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University Daily Kansan / Friday, September 23, 1988
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Golden Bears will test Kansas football team
By Jeff Euston
Kansan sportswriter
The California Golden Bears had visions of a bowl bounce when their season began. But after a victory over Pacific in their opening game, California suffered a disappointing loss to Oregon State last week.
California coach Bruce Spryder said he didn't think his players would look past tomorrow's Kansas game after last week's loss.
"The loss to Oregon State was painful," Synder said. "I don't think (Kansas) game at Auburn was much of a gauge of our team. I think the Baylor game was a better gauge. I played well in that game. We need to be ready. It's up to me and the coaching staff to get them ready."
Kansas coach Glen Mason is not so worried about his team expectations in tomorrows game at Berkeley. After last week's 96-7 loss at Auburn, the Joyhawks are not facing another of the nation's top ranked teams.
"They're no Auburn, I'll tell you that." Mason said of the Golden Bears. "I got a call from a California paper out there that wanted to know my reaction to being a 25-point leader." Twenty-five points is a lot.
Though California is not as high-ranked as Auburn, the Golden Bears are returning 20 starters from last year to 4-2-3 team, including 10 on offers.
One of California's biggest offense weapons is quarterback Troy Taylor, a 6-foot-4 junior Taylor Davis at the University during a candidate during the presenas
In addition, Taylor has one of the country's best corps of wide receivers. The Sporting News magazine reported that she is one of the top five in the nation.
This week, however, one starter, junior Mike Ford, may not be ready to play because he was injured in a game against Oregon State.
In last week's game, Taylor threw a costly interception late in the game and completed just 15 of 26 passes for 153 yards.
"He (Taylor) is going good, but I can't believe they really think he's an All-American." Mason said. "Right now, they're not ready, they've got him (Troy
Mason defends his coaching amid reports he hit player
By Jeff Euston
By Seh Luston
Kansan sportswrites
Kansas coach Glenn Mason defended his coaching methods yesterday in the wake of reports that he struck former Kansas quarterback Kevin Durgo durging spring practice last year.
"I guess my tactics are under control," Massa said. "I'm not exactly sure, can honestly say that I don't think I've done anything wrong to me."
Both Mason and Verdugo gave similar versions of the incident, with each downplaying it.
"It it happened about halfway through spring practice last year," Verdugo said in a telephone interview from Colorado State University, where he was school." During a seven-on-seven drill, I had thrown a pass a few times. I messed up again. He came over and just chewed me out. Later, I threw the pass again, then dropped me on the side of the helmet.
Mason said the pass was dangerous for the receiver.
"We have a couple of pass routes where you don't throw against three-deep coverage because there's a free safety sitting in the chair, and if you throw it in there, a guy can get hurt," Mason said.
"We went through about three or four times when Kevin was throwing that route. It simply shouldn't be." I'd be sick if somebody got hurt.
"He was embarrassed by it because I chewed him out. I didn't do it for any reason other than to make a point."
Verdungo said the incident had nothing to do with his decision to leave. He said he told Mason he should not live when spring practice began.
Aikman) at UCLA and the guy (Rodney Peele) at UCB. But he's darned good. If you look at his stats from las' year, against UCLA and some other teams, he's pretty good.
"I talked with Mason later that night, and I was back at practice the next day. If it was that big of a challenge I didn't have come back to practice."
Former Kansas linebacker Kyle Jerger was quoted Monday day as saying *Yoga helps him stay in the stomach, in the side and in the head*, said his coach.
"I think the only person Mason hit was Verdugo," he said. "I think (Verdugo) was more embarrassed than anything."
Mason said that the reports were serious but that he did not think he had done anything wrong.
"I think anytime you question a guy's reputation, his character and his ethics, that's a serious accusation. he said, "But I believe in the players I'm doing when I'm doing. And I believe in the players I'm coaching."
The Golden Bears led Oregon State 16-6 with less than three minutes left in the game. But Oregon State scored just 35 points with goal with just 19 seconds to win.
"Weled the conference in penalties last season," Snyder said. "We've worked extremely hard to resolve this issue today. Right now, we're
really plagued by the problem. We had 11 penalties against Oregon from defense. When they happen, they cropping up in various situations =
"The way I see it, the defensive team wins this game because California is a ball," he said. "They have four good receivers and their quarterback is mobile and has a nice strong arm." The team also receives a chance to catch the ball.
Kansas defensive back Peda Samuel said he thought Taylor would test the Jayhawks' defense.
Game 3
Kansas Jayhawks
Coach Glen Mason
Record 0-2/0-0
California Golden Boars
Bears
Coach Bruce
Snyder
Record 1-1/0-1
WR-2 Quinn Smith, 51-11, 180,
LT-77 Chirale Perca, 6-15, 275,
LG-56 Rush Bowen, 6-34, 245,
C-51 Chip Budda, 6-2, 255, SR-
TE-62 Terry Sullivan, 6-2, 255,
RT-76 Bill H凋曼, 6-2, 255,
TE-68 John Baker, 6-3, 235,
KB-5 Kelly Donohue, 6-0, 180,
FB-34 Roger Robben, 6-0, 215,
RB-34 Roger Robben, 6-0, 215,
WR-3 Wille Vaughn, 6-0, 190,
PK-33 Brad Fleeman, 51, 170, 170
SOLB-Lane Flambachb, 6-5, 25s, Fr-
ST-82 Dawn Gordie, 6-3, 24s, Fr-
MG-69 Mack Korc, 6-4, 26r, Fr-
RT-82 David Watson, 6-7, 24o, Fr-
RG-82 Ralph Gardner, 6-3, 25s,
RL-99 Tony Banker, 6-3, 23s,
SL-19 Curtis Moore, 6-1, 22s,
WC-7 Peda Samal, 5-6, 16r, Sr-
CO-80 Rodney Hill, 5-9, 19r, Sr-
RC-80 Rodney Hill, 5-9, 19r,
DS-14 Dale Boyken, 5-10, 180, Fr-
P-97 J.B. Lush, 6-3, 21s, Fr-
Probable Starters:
Offense
Probable Starters:
Defense
Series:
WR-2 Mike Worford, 6-2, 210, Jr.
LT-78 Stu McElderberry, 6-4, 265, Sr.
LG-71 Steve Andersen, 6-6, 260, Sr.
RB-2 Bob Desmonda, 270, Sr.
RG-59 Greg Rutledge, 6-3, 255, Sr.
R7-59 Dave Zwatson, 6-5, 270, Sr.
TE-84 Danyl Ingram, 6-3, 255, Jr.
B1-19 Troy Taylor, 6-4, 185, Jr.
FB-48 Todd Powers, 6-2, 230, Jr.
FB-28 Chris Richards, 5-11, 185, Jr.
PK-22 Christine Noonan, 6-2, 200, Fr.
OL-B41丹 Dian Levin, 5-11, 200, Jr.
LT-99 Joel Dixon, 6-23, 200
RT-R62 Nata Tuatagala, 6-4, 265, Jr.
NG-77 Magtje Whiteside, 6-2, 265, Sr.
So. Mauro Pereira, 6-2, 265, Sr.
BL-40 David Ortega, 6-3, 230, Jr.
IL-30 Steve Hendrickson, 6-1, 250
LC-1 John Hardy, 6-0, 175,
RC-21 Travis Oliver, 6-0, 175, Jr.
D. Darrell Green, 6-2, 205, Sr.
FS-26 Daryl Gareen, 6-2, 205, Sr.
P-10 Robbie Keen, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Kansas and California have played three times. The Jayhawks lead the series 2-1. The last game between the two was in 1965, and California won 17-0.
Last week:
Kansas lost at Auburn 56-7. California lost to Oregon state 17-16.
Coverage:
The Kansas-California game will be carried locally by the Kansas Jayhawk Network. The game can be heard in Lawrence KLZR(105.9FM) and KLWN(1320AM). Kickoff time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
kicking game. Shyder said Cal had brought officials to its practices in an attempt to
solve the problem.
The Jayhawks, by contrast, have not been hurt seriously by penalties
solve the problem.
kicking game."
this season. Kansas had just two penalties for 10 yards in each of its first two games.
Tennis player chose KU over pro career
Kansas tennis player John Falbo conditions his legs during practice in Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
Bv Ken Winford
Kansan sportswriter
After John Falbo and Adrian Agassi won the 1986 United State Tennis Association junior doubles champion both players had to make a choice
Falbo, who was 17 at the time, decided to continue his education and play college tennis, while Agassi opted to turn professional.
While their decisions led the two friends in different directions, both have benefitted from their chosen paths.
As a Kansas freshman, Falbo played a part in the Jahawks' doubles consecutive Big Eight title by winning conference singles championship.
This year, the Jayhawks, who open their season today in the Naval Academy Fall Invitational in Annapolis, Md., are tied for 20th in the ination in the preseason Volei team among collegiate singles players.
Aagasib, 18, is the new sensation of aversion tennis. The Tenn. 4 grand slam player and the youngest male player ever to reach the seminials of the U.S. Open has played in the tournament.
Falbo said he had no regrets about choosing Kansas over professional tennis.
"I thought about turning pro," Falbo said. "But I came to Kansas
first because I wanted to continue my education and I knew I wasn't ready in terms of maturity to compete on the tour vet."
Falbo and Agasi became friends while rooming together at Nikola Hotel in Miami, Florida. Similar in talent but different in style, the two decided to form a band.
"There wasn't much of a difference between us in terms of skill," Falbo said. "We were both ranked in the game, and we had to be careful. We just hit it all as a doubles team."
"He returned well and hit the ball very hard, but at the time he didn't come to the net very much. In contrast, I had a hard serve and liked playing against him differently in different styles and guys we would know what to do with us."
Falcon said when the time came to make the decision between college and professional tennis, Agassi came to him for advice.
"He asked me if I thought he should go professional and I told him to do it, 'Falbo said.' I told him that because I knew he was ready."
"He was ahead of me in mental maturity. He was better prepared to handle all the traveling and playing guys like (lansi Lendl and Jimmy) Cummins. He made the right choice and I made the right choice for me."
While he hasn't seen Falbo play
'Knowing that he's played with Andre and held his own with him probably is in the back of John's mind.'
Ted Meekma
Bollettieri Tennis Center
since he left for Kansas, Ted Meikma, director of tennis at Balletier's training center agreed both players made the right choice.
"When John and Andre were here you could see that they both were talented," Meekma said. "But even when he was not that unusual that were unusually big and powerful. He was not consistent with his power at that time, but you knew when he learned to control it, he became the most famous name in professional tennis.
"For John, it would have been a mistake to turn responsibility. John, he made it clear that the peak of his ability until he gets into his 20s. Andhre hasn't reached his peak yet, but it's amazing to think he's done and to realize he just "18."
The differences between top collegiate players and those on the professional circuit are few. Meekma said.
"The main thing separating good college players from the pros is mental toughness," Meekma said.
"You have to have a certain mind to make it on the pro tour. I haven't seen John play for awhile, but I think he's an excellent fit of maturity as well as in ability.
"Knowing that he's played with Andre and held his own with him probably is in the back of John's shirt. Not very many players can say that."
Although it may seem Agassi's rise to the top has come overnight, his rise said his former double partner has paid his dues.
"He has had a fast rise but it hasn't been easy for him, "Falbair said. "It took a lot of effort to playing on the professional tour. He's a different player than he was. What happened to he went out and played another role that's going to make a difference."
While his furture plans include joining the professional tour, Falbo said his main concern now was the Kansas tennis team.
"What I'm concerned with now is getting an education, helping the Kansas tennis program and being a coach (Scott Pere尔曼, Falbo said).
But, Falbo said he looked forward to the challenge of playing professionally.
"Whenever I decide to turn professional, I'll know in my mind that I'm ready," he said.
Stiffer competition ahead
By Arvin Donley
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas hockey club has come a long way in three years.
After two years of playing most of its games in a Kansas City area men's league, the Jahwynks have won the university club level this season.
"Last year, in the men's league, it wasn't quite as serious, 'super cap' teams, but with our seniors, we'll be playing some teams from out of the Central States College League, which is one the three toughest club联赛 in the United States.
Kansas will open its season fororow against the Drake Buildings at 4:15 p.m. in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., and the National Hockey League exhibition game between the Chicago Black Bears and the St. Louis Blues, which begins at 7:30 p.m.
Besides Drake, Kansas also plays Southern Illinois, Iowa State, Illinois State and Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
"We played Iowa State last year and were 1-1 against them, and they beat Drake. So it's possible to win, but we we've out our cut work out for
"We're really young, and Drake's more established," said Cleveland. "You have to be willing." This is their 15th year as a team. They take awake to get a program establishment.
Cleveland said because of 10 of the 17 Jayhawk players were new to the league against Drake. Kansas was 2-6 against collegiate competition last season.
Left-wing, center-Mike Oseland,
Glencoe, ill. sophomore, said the
Jayhawks were at a disadvantage
because they had to practice and
play games at a rink in St. Joseph, Mo.
"We only get to practice twice a week for one-and-a-half hours a day," Oseland said.
"The facility is so far away that it's difficult to get people motivated to go." Oseland said. "There are a lot of students from Chicago and St. Louis at KU who have been hockey fans all year, and love to go to the games."
The distance to the rink also has made it difficult for Kansas to develop strong fan sunnets.
Because the majority of the Jayhawks 'players are from cities where hockey is a popular sport, most team players have played since they were wounded.
"It's not a defenseman can just pick up," said defensive Brian Farrell, Chicago boss "Mosel of the guys who have been playing since I've been playing since it was five."
KU VOLEYBALL: The Kansas football team uses its Big Eight Conference season tomorrow against Iowa State in Ames.
The 7-5 Cyclones rank third in the conference in hitting efficiency at 23 percent. The Jayhawks are last at 12.8 percent.
Coach Frank Albizt said that the Cyclones were tough and that Kansas would have to be more aggressive offensively to win.
Sports Briefs
The 1-4 Jayhawks lost to central Missouri State on Wednesday 10-28 in the fourth round. The Browns criticized the Jayhawks for hitting too many dunk shots and for not defending well against them.
"They're so afraid to go strong, they don't know what they are afraid they don't get more aggressive on offense they're not going to turn it in."
RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: After finishing sixth at the Ruggerfest in
Aspen, Colo. with a 2-2 record last weekend, Kansas rugby coach Rick Renroi that the Jayhawks had a lot of room for improvement.
"I think I was overconfident
'going out there,' Renfro said. "It
was a good measuring stick for
where we are. We've got a lot of
people playing, but ultimately
we're playing all right, and our
team plays need work."
The varsity team plays at Johnson County tomorrow, while the club team will play the Chicago Lions Sunday at Shepk Complex.
"We always have a tough game with Johnson County because they really get up for us." Renfro said. "And the Chicagolions are one of the top two club teams in Chicago, and we are going to be our best team when we beat best in the season."
FCA MEETING: Kansas' branch of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet at 8 p.m. Sunday in the film room at Parrott Athletic Center adjacent to Allen Field House.
SOCCER TOURNAMENT IN
Bangkok
the schedule is scheduled to compete in the Krakas Jayhawk Fall Classic Invitational soccer tournament tomorrow.
Preliminary rounds will be played tomorrow at Shenk Complex. Playoff games will be Sunday at Memorial Stadium.
Joining the Kansas soccer club for the tournament will be Misty Hooker, a former Missouri, Kansas State, Wichita State and the University of Mississippi.
WORKMAN DECLARED INEIGLIBLE: Vince Workman, Ohio State University's starting tailback, said he hesitated before taking a job and needed in front of him by agent Dave Luckedebray in February 1987.
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