m. Girls' 4 x 200m Relay (F)
9:35 a.m. Boys' 4 x 200m Relay (F)
9:50 a.m. Women's 200m (F)
10 a.m. Men's 200m (F)
Running Events
10:05 a.m. Girls' 2-Mile Relay (F)
10:30 a.m. Boys' 2-Mile Relay (F)
10:55 a.m. Women's 2-Mile Relay (F)
11:25 a.m. Men's 2-Mile Relay (F)
11:40 p.m. Girls' 4 x 100m Sunflower Showdown
11:45 p.m. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (F)
11:50 p.m. Boys' 4 x 100m Sunflower Showdown
11:55 p.m. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (F)
12:25 p.m. Women's 4 x 100m Relay (F)
12:30 p.m. Men's 4x100m Relay (F)
12:35 p.m. Women's 1500m Run (F)
12:45 p.m. Men's 1500m Run (F)
12:55 p.m. Glenn Cunningham Invitational Mile (I)
1:10 p.m. Girls' 100m Hurdles (F)
1:15 p.m. Women's 100m Hurdles (F)
1:25 p.m. Women's 100m Hurdles (I)
1:35 p.m. Boys' 110m Hurdles (F)
1:40 p.m. Men's 110m Hurdles (F)
1:50 p.m. Men's 110m Hurdles (I)
2 p.m. Women's 800m Run (F)
2:10 p.m. Men's 800m Run (F)
2:20 p.m. Women's 800m Run (I)
2:30 p.m. Girls' 100m Dash (F)
2:35 p.m. Women's 100m Dash (F)
2:40 p.m. Boys' 100m Dash (F)
2:45 p.m. Men's 100m Dash (F)
2:55 p.m. Girls' 400m Dash (F)
3:10 p.m. Women's 400m Dash (F)
3:15 p.m. Boys' 400m Dash (F)
3:20 p.m. Men's 400m Dash (F)
3:30 p.m. Women's 400m Hurdles (F)
3:40 p.m. Men's 400m Hurdles (F)
3:45 p.m. Men's 400m Hurdles (I)
3:55 p.m. Women's 200m Invitational
4:05 p.m. Girls' 1600m Run (F)
4:20 p.m. Boys' 1600m Run (F)
4:35 p.m. Girls' 4 x 400m Sunflower Showdown
4:45 p.m. Girls' 4 x 400m Relay (F)
4:55 p.m. Boys' 4 x 400m Sunflower Showdown
5:05 p.m. Boys' 4 x 400m Relay (F)
5:15 p.m. Women's 4 x 400m Relay (F)
5:25 p.m. Men's 4 x 400m Relay (F)
THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS
TODAY
Baseball
Texas Tech,
6:30 p.m.
Lubbock, Texas
Track & field Kansas Relays, All day Lawrence
SATURDAY
Tennis
Texas, noon
Lawrence
Softball Texas, 1,p.m. Austin, Texas
Baseball Texas Tech, 5 p.m. Lubbock, Texas
Track & field Kansas Relays all day Lawrence
Soccer
South Dakota,
TBA
Omaha, Neb.
Women's golf
Lady Buckeye
Invitational,
all day
Columbus, Ohio
Rowing
Day 1, all day
Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Men's golf
Texas A&M
Aggie Invitational,
all day
College Station,
Texas
SUNDAY
Tennis
Texas A&M,
11 a.m.
Lawrence
Softball Texas, noon Austin, Texas
Baseball Texas Tech, 1 p.m.
Lubbock, Texas
Men's golf
Texas A&M
Aggie Invitational
College Station,
Texas
Women's gon Lady Buckeye Invitational all day Columbus, Ohio
Rowing
Day 2, All day
Oak Ridge, Tenn.
MONDAY
No events
TUESDAY Softball Tulsa, 3 p.m. Tulsa, OKla.
Softball
Tulsa, 5 p.m.
Tulsa, Okla.
Baseball
Baker, 6 p.m.
Lawrence
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