2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY.DEC.5,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 5).
Travel and education are your two major themes this year. You're on the road to wisdom and enlightenment.
You may not recognize yourself by the time this year is through. Better take some "before" pictures.
Aries (March 21 - April 19). Today is a 10.
Can't say everything's hunky-dory for everyone else, but you're looking good. Others come to you for leadership, advice and even romance.
Don't get distracted by that until the problem has been solved.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5.
Did you know that Taurus is the sign of real
爱情? That's the kind of investment you like.
Instead of numbers going up and down, you
have real dirt. Be on the lookout for a bargain.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is an 8.
There's a balancing act going on, but you're good at this. You may have to be very strict to keep everything on schedule. Make the effort, and it'll look easy.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 5.
The urge to splurge is strong. But can it overpower your natural tendency to be thrifty? Get only tax-deductible stuff. That's your justification for getting the best.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
Not everything goes your way, but with effort you can make sure that a lot of things do go your way. Inspire a change of heart by addressing your opponent's concerns. You're stronger than you realize.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 5.
You're generally quite efficient, but efficiency is a real challenge now. It'll help keep things in order. That way, if you have to change something quickly, you can.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is an 8. Information you gather, and how you dispense it, could make a big difference again. Use your wits to help your team beat the competition. It's a complicated game you're playing, so don't hold back. Be bold!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5.
You don't have complete freedom of movement yet. There are rules you have to follow, or maybe someone important you have to please.
Expenses can be higher than expected, so simply play it cool a while longer.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 9.
There are still a few minor annoyances, but nothing you can't handle. You're at the top of your game. The competition is tough, but you and your allies are tougher. Your communication skills give you the edge.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8. You're in the middle of the controversy, and that's the perfect place for you. Decisions are being made. If you don't speak up, people could overlook your agenda. You may not get everything you want, but at least make yourself heard.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19). Today is a 4. You have a lot on your mind, so take time to think things over. You may be undergoing a mental metamorphosis. Give a new perspective time to evolve.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 5.
If everyone would just decide on what you
should be doing, your job would be much easier.
But, no, they'll argue about it all day and into
the next day. Don't take it personally.
NCAA FOOTBALL
Terps and Illini accept BCS bowl game bids
The Associated Press
Maryland and Illinois, two one-loss teams with no shot at the national championship, are headed to BCS bowls -the Terps in Miami, Fla., the Illini in New Orleans.
bowl since the 1934 season. Most likely the Terrapins will face No. 6 Florida, but could meet No. 2 Tennessee or No. 5 Nebraska, depending on the outcome of the Southeastern Conference championship game between the Volunteers and Louisiana State.
No. 7 Maryland, champion of the Atlantic Coast Conference, accepted an invitation yesterday to the Orange Bowl, its first appearance in the game in 46 years.
It's a fitting end for one of the most surprising teams this season. Maryland (10-1), will play Jan. 2 in its first bowl game since 1990 and first major bowl since the 1977 Cotton Bowl.
"It looks like we're going to get to play one of the great teams in the country." Terrapins rookie coach Ralph Friedgen said. "It's really an opportunity for us and an honor for us to be able to play with the caliber of teams mentioned as the other
candidates for this game."
Illinois, the Big Ten champion, heads to the Sugar Bowl for the first time. The No. 8 Illini (10-1) probably will face No. 5 Nebraska, if LSU beats Tennessee on Saturday.
Last year, Maryland was 5-6. As a result, Frieden got every first-place vote in ACC Coach of the Year balloting.
Tennessee but "We're excited," Illinois coach Ron Turner said. "It is one of the premier bowls in college football and has been for many, many years."
Illinois also was 5-6 last year. Its only loss this season was to Michigan.
Clemson moved into a spot in the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho, after UCLA decided not to go to any bowl. The Bruins said playing in the New Year's Eve game against Louisiana Tech would have resulted in a $300,000 loss.
"UCLA felt a fiduciary responsibility to at least break even in the bowl game," athletic director Peter Dalis said. "We never said we weren't interested in playing in the game, just unwilling to lose several hundred thousand dollars to play."
Colorado clinging to hopes of a rosy New Year's Day
The Associated Press
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado is still holding onto the slimest of hopes that it will face Miami for the national championship in the Rose Bowl
It may sound unbelievable to some. To Colorado Coach Gary Barnett, it's the most logical of propositions.
The Buffaloes climbed from seventh in last week's standings to fourth in results released yesterday. Ahead of Colorado is No. 3 Nebraska, Tennessee and Miami at No.1.
Tennessee and Shaheen. If the Volunteers lose to Louisiana State in Saturday's Southeastern Conference Championship game, they would concede the second spot to the Cornhuskers. But Colorado upset Nebraska 62-36 two weeks ago.
Southern Week 16.
"Now, if LSU should defeat No. 2 Tennessee, I would hope that Colorado should be given serious consideration as the No. 2 team in the nation, given
what this team has accomplished," Barnett said.
Though neither 11-1 Nebraska nor 10-2 Colorado has any regular-season games left, the stands still could shift if voters in the writers' and coaches' polls change their voting patterns to allow the Buffaloes a higher place than the team they defeated.
they decided. "If I were sitting on the outside and was a voter and not involved, it'd be hard for me to put a team that had 62 points scored on them ahead of the team that scored those 62 points," Barnett said
it hasn't been a tough decision for several of Barnett's colleagues. The coaches combined to rank the Buffalooes fifth and the Cornhuskers fourth. The writers voted Colorado No. 4 and Nebraska No. 5.
If Barnett's wish isn't granted, Colorado would almost certainly face No. 5 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl.
Coach still fond of Notre Dame
The Associated Press
After being fired Sunday, Davie talked about how the stress of the job, Notre Dame's difficult schedule and the school's stringent academic requirements made it harder to succeed.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As Notre Dame launched a search for its next football coach, some people who heard Bob Davie talk the past two weeks might wonder who would want the job.
requirement of the time I went there, I was hearing the exact same thing," former coach Ara Parseghian said yesterday. "The academics are too tough, you can't compete because of that, the schedule, the whole thing. The exact same thing."
"I don't think I was a miracle man," he said. "Neither were Lou Holtz or Frank Leahy. We all found ways to win."
Now Notre Dame has finished out of the Top 10 for eight straight years, the longest such streak in school history. The Irish finished only two seasons ranked in the Top 25 under Davie, who blamed the schedule.
Notre Dame went 2-7 in 1963 under coach Hugh Devore. A season later, Parseghian led the Irish to a 9-1 finish and a No. 3 ranking — the first of seven straight Top 10 finishes after the Irish had gone six straight years of not finishing in that category.
blamed the ite going to be a challenge each and every year because of the schedule that you play." Davie said five days before he was fired.
five days ago.
Parseghian said how Notre Dame plays affects how difficult the schedule looks. For example, had Notre Dame beaten them, Michigan State wouldn't be playing in the Silicon Valley Bowl and Nebraska and Tennessee probably wouldn't be in contention for Bowl Championship Series berths. Instead, the Irish lost, enhancing the records of those teams.
BIG 12 FOOTBALL Applewhite to replace Simms as starter for Holiday Bowl
AUSTIN, Texas — Major Applewhite will start at quarterback for No. 10 Texas in the Holiday Bowl against No. 20 Washington, Longhorns coach Mack Brown announced yesterday.
Applewhite is the leading passer in Texas history but lost his starting job to Simms late last season after a knee injury. Simms started each of Texas' 12 regular-season games this year and set a school record with 22 touchdown passes.
Brown said his decision was based on Applewhite's performance in Texas' 39-37 Big 12 championship game loss to Colorado. Applewhite came off the bench to relieve Chris Simms in the second quarter and threw for 240 yards and a pair of touchdowns after Simms committed four turnovers.
Brown announced his decision to start Applewhite in an interview posted on the Texas football Web site, www.MackBrown-Texasfootball.com.
BIG TEN FOOTBALL Sugar Bowl officials hoping Illinois will boost ticket sales
NEW ORLEANS — The Sugar Bowl wanted Illinois, and got it.
The Big Ten champs have a great record (10-1), great tradition and a great chance to sell tickets.
"One reason Illinois is appealing to us, besides the fact we've secured the Big Ten champion and an exciting team, is that they have a very enthusiastic group of supporters and they are eager to see them in a bowl," Sugar Bowl executive director Paul Hoolahan said yesterday.
Illinois' opponent, most likely Nebraska or LSU, will be announced on Sunday. LSU would be the choice if it defeats Tennessee in Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship game.
Ticket sales when the Sugar Bowl does not play host to the national championship game are always a concern, Hoolahan said, and LSU would give sales a boost.
BIG 12 VOLLEYBALL Nebraska two matches away from NCAA Final Four spot
And that, the Cornhuskers say, is right where they want to be.
LINCOLN, Neb. — After opening the NCAA volleyball tournament with two wins on the road, defending national champion Nebraska is back at home.
"You feel like you're playing uphill when you'e an opponent here," coach John Cook said yesterday. "Not only to you have to deal with Nebraska volleyball, you have to deal with that crowd and you just feel like you're swimming upstream the entire time."
Two matches, with the first Friday night against Colorado State, are all that separate the Cornhuskers (29-1) from returning to the Final Four for the eighth time. With a win Friday, Nebraska would face either Florida or Pepperdine in the regional final Saturday night.
The regional winner is off to the semifinals in San Diego next weekend.
"At this point if you're not motivated, you are probably not going to be in this position," Cook said. "We have two matches that we have to win this weekend if we want to go to San Diego. I think that is the motivation."
- The Associated Press