2B
SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"This is our Christmas and New Year's all rolled into one."
— KU swim coach Clark Campbell on the Big 12 Championships
FACT OF THE DAY
Texas is the only Big 12 team Kansas swimming didn't face in a dual before this weekend's Big 12 Championships. Kansas went 2-0 against Iowa State and Nebraska, then 0-2 against Missouri and Texas A&M.
KU Athletics
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: How many school records did Kansas' swimmers set at last year's Big 12 Championships?
A: Five. Senior Danielle Herrmann posted school records in the 100 and 200 breakstrokes as well as the 200 individual medley. She also helped the 200 and 400 medley relays set new Kansas superlatives. Other current swimmers on those relays include seniors Ashley Leidigh and Maria Mayrowich.
-KU Athletics
@KANSAN.COM
Courtside: Check out Jayson Jenks' thoughts on Kansas' game against Oklahoma in
COURTSIDE
BLOG
Did Kansas win its first Big 12 game on the road in almost two years? Find out at the Courtside blog.
The Give and Go: Clark and
to Lawrence.
Jayson give you their usual commentary on the drive back
Find out whether or not Andrea Riley is as
impressive in person as on tape, how Gallagher-Iba Arena stacks up against Allen Fieldhouse and much more.
Through the Uprights: In case
you missed it THROUGH THE get another look at Kansas' UPRIGHTS Junior Day festivities from last Saturday. Who got offers, who enjoyed their visits and why is all this important?
THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS
TODAY
Swimming & Diving
Big 12
Championships
Columbia, Mo.
Track & Field Big 12 Indoor Championships College Station, Texas
Swimming & Diving Big 12 Championships Columbia, Mo.
SATURDAY
Softball
Harvard, 11 a.m.
Denton, Texas
Softball
North Texas,
1:30 p.m.
Denton, Texas
Women's basketball
Nebraska, 7 p.m.
Lawrence
Swimming & Diving Big 12 Championships Columbia, Mo.
Track & Field
Big 12 Indoor Championships
College Station, Texas
SUNDAY
Softball
Harvard, 9 a.m.
Denton, Texas
Men's Basketball
Missouri, 1 p.m.
Lawrence
Softball North Texas, 2 p.m. Denton, Texas
Tennis UMKC, TBA Lawrence
MONDAY No events
TUESDAY
Baseball
North Dakota, 3 p.m.
Lawrence
COMMENTARY
Aldrich shows Collison-esque qualities
H is hat was pulled down so far,you could barely see his eyes.
Stubble covered his cheeks, and his skin looked aged. But you'd never forget that face. You'd never forget Nick Collison.
As you probably know by now, Nick Collison was in attendance in Norman, Okla., on Monday as the Jayhawks beat the Sooners and took control of the Big 12 standings.
It was fitting that Collison, who plays for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, picked this game to attend. It's been almost six years since Collison immortalized himself on Big Monday with a game for the ages against Texas.
You probably remember how Collison pulled down 24 rebounds and willed Kansas to a 90-87 victory. You probably remember how ESPN's Dick Vitale stood up on press row and gave Collison a standing ovation.
And now the years have passed, and Collison sat in the stands as Kansas sophomore Cole Aldrich scored 15 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a performance that could only be described as Collision-esque.
And of course, you can't think about Nick Collison without thinking about his old teammate Kirk Hinrich. And again, it's fitting that Hinrich will be in Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday to have his jersey retired during halftime of the Missouri game.
Yep, it's a week to reminisce. So,
as we march toward March, The
Morning Brew's list mania returns.
Top 5 Months of the Year.
1. March - Winter finally ends, the NCAA tournament begins and we get hours of Masters commercials on CBS. Yes, I love March.
3. December - Who doesn't love the holidays?
4. July - More Summer.
Five Movies to see this year
5. October - The World Series, football heats up and basketball season begins.
MLB
1. Sherlock Holmes
2. Up
3. Alia
Public Enemies
minator Salvation
Three Movies to miss this year.
Three Movies to miss this year.
1. Star Trek
2. 2012
3. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Top 5 basketball teams in the
1. North Carolina
2. Memphis
3. Marquette
4. Pittsburgh
5. Kansas
Final Four Prediction
Final Four Prediction
1. Pittsburgh (Champion)
2. North Carolina
3. Louisville
4. Arizona State
Five Reasons to Hate Missouri
1. Jason Sutherland's cheap shots
2. Quantrill's Raid
3. The Antlers
Five Reasons to Hate Missouri
4. Former coach Norm Stewart refused to spend money in Kansas
5. The Missouri Athletic Department's offices are located at One Champions Drive, Columbia, Mo., and Missouri has never won a national championship in any
sport, Really, Missouri? Really?
Five questions
2. Is Sherron Collins a second-team All-American?
1. What's Chase Daniel going to do with his life?
3. What you gon' do with all that junk? All that junk inside your trunk?
4. Are you still reading?
5. Really?
— Edited by Realle Roth
A-Rod gets booed at training
Associated Press
Third baseman hits homerun despite heckling from crowd
BY FRED GOODALL
At least for a little while.
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Back on the field, Alex Rodriguez was able to put aside the steroids scandal.
Booed and taunted by opposing fans in the Yankees' spring training opener, Rodriguez homered and drew two walks Wednesday in a 6-1 exhibition victory over Toronto that was anything but routine.
It was his first game since admitting he took performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 with Texas. He left after drawing a walk in the fifth inning, then signed autographs for five minutes before calling it a day.
"This is what I do. I know how to play baseball," Rodriguez said. "I just hope that's the start of something really special for this year. I
feel really good about our team."
There were lots of cheers for the three-time AL MVP, a smattering of boos and occasional catcalls from the crowd of 5,014 at mostly filled Dunedin Stadium.
The New York third baseman walked on five pitches in the first inning. Many in the crowd stood and cheered as he circled the bases after hitting a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ricky Romero in the fourth.
"It was just a fastball I left up and he's a great hitter," Romero said. "He's going to hit mistakes and I made a mistake. I was just trying to be aggressive."
By the third time Rodriguez went to the plate, hecklers who earlier shouted "Hey, A-Rod, where's your cousin?" and "Madonna" were drowned out by applause.
"When you're playing, it's hard
The slugger had dinner Tuesday night with former Yankees star Reggie Jackson, now a special adviser with the team.
"I told him to hit the baseball. It's really an old story. It never really changes," Jackson said. "Hit the baseball, and hit it like heck. That's really about all that really matters."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (13) is greeted by teammate Robinson Cano who was on base for Rodriguez's two-run, four-inning homer off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero in a spring training opening baseball game Wednesday in Dineland, D菲.
Red Lyon Tavern
to focus on standing ovations or boos. You're just trying to go out there and do your job," Rodriguez said. "Again, I didn't see anything that was bad at all."
Red Lyon Tavern
A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Massachusetts 832-8228
Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU ticket offices. University Theatre, 864-3982; Lied Center, 864-ARTS; SAU Office, 864-7495; and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $18 for the public, $17 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, $10 for all students. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders.
Presented by the University of Kansas University Theatre
This production is an associate entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival XXXII
KU UNIVERSITY
THEATRE
The University of Kansas
The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU
Student Senate Activity Fee.
KANSANCLASSIFIEDS
www.hqcc.lawrence.ks.us
SUMMER IN MAINE
Males and females Meet new friends! Travel Teach your favorite activity.
*Tennis *Swim
*Canoe *Sail
*Water Ski *Kayak
*Gymnastics *Archery
*Silver Jewelry *Rocks
*English Riding *Ropes
*Copper Enameling *Art
*Basketball *Pottery
*Field Hockey *Office
*And More!
June to August. Residential.
Enjoy our website. Apply online.
TRIPP LAKE CAMP for Girls:
1-800-997-4347
tripp.lakecamp.com
Mizzou ticket needed! 785 979 9292
hawkchalk.com/3045
I lost my yellow Laken aluminum water bottle in the ATM at the ATm on Thursday, February 19. If you picked it up please give me a call at 316-214-0527 hawkchalk.com/3035
CALC | TUTOR NEEDED! Currently in 121. Foreign teacher & cannot understand him. GREAT Pay, flexible sched. Just need some lessons re-explained! NEEDED ASAPI email: rodghawk@ku.edu hawchalk.com/3038
FOR SALE
TRAFIC, DUI'S MIP'S
PERSONAL INJURY
Student legal matters/Residency issues
divorce/separation
The law offices of
DONALD G. STROLE
Donald G. Strole
16 East 13th
842-5116
Free Initial Consultation
6-7-8 Victorians on Ohio, Kentucky & Louisiana. Walk to campus, All appliances, hardwood floors. Rainbowwork$^1$atyahoo.com of 785-842-6618
1997 Pontiac Grand Ami. White body, automatic. About 17 900 miles on it $2300 OBC. hc-168-0776 or 51mktau@gmail.com. hkwchalk.com/3028
Scooter For Sale $900; 2007 Lance:
White, 150cc, Max Speed 45-55, includes
title, good storage, Riesle two, Please 'Call'
281-685-3882 hwckah.com/3044
STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM
Paid Survey Takers Needed in Lawrence
100% FREE to Join! Click on Surveys
BARTENDING. UP TO $300/DAY. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING PROVIDED. 800-965-6520 EXT 108
Undercover Shoppers Earn up to $70 per day. Undercover Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments EXP Not retail CALL 802-724-4791
1
MAKE A DIFFERENCE! BECOME A CAMP COUNSELOR! Friendly Pines Camp, in the cool mountains of Prescott, AZ. is hiring for '9season. May 23-Jul 30. We offer backyard riding, waterski climbing, canoeing, target sports, jewelry & more. Competitive salary w/ room and board covered. Apply online @www.friendlines.com or call us 1-888-281-CAMP for info. Come be a part of something amazing and have the summer of a lifetime!
Survey takers needed: make $5-$25 per survey. Do it in your spare time. get.PaidToThink.com
CAMP COUNSELORS WANTed for private
Michigan boys/girls summer overnight
camps. Teach swimming, canoeing,
lacrosse, skiing, sailing, sports,
computers, tennis, archery, riding, crafts, drama,
climbing, windsurfing & more! Office,
maintenance jobs too. Law $1900+
free room/board. APPLY ONLINE! www.
lwcgw.com, or call 888-459-2492.
Nashtmall Hall is looking for Community Assistants to work 2009-2010 school year starting Aug. 3, 2009. Community assistants are responsible for providing great customer service, organizing activities and events, and creating a fun, safe living environment for the residents. Compensation provides single room and board. Apply @ www.leadivelearn.com or call 785-8559.
Part-time leasing agent needed for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10-6. Call 785-842-7644.
GREAT SUMMER JOBBS! Instructors and support staff for a christian church camp near Kansas City. Positions as life-guards, challenge course instructors, equestrian instructors, (We will train for these) + food service, maintenance, & camp nurse. Weekly salary plus room and board. May 18-Aug. 23, 2009. Five day work week. Tall Akkes Conference Center-Linwood, KS. Information and application forms on website www.tailoaks.org or call 800-617-1484.
Post Comments | Join Discussions
---