TUESDAY, NOV.27, 2001
SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 7A
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 27).
You're smart, energetic and creative this year. You're not afraid to tell the truth, even when it's not popular. Learn to do that to increase the effect of your words.
A smart partner keeps you challenged and motivated. Your true love keeps you calm yet intensely on course. Make a difference.
Friends (March 21- April 19). Today is 7.
What sort of opportunities are available?
Want a job overseas? How about a semester of college in a foreign country?
It's possible. If you already know how to do something that's needed, you might teach. It doesn't matter how old you are.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 5. The more you can get done now, the better. Not only will the sense of urgency fade, but you'll feel like a million bucks. You might even make that much by negotiating a sweet deal, though it would take a lot of experience. Even if you don't get that far, you're learning.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21). Today is an 8.
You're getting bold. You're letting people know your opinion, and you know what you're talking about. You're helping them make wise choices and take action. If you don't know what you're talking about, do the homework fast.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. There's plenty of work to keep you busy. You'd better pack a lunch. The person who's barking orders at you appreciates your thoughtful compliance. You're good at that, so it's no problem.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8.
You're hot. But don't forget that you will be held accountable for your actions.
You've known that all along. What you may not have known is that it will happen tomorrow.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6.
Still agitated about your domestic environment? Looks like time for a big change, but it won't happen overnight.
Your nest may be disrupted through most of the end of the year. Get used to it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7.
Consultations are necessary before you go shopping. Figure out what you need and what you can do without. You're not the only one with a list, so you'll have to compromise. Let it be someone else's turn to get the treat.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6.
If you spend a lot, you might make a lot.
Just a couple of new tools could make a big difference. Don't be extravagant.
Make a wise investment.
sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is an 8.
The competition doesn't stand a chance against you. Don't get arrogant, though.
The promises you make today will have to be kept tomorrow. Choose your words carefully.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 5.
You're been thinking a lot, and there's more of that coming. Might as well plunk down in a comfortable chair and have at it. You'll feel more like doing something tomorrow.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8.
A friend of yours is in the spotlight now,
but this reflects well on you. Your input
was important to this person's success as
he or she well knows. Continue to provide
support and advice. It's appreciated.
Pisces(Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7.
Continue to pursue opportunities to better your condition. A raise could be your reward. Don't be sly about letting others know your accomplishments. They may already be more than you think.
They've been watching.
Swimmers: Face school decision
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was satisfied with the explanation of the department's financial situation. He said he agreed with the way the University kept the financing of its sports teams separate from academic departments, which he said should take priority.
Despite having one year of eligibility left, Ben Legler said he didn't consider leaving Kansas to swim elsewhere. Legler had ended his junior season on a high note, with a personal-best 16:45:31 in the grueling 1,650-meter freestyle at the Big 12
"Money shouldn't be pulled away from academic programs to support athletic programs," he said.
A Lawrence native, Legler wasn't willing to leave family and friends, nor did he want to lose the ground he had gained toward a KU degree in psychology, by transferring to another school. That would have pushed him further away from his goal of going to medical school.
Championships in Austin, Texas.
"Most of my friends were here. I had to concentrate on academics. That's my future," Legler said. "Swimming was great, but life isn't swimming."
Legger said that when the team got word that it wouldn't be returning, teammates looked to one another for guidance. Some talked about trying to find a team that would
take in two or three Kansas swimmers, so that they could avoid having to transfer to a new school alone. That never happened, and each swimmer who left started anew on his own.
"There was a lot of people saying to each other, 'What do you think I should do?'" Legler said.
Rob Kelly was presented with that question several times. The Naperville, Ill., senior was completing his final year of athletic eligibility when "the decision," as former team members refer to it, was handed down. He wasn't faced with deciding whether to find another place to swim, but younger swimmers looked to him for advice.
Kelly said he told the
"You had to look at what your priorities were," Kelly said. "I said, 'If you're serious about this, cut your losses here and go someplace else.'"
underclassmen to try decide how important swimming was in their lives. Kelly had been swimming competitively since before entering the first grade and was glad he wasn't faced with the dilemma. He told those with a similar commitment to the sport to look into transferring to another school. He thought those who were less serious about competing needed to weigh more heavily other considerations, including friends at KU and academics.
Turnovers cause St. Louis second loss
Contact Kraall at 864-4858
The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS — Warren Sapp slowed up what he called "the greatest show on turf" just in time to keep the Tampa Bay Buccaneers alive in the playoff race.
The Bucs upset the St. Louis Rams 24-17 last night as the 300-pound defensive tackle, who had just three sacks coming into the game, added two more against Kurt Warner, forced a fumble and spent much of the game in the St. Louis backfield.
Mike Alstott ran for touchdowns of 7 and 8 yards, and Warrick Dunn scored from 21 yards out early in the fourth quarter and broke a 17-all tie.
Two late interceptions sealed the win and kept the Bucs (5-5) in the NFC playoff race. The loss
dropped St. Louis (8-2) into a tie for first in the NFC West with San Francisco.
But the win didn't come easy.
With 6:30 left, the Bues had a fourth-and-inches at the St. Louis 10 after a blocked punt by Ronde Barber. Instead of trying a field goal that would have given them a 10-point lead, they went for it and got the first down.
But three plays later, Brian Young intercepted Brad Johnson's pass, and the Rams reached the Bucs 42 before Donnie Abraham intercepted Warner's fourth-down pass and quelled that threat.
The Rams, who beat Tampa Bay 11-6 here in the NFC title game two seasons ago and lost 38-35 in Tampa last season, moved up and down the field all night but managed just one touchdown. They fumbled three times and took the NFL lead in turnovers with 32.
The Rams got the ball back with 2:35 left, but John Lynch intercepted Warner's first pass and clinched the game.
Sapp came into the game with just three sacks in nine games. Last season, he had 161/2 and his 29 in the 1999 and 2000 seasons led the NFL over that period.
But on this night, he lived up to his reputation, even forcing Frank Garcia, who had started at left guard for the injured Tom Nutten, out of the game. Nutten, who had a high ankle sprain, returned in the third quarter and limped off again in the fourth.
Pistons make magic in final period
The Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — Clifford Robinson and Corliss Williamson carried Detroit through most of the final period against Orlando. But Chucky Atkins was ready when the Pistons needed someone else to step ...
Robinson had 30 points and 1 0 rebounds, and Atkins' three-point
shot with 50 seconds to play put Detroit (9-4) ahead for good as the Pistons rallied and beat the Magic 105-100 yesterday.
Atkins said his teammates told
him that when the Magic double-teamed down low, he should be ready for a pass in the right corner. Sure enough, Jon Barry found Atkins standing alone, and the shot gave Detroit a 96-94 lead.
"As soon as I saw Horace Grant running at me, my thought process was, 'It's already too late.'" said
Atkins, who finished with 11 points and made three three-point shots. "I didn't even hesitate."
Detroit made 12 of 15 shots in the fourth quarter, including 3-for-4 on
three-point shots. For the game, the Pistons shot 54 percent (38-of-70) from the field.
"Our guys were doing a good job of getting each other shots for most of the game," said Detroit coach Rick Carlisle. "It was just a matter of playing with force at both ends. When we play good defense, it sets everything else up. We turned up our defense in the second half, and that helped a lot."
Grant Hill, in his first game against his former team, had 14 points and eight rebounds. Hill was a five-time All-Star for Detroit before signing a seven-year, $93 million contract with Orlando in August 2000.
TRACK AND FIELD Walk-on tryouts scheduled for Saturday
Kansas track and field will have walk-on tryouts for spots on the 2001-02 team at 3 p.m. Saturday at Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
Any students interested in trying out should report to Anschutz, located directly west of Allen Fieldhouse no later than 3 p.m.
Athletes should provide their own equipment. Anyone with questions should call 864-3486.
BOWLING Kansas scores high at weekend tournament
Kansas finished 18th out of 36 teams in the tournament.
The Kansas women's bowling team turned in the second-highest team game in the National Collegiate Team Match Games in St. Louis last weekend.
On Friday, in their second team game, five bowlers racked up a total score of 1,206, second to Nebraska's tournament-high 1,220.
Nebraska won the women's tournament.
Kansas coach Mike Fine said he was pleased with his team's showing and that its middle-of-the-pack finish didn't reflect its performance.
"We did some nice things that didn't necessarily translate into a nice finish," Fine said. "Our women had a monster game."
In their first game, Kansas freshman Annette Manthei turned in a team-high tournament average of 218 in the tournament on Friday and Saturday. She was followed by junior Kristina Boehm, who averaged a 216. Junior Nicole Mosqueda averaged 201, and senior Tiffany McBurney had an average score of 191. Freshman Kelly Zaf averaged 172, and freshman Brenda Morgan averaged 165.
The Kansas men's team finished 19th out of 51 teams.
Western Illinois won the men's tournament. The tournament's top-10 teams played two more games than did the rest of the field.
Junior Ryan Ludwig led Kansas with a tournament average of 237. Sophomore Marc D'Errico followed with a 221 average. Sophomore Alan Emmons averaged a 214. Juniors Jesse James and Jason Elliott, who is the design editor for the University Daily Kansan, both turned in averages of 211.
Senior Mike Keeler rounded out Kansas' performance with a 209 average.
—JayKrall
Human Sexuality in Everyday Life
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