THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. 2013
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WAVE THE WHEAT
WIN GIVES KANSAS MOMENTUM
Team makes plays late to escape with 13-10 victory at home
EMILY WITTLER/KANSAN
Junior defensive lineman Keon Stowers celebrates his fumble recovery in the fourth quarter of Kansas' game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Kansas would go on to win the game 13-10 on a 52-yard field goal.
CHRIS HYBL
chybl@kansan.com
MAX GOODWIN
mgoodwin@kansan.com
GLASS HALF FULL
Kansas has a winning record. Ugly or not, Kansas escaped with a victory that, had they not got, would have put quite the damper on the season heading into Big 12 competition. In a loss, the goal may have been just to get one win and it would have bashed any hopes the team had of a six win season.
GLASS HALF EMPTY
The offense looked pretty ugly for three quarters - three very long quarters. Kansas is currently averaging just over 19 points per game, and that will not hold any weight against Big 12 opponents. Kansas scored just three points in three quarters, and it took a Herculean effort by tight end Jimmay Mundine and a last second field goal to get the win. Kansas can't survive in the Big 12 taking that long to get going on offense.
GOOD, BAD OR JUST PLAIN STUPID
Kansas has a kicker. Matthew Wyman put every worry and bad memory fans had of the Kansas kicking game to bed. Stepping up and lacing a 52-yarder not only to win the game, but knowing everybody is thinking "not again?" The verdict: good.
DELAY OF THE GAME
The Kansas defense came out strong but has appeared to have a sporadic identity as a defensive unit. After holding Louisiana Tech to a combined 24 yards on the team's first three drives, the defense allowed Tech to get 50-plus yards on each of the next four possessions. Cohesion is key for the defense if it wants to be successful in Big 12 play.
LOOKING AHEAD
Rodriguez Coleman, Jake Heaps and Tony Pierson all talked post game about the new 'up-tempo' offense they learned in one week and used Saturday against La. Tech. With a bye week coming up, it will be interesting to see how this new offense comes along.
FINAL THOUGHT
The "new" Kansas offense has a lot of question marks around it. Kansas was able to get a good amount of yards on offense, but the inability to execute and convert on third down (7-17) is not exactly comforting heading into Big 12 play.
7. 8 The amount of yards Tony Pierson averaged per touch Saturday. Coach Weis made sure the offense got the ball to Pierson, with the standout back touching the ball 14 times in this game, compared to just 12 times in the previous two games combined. All future Kansas offensive game plans confirmed: get the ball to Tony Pierson.
DEFENSE:B
With the game on the line the defense forced and recovered a fumble by La. Tech running back Kenneth Dixon. However, Dixon also rushed for 129 yards, calling into question once again the defense's ability to stop the run. The defense is currently ranked 23rd in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 15.7 points per game.
OFFENSE:D
La. Tech did everything it could to stop the inside run, limiting James Sims to only 79 yards on 20 carries, which forced Kansas into the uncomfortable position of having to rely on the passing game to move the ball. Heaps threw the ball for 279 yards, but it took 46 passes to do it, and also had two interceptions.
Trevor Pardula helped the Jayhawks win the battle for field position with solid punting once again, and Matthew Wyman made a 52-yard field goal from the left hash mark to give the Jayhawks the win.
COACHING: C
Weis said Pierson would be used more, and he had a big day with 14 total offensive touches. The offensive line struggled and the Jayhawks failed to finish drives, but in crunch time players made the necessary plays, giving Weis a little breathing room from the coaching hot-seat.
— Edited by Evan Dunbar
Ambler SRFC Trivia
Across
1. Name of the arena in which Indoor Soccer, Floor Hockey, Fencing, Dodgeball, and Table Tennis are played.
7. ASRFC program which has more than 30 clubs.
10. Student Body President in 2003, responsibl for expansion of ASRFC.
13. Costs $50 per semester and allows unlimited use
14. Name of challenge course located south of Clinton Lake.
15. 'Challenge' offerexd to students, faculty, & staff every semester and runs for 6 weeks.
17. 'C' in CRT stands for.
19. Ambler SRFC is celebrating our ___ year anniversary in 2013.
20. Student Body President in 1999, when the SRFC referendum was passed.
SKRC referendum was passed.
22. Name of the 42' climbing wall.
22. Name of the 42' climbing wall.
26. One of the ractheet courts can be converted for this activity/sport.
28. ___ funded the Ambler Student Recreatio Fitness Center.
29. Can rent or fix at the Outdoor Pursuits office.
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4. KU Fit classes are offered during the first week of class and during finals week.
2. Student Recreation Fitness Center.
3. Website to sign up for Intramurals.
first week of class and during finals week.
5. Name of the gym/center that offers swimming
6. KU Sport Club ranked #1 in the world in January, 2013.
8. Provide you with individual workout sessions.
9. Name of the program involving KU students
competing against other KU students on campus. 11. Can be stored biometrically in the system for easier access to the ASRFC.
12. First name of Dr. Ambler, for whom the SRFC is named.
16. Sponsor for the Intramural Campus Championship Series this Fall.
18. Power, Relaxation, Late Night, and Sunrise are all types of this Fitness class.
23. Brand of bikes used in the cycle studio.
24. 'Broke' on April 12, 2002.
25. Name of outdoor recreation complex at Iowa & 23rd St.
26. To become a Sport Club, you must register as a student organization with
27. Number of basketball courts in Ambler.
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