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'Hawks ready for spring game
Kansas football feels pressure as it turns to winning program
Friday, April 23, 1993
Kansan sportswriter
Perception is a word in Coach Glen Mason's vocabulary that he likes to use often.
In his five years as the Jayhawks coach, Mason has changed the perception of the Kansas football program losing the scoring program to a winning program.
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Mason will get a good indication of what the perception of the 1993 kansas football team will be in the spring, and I will p.m. tomorrow at Memorial Stadium.
"I'm very pleased about spring practice." Mason said. "I think we've made a lot of progress, especially at the quarterback position."
Junior Fredrick Thomas has
emerged this spring as the leading candidate to replace Chip Hilleary and junior Asheli Preston has developed as a solid No. 2 quartetback.
"I think, at least on paper, that both of them have potentially better running ability than Chip Hilleary," Mason said. "When Fred Thomas throws the ball, just purely throwing the ball, he's got as strong an arm as any gun I've ever been around."
"Our whole program has been upbeat since we came back from Hawaii," he said. "We came back feeling real good about that, and that carried over into our winter conditioning program and spring practice."
The 23-20 victory against Brigham Young in the Aloha Bowl ended a three-game losing streak for the Jayawaks and created a positive feeling among the team.
Mason said that the chemistry and work ethic of this Kansas team was better than Kansas teams of the last few years.
Another area that has pleased Mason has been the team's attitude since the conclusion of last season.
hawks because of back-to-back wining seasons has helped the tear achieve an improved attitude, said defensive tackle Chris Matanga.
The confidence gained by the Jay
"I see a team that's a lot more cocky," he said. "A team that once on the field has a lot more confidence, which goes with winning."
"Guys aren't afraid to talk a little smack at each other, and when somebody gets popped they're not afraid to get in their face and tell them about
Mason said there was pressure to keep Kansas improving since the perception of Kansas football was changing to a winning program.
Mason said that he enjoyed the pressure of living up to the winning tradition that the Kansas football program had established in the last two years.
"I firmly believe that either as a player, coach or program, you either get better or get worse," he said. "You never stay the same."
"Pressure forces a team to reach a different level of expectations or you fail." he said. "The pressure will be helpful in our situation."
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Travel plans involve more than hotels, maps
Car safety should be part of taking a trip
By Desiree Fish Special to the Kansar
The planning should take place when purchasing a car before starting adventurous road trips.
Most people don't plan on having an accident or car trouble when taking a trip, said Mike Monroe. Lawrence police officer.
Memories of spring break destinations with people cramped in a car excited to get where they are going may be an adventure to remember, but safety is probably last on the list of concerns for most people.
"Everyone is concerned with safety features," said John Porchaska, salesperson for Tony's Imports-Nissan Inc.
Federal law requires cars to be equipped with front and back impact bumpers to absorb shock during a collision. Wearing seat belts also is required by law although the law is rarely enforced except when a person is stopped by a police officer.
Out of all the accidents Monore had seen, every case where people wore their seat belts resulted in less traumatic injuries. Seat belts should be seen as a benefit rather than a burden.
Air bags and anti-lock brakes are optional safety features that are comforting to have in case something should happen. Air bags
The bags are triggered by sensors in the front of the car and inflate at a 14 mph impact, Porchaska said. The bags deflate when the car stops moving to prevent suffocation. The chance that the air bag would not open is a small.
Tex Wakefield, car salesperson of Sonny Hill Chevrolet-Geo-Oldmobile, said there were extensive crash tests to test air bags and the air bags were covered under the car's warranty. Anti-lock brakes are an important feature because they could prevent a person from being in an accident, he said.
These extra features do add on to the price of the car. Porchaska said it could cost from $1,500 to $2,000 extra for both options, which was a reasonable price in exchange for safety.
However, when it comes to college students buying cars, they are the ones least concerned with safety features. They seem to be worried about the way a car looks and how to pay for it, Wakefield said. It is mostly mothers and young families who ask questions about the safety options.
Monore said if you don't have these safety options in your car, "the best safety feature you can have if you are going on a long trip by yourself is to have a mobile phone to call for help if you get stranded."
Monore also recommended carrying a credit card or cash to pay for any service that might be needed.
Ford makes buying an Escort easy
Steven R. Krigas Special to the Kansan
Looking for a new car that is dependable, sporty and economical is about as easy and enjoyable as escaping from Alcatraz. The new Ford Escort series makes it simple.
Ford's 1983 lineup of Escorts includes a station wagon, a four-door sedan, a five-room and the KX three-door. Comfort, styling and overall affordability make these cars an excellent choice for a college student or a college graduate.
This year Ford has announced a price package for the four Escort models. The package includes electric mirrors, automatic fuel door release, rear window defroster, power steering, air conditioning and other features for $8,990. For college graduates who are purchasing a new car for the first time, Ford has offered a rebate for up to $400.
I had the opportunity to take one of the four Escorts, the four-door sedan, for a test
drive, and these are the results:
The comfort of the small car was surprising. Even with the front seat pushed back as far as it would go, the comfort in the back seat was acceptable. Although the car is listed as having enough room for five passengers, four is a more realistic number.
The four Escorts come with manual transmission, but automatic transmission can be included for about $500.
The four-door sedan started easily and rode smoothly. The 1.9 liter, four-cylinder engine took off from the stoplight with a lot of power. Shifting was nearly effortless. Acceleration at higher speeds was a little sluggish, but the ride was pleasurable.
The fuel economy of the Escort helps to keep gas expenses down. The four-door cars get 30 miles per gallon in the city and 37 mph on the highway.
The 1903 Ford Escort series is a great deal for young buyers and could be the ticket to a durable and affordable vehicle, which can be found in Lawrence at Laird Noller Ford, 23rd and Alabama streets.
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