Sports
University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, September 5, 1990
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Freshmen important part of 'Hawks opening lineup
White, Eichloff gain recognition in Saturday's game
By Rob Wheat
Kansan sportswriter
Tellback George White hurdles over a Virginia defender. KU lost the home-opener, 59-10.
Freshman running back George White could not even eat dinner, the butterflies were so bad. But they got on their game right before the Virginia game.
Football
He said he asked the veterans what to expect, said a few quiet prayers, and thought about playing his first game against the 15th-ranked Cavaliers.
The 6-foot, 175-pound freshman said he would much rather take out a defender with quick moves; but he would knock a player down if he had to. Running back coach Vic Adamle and offensive coordinator Pat Ruel agreed that White could take a hit.
His nervousness never really went away until the team arrived at Memorial Stadium, but once there he said he felt ready. Wear on to be in and then he earned the offensive Most Valuable Player award from the coaches.
"Let me tell you, that guy's only 175 pounds, but he's the scrappiest 175 pounds I've ever seen." Ruel said. "Usually freshen need an investment period, but he's kind of bypassed and that's because he's scrapy."
White was one of six true freshmen who played during the home opener against Virginia. Those freshmen made contributions on both the offensive and defensive sides. The most outstanding performances were at the running back and kicker positions.
Adamle said the best play he saw from White on Saturday was on a kickoff return that White took to the
"The biggest difference I noticed from high school is that everyone is a lot bigger and faster." White said. "People look at me and say I'm small, but I'm pretty tough for my size. I try to show people that, by running over them, I'm tougher than they are."
Jayhawks' 35-vard line, where he was met by a Virginia defender who gave him a full contact hit. White
'People look at me and say I'm small, but I'm pretty tough for my size.
or my size.
6-foot, 175-pound freshman
shrugged it off and gained another seven yards.
White said that was his introduction to major college football, and he was excited about playing a nationally-ranked team. He finished the day with 45 yards rushing on nine kickoffs and returned three kickoffs for 74 yards.
Adamle said that so tar mine beaten out son senior running back Frank Hatehett, and that all come from college tackles have disappeared.
White, who was a presseason Street and Smith's honorable mention All-American prior to his senior year at Allen High School, was recruited by Miami (Fla.), Nebraska, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Kentucky.
"Every time he had a chance, he'd hammer it up in there, bounce back back and wouldn't back down from anybody." Adamile said. "That and his speed are the most impressive he runs about at 4-40 (in the forty)."
Eichloch also kicked a 46-yard field goal, the longest field goal by a Jayhawk since the 1988 season. He is also the first Kansas player in ten years to perform all three kicking duties since Mike Hubak in 1980.
Kicker Dan Eichloff also started in the home opener and Mason said the kicking game was one of the highights. Eichloff averaged 42.2 yards on five pants. Eichloff is at his best when the Jayhawks were backed up into the end zone, kicking a 54-yard punt.
Freshman walk-on Peter Vang also saw action against Virginia on special teams and worked as a tight end on one play.
On the defensive side, tresman-
linean Chris Maumalanga, a 62-3
100-pound California native, played in his first college game and said his roomate, defensive end Gary Oatis, helped calmed him down.
"I was nervous, but he said just go with my instincts and how I feel and ease it through." Maumalanga said. "It was all right since Gary was there, but I don't know if I was with another freshman.
Though Maumalala said containing quarterback Shawn Moore was hard, he said he was more pumped up by starting his college career against a team ranked high in the draft. He had he got himself mentally ready to play the game. He said he preferred to be by himself so he could concentrate
"I'm not a moor of a hoorah type until the action starts," Mumalanga said. "I keep mostly to myself so I can go over my part in the game."
Maulanga is one of five players on the Kansas roster that tip the 300 plus scale. Other Jayhawk heavy weights are: Gilbert Brown (315), Lennie Konekner (325), Hessley Hemps (306), and Dana Stubblefield (305).
Defensive line coach Reigge Mitchellell said that Maulaimala had great strength and quickness, but would be better with some situational situations such as goal line stands.
"With him being a freshman we'll bring him in more as he gains more experience." Mitchell said. "We know where we have some situations where he'll succeed."
KU softball star faces shoulder surgery
Linebacker Larry Thiel had his first college tackle Saturday, and was aided by linebacker Doug Bowen, who also played against the Cavaliers. Doug is the brother of offensive man Russ Bowen.
"I'll just get myself mentally ready and go out there and tear something up." Maumalanga said.
Several players said they were all looking forward to Oregon State and Mammalanga said it would not take much time to get into the action this Saturday.
Kansan sportswriter
By Derek Simmons
Softball
Camille Spitalier, the Jayhawks
All-American third baseman, will
have arthroscopic surgery to remove
cartilage fragments from her wrist.
shoulder tomorrow morning, Coach Kalum Haack said yesterday.
Haack said Spitaleri would miss the entire fall softball season in rehabilitation but would return in time for spring competition.
named MVP of the Big Eight Conference tournament, said she had had a similar operation her freshman year
Spitaleri, who last season was
"They just looked around that time," she said. "This time they're going to take out some cartilage fragments."
Spitaleri said the injury was the result of overuse.
Last summer Spitaleri played for the California Knights, who qualified for the 1991 Olympic Festival.
"I've played since my freshman year of high school without a break," she said. "C Coach Haack said I had to take next summer off."
"I will play for the festival," Spitaleri said of next summer's plans, "but that it's it."
Spitaleri said she noticed the injury after the Kansas' first practice Aug 27.
"She was compensating by throwing more sidearm," Haack said. "We decided to get her in and get it taken out, so she would be back for the spring."
"I felt like I was throwing as hard as I could, but other people told me I wasn't," she said.
Haack said Spitaleri likely would be replaced at third base during the
fall season by freshman Monica Gormley.
"That will only put one person out of position and leave us with the strongest infield possible," Haack said.
Gormley usually plays shortstop or second base.
"Monaica is a good athlete," Haack said. "I think she's a good enough athlete to pick the position up and do a good job for us."
Haack said pitcher Jill Bayle was doing well after yesterday's surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.
Sports briefs
Robinson Center will host guests on Saturdays
A scheduled match between the club's reserves and Whiteman Air Force Base was canceled because many of Whitman's players were deployed to East Ease (for Operation Desert Shield), said Drew Elder, senior player.
The club side, made up of players from the community and KU, won its contest 18-11. Larry Smith scored all three tries for KU.
The varsity side, made up only of KU students, lost its game 18-0.
"In the past, we've had a lot of requests for family members to be able to use the racquetball courts." Heinze said.
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The guest policy would allow students to bring in family or friends from out of town.
"We don't want students to say, 'OK, go on over to Robinson,' Heinze said. "The person must be with a guest at all times."
Students must accompany their guests and are encouraged to bring only one guest at a time.
Kansan sportswriter
The pass can be used only on Saturdays, and Heinz said there was not a limit to its use as of now. The guest pass privilege may be revoked during major events at Robinson such as the intramural tournaments.
Rugby Club enjoyed mixed results in season-opening contests against the St. Louis Rambler on Saturday.
Allan Heinze, director of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Facility, said that KU would host to host guests for a fee of $3.
The club is scheduled to play at Johnson County on Saturday, while the varsity team will travel to play
Heinze said the wall was still being worked on by facilities planning, and construction at Robinson should begin over winter break.
Another change at Robinson is the installation of a climbing wall in room 207. The room, currently called the Lifetime Sports Room, has some batting cages and is used for competitive sports and golf. It also serves as a meeting room for many sports clubs.
RUGBY SEASON OPENS: The KI
Effective this fall, KU students will be able to bring guests to use the facilities at Robinson Center on Saturdays.
Students with a valid KUID can request a guest pass from 8 a.m. to 11-45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. during Friday in 146 Robinson.
The construction of the wall will be under the supervision of the outdoor recreation special programs director. Heinz says that a search for that
The Chiefs also announced that four players won on injured reserve: tight end Jonathan Hayes, wide receiver Jared Williams and Joe Woods and nose guard Tom Sims.
Heinze said that a few students had already made use of the new policy.
Another change at Robinson this semester is the possibility of the addition of more men's lockers. Heinze said although there were still plenty of lockers for women, most of the men's lockers were already out by students taking HPER classes. Lockers are available for renting.
KANSAS CITY. Mo. — Defensive backs James Griffin and Sidney Johnson were placed on waivers yesterday as the Kansas City Chiefs made several roster moves to get to the NFL limit of 47 players.
position would begin later this fall.
"Hopefully this position will coin
Robinson will be open for extended hours from Oct. 1 to March 7. Students will be able to use the facility from 5 p.m. to midnight. Evening hours for students until Oct. 1 are from 5 until 10:30.
"Hopetully this position will coincide with that job." Heinze said.
Majkowski ends holdout with Packers
On Monday, the Chiefs cut seven more players, including last year's starting inside linebacker Walker Lee Ashley.
Central Missouri State University at Swope Park in Kansas City, Mo.
CHIEFS DROP PLAYERS;
The $200,000 to $300,000 worth of personal incentives, involving Maik-
The Associated Press
Agent Randy Vataha said the contract agreement, with which incentives could could pay Makowski as much as $2 million, was reached during a meeting with Packers vice president Tom Braatz in Detroit.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Tom Mackowski, the Green Bay Packers' All-Pro quarterback, agreed yesterday to end a 45-day holdout and sign a one-year contract that will pay him at least $1.5 million, his agent said.
Vataha said the two sides reviewed contracts of other NFL quarterbacks as part of their discussions. He said Kiskaowski would sign the contract today.
According to Vataha, Majkowski agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, plus both personal and team incentives.
"Don's thrilled to be back." Vataha said. "We think it a fair deal given the circumstances. Don is anxious to show what he can do."
The deal also includes some team incentives, based on the Packers' success this season, that could add up to a total over $2 million, Vataha said.
Majkowski, who led the Packers to a 10-6 record and within a game of the playoffs last year, recently had been seeking a deal for $1.7 million a year plus incentives that would make the package worth more than $2 million.
owski's own performance this season, could raise the salary to between $1.7 million and $1.8 million, Vataha said.
Vataha said of what had changed the situation and allowed an agreement to be reached after weeks of stalemate, "They didn't moved much for weeks. We got together and both agreed that this is a critical work."
"Both sides started to compromise."
His original request was for nearly $3 million a season. The Packers had been offering $1.2 million.
Coach Lindy Infante earlier named Anthony Dilwe, Majkowski's backup last season, to start when the Packers open the season at home against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday.
"What we can't do right now is assume that he will be ready to go this week and give him every snap," Infante said. "We'll give him the best chance we can to get him ready as soon as we can and see what happens.
Infante said yesterday he was pleased Majkowski would return to the team and the distraction of the teacher. He would remain the starter for the opener.
"Certainly it's good to have everybody in camp and we can go on with the rest of our lives and quit worrying about things that are insignificant to what we need."
Infante said he was uncertain when Majkowski would be ready for action but warned that the quarterback wouldn't get the full attention of the coaching staff now that DiLweg has been named the starter.
"You can't go back to training camp and sacrifice two or three ball games to get somebody read. We'll never ask you to stop." He picks everything back up."
"I expected it the last 48 hours," he said. "It's inevitable. It doesn't affect me bit as far as thinking process or mental attitude."
Dilweg, who as a rookie last year took only one snap during the regular season as Majkowski's backup, said he was not suprised by the signing.
The signing of Mjakowski left the Packers with four quarterbacks. However, Green Bay reduced that number to three, announcing that former Kansas quarterback Mike Norseth had been waived.
Packers president Bob Harlan said the Makowski holdout was a distraction the team would be glad to leave behind.
"I was disappointed this didn't happen soon," Harlan said. "We're all pleased it's over now. Now we can move forward."
Pace yourself
Varsity swim team captain Lauri Hill, San Jose, Calif., senior, checks her pulse during practice.
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