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'Hawks ready for spring game
Friday, April 23, 1993
Kansas football feels pressure as it turns to winning program
By Matt Doyle
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 from a losing program to a winning program.
Mason will get a good indication of what the perception of the 1993 Kansas football team will be in the season. He'll go to p.m. tomorrow at Memorial Stadium.
"I'm very pleased about spring practice." Mason said. "I think we made a lot of progress, especially at the quarterback position."
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Junior Fredrick Thomas has
emerged this spring as the leading candidate to replace Chip Hilleary, and junior Ashekli Preston has developed as a solid No.2 quartback.
"I think, at least on paper, that both of them have potentially better running ability than Chip Hilleary." Mason said. "When Freed Thomas got the ball, he's got as strong an arm as my gun I've ever been around."
The 23-20 victory against Brigham Young in the Aloha Bowl ended a three-game losing streak for the Jayhawks 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.
"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."
hawks because of back-to-back wir ning seasons has helped the tear achieve an improved attitude, sai senior defensive tackle Chris Mau malanga.
"I see a team that's a lot more cocky," he said. "A team that once or the field has a lot more confidence, which goes with winning."
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"Guys aren't afraid to talk a little smack at each other, and when somebody gets popped they're not afraid to 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.
"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."
Mason said that the enjoyed the pressure of living up to the winning tradition that the Kansas football program had established in the last two years.
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Whether buying a fuel-efficient car or trying to reach the maximum fuel efficiency with your existing car, it is important to consider several factors.
According to Edward Jackson, mechanic at Eastside Auto and Tire, 716 E. Ninth St., in order to achieve maximum efficiency, your car must be kept in top condition. Keeping up to standards with the fuel, ignition and emission systems is part of the process. This includes replacing the gas filter every 25,000 miles, changing the oil every 3,000 miles and replacing all belts and hoses after four years, regardless of the mileage. Jackson also said using quality parts was essential when keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle.
Another way of maximizing fuel efficiency is buying the right type of fuel. According to Jackson, "In Lawrence you're not going to find a problem with fuels. If you get out in a place like southern Missouri, you get gas that's been sitting for a long time. It can have leaks or gas leakage, and if you run your car regularly on it, that it breaks down the fuel system of the car."
Bill Spencer, co-owner of Wheel to Wheel,
a auto repair shop at 2103 W. 26th St., said a car using diesel gets better mileage than gasoline.
"Cars and trucks that run on diesel have engines which run on very high compression," Spencer said. "that means it to me that the engine is in motion, so you get more miles to the gallon."
In addition to regular maintenance and fuels, driving habits also dramatically affect the efficiency of the vehicle. Don Grammner, co-owner of Don's Auto Center Inc., 920 E. 11th St., said people who accelerated quickly when coming away from a stop sign decreased the fuel efficiency of their car. Decreased efficiency happens because a larger amount of fuel must generate the engine when the car is moving from a resting position.
Jackson said, "Take off from a stop sign moderately. Drive consciently. Don't try to be the first car down the street."
Spencer said, "The lower the gear the car must start in, the faster it will accelerate and the less fuel efficiency will be." The key to fuel efficiency is to accelerate
Paige Kaiser, Denver sophomore, said, "I don't go too fast. I go from low gear to high slowly."
The key to fuel efficiency is to accelerate, decelerate and change gears gradually.
Jackson and Spencer also said that when considering buying a fuel efficient car, consider the weight of the car and the size of the motor. Jackson credited bigger luxury cars that have large engines. Because the car is heavier, there is more wind drag, which slows down the speed of the car.
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"With an automatic, there is energy wast ed," Spencer said.
Both Jackson and Spencer each said that the Chevrolet Geo had the best gas mileage. It boasts 53 miles to the gallon as compared to larger cars with 18 miles to the gallon. They credit the smaller engine and weight of the car as factors. However, Spencer said that the aerodynamics or shape of the car also played a role in fuel efficiency. Like Jackson, Spencer said that the lower amount of wind drag, or wind resistance, the greater the fuel efficiency.
Spencer said, "The lighter the car, the less it has to move around. The larger the motor, the less efficient it is. For example, the less friction than a car with a V-8 motor."
He said, "Standard transmissions get better mileage because it takes less horsepower to drive the transmission. There is less friction lost. You can transfer more power moving the car into the rear wheels."
"A Ford Probe is streamlined," Spencer said. "It has a lower coefficient of drag than a box-shaped Volvo."
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Finally, tires and accessories in the car also make a difference in the fuel efficiency. For example, wide tires that are not inflated above 30 pounds tend to ride smoother and go around corners better but decrease fuel efficiency. The thinner the tires and the higher air pressure in the tires, the more efficient the axle transmission will run.
Not only is it important to maintain your car, but when looking for a new car, there are guidelines to help you pick one that is fuel efficient. Spencer recommended choosing a car with standard transmission rather than one with automatic transmission.
Spencer and Jackson credit power steering and air conditioning as another waste of a vehicle's energy. Spencer says the air conditioning and power steering were powered by buying a car, one without air conditioning or power steering has the best fuel economy.
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Annette McClintock, St. Louis junior, said, "If I see there is a red light ahead, I'll slow down and not hurch to a stop."
The best way to find a reliable automobile repair shop is to follow the lead of previousriened personnel to work for a reputable name.
Riner recommended calling several repair shops to compare prices. He said expensive prices tend to suggest higher quality.
"Word of mouth is the best advertising," said Jeff Riner of Larry's Auto Supply, 1502 W. 23rd St.
"In most cases you get what you pay for," he said.
The number of years a repair shop has been in business may indicate an established reputation. However, the business may have changed hands, allowing inepex
Some potential customers also contact the Better Business Bureau to select a repair shop.
But Don Gramer of Don't Auto Center Inc., 920 E. 11th St., said that the Better Business Bureau may not have correct information.
"The Better Business Bureau may not really know because people don't run to the phone and call them when they're really satisfied with the work they had done." Grammer said. "People usually call when they're mad."
"Parts stores are a good source," tinner offered. "Contact them and they may know of good body shops."
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