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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, January 16, 1998
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Break practice a day at the beach for swimming and diving team
The Kansas swimming and diving team lost a leader and a friend last year when team captain Seth Duncsbom died of an enlarged heart during a Jan. 22 practice.
By Erin Thompson
Kansan sportswriter
The team, searching for a break from the emotion surrounding Dunscomb's death and from troubles with the pools in Robinson Gymnasium, traveled to Cocoa Beach. Fla., during semester break.
"We went down there for a lot of different reasons," said head coach Gary Kempf. "We've had a long
Last fall, the Robinson pools had a ventilation problem, and chlorine vapors made it impossible to breath. The
Dunscmbo:Team remembers him after his death last year.
"We've had a difficult year because we've had a lot of troubles with the pool," said junior Brant Peoples. "And the stuff with Seth was obviously hard to deal with."
"Training in Robinson indoor all the time gets a little boring," said junior Quincy Adams. "Swimming outdoors provides a totally different experience that was a nice change."
team had to practice at the Lawrence Aquatic Center and Lonestar Lake.
In Florida, the team trained twice a day at a 25-meter outdoor pool next to the beach.
Despite a rigorous training schedule, the team had time to relax at the beach and make a trip to Disney World.
The team swam against Southern Illinois last year on Jan. 25 — three days after Dunscomb's death. In a meet dedicated to Dunscomb, Kansas won 145-106.
Tomorrow the team goes to Carbondale, Ill., to compete against Southern Illinois University.
This year's meet also should be emotional because the team will be dealing with memories of Dunscomb.
"I'm sure it will bring back a lot of memories and will be emotional," Adams said. "But we'll stand up and race for Seth again."
Baseball coach swings into Kansas Hall of Fame
By John Wilson
Kansan sports writer
Kansas baseball head coach Bobby Randall said he was honored and surprised to be inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame Saturday in Wichita.
The 49-year-old Randall, who will be among three inducted, said he never expected any honors playing baseball.
"I just do what I love to do," Randall said. "Whatever comes from that is wonderful."
Randall has been coaching for 17 years in both professional and college baseball. He vaulted into his first college head coaching job at Iowa State University in 1984. He was head coach for 11 years in Ames, compiling a 308-311-1 record. In his two seasons at Kansas, he is 57-55.
Randall discovered his love for baseball in Gove, Kan., 70 miles west of Hays. He played three years of baseball and one year of basketball at Kansas State University, graduating in 1970. After his junior season, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and later signed a minor league contract. He worked his way up through the minors for six seasons before a trade brought him to the Minnesota Twins in 1976.
RANDALL'S CAREER
Randall started for the Twins from 1976-79. He was known for defense, and in 1979, he helped the
■ Randall's career batting average was .255 in a little more than four seasons with the Minnesota Twins.
In 1969, he hit .394 and earned first team All-Big Eight accolades as a shortstop for Kansas State University
Randall played freshman basketball at North Carolina and then K-State.
He was recruited to pla basketball at K-State by current Chicago Bulls assistant Tex Winter
Twins turn a league record 203 double plays from second base.
Randall played against KU in Allen Field House.
"His strength in playing the game was certainly with his glove," said Dodger's scout John Kenan, who signed Randall to his first professional contract. "He was probably the premier double play second baseman in the American League."
Randall observed the focus of great players such as Rod Carew, and he relays that focus to his players.
"I saw how hard the really great ones work." Randall said.
Randall instills this experience in areas such as hitting and fielding.
He jumps into the batting cage
Kansas baseball coach Bobby Ran-
dall, shown here with the Twins in
1980, will be inducted into the Kansas
Hall of Fame.
and shows us all the little things he understands," said senior catcher Josh Dimmick. "I have gotten a great deal better at the plate directly because of coach."
Kenan, who has watched Randall from the dusty sandlots of Western Kansas to the manicured grass of the Major Leagues, said Randall had been successful both on the field and in the dugout. But he thought the most important part of the man came off the field.
BASKETBALL'S TOP FIVE
Minutes:
1. Ryan Robertson .. 681 .. 31.0
2. Paul Pierce .. 650 .. 31.0
3. Billy Thomas .. 594 .. 27.0
4. Rae LaFrentz .. 472 .. 31.5
5. Eric Chenowith .. 464 .. 21.1
(Min. 50 shots)
Three pointers:
1. Roef LaFrentz. .550 (120-218)
2. Kenny Gregory. .531 (85-160)
3. Paul Pierce. .502 (157-313)
4. Eric Chenowith. .497 (71-143)
5. Billy Thomas. .486 (121-249)
Free throw percentage:
1. Billy Thomas ... 769
2. Rael LaFrentz ... 731
3. Paul Pierce ... 714
4. Ryan Robertson ... 696
5. Eric Chenowith ... 660
1. Billy Thomas . 75-170 (441)
2. Paul Pierce . 27-63 (429)
3. Ryan Robertson . 25-59 (424)
4. Kenny Gregory . 8-28 (286)
5. Terry Nooner . 3-9 (333)
Assists:
Rebound average:
1. Roef LaFrentz...11.4 (161)
2. Lester Earl...9.2 (83)
3. Paul Pierce...7.7 (161)
4. Eric Chenowith...6.4 (141)
5. T. J. Pugh...4.4 (57)
ASSIST:
1. Ryan Robertson . 144
2. Billy Thomas . 61
3. Paul Pierce . 53
4. Nick Bradford . 42
5. C. B. McGrath . 37
Steals:
1. Billy Thomas...37
2. Ryan Robertson...29
3. Nick Bradford...26
4. Paul Pierce...22
5. LaFrentz...14
1. Raef LaFrentz ... 21.2 (318)
2. Paul Pierce ... 20.5 (431)
3. Billy Thomas ... 14.9 (327)
4. Lester Earl ... 10.1 (91)
5. Kenny Gregory ... 8.7 (192)
Scoring Average:
Maryland's upset win gives boost in ACC
Tar Heels may lose No.1 ranking after upset by Terrapins
The Associated Press
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Gary Williams' hair was mussed and matted. His tie was loosened, his white shirt was soaked with sweat and he was wearing a Maryland warmup jacket.
"My coat? It shrunk," the Maryland coach quipped, moments after the Terrapins handed previously unbeaten and top-ranked North Carolina an 89-83 overtime defeat Wednesday night.
It should have been a time for celebration. The Terrapins, who lost to Duke at home by 32 points just 11 days earlier, had just registered their third straight Atlantic Coast Conference victory to move into third place.
But Williams couldn't help looking ahead, because nothing comes easy in the ACC.
four in the ACC.
It wouldn't be a complete shock if Maryland (10.5-3.2) lost tomorrow night at Wake Forest. Just like it wasn't a total surprise North Carolina fell to the Terrapins after opening the Bill Guthridge era with 17 straight wins, including
"It's early. You can't get too carried away," he said. "I'm serious. In about an hour, I'll start thinking about Wake Forest."
The loss should end the Tar Heels' run at No.1, provided No.2 Duke survives tomorrow's game against Clemson. Duke is the only unbeaten team in league play.
"This is the ACC. You're not going to go undefeated," said North Carolina forward Antawn Jamison. "You can lose any given night, no matter how good you are."
Two weeks ago, the Terrapins were in the ACC cellar. Now, they're just a game out of second place and a good bet to climb back into the Top 25.
Maryland center Obinna Ekzie, who scored 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting Wednesday, was a high school senior when the Terrapins upended No. 1 North Carolina 86-73
at home in the 1994-95 season.
"I watched that game, and I was just hoping that in one point of my career at Maryland I would have the same kind of feeling," he said. "This was the best opportunity we had, and we took advantage of it. It was fun."
The Terrapins trailed by six with 7:49 left in regulation before rallying to force overtime on a basket by freshman Mike Mardesich with 46 seconds left. In overtime, Maryland got six points from Laron Profit and took advantage of three missed foul shots by Jamison.
Maryland frustrated North Carolina by switching to a 2-3 zone defense, limiting the Tar Heels to 47 percent shooting and forcing 16 turnovers.
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