Sports
University Daily Kansan / Tuesday, September 4, 1990
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Virginia spoils 'Hawks' home opener 59-10
By Rob Wheat
Kansan snrtewritur
The Jayhawks lost their home opener Saturday to 15th-ranked Virginia 59-10 at Memorial Stadium. The Cavaliers exceeded temperatures exceeding 100 degrees
Fighting to keep his compose, Kansas coach Glen Mason said the team missed several opportunities to hurt the Cavaliers. The Jayhaws failed to recover a dropped Virginia punt or hold on to three chances of intercepting passes thrown by Heisman Trophy candidate Shawn Moore. He said he was shocked and humiliated by the score.
"We thought we would fare better against Virginia," Mason said. "We worked tremendously hard to get ready for this football game, and when you get beat as soundly as we did, they won; as did we, as did you. Don't feel very good."
As the line of grim-faced Jayhawks filmed into the locker room after the game, many said they felt especially bad because they had family and friends who had traveled to Kansas from out of state to see the game.
Sophomore quarterback Chip Hill's parents and grandparents came from Ohio to watch his first collegiate start. He had fair numbers on the day, completing 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and two interceptions, but he said he felt he should take most of the responsibility for the loss
Hilleary said the offense was never able to click together, and that two quick Virginia touchdowns right before the game were serious blows against Kansas.
"Overall, I think I played terrible since the team didn't win." Hillary said. "We didn't prove what we wanted to prove to our fans especially. They gave us great support, and we feel like we let them down, let ourselves down, let everybody down."
Less than three minutes remained in the second quarter when Moore drove the Cavaliers 77 yards down
Terry Kirby, Virginia tailback, dives over Kansas linebacker Curtis Moore for a touchdown
field, completing five of six passes. He then ran in Virginia's third touch down from the two-yard line.
After the Jayhaws regained the ball on the 13-yard line following the kickoff, Virginia tackle David Ware fell in Hillary and knocked the ball loose.
The fumble ended in a five-second touchdown drive capped by a pass to wide receiver Herman Moore which he made it 31 0 seconds left in the half.
Freshman running back George White was the leading rusher, gaining 45 yards on nine carries, while junior running back Tony Sandys struggled to get 12 yards on 15 attempts.
Kansas put its first points on the board with 11-40 remaining in the third quarter after freshman kicker Dan Eichloff made a 46-yard field goal. Eichloff also averaged 42.2 yards on five pints Saturday.
"I told our coaches that the part I was most concerned with (kicking) turned out the best." Mason said.
Shawn Moore was taken out of the game with 2:33 remaining in the third quarter. He finished the day by throwing for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and by running in one touchdown.
Robben said that though he was happy about the touchdown, he wanted to help the team more.
Moore was replaced by 6-foot-7 Matt Blundin.
The Jayhawks only touchdown was run in from the one yard line by backback Roger Robben with 8:02 left in the
"The main thing you have to do after a game like this, is to learn from it," Robben said. "The game is over and we can't do much about it now, but there are some positives we can take from it."
Offensive coordinator Patt Ruel said the fact that Kansas was able to start three seniors was a big factor in the loss. Virginia switched defenses at the last
minute. He said that playing a less demanding home opener would have helped the Jahayhs gain confidence, but that they had learned a
Redshirt freshman tight end Mark Smith agreed, and said the score didn't really reflect what the Kansas program was capable of accomplish-
"We were all shocked when every thing seemed to fall apart, but now we all have one thing on our minds. We all know we're going to engage next Saturday on Oregon State."
Players and fans sweat out triple-digit heat wave
By Derek Simmons
Kansan sportswriter
tal for treatment.
As the Jayhawks battled Virginia in a 59-10 loss Saturday, 35,000 spectators battled triple-digit heat
At kickoff the temperature was 94 degrees. By halftime, downtown Lawrence was 103 degrees, and thermometers near Memorial Stadium's new AstroTurf registered 130-138 degrees.
Pat Talkington, a Douglas County paramedic who worked at the game, said at least 20 people were treated during the game for heat exhaustion, and three KU band members were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospi-
Perhaps the hottest people in the stadium were the ones wearing the Jayhawk and Baby Jay costumes.
Bill Early, one of three people who played the Jayhawk in 25-minute shifts Saturday, said the game was a two-year experience as the Jayhawk.
"It was like doing aerobics in an oven." Early said.
said it was closer to 150
Early said the Jayhawk suit weighed 20 pounds and was made of polyester and felt, wrapped around an aluminum frame. At room temperature, Early said it was about 100 degrees inside the suit. Saturday, he
"One guy tried to help cool me down by pouring a big cup of water on me." he said. "None of it even hit me. It all just hit the suit."
Players didn't complain much about the heat.
"We knew it would be hot," said Dana Stubblefield, defensive tackle. "That's not why we far apart."
Kansas coach Glen Mason said it was not a factor in the game's result.
"When you get beat 59-10, heat is the least of your worries." Mason said. "It was dangerously hot, though."
2,000 pounds of ice to cool players during the game, and Virginia went through 1,500 pounds.
Jim and Phyllis Hall, parents of Virginia tricaptain Joe Hall, said conditioning prevented problems that could have been caused by the
“There have been games in Charlottesville (Va.) where it was not this hot, but more humid, and players dropped like飞鸟.” Jim Hall said. “Conditioning for both teams looked like it paid off. Joe Hall said one of the biggest problems was that their got hot。”
Kansas trainers used more than
Drum major Steve Kolbe, a band
member taken to the hospital for treatment for heat exhaustion agreed
"We didn't notice when we were marching." Kolbe said of the heat. "It only got really hot when we had to stand in one place and play."
Talkington said paramedics treated at least five band members. They averted catastrophe by placing them on the floor and securing their intervals throughout the stadium.
"The system wasn't stressed." Talkington said, "although the station did get a little crowded at it. Everybody handled it pretty well."
Stieb pitches no-hitter for Toronto
The Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Dave Stieb has always been good enough to throw a no-hitter — just never lucky enough
His luck changed Sunday when he pitched his first no-hitter. After coming so close so often — four times he went into the ninth inning — Steb did it, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the Cleveland Indians 3:4.
"I had much better stuff the other
"I wasn't real nervous. I've been there quite a few times," Stieb said. "I was struggling with my control a little bit the whole game. They helped me by swinging at some balls in the dribble I could have been in some ierms
times, much better control. I always knew it took a lot of luck to get a no-hitter."
Cleveland didn't come to a hit against the 33-year old right-hinder. The closest call was Ken Phelps hard grounder down the right-field line in the eighth inning, which was foul by several feet.
Stieb had taken no hitters into the ninth inning four times before, and he lost three of those with two outs in the ninth.
This time, Jerry Browne closed it out by hitting a drive to Junior Field in right Stieb wiped his brow. He did this at his teammate's and his teammates as the crowd of 23,640
Stib (17-5) struck out nine batters and walked four, becoming the first Toronto pitcher ever to pitch a no-hitter. The 17 victories matched his career high, accomplished three times before.
— many of them Toronto fans who had made the five-hour drive to Cleveland — gave him a standing ovation.
Stieb's no-hitter was the ninth in the majors this year, a record.
"Maybe it's not that tough to get one this year," he said. "That's why I got one."
Steb first flirted with a no-hitter in 1985, when he pitched eight hitless innings against Chicago.
Sports briefs
Players of week named
KANSAS CITY. Mo. — Replacement wingback Mike Pitchard of Colorado was named Big Eight offensive player of the week yesterday after his 217 yard production on 20 carries against Tennessee.
Pritchard had touchdown runs of 55 and 78 yards in the 31-31 tie.
Nebraska co-captain Patt Tyrance, who had a career-high 12 tackles in the Cornhuskers' 13.0 win over Baylor on October 15, were Eight defense player of the week
The senior linebacker jarred a fumble on the 5-yard line and had a 9-yard sack to go along with eight unassisted tackles
Ross signs with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo — Pro Bowler cornerback Kevin ROBBinsley ended a 32 lay holdout Sunday, signing what is expected to be the contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
A Chiefs spokesperson confirmed the signing late Sunday
Terms were not announced. But Ross's agent, Tony Agone, had said earlier he was seeking a four-year $14 million deal to replace Chefs' 27-14 exhibition victory over Green Bay on Friday with Carl Peterson, the Chefs' vice president and general manager. Peterson said he would have been better if narrowed the gap in negotiations.
Jayhawks have room to improve
When I first agreed to write this column, I knew there would come a time when I didn't want to do it. I had no idea, however, that it would happen so soon. I had hoped for several weeks of wins to get used to the idea
of writing a report from behind the facemask Saturday's game made that impossible.
We really did think we could win.
We were sure of it. Had Pete Rose been playing football for the Jay-hawk he'd be out quite a bit of water. But he can I write that when the score was so one-sided? I don't think the score
'The bottom line is Virginia played up to their ability Saturday Kansas didn't'.
is indicative of our ability. It's true, we were out-executed by a quality football team. However, we did not play up to our potential. We should have given a much better game. So what caused this embarrassment?
I don't think the heat was much of a factor. Although one measurement put the temperature on the AstroTurf at 138 degrees Fahrenheit, both teams had to play on it. One of the great things about football is that no matter how miserable the conditions the teams have to play. Good football will be in the game Good football won Saturday. Too bad it wasn't the Jawhaves.
Virginia didn't do much we hadn't expected. They ran a slight variation on their defense, but that was not the going. Our main problem was what coaches call "the little things": footwork, correct reads, keeping your head up. These things win games, the lack of them can lose games.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying we gave Virginia the game. They are an outstanding football team. Against us, they played smart, dominating football. Their quarterback, Shawn Moore, proved that he is a legitimate Heisman candidate. Their game this Saturday against Atlantic Coast 'Conference rival Clemson should be a good one.
The Virginia game is over. But we won't accept the way we played. We'll work to correct our problems. This Saturday, we will play Oregon State at home. It's our last home game for six weeks. It won't be easy. They have a good quarterback, Matt Murray, the best defensive line man in the Pacific Coast Uncle, we appreciate the support given during the past weeks.
The bottom line is Virginia played up to their ability Saturday. Kansas didn't. Good teams play up to their ability every Saturday. When we consistently perform up to our ability, we will be a good football team. Right now, we just have the potential to be good. The only way to reach that potential is to practice. And we will practice.
We will improve.
KU women grab Early Bird
▶ Chip Budde is a Lawrence semin-
majoring in journalism. Budde is the
starting center and co-captain for
the Kansas football team.
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By Chris Oster
Kansan sportswriter
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas volleyball team opened its 1990 season last weekend with three decisive victories in claiming the championship of the Jayhawk Early Bird Tournament at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Jayhawks got off to a fast start in the tournament, winning the first two games against Northern Illinois 15-4 and 15-9.
Four Jayhawks were named to the all-tournament team, including most valuable player Julie Woodruff.
Junior hitter Adrian Powell said the Jayhawks were eager to get the season started.
Kansas defeated Northern Illinois in four games Friday and then posted two three-game sweeps Saturday over Drake and Tuba.
The third game of Friday night's match was the only one Kansas lost during the tournament, falling 15-9.
"We were really ready for this match. We been psyched all week." Powell said. "We came out swinging hard, and that helped."
"We let down," Powell said. "It
"They looked a bit tight at first.
was more of a mental break than anything else."
Saturday morning the Jayhawks made quick work of Drake, winning 15-4, 15-1, 15-3. That night they defeated Tebow in similar fashion, and the Hawks won.
Albiz said that she was disappointed with the team's play early in the Tulsa match but that the team played better during the night.
An indication of Woodruff's setting performance can be seen in the Jayhawks' hitting percentage. Kansas hit .312 in the tournament. Last year's team hit .142 for the year.
Coach Frank Albiz said she was very pleased with the team's performance in the tournament, particularly with the play of Wood-
In Friday's fourth and final game, Kansas regrouped and finished off the Huskies 15-6.
"She set better than I've seen her set in quite a long time," Albitz said.
but we gained momentum as the match went on," Albitz said.
Also making the all-tournament team were senior Lisa Patterson and sophomores Julie Larkin and Kim DeHoff.
Patterson was described by assistant coach Karen Schoenev as the Jayhawks' steadiest player of the tournament. Patterson led the team in kills against Tulsa and Drake.
Larkin finished the tournament打 415, a figure Schoenehwe described as "unheard of." Larkin would play against make the all-team team
DelHoff provided fire for the Kansas attack throughout the tournament. A sophomore who missed all of last year because of injury, she was able to play with a vengeance. She had 13 kills against Northern Illinois.
Albitz said DeHoff's play helped motivate the team.
"Will hits like those, you can't do but get fired like," Abhiz said. He had to action next week when he is host the Kansas University Invitational.
Jule Larkin, Wichita sophomore, bumps the ball against Tulsa during the tournament
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