Section B · Page 10
The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 6, 2000
10 Oklahoma at #11 Texas
4 Kansas St. at Kansas
1 Florida St. at #7 Miami
15 Auburn at #20 Miss. St.
8 Ohio St. at #24 Wisconsin
Nathan Willis editor Overall 16 - 7
Melinda Weaver
sports editor
Overall: 1.7 - 6
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Florida St.
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Wisconsin
Jason Walker associate sports editor Overall: 17 - 6
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Texas Kansas St. Florida St. Miss. St. Wisconsin
Jason Franchuk
Kansas football writer
Overall: 15 - 8
Texas Kansas Florida St. Miss. St. Wisconsin
Allan Davis
Big 12 football writer
Overall: 18 - 5
Texas Kansas St. Florida St. Miss. St. Wisconsin
Brian Kelly
Toppea junior
Overall: 15 - 8
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Fair-weather Kansas State fans forget past |'Cats the beginning of Jayhawks' demise
The Sunflower Showdown is here, and so are unfamiliar faces in the Collegian and Kansan with the yearly "column swapping."
Too many columnists before me have reached into the bag of Jayhawk and Wildcat stereotypes to dog the opposing school, but I'll not travel down that beaten path. With that in mind, you won't see any Silo Tech versus Snob Hill, or Wranglers against Abercrombie and Fitch. K-State fans also won't be reminded to purchase tickets for next summer's Inbreed Stampede —er, Country Stampede — near Manhattan. I won't even tell Wildcat fans that chewing tobacco in Memorial Stadium is frowned upon. That goes for you, too, cheerleaders. And why not write about the
Instead, why not write about the obvious — football.
Once again, the Wildcats are potential national-title game participants, while the Jayhawks aren't. But before K-State fans assume another easy victory and make a toast with some Natural Light, perhaps they should pay attention.
Kansas went to Oklahoma last weekend and should have defeated the Sooners, but continuous turnovers didn't help the Jayhawks' cause. Oklahoma joined K-State in the Top 10 Sunday and could end up in the Big 12 Conference title game against Nebraska.
The Jayhawks also played better on the road, a place that hasn't been kind to the 'Hawks lately.
Memorial Stadium has been, and that happens to be the venue for tomorrow's Sunflower Showdown.
Yes, K-State has owned Kansas the last few years, but they sure don't have the stranglehold Nebraska has enjoyed for pretty much 30 years on both the 'Hawks and the 'Cats.
And let's not forget the past. Many Wildcats who have proclaimed they bled purple in the fall seasons during the '80s probably don't even remember Wildcat quarterback Jason Smarglasso spending most of the 1992 Sunflower Showdown on his back. Kansas won 31-7, and K-State registered negative yards rushing.
The past is just that, but it's reassuring to know that Kansas still leads the series 61-31-5. Well, somewhat reassuring. Losing seven straight to K-State isn't such a grand feeling, especially when K-State's bandwagon gained a large number of passengers.
K-State's slogan is "Everyone a Wildcat." Well, when K-State is playing well, of course everybody's going to be a Wildcat. The life of a K-State football fan is pretty much fair weather, especially in January. I wonder how many K-State fans still have "I'm a Stan Fan" buttons for
Bill Snyder's predecessor, Stan Parrish. Yeah, that's what I thought. Most K-State fans didn't know college football existed until 1993.
Most Wildcat players and fans probably don't consider the Jayhawks rivals right now, but beating Nebraska once at Manhattan two years ago doesn't really constitute a rivalry, either. K-State beating Nebraska was great for Wildcat fans, but for now, K-State should label Nebraska as its most-hated opponent.
But back to Wildcats and Jayhawks, here's your rundown for Saturday's game:
K-State breezed through their schedule thus far, and what team wouldn't. The Jayhawks haven't. Advantage: K-State. The Wildcats haven't lost to Kansas since Papa Bush was President. Advantage: K-State. The game is at Memorial Stadium, not the stadium next to the mistake known as Bramlage Coliseum. Advantage: Kansas. The Jayhawks have played a Top 15 team; the Wildcats tussled with No. 112. Advantage: Kansas.
When the smoke clears, the winner will be Kansas, 31-17. There you have it.
And just think: All you Wildcat fans making the trip to Lawrence this weekend will get a great chance to do some shopping at Abercrombie and Fitch.
Linenberger is a Washington, Kan., senior in journalism.
"Rivalry" is often the first term that comes to mind when thinking of a grueling Sunflower Showdown between K-State and Kansas. At least it used to be.
In fact, this Saturday's football game in Lawrence is far from it. Break out the feather pillows and a good book (for those Jayhawks who can read) — this weekend's gonna be a snooder.
Keep in mind, it's not the fourth-ranked Wildcats' fault there won't be a worthwhile game to watch. Kansas is really just that bad.
So far, the 'Hawks season is highlighted by a 42-0 win against Div. I-AA Southern Illinois and a 23-20 squeaker against Alabama-Birmingham (a real title contender), while losing their opener by two touchdowns to Southern Methodist and getting downed 34-16 by Oklahoma last weekend. Rock chalk Jayhawk, baby — that's an impressive start.
Now, I already can hear the rebuttal from the crimson and blue. "KState has the weakest non-conference schedule in college football," they claim. Maybe there is some truth in that assertion. I'll admit Iowa, Louisiana Tech, Ball State and North Texas are far from college football powerhouses, but at least we can win the weaker games on our schedule, unlike the boys down Interstate 70.
Regardless, just looking at K-State's win last weekend should silence critics. The Wildcats went into Colorado's house, the legendary Folsm Field, and dominated the Buffaloes 44-21. Enough said.
At the Burabas, What was that? Did I just hear somebody in Lawrence try to downplay that victory, too? No. I didn't personally hear anything, but I'm willing to bet somebody over there is saying, "Man, Colorado hasn't won a game yet."
Granted, the Buffalofoes are 0-4, but three of those losses came to Top 10 opponents, namely USC, Washington and K-State. It's unfair to judge a program's record with such a difficult schedule to open the season. Besides, I'll put down money that come Saturday, Oct. 21, the Jayhawks will be crying when they get stomped by the Buffers.
In fact, there'll be a whole lot of crying in Lawrence this season. After Lawrence's precious 'Hawks get decimated by K-State for the eighth straight year Saturday ('I'm predicting something along the lines of 55-6), I'm willing to bet that Kansas doesn't win a game the rest of the season.
At Missouri — The Tigers gave Nebraska a scare last week, so a win against the 'Hawks on their home field won't be much of a problem.
Just look at their schedule:
Colorado - As I already said,
Buffs win big.
Texas Tech—Possibly the Jayhawks' best chance at a win. The Red Raiders didn't look too impressive against Texas &M in their last outing, but Tech should prevail in a tight game.
At Nebraska — Not many win at Memorial Stadium, and the 'Hawks will be no exception. They shouldn't even expect to score on the Big Red. Texas — Kansas will have a Major problem, and his name is Applewhite.
At Iowa State — The Cyclones are playing some of their best football in years, starting the 2000 season with a 4-0 record. They'll get their first loss this weekend versus Nebraska, but their regular season finale with the 'Hawks should determine whether they get a bowl berth. In other words, put your money on Iowa State.
So there you have it, Kansas fans — I'll pause and give you a moment to grab a Kleenex; I know it must be hard to face the truth — your season is basically finished.
At any rate, there is one single element of interest in this weekend's ball game. I'm curious to see if the 'Hawks really do bleed crimson and blue.
Never mind. I guess I could just ask Zac Wegner.
Boss is a Witchcraft sophomore in print and electronic journalism.
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