University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, September 7, 1988
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KU kicker quits team
By Jeff Euston
Kansas sportswriter
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas football team lost yet another scholarship player yesterday when junior place-kicker Louis Kluft quit the team.
Klemp qui, the team.
Klemp's decision to quit the team leaves sophomore walk-on Brad Fleeman as the top kicker.
Klemp, who was the Jayhawks' regular kicker last season, said he did not want to be the backpick kicker. Last season Klemp led the team in scoring with 35 points, including seven of 13 field goal attempts.
"I wanted to find out what my statement was." Kemp said. "I found out I was No. 2. I don't feel it was important to intention to be second string哭."
"We had a scrimmage Friday, and I was the number one kickoff man. Then after the (scrimmage) I dropped to No. 2.
"It was really hard to do. I have a friend on the team. Brad Fleeset fleets me." We competed really hard, but I didn't see how they could distinguish who
"I just don't understand it. It'll probably hit me tomorrow. Right now I'm just kind of in limbo. I don't know if I'll get the job. I don't feel bad, I know that."
Coach Glen Mason said he had not
talked to Klemp about his decision.
"It makes it easier to make the decision on our kickers," Mason said. "I won't be confident until the kicking game is battle-tested."
Mason has said that junior B.J. Lobsen probably would handle kick-off duties and long field goal attempts.
Mason also said that redshirt freshman Jason Priest had moved ahead of freshman Deral Boykin at strong safety.
"Pristi scrimmaged better Friday, so we made the switch." Mason said. "All of the positions are still up for erups."
The Jayhawks, who were beaten 49-10 at Auburn in their first game last season, are looking forward to this year's season opener against Baylor.
Junior wide receiver Quinn Smith said there was a big difference between the team under Mason and last year's team under Bob Val.
"We knew we were going to Auburn to play a top five team," he said. "We went in looking for an upset, but we got down early."
Auburn, then ranked No. 4 in the country, grabbed a 28-lead before the first quarter ended. Smith said he didn't expect that to happen this
"We look to do well Saturday," he
said. "We're not going to just show up, lose and go home and be happy. We're going all out to win."
we're going out to训 Smith said the team's attitude had improved under Mason.
"We have a better attitude," he said. "There's no comparison. Last year with Coach Val we were laid back. Coach Mason tells us up front what he expects, and he expects nothing less.
"We've conditioned and I think right now we're possibly the best conditioned team in the Big Eight. That's one thing the coach has said all along — we don't play every team when we play at any this time, and we believe it.
Junior quarterback Kelly Donoboo also said the team's attitude had improved.
mists of a different world.
"The biggest difference is our attitude. We're very positive, and we're a lot tougher."
we're a not fought
Sophomore linebacker Curtis
Moore agreed.
"I don't like to think about last year," Moore said. "This is a new year. We've changed coaches, our offensive scheme and our defensive scheme. We've got a better attitude and we're playing harder."
Hadl hoping background will benefit KU receivers
By Mark E. McCormick
Last year, it seemed the Kansas offense was a turnover just waiting to happen. The Jayhawks had 43 turnovers in 11 games.
Kansan staff writer
The defense wasn't much better, giving up almost 36 points a game.
It must have been more than for-
mer Kansas two-time All-America
and now receivers coach John Hadi
could stand to watch.
"It was hard," said Hadl, a Lawrence native. "I was especially watching him lose the way we did to teams that we should be losing
Pride may have played a part in his accepting the coaching position offered to him by KKansas football coach Bob Valance was fired, Hadl said.
When Hadi was at Kansas in the early 1960s, football pride was in big supply.
A three-year letterman at Kansas,
from 1959-61, Hailgain all-America honors as a halback in 1960 and a quarterback in 1961. He was Kansas' first two-time All-America teammate, who played over Rice University in the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl. It is Kansas' only bowl victory.
Kansas football in the Hadi years finished 5-5, 4-1-1, and 7-1-3. Those records seem far away from the 1-9 mark posted by the 1872 sound.
Hadl remembers Kansas' winning years.
"One of my proudest moments
when I was here was when we beat Missouri when they were number one," he said. "I think KU was number five that year and we played the top team in the nation three times."
Kansas lost to Syracuse and Iowa earlier in the 1960 season. Iowa and Syracuse each briefly held the top ranking.
There was a great deal of hype before the Kansas-Missouri game, Hadl said.
"Missouri's a big rival, and there was a lot of hoopla surrounding the game," he said. "We beat them 23-7.
John Hadl
Had hopes his 16 years of professional playing and coaching experience can help him revive similar winning years.
"I want them to play hard and compete to their athletic best," he said. "My experience as a player and the pros must the pros should help my receivers."
As a pro, Haddi played for San Diego, Los Angeles, Green Bay and Houston. He retired as the NFL's third all-time leading passer, was NFL Man of the Year in 1971 and league Most Valuable Player in 1973.
Despite his success elsewhere, Hadl said he's happy to be back at Kansas.
"You always have a little warmer spot in your heart for your old school," he said. "The only reason I might miss playing would be because you get paid 10 times as much, but I'm loving every day of
being hack "
Had left kansas in 1981 after being linked to recruiting violations that ultimately led to two-year, NCAA sanctions against the University. Hadl was the offensive coordinator at Kansas from 1798 to 1981.
Kansas quarterbacks coach Dave Warner said this year's players enjoyed Hadl as a coach.
"I've been really impressed," Warner said. "He's doing a great job with the team. He's got a lot to offer in terms of his experience."
Warner said his first impression of Hadl was a positive one.
"He's just the sort of guy that immediately feel comfortable talking to." Warner said. "The more you interact, the more impressed he first impression is reinforced."
Sports Briefs
CORNHUSKERS GET HONORS:
Quarterback Steve Taylor and line backer Broderick Thomas of Nebraska have been named offensive player in a week by the Big Eight Conference.
yards and two touchdowns and hit seven of 19 passes for 143 yards and another score.
Thomas had seven taddies and five quarterback hurries. He won in a split vote over Kansas State safety Josh Johnson and six taddies in the Wildcats' loss to Tulsa.
defense against Frank Bruns say the fight will go on as scheduled, but boxing officials want to get all the injuries before he heads injury before beating
TYSON FIGHT OCT. 22: Promoters for Mike Tyson's Oct. 22 title
The undisputed heavyweight champion is scheduled to fight Bruno in London but an automobile accident killed the former champion, the fight could be postponed again.
Kansan sportswriter
Golf team may surprise Big 8
By Ken Winford
Santra J: Watts/KANSAN
Last year the Kansas men's golf team surprised some people when it claimed fourth place in the Big Eight tournament, finishing just four points behind third place Missouri.
Nebraka, the only big Eight team in action besides Masana State, kept its No. 2 ranking with a 63-13 rout of Uliah State. Taylor rushed for 74
After losing one player from that team, expectations for this year's squad are high. More than one player said that it would be a surprise if the Jayhaws didn't improve on that finish.
Kansas coach Ross Randall is also looking for good things from his team.
"I think we should be very good," Randall said. "Last year we had one of the better teams we have had here in a long time, and we should be even tougher this year.
John Ogden, Lawrence junior, practiced at Alvamar Public Golf course yesterday. The Kansas golf team opens its session September 13.
Competition for the top spots on the team has been very good. There are a lot of talented players out there."
Kansas will begin its fall schedule Monday and Tuesday at the Alvamar Country Club Golf Course. It will hold the Kansas Invitation.
Other teams scheduled to compete include Missouri, Nebraska, Wichita State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Arkansas State, Missouri State and Emporia State.
"From a team standpoint, I think this Kaiser team is as strong and deep as it has been in 25 years." Sinovic said. "We have instructed players to be a very good team, but we have to all contribute."
"Alvamar is one of the best courses we will play on all year." courses we will play on all year. "Alvamar is one of the best in the country. The Big Eight tournament used to be held here every year, but it got to be too big of an advantage for us."
"We aren't like an Oklahoma State that can shuttle someone new in if a guy isn't getting the job done."
Returning as the overwhelming favorite in the conference this season is Oklahoma State. The Cowboys finished the NCAA tournament tied for second place with Texas-Ellis and the University of Texas-Ell Paso.
"If we don't beat Oklahoma State, it won't be a big deal, but we need to beat them anyway," Sniovic said. "But if we do beat them, watch
Sinovic said he was looking forward to meeting Oklahoma State in tournament play.
For Prairie Village senior John
Hudson, like he did last year,
the Jaywalkers must break into the upper division of the conference with Oklahoma and New York.
Sinovic gained all-America honors last year for Kansas, finishing second in the Big Eight tournament and 16th in the NCAA tournament.
Also key to Kansas' success will be Clay Devens, Lake Quivira junior. During the summer Devers claimed the Kansas Amatur Golf tournament championship by beating Sinovic.
out. I don't think there are many people who really know how good we are. We are going to surprise some people."
"Winning a tournament of that size really helps in terms of confidence," Devers said. "I've been told the game was hard because I don't like to practice. But I'm happy with how my game is right now. I think the team can compete with anyone nation. I'm excited this season."
Although he said he liked to win, Devers said that wasn't the reason he played golf.
"I'll quit playing the golf day the it not funny anymore," Dews said. "I don't even like playing with people who take the game very serious. It takes the fun out of playing if you get all worked up about it."
Having players who know what it takes to win will help the Jay hawks this year, Randall said.
"A lot of our players have warmed this summer on their games and played in different tournaments and did well. To know how to win you have to have experienced it. We have a team of experienced players who know how to win.
John Ogden, Lawrence junior,
said that building a good team
started with developing a positive
attitude.
"This will be an interesting year. Our golfers know they are coming in very high. Now they have to go out there and prove those expectations cur."
"There is a lot of competition between the players to see who will win. There is also a lot of competition is a positive thing. The attitude on the team is much better this year. It would be a disappointment if there was an AAA tournament as a team this year."
Tennis coach wins regional award
By a Kansan reporter
Kansas tennis coach Scott Perelman was awarded winner's award for Team Tennis Coaches Community Service for region for Region VI.
The winners were selected by a special committee from the ITCA and USTA for their outstanding contributions in serving their tennis communities. Eight men's coaches of the team came one from each of the eight reations, were honored.
Pereman, along with 15 other regional winners, was honored by Volvo Tennis, the Intercablete Gennis Coaches Association (TCA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at a press reception at the
Since Perleman arrived in Lawrence six years ago, he
has been committed to expanding the recreational and educational opportunities for tennis players in the region.
Annually, he and his team spend a day with the Kansas City and Kansas Boys' Clubs to teach tennis skills to the underprivileged. They also conduct clinics for the unapplied in association with the Lawrence Special Olympic.
Perelman serves on the board of directors of the Lawrence Prison Association, which is dedicated to the rehabilitation of inmates.
From the LTA, Perehlan has formed the Lawrence Junior Tennis Association. He also has contributed to the growth of tennis in the Missouri Valley by bringing USTA pre satellite events to Lawrence the last two years
U.S. tennis steals the show
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — First came talk of the Swedish Slam. Then it was the Awesome Aussies.
Five U.S. players made the final 12 in men's singles, led by 36-year-old Jimmy Connors and a pair of precocious players. Both Isaiah and 16-year-old Michael Chang. With Connors' 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 rout of Jorge Lozano yesterday, at least one U.S. player is guaranteed a spot in the semifinals.
As the U.S. Open enters its late stages, it is, appropriately enough, the resurgent U.S. players who are stealing the attention.
While Connors seeks his sixth open title and Agassi tries to win his seven championship this year and rivals Ferrari, the team is staging a comeback. And Derrick Rostagno sneaked into the fourth round virtually unscored by Nathaniel Jeter, U.S. player. No. 9 Mayonette, in the third round.
"You hear players like (top-ranked Ivan) Lendi talk about how the only tournaments that really matter are the slams," Agassi said. "I think every tournament is important."
He is the hottest player on the circuit, having moved from 28th to fourth in the rankings, and had won 21 straight matches before he was selected for the youngest U.S. player ever to get that high in the rankings.
Agassi hasn't gone out early in a tournament since April, when he lost in the second round at Seoul.
Krickstein had gotten up to seventh in the world in 1985, but a knee injury and an accident stymied his career. He had dropped to 61st in the world entering 1988.
With a more aggressive style that actually includes coming to the net, Krickstein, once a devout baseliner, has staged an impressive comeback. He's been in him for years and moved to 20th in the rankings.
"I feel that my game is better than it was when I was number seven," Kristen Schlater, 21, said. "My dad's the only one I just have to see how far I can go."
Cross country, new coach ready for year
By Arvin Donley
Kansan sportswriter
Having lost only one letter-winner from last season, the Kansas men's and women's crass country teams hope to improve upon last season's performances under new coach Gary Schwartz.
Schwartz, a 1966 Kansas graduate,
will coach both teams this season.
Last season Bob Timmons coached
the Chippewa Valley team was in
charge of the horse team.
The men open their season Saturday against Southern Illinois at Ripken Stadium, where women open Sept. 17 when they and the men's team hit the Jahayek
Assistant coach Mike McGuire said the runners and coaches had used the last two weeks to adjust to one another.
"The they (the runners) seem to be adjusting real well," said McGuire, who was an assistant coach at East Michigan last season. "Anytime you change coaches it is a bit of a battle, both the athlete and the coaches."
Senior Craig Watcke said getting used to a new coaching staff was not
easy at first.
"It was a tough change for me," Watchee said. "I was so used to coach Timmons. But coach Schwartz is a lot more satisfied I felt of confidence in this team.
The men's team, which tied Kansas State for fourth at the Big Eight Championship last fall, returns all seven of its losses to Watche and junior Steve Hefferman.
"Craig and Steve are probably our mainstays," McGuire said. "But Ty Thain has been looking good and Sam Gilliam has been looking good." He could be a big surprise this year."
A runner who had been expected to make a contribution this year was Sean Sheridan. However, Sheridan has been recovering from knee and wrist injuries, which have prevented him from practicing at full speed.
Watchee was the Jayhawk's highest finisher in five of seven meets last season, while Heffernan was Kawasaki's fourth. The Right Championship, placing ninth.
One freshman who has caught McGuire's eye is Alec Bolton of St. Louis.
"He's running, but is not training he should be at this point in the season. He's doing the best he can, him along slow," McGure said.
"All we have to do is get one or two people banged up and hurt and we'll have deep problems," McGure said.
Watchee said he expected the big Eight to be competitive, with traditional powers Iowa State and Colo roida providing the stiffest competition.
"He's very steady for a freshman. McGuire said. "Usually freshman are like the stock market, up 105 points one day and down 100 the next. But he's been pretty level and made gains every day."
The women's squad, which finished last at the Big Eight Championship last fall, will be hampered by lack of depth, McGuire said. The Jayhawks have only eight women runners on their roster.
"Iowa State and Colorado will be very strong," Watches said. "Kansas State and Nebraska will be compared." The team can slip by several of those teams."
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running half as much as the other runners because of the injury. MacLean was Kansas' top finisher in four of six meetings.
"She could race very effectively compared to other girls on team with a limited running time, due to the fact that she is so talented." McGuire said "but she's going to need a lot of training to compete well in the Big Eight.
McGuire said unlike other sports, cross country was not a sport that could be performed while injured.
"In ruminning, you're either healthier or you're not." Mute, "So you're better than having a healthy diet. You're the healthgy良友 in the lineup."
McGure has also been impressed by Tricia Brown, a transfer from Arizona who is nursing a hamstring injury.
"If we get those two (Brown and Maclean) healthy and they run how we think they are capable and able to be kids' girls, we'll move up McGuire said.
Other returning letter-writers expected to make a contribution are Kimley Kello, sophomore Tony Gundy and senior Angie Helmel.