2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 28).
Past promises have a burden.
Make them into your reason to get stronger this year. This won't be easy. You'll have to work at it. Whip yourself into shape. If all that stuff had been fun, or easy to figure out, you would have done it by now. You're not only following through, you're also building a strong foundation to support the vision you will manifest next.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7.
There's the dream, and then there's the reality. You've already got the former, and now it's time to work on the latter. This may not seem like much fun, but it rather exciting. The more you learn, the more possible it all starts to become. Make the commitment. You'll be astonished at how things will start falling into place.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
You're getting stronger, more confident,
more difficult to push around, more determined to get what you want, more certain of what that is. You won't get it all, but you'll do fine. Hang tough.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. Settle down and do the planning. True, there's a lot to be done. That's why you must set priorities. If you don't, you'll get squashed. You can't be everything for everybody.
Cancer (June 22- July 22). Today is a 7.
There's not much time to meet with friends,
but you can fit it in. Lunch at a favorite
place, with a few favorite people, will tune
you right up. Then, back into the fray. You
can't do everything, but you can sure
accomplish a lot.
Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is a 7. Look sharp and stand at attention. If your conscience is clear, you'll have nothing to hide. It's a good idea to have the facts at your fingertips. Better memorize the most important ones.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22). Today is a 7.
You'd better start out by spending some time on scheduling. Otherwise, you'll never get everything done. And don't concentrate entirely on work. There are a couple of important personal matters you also need to fit in.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7.
This is a good day to save money, which means it's a good day to go shopping. You'll be less interested in splurging on every pretty thing you see—unless it's on sale, of course.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
You're attractive, and the other person is attracted, but that's not enough. There's something keeping you apart, and it may be a very good reason. Show good judgment, integrity and restraint. If this person really is your soulmate, waiting will just make getting together (when the time is right) sweeter.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is 7.
There's a lot more work now and a few more problems. You're running into new difficulties because you've expanded into new territory. It's forcing you to learn.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7.
Better check your schedule. Are you
scheduled to be in two places at once? It
might be time to shuffle things in your date
book.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
Some sort of breakdown or mess at home
diverts your attention. You don't have time
to deal with it now, but it's hard to ignore.
You may have to try several things before
you find one that works. Be patient.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7.
If you just took on new responsibilities, you may be a tad apprehensive. It may seem as if there's too much material to learn in too little time. Luckily, you'll be able to concentrate once you settle down. Reschedule an outing for next week.
Tigers out of bowl game ready to take on Spartans
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Just like last year, there will be no bowl game for Gary Pinkel.
The Associated Press
Last year, Pinkel's Toledo Rockets went 10-1 and still didn't manage to score a postseason invitation.
This year, in his first season at Missouri, the Tigers are 4-6 after last weekend's 24-3 loss at Kansas State, mathematically out of the bowl game matchmaking heading into the season finale at Michigan State on Saturday.
Still, even without the prospect of the postseason, Pinkel said he didn't — or shouldn't — have any trouble getting his team ready.
any trouble genius can have.
"I think if you have to convince a player to go out and compete and be motivated to play football, then there's definitely something wrong," Pinkel said. "Our guys will be ready to play; they're going to each have to find motivation inside themselves."
Missouri can play spoiler against the Spartans, who, at 5-5, are one win away from being bowl eligible. But Michigan State has been one win away for three weeks, having posted consecutive losses to Indiana, Purdue and Penn State.
"It was a very, very disappointing loss," Michigan State coach Bobby Williams said after the Spartans'
42-37 loss to Penn State last weekend. "Now our whole season comes down to one game. We're down to one game and we'll be looking forward to playing that game next week."
playing the game against Michigan State was originally scheduled for Sept. 15, but was rescheduled following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
Washington:
Without a bowl game bid to play at stake, A.J. Ricker said his motivation to play well Saturday are three other players on the offensive line — it's the final game for seniors Aaron Crittendon, Justin Bland and Mike Hayes.
Blair and Mike Reyes.
"I think about those guys and what they've done for all of us this year. The least we can do for them is win in their last game," Ricker said. "I hope that when I'm a senior the younger guys will play their best games for me in my last game. I owe it to these guys. I want nothing more than to win for them."
guys. I wanna host it for other Tiger players said their competitive nature wouldn't let them just shrug off this last game, even if some saw it as meaningless.
if some saw it meeting, "I can't believe that anyone would even think of slacking off just because it's the last week," said Zack Abron, who has rushed for more than 100 yards in five games this season.
Yankee third baseman calls it quits
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — After playing in four straight World Series, New York Yankees third baseman Scott Brosius decided he had done everything he wanted to in baseball and announced his retirement yesterday. He said he wanted to be with his family.
family.
"It's all about who I want to be as a husband, as a father and as a person," Brosius said in a conference call. "As a baseball player, there's no way to get away from 100 nights a year away from your family. My oldest daughter is 10. I spent over three years of her life away on road trips. I want to be together as a family."
a family. The 35-year-old Brosius became a free agent after the Yankees' World Series loss to Arizona. He went straight home to Oregon after the Series, instead of returning to New York with the team. He said he was 90 percent sure then that he would leave the game.
leave the game
"I'm walking away with absolutely no regrets," Brosius said. "I've done everything I ever hoped to do as a player. I can leave with no bitterness and look ahead to great things for myself and my family."
"I've reached the point where there's nothing else out there to chase, nothing more to do. I'm walking away on my own terms when I knew the time was right. I never wanted to play the game half-
nearted. I've played enough baseball. It's time to turn the page and pursue other things."
Brosius and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters and a son.
Brosius said he hoped to do some part-time coaching at Linfield College and a high school near his Oregon home. He's also planning on some immediate changes brought about by retirement.
immediate changes," he said. "We're getting a puppy today. We said no pets until I'm done playing."
Brosius had a knack for clutch hits, earning MVP honors in the 1998 World Series and hitting a game-tying homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth innning in New York's Game 5 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks this year.
the Arizona Dumont Oblivion.
Acquired from Oakland after the 1997 season in a deal for Kenny Rogers, Brosius was an All-Star in his first season in New York. He batted .300 with 98 RBIs — marks he did not reach in his final three seasons with the Yankees. He hit .247 in 1999, .250 in 2000 and .287 in 2001, with 13 homers and 49 RBIs.
RBIs.
Brosius, who played seven seasons for Oakland, was a .257 career hitter with 141 homers and 531 RBIs. He won a Glove in '99.
RBIs. He wore Gold Coast
Brosius is the third member of the Yankees to
retire this off-season, joining Paul O'Neill and Luis
Sojo.
Colorado linebacker hurt in assault
The Associated Press
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado linebacker Drew Wahloroos had a career day in the Buffaloes' 62-36 win over Nebraska last week. He wasn't so lucky that night.
Wahlroos, 21. said Monday that five Nebraska fans assaulted him outside a bar after the game, fracturing his nose and giving him a black eye.
Wahlroos was reluctant to report the scuffle, saying it was partially his fault. But an emergency room nurse at Boulder Community Hospital where he sought treatment Saturday afternoon notified police.
wrong time:
According to a police report, Wahlroos was celebrating his team's big win against second-ranked Nebraska at the Bustop Gentlemen's Club when he stepped outside and got into an argument with five men.
"It was nothing, really," said Wahlroos, who won't press charges. "I was at the wrong place at the wrong time."
"I heard someone say something to my left, and I got hit from my right," Wahlroos said. "It was a long night."
night.
Wahlroos said he fell to the ground, where one
Cornhusker fan kicked him once, and possibly twice,
in the face.
twice, in the face.
When the linebacker's friends came outside, the attackers ran south. At least two of the attackers were wearing red Nebraska shirts, police reports said. They were all white men in their early 20s.
The Bustop's general manager, Craig Scheetz, said several rowdy Nebraska fans were asked to leave the club between 9 and 9:30 p.m.
Wahlroos, at 263 pounds, was named the Big 12's defensive player of the week earlier this season. During Friday's game, he forced a fumble that the Buffs recovered on the Nebraska 21-yard line in the first quarter. The fumble recovery led to a touchdown on the next play.
BASEBALL Selig given term extension through 2006 season
ROSEMONT, III. — Commissioner Bud Selig's term was extended yesterday through December 2006.
The owners took no action on contraction — the proposed elimination of two teams before the start of next season.
The vote to extend Selig's term was unanimous — reflecting the support he enjoys from owners, many of whom are indebted to him for his past assistance with team problems.
Ball now in judge's court; iurv to decide who gets it
Superior Court Judge David Garcia ruled yesterday a trial is needed and that the ball, which could be worth more than $1 million, would remain locked up in the meantime. No date was set.
SAN FRANCISCO — A trial will decide who owns the baseball Barry Bonds hit for his record-setting 73rd homer, the fan who appeared to catch it or the man who took it home after a tussle.
Alex Popov, who owns an eatery near the University of California at Berkeley, contends he was robbed of the ball while being mobbed by fans clamoring for a piece of baseball history.
Patrick Hayashi, an electrical engineer and marketer at a Silicon Valley company, says he found the ball loose during the skirmish and that it belongs to him.
KANSAS HIGH SCHOOLS Activities association picks Hall of Fame inductees
TOPEKA — Five people have been chosen to be inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame this year.
they are former Manhattan coach William Congleton, former Lyndon coach Nicholas Dawson, former Pittsburgh coach Larry Garman, former Medicine Lodge coach William Krug and former Wichita official Gerald May, who is to be inducted posthumously. The activities association said the time and location of each induction ceremony will be announced later.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Orangemen to face team from Big 12 in Insight.com Bowl
TEMPE, Ariz. — No.18 Syracuse accepted an invitation to play in the Insight.com Bowl on Dec.29 in Phoenix yesterday.
The Orangemen (9-3) will face a team from the Big 12.
"We are delighted to be back in the bowl business," Syracuse athletic director Jake Croutham said.
TRACK AND FIELD High jumper's drug tests turn up conflicting results
MONACO, Monte Garlo — Track's international federation is investigating why two parts of a drug test on high-jump champion Javier Sotomayor produced markedly different results.
The International Association of Athletic Federations council was told that the first part of the 1992 Olympic champion's sample tested positive for the steroid nandrolone after a July 14 meet in Spain. But the second part showed 50 percent less of the drug.
"He cannot be declared positive," IAAF spokesman Giorgio Reniari said.
-The Associated Press