Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1990
Sports
Section B
New weapons, faces join Jayhawks
Quarterback Nate Fiorell, Chicago freshman, scrambles from the pursuit of Dana Stubblefield, a defensive tackle from Cleves, Ohio.
Bv Rob Wheat
Kansan sportswriter
Some defenders swore all they could see was the royal blue of his helmet, with the large KU embelloned on the side, as two-time AllAmerican runningback Gale Sayers ran in touchdowns and set the pace for the dominating Kansas teams of the 1960s.
Twenty years later, coach Glen Mason hopes to return Kansas to a winning tradition by using a number of new weapons both on the offensive and defensive. It will be implemented by a new look in the uniforms that the players will be wearing.
Additional football coverage p. 3,5
Last year's helmet was dark blue with no letters or logo on it, but the Jayhawks will open up the new season with a return to royal blue headgear with the letters "KU" written on suncon icon block style on the sides.
This season marks the first time since the early 1960s that both school colors, crimson and blue, have been on the football helmet. It is also the first time the school letters have appeared there in many years.
Young guns
The Jayhawks have had four different helmets in the last four years. The final change is that the helmet has a visor, and the pants, and onto the shirt sleeves.
Freshman place kicker Dian Eichloe said he didn't even know what football was until he moved from West Berlin to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. six years ago, much less football in the Big Eight Conference.
Eichloch is one of 46 freshman who are becoming familiar with football at the University of Kansas, as they make up the majority of the team.
Kansas coach Glen Mason said the freshmen added depth to the team and hopes they'll make a strong contribution.
For the past two recruiting seasons. Kansas has had a class ranked in the top 35 in the nation. Kansas has recruited heavily out of the Michigan, Florida and Georgia, the greatest success keeping Kansas talent from leaving the state.
"We're a young team, but we have good leaders also," Mason said. "Some of those numbers are misrepresented in the book; we have a lot of redshirt freshmen."
Among the home grown talent is linebacker Doug Bowen, an honorable mention all state linebacker named in football, basketball, and track.
During high school Bowen also earned a spot on the honor roll
earning a 4.0 grade point average. He is from Parsons and is the younger brother of offensive lineman Russ Bowen.
Of the 105 players on the Kansas roster only nine are seniors, including wide receiver Jeff Holly, ineligible this season because he's a transfer from Kansas State. The captains in the Turmsi Curts Moore and Chin Budke
There are only 25 juniors, leaving sophomores and freshmen to make up about two-thirds of the team.
The Jayhawks have lost 11 lettermen including starting quarterback Kelly Donohoe and record-setting wide receiver Quintin Smith, who is now with the Chicago Bears and was praised for his performance in a Bears preseason game by head coach Mike Ditka. However, the Jayhawks can boast 16 returning starters and 39 returning lettermen.
Also among the new faces will be Ohio State transfer linebacker Pat Rogan, who had to sit out a year of eligibility under NCAA rules.
"Once I got down here for a visit I fell in love with the school," Rogan said. "I thought Kansas was farther away than it is now, and doors to hour door to door (from home)."
Rogan was highly recruited by Southern California and Michigan State, coming out of high school with all state honors as both a junior and senior, but chose Ohio State so he could follow in the footsteps of his older brother Greg, who was a four year starter here.
At Ohio State, the 6'3", 220-pound
Rogan developed some problems with academics and coaches and decided to take his 4.6 time in the forty to Lawrence. He is listed as the artist of *The Depth* and is impressed in the depth chart and is impressed with the Kansas work ethic.
"At Ohio State we didn't have a great season and the attitude let down," Rogan said. "When we were down a bunch of points they just gave up. Here, although we were not winning a bunch of games last year, everybody was still giving 10 percent."
In boxing circles, the broken nose is a sign of a true fighter.
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For sophomore quarterback Chip Hilleary it was just another day at the office when he broke his nose during the spring scrimmage after he was pounded by cornerback Robert Vaughn following a 30-vard run.
Hilleary is listed No. 1 in the depth chart, and Mason said he had confidence in him.
Former Kansas Quarterback Kelly Donoho dendle his experience to the Jayhawks this year as a graduate assistant coach to the quarterbacks.
He finished the day by completing eight of 15 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns in leading the blue team to a victory against their team, closing out spring practice.
Field of dreams
Memories of Mike Norsems pass, Kervin Bell touchdowns and Willie Pissles tackled were entwined this season. The field got its first face lift since 1970.
as the Jayhawks march onto the new field for the first game against Virginia, they hope to use the better teams and help create new memories and new traditions.
Coach spends nights on field
See NEW FACES, p. 10
Bv Rob Wheat
Kansan sportswriter
During the day, the practice fields are often a beehive of activity with about 100 football players struggling to get ready for a rapidly approaching game.
As night blankets the beaten terrain, the practice field becomes a temporary home for offensive coordinating coach Golden Pat Ruel, who began sleeping in his tent every night when he was playing against his commitment to Kagasu football.
"We talk to players all the time about making a commitment, and that we as coaches are just as dedicated," Ruel said. "This is part of my way of saying. We want it just as bad as you guys. Sometimes I don't think the players realize the time we put in, so they hit us on the field running or hitting."
Ruel has invited a number of guests to stay with him including other coaches. President George
Bush, Sen. Bob Dole, and actress Meg Ryan. He said Ryan accepted, but her stay was then vetoed by the coach's wife.
His guests so far have included Pat Mason, head football coach Glen Mason's 12-year-old son; Ruel's four-year-old daughter Sabra; David Shulenburger, associate vice-chancellor; Athletic Director Bob Frederick, and Chancellor Gene Budig.
"Gene liked camping, but said if I did it again next year, I was off his Christmas card list," Ruel said. "Actually, he has a great sense of humor and with him being a two-star major general, we found a lot to talk about."
Ruel hopes a few players will join him, as well as coach Mason. Offensive guard Smith Holland said Ruel's team is getting ready to get through two-a-day practices.
"We see it as almost a symbol of toughness, especially when we prac-
once for hours in this heat," Holland said. "Couch brings so much experience to the team, and he's really a good example."
Ruel said he never thought his camping out would attract so much attention. His history has been featured in USA Today, Sports Illustrated and Channel 7. Channel nine and one in Kansas City, as well as a station from Oklahoma.
Ruel said he had been involved in two rebuilding projects with other schools' football programs, and said
Ruel said he usually got there about 11:30 p.m. and woke up at 6 a.m. to a full day of meetings and practices, with only about 20 minutes during the day when he can stop and catch his breath. He said he had not seen his wife in about five days, but said they talked on the phone.
Though Ruel said he has enjoyed the time outdoors, he is ready to pack up and go home next Thursday when two-day practice ends.
"Maybe next year I ought to get in a rocket and jump the Sake River,欧Ek刘Nwnei tried." Ruel said. "I need how many guests I'd have then."
he thought KU was ahead of schedule in where the offense wants to be. He said they still had a lot of room for improvement though.
Since his first year as being offensive coordinator in 1987, the squad has greatly improved in total offense, scoring offense, and rushing offense. Kansas has jumped at least 40 places in all three of those categories in all three of those categories.
Pat Ruel, whose real name is Golden, said he's already had suggestions on what to do next preseason, and came up with one idea
Last season Ruel spent the night under the blocking sieges to prove his point about dedication, and stayed open through a violent thunderstorm.
1990 University of Kansas Football Schedule
September 1 VIRGINIA
8 OREGON STATE - Band Day
15 at Louisville
29 at Oklahoma
October 6 at Iowa State
13 at Miami, Fla.
20 COLORADO - Parents Day
27 KANSAS STATE - Homecoming
November 3 at Oklahoma State
10 NEBRASKA
17 MISSOURI
Bold = Home Game
KANSAN
Kevin Pritchard pushes the ball up the floor after a steal against the Spirit Express.
KANSAN file
Pritchard finalizes contract with Golden State Warriors
By Chris Oster
Kansan sportswriter
Former Kansas basketball standout Kevin Prichard sign three-year contract with the NBA's Atlanta State Warriors.
Pritchard, who was an All-Big Eight Conference selection at guard during his senior season, was drafted by the Warriors in the second round of the NBA draft held earlier this summer.
Neither the Warriors nor Pritchard's agent and father Steven Pritchard of Pro Tours Inc. of Nashville, Teen., would reveal the terms of the contract. Steven Pritchard, however, said the contract included a 'six
Sam Schuler, director of player personnel for the Warriors, said that the contract did not guarantee Pritchard a spot on the team. However he did note that the Warriors staff liked Pritchard because he made good decisions and that he was a true point guard and not someone they would have to make into a point
"We're really looking for a back-up point guard," he said.
Schuler said Pritchard would get a shot for the
position to back up Tim Hardaway.
Schuler said that the Warriors were impressed with Pritchard's performance in a summer league in Los Angeles. In the league, comprised of current pros and incoming rookies, Pritchard averaged 20 points and eight assists per game. He also shot 60 percent from the field.
"We had a deal worked out already," he said
Although that performance might have impressed the Warriors, Steven Pritchard said that it did not.
During his senior season, Pritchard acquired 14.5 points per game. He also led the team with 177 assists.
Pitchard ended his career as the fifth-highest scorer in Kansas basketball history with 1,682 points. He also was the third-highest assist producer with 498 and became the second from Danny Man-
Pritchard, a four-year starter for Kansas, helped direct Kansas to the 1988 national championship from his point guard position. He was also a driving force in his team's success against National Invitational Tournament championship.