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Monday October 2, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 2). You may discover something new in your neighborhood this year. You may also go to visit distant shores. This ought to be interesting! In November, start with a list of things you want to accomplish. You won't have to go far to find adventure in December. Tell someone who knows you well your crazy dreams in February. If you work together, you might make a few come true by June. Mind your manners to gain wealth in July. Keep a secret about money in September.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Having to go back to work on such a nice doy is a pity. If you can find a way around it, you probably will. Take care. There might be something only you can do, so don't drop that out. Don't spread yourself too thin, or you won't do a good job at any of it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
A carefully calculated risk could pay off, but your timing has to be perfect. Better late than early, and it's okay if you have to wait until tomorrow. You have a good chance of winning, but the path is full of potholes. Watch where you're going.
Gemini [May 21-June 21] — Today is a 7.
summi (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
The problem is one of communication. You think you're communicating well, but somebody else doesn't seem to get it. Instead of doubting your abilities, be patient. The other person is liable to switch to your side just when you least expect it.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
Work looks kind of tricky. A breakdown is possible, so take care. Something you've recently learned may not work as in practice as it did in theory. Don't be too embarrassed. Just make the correction and try again.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
You should do pretty well, although it may not go the way you expected. You're learning all the time, so watch and listen as somebody does a big turnaround. Keep your money in your pocket until after the dust clears.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7.
Home and family require a lot of attention, and that can be irritating. Hold your temper and tongue, and you may learn something interesting. A change you thought would never happen could finally occur. Don't give up hope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is an 8.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
You're plugging right along, making an even greater impression than you realize. It's not just what you know; it's also what you're learning. You can do just about anything, especially if you can save money and keep a secret.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Money's available, but it's not steady. Something about it is iffy. You might even think you have more than you do. Better count it before you spend it. You might decide you can do without that new gadget.
*status* (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You're sensitive and caring, but a little eccentric.
You may not know what you'll do next. You're keeping the others guessing. That's part of the fun,
but show compassion. One person deserves an explanation.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
Recent changes may impact your plans. Review the project before plunging boldly forward. Work you're involved with could bring a lot of revenue, but make sure you're on the right track before proceeding. Better safe than sorry.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8.
You're fascinating, and you have an interesting person charmed. Actually, you may have two or three. Avoid confusion and keep them as friends. They'll sort themselves out. Hold off on a major purchase. You might change your mind.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7.
Expect a little confusion as you're being pulled in several directions. Instead of complying with everybody's wishes, figure out what would work best for you. It might be different than any of the options you've been offered.
ROWING
The Kansas rowing team kicked off its fall season Saturday at the Head of Des Moines regatta.
The Jayhawks rowed in three races: the Varsity 8, Varsity 4 and Pairs. Kansas entered five boats in the Varsity 8 race, placing fourth, seventh, ninth, 11th and 13th out of 24 boats. The 'Hawks raced three boats in Varsity 4, placing fourth, sixth and ninth out of 22 boats. In the 20-boat Pairs competition, Kansas finished fifth, sixth, 13th and 14th.
Rowing team competes in Des Moines regatta
"After losing a big senior class, the events this fall will give me a chance to evaluate the newcomers and where we stand," Kansas coach Rob Catloth said. "I am not really worried about results; I just want to see if we're implementing the things we work on in practice into these races. I was pretty pleased with our performance and realized that we have a lot more depth than what I thought."
Notes: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
The Jayhawks return to action Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Head of the Kaw in Kansas City, Mo.
TENNIS
Men's tennis team hires new assistant coach
the Kansas men's interim tennis coach Ross Nwachukwu hired Elliot McDermed as an assistant coach
McDermed, 26, served as the head coach at Baker University for the last two seasons before filling the position vacated by Nwachukwu when former head coach Mark Riley accepted the head coaching job at Pennsylvania on Sept. 18.
"I'm very excited about Elliot coming on board." Nwachukwu said. "I've heard nothing but great things concerning his coaching. He's a great disciplinarian and is very organized and structured in the way
Before working at Baker, McDermed worked as the NAIA Region V Women's Tennis Ranking Chairperson and served on the NAIA Men's Tennis National Ranking Committee. He was the assistant coach of junior development at the Mike Wolf Tennis Academy in Overland Park, where he worked with top ranked juniors.
he handles his business. He fit the exact description that I was looking for in an assistant coach."
"Being an assistant coach at the University of Kansas is a tremendous opportunity for me," McDermed said. "I am looking forward to working with Ross. He is a very professional coach, and I am proud to be a part of KU tennis. Being a part of making this program better is a goal of mine, and the University of Kansas is a great place to be to reach that goal."
— Kansas staff reports
Olympic games end; U.S. tops in medal tally
SYDNEY, Australia — Gezhagne Abera of Ethiopia won the Sydney Olympics' final event — the 26.2-mile marathon — striding into the stadium just a few hours before it was taken over by the robots on stilts, the Frankenstein kangaroo and the giant shrimp on bicycles that helped Sydney cap its games.
But there were a few important notes:
The U.S. boxers and freestyle wrestlers found themselves shut out of Olympic gold for the first time in decades.
The U.S. "Dream Team" survived another bad dream to capture the gold in an 85-75 victory against France — two days after beating Lithuania by just two points.
Yesterday, France cut a 12-point deficit to four with four minutes left. But Vince Carter double-pumped before dunking with 1:40 left and the Americans scored nine of the game's final 12 points.
OLYMPICS
Emily deRiel of Haverford, Pa., stunned even herself by winning the silver medal in the first Olympic women's modern pentathlon.
The struggling U.S. user's water team pole lost to italy and finished sixth in the tournament.
The United States led in the
final medal tally, collecting 97 (39 gold, 25 silver and 33 bronze). Russia was second with 88 (32, 28) and 28), and China third with 59 (28, 16, 15). Australia was fourth, with 58.
Greco-Roman gold medalist Rulon Gardner, who ended the 13-year undefeated streak of Russian super heavyweight Alexander Karelin, carried the U.S. flag during the closing ceremony.
Olympic rules demand that athletes with international experience must wait three years after changing nationality before competing in the Olympics, or get permission of the country they leave.
Athlete-residency rule could be modified
SYDNEY, Australia — A rule used by Cuba to keep at least five athletes out of the Sydney Olympics may be revised before the 2002 Winter Games, according to top Olympic officials.
The rule is meant to prevent nations from luring away one another's top athletes.
International Olympic Committee vice president Anita DeFrantz of the United States also said the organization would review the rule, as did committee legal director Howard Stupp.
"We want to find a balance between athletes being able to move to new countries ... and athletes moving to another country in an artificial manner," Stupp said.
Many countries routinely waive the
rule, but Cuba used it to keep several athletes out of the Sydney Games.
Volleyball teams surprise U.S. with performances
The women's team finished fourth, its secondbest showing in seven Olympics, next to the bronze in Barcelona.
SYDNEY, Australia — The U.S. women's volleyball team struggled for years in the shadow of the men's team. The Sydney Games changed that dramatically: The women soared beyond everyone's expectations, while the men sank further than anyone imagined.
The men were a disaster, taking 11th place and joining Egypt as the only teams to go 0-5. It continued a distressing trend for the United States, which won gold medals in 1984 and 1988 but fell to bronze four years later and ninth in Atlanta.
BASEBALL
MIAMI — Philadelphia Phillies manager Terry Francona was fired yesterday after a season in which his team finished last in its division and with the second-worst record in the National League.
Phillies' manager fired after another losing year
The team scheduled a news conference before yesterday's season finale against the Florida Marlins.
General manager Ed Wade informed Francona of the decision yesterday, Francona would have managed the closing game.
Francona managed the team to a losing record in each of his four seasons in Philadelphia. He had a 285-362 record entering yesterday's game.
Also dismissed were four coaches: hitting coach and former Kansas City Royals manager Hal McRae, first base coach Brad Mills, pitching coach Galen Cisco and bench coach Chuck Cottier.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Volleyball at Kansas State. 7 p.m.
Soccer vs. Texas Tech, 4 p.m. at SuperTarget Field.
Football vs. Kansas State, 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
Volleyball vs. Texas, 7 p.m. at Horesji Family Athletics Center.
Soccer vs. Colorado, 1 p.m. at SuperTarget Field.
AP TOP 25
The Top Twenty Five teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 30, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and ranking in the previous poll:
rank team
| rank | team | rec | pts | pvs |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1. Florida St. (42) | 5-0 | 1,745 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. Nebraska (28) | 4-0 | 1,731 | 3 | 3 |
| 3. Virginia Tech | 4-0 | 1,576 | 4 | 4 |
| 4. Kansas State (1) | 5-0 | 1,574 | 5 | 5 |
| 5. Clemson | 5-0 | 1,451 | 7 | 6 |
| 6. Michigan | 5-2 | 1,424 | 9 | 7 |
| 7. Miami | 4-0 | 1,218 | 10 | 8 |
| 8. Ohio St. | 4-0 | 1,218 | 12 | 9 |
| 9. Oregon | 4-1 | 1,031 | 20 | 10 |
| 10. Oklahoma | 4-0 | 1,017 | 14 | 11 |
| 11. Texas | 3-1 | 999 | 13 | 13 |
| 12. Florida | 4-1 | 940 | 3 | 6 |
| 13. Washington | 3-1 | 920 | 6 | 6 |
| 14. TCU | 4-0 | 875 | 16 | 19 |
| 15. Auburn | 5-0 | 869 | 19 | 19 |
| 16. UCLA | 4-1 | 831 | 15 | 15 |
| 17. Southern Miss. | 3-1 | 608 | 21 | 8 |
| 18. Southern Cal | 3-1 | 514 | 8 | 9 |
| 19. Georgia | 3-1 | 455 | 25 | — |
| 20. Mississippi St. | 3-1 | 406 | — | — |
| 21. Tennessee | 2-2 | 364 | 11 | — |
| 22. Northwestern | 4-1 | 312 | — | — |
| 23. Oregon St. | 4-0 | 279 | — | — |
| 24. Wisconsin | 3-2 | 210 | 17 | — |
| 25. Notre Dame | 2-2 | 118 | — | — |
Other receiving votes. Michigan St. 84, South Carolina
79, N.C. 69, Texas 69, A&M 39, Mississippi 35,
Pittsburgh 24, Durham 44, East Carolina 12,
Michigan 5, Iowa 5, Iowa 5, Iowa 5, Tulsa 5,
W. Michigan 4, Arizona 2, Alabama 1
Last week's question
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What should happen to the University of Kansas football player accused of sexual assault?
Nothing
He should be reprimanded if found guilty in court.
He should be reprimanded immediately.
He should be kicked off the team if found guilty in court.
He should be kicked off the team immediately.
This poll is not scientific. Numbers may not add up because of rounding. Total votes: 120
Next week's question:
Would the outcome of Saturday's game against Oklahoma have been different if the Jayhawks had not committed seven turnovers? Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote on this issue.
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