2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
MONDAY,OCT.15,2001
HOROSCOPES
[oday's Birthday (Oct. 15).]
Today's Birthday (Uct. 15).
You'll have almost everything you want handed to you on a silver platter this year, but there still a challenge to be met. First, you have to decide what it is. Second, you must decide that you deserve it. Third, you have to make it happen. Sheer intention is the secret ingredient. That, plus a little faith.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
How about taking a back seat for a while and letting somebody else do the driving? Are you worried they might make a mistake? Well, they might, so don't go to sleep. Be the navigator.
Taurus (April 20-May 20), Today is a 6.
It sure is Monday, isn't it? You may wonder how all that paper stacked up so fast. You only turned away for a minute, and now there's a mountain of it. Don't fight it. Just start sorting — or shoveling it.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 9.
Any way you can get the day off? It's obvious you're not into working today. You'd rather play, and your odds of winning are good. That goes for romantic games, too.
Cancer June 22- July 22). Today is a 5.
Make extra time for yourself. Have a special treat at lunch, or buy a few little extravagances. You deserve a little pampering. Don't wait for somebody else to pamper you.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
Since you're such an active person, some people may not realize you're also a scholar. When you get really interested in a new project, you learn as much as you can about it. You may find a book that you can't put down. Enjoy!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
By now, you know what needs. Your assignment is to provide it. Since you can't do everything for everybody, be selective. Do something that you love, something that pays well.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 9.
Venus, your ruling planet, is coming into your sign. This enhances all your natural charms and talents. You should be full of ideas and eager to start on new projects. But your sweet-heart will be drawn to you, wanting to monopolize your time. Prioritize!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
You're good at pulling strings, and that's what you need to do. There are so many strings to pull now, you may feel like the sole puppet in a show with a thousand dolls. If only you could get people to be compliant. Do the best you can to sway public opinion for a worthy cause.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is an 8.
Meetings, rehearsals and public events all go
well for you now. Everybody's in the mood to
compromise, so negotiations go smoothly. You
might even broker a peace treaty between
warring nations or individuals.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 5. You like to be in control, and you're good at it. But somebody also has the agenda all worked out. Go along with the program, and save your complaints until later — a week later, to be precise.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8.
Is there another class you need to take to make yourself even more valuable? Maybe you should just take it for the fun of it. Even if you're starting late, you still might be able to get in.
Call and ask. You'd love it!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 6.
You're a very creative person by nature, and for the next few days you could be awesome. This isn't easy; there's work involved. Having talent doesn't mean you get to coast. Focus, and you can make beautiful things happen.
VOLLEYBALL
Team rebounds after loss, ends weekend trip with win
By Steve Laurenzo Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas volleyball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss Friday and then snapped the streak the following night.
Several Jayhawks put up strong numbers in Friday's match against the Tar Heels. Sophomore outside hitter Sarah Rome played a well-rounded game leading the Jayhawks in three categories with 16 kills, 19 digs and three solo blocks. Junior middle blocker Kylie Thomas had a team-high five block assists. Junior middle blocker Molly Scavuzzo added 11 kills and freshman outside hitter Danielle McHenry had 10.
Kansas lost to North Carolina (16-3) on Friday, 3-1 and defeated North Carolina State (5-11) on Saturday, 3-0. Kansas is now 12-7 on the season.
"We played hard and we played pretty well for the most part; however, so did North Carolina," coach Ray Bechard said.
The trip to North Carolina was a tale of two distinctly different sets of fans. More than 9,500 fans watched the Jayhawks lose at Charmichael Auditorium in Chapel Hill, N.C., while only 110 fans witnessed the 'Hawks win at the Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.
The difference in the match was hitting efficiency. The Tar Heels were more accurate than the Jayhawks, hitting 24.7 percent to Kansas' 17.6 percent.
On Saturday, the Jayhawks swept North Carolina State 30-18, 30-18 and 30-18. The Jayhawks dominated the Wolfpack with accurate shots and few errors. Kansas finished with a 25.6 percent hitting efficiency while North Carolina State hit just 7.3 percent.
just 7.5 percent.
The Jayhawks served strongly, recording 10 service aces, including two each from Rome, McHenry, freshman defensive specialist Jill Dorsey and junior defensive specialist Jennifer Kraft. Kraft added a match-best 14 digs to pace the Jayhawk defense. McHenry gathered a match-best 15 kills and Scavuzzo added 11 kills.
The Jayhawks return home to begin a three-game home stand, starting with Texas A&M at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Horeisi Family Athletic Center.
"I was extremely pleased with how consistent we were," Bechard said. "We were able to bounce back from a tough, emotional loss to North Carolina the night before."
Contact Laurenzo at 864-4858
Chiefs suffer loss and more injuries
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs couldn't have scripted a more depressing day.
couldn't have scrapped more from Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers kept them winless at home and dropped them to 1-4 for the first time since Frank Gansz's last season as coach in 1988.
They lost two more starters — from an alreadydepleted lineup — to injury.
depleted in equipment. And even their fans were leaving the stadium in ambulances, after one fell from the upper deck into the crowd below in the second quarter.
"No moral victories," coach Dick Vermeil said.
"Yes, we came back. Big deal; we still get beat."
Right tackle Victor Riley broke a bone in his lower leg on Sunday and is out for the season, and cornerback Ray Crockett broke his right hand.
"When you lose a Victor Riley, who had played in four games and hadn't given up a sack and only three quarterback pressures ... he was playing good football. We'll miss him," Vermeil said.
And beaten up.
The Chiefs said the fan who fell from the top deck did not appear to be seriously injured.
The man told emergency workers he leaned forward to pick up something and blacked out, Chiefs security director Gene Barr said. The front row of the upper deck is about 30 feet above the area of the second deck where the man landed. The front row of the second deck is about 25 feet above the lower deck.
Men's cross country earns fifth place
By Matt Norton
Kansan sportswriter
Cross country coach Stan Redwine said although he was pleased with his team's performance at the Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark., he would continue to preach improvement heading into the Big 12 Conference championships in two weeks.
"We're not at a stage where we can relax," Red-wine said.
The Kansas men finished fifth in a field of 28 teams with 209 points. Third-ranked Arkansas won the meet with 45 points. Oklahoma State finished fourth, Oklahoma 12th, Iowa State 14th and Kansas State 17th.
Redwine was pleased with the men's placement, but said the team would improve as seniors Charlie Gruber and Mark Menefee continued to work themselves into shape. Gruber and Menefee ran for the first time this season Saturday.
Gruber finished one place behind Blachly in 31:53 and Meneewas was the fifth and final scorer for the Jahawks in 62nd with a time of 32:08.
Senior Brent Behrens paced the men with a 20th place finish with a time of 31:00 for the 10-kilometer race, while senior Pete Prince turned in his best performance of the season at 26th place in 31:14. Senior Brian Blachly took 50th in 31:48.
Although the three women scorers who competed at the Chili Pepper meet a year ago ran faster than they did in 2000, the women's cross country team finished in 11th place with 261 points. Arkansas won with 44 points. Kansas State was fifth, Iowa State 18th and Oklahoma 26th.
mith, rowed in. The women were just 28 points out of seventh place this season, but Redwine said he expected more from the Jayhawks.
"It was a close race in the middle," Redwine said.
"So we're not totally dissatisfied with the women's performance but there's room to get better."
Junior Katy Eisenmenger continued her competitive running this season with a 23rd-place finish of 22:22 for six kilometers. Freshman Diane Disher ran a solid race as well, earning 28th place with a time of 22:27.
a time of 22:55, junior Eve Lamborn took 77th place in 23:15 and Senior Courtney Deutsch ran 23:18 for 80th place.
Contact Norton at 864-4810
Rowing team challenges itself
By Brent Wasko Kansan sportswriter
Even though the Jayhawks battled other squads, intra-team rivalry took precedence at the American Royal Fall Rowing Classic along the Kansas River.
The Kansas rowing team competed against three collegiate crews, 15 club teams and each other at an exhibition regatta yesterday in Kansas City Mo.
Coach Rob Catloth divided his team into four groups - a freshman, sophomore, junior and Canadian crew. The seniors filled in when a boat needed an extra rower.
Catloth said the Jayhawks' four boats finished third, fourth, sixth and eighth out of 18 crews, although he did not know which class finished on top. He said the regatta results wouldn't be posted until later today.
"The results aren't that important," he said. "We were just hoping to compete hard and gain some valuable experience."
experience. Freshman Rebecca Pfeiffer said competition between classes added to the intensity of the regatta.
"It was a lot of fun,but we really
wanted to win,
pfeiffer said. "We've been talking about the races all week in practice."
T h e regatta provided the Jay hawk freshmen with their first oppor-
"We were just hoping to compete hard and gain some valuable experience"
Rob Catloth KU Rowing Coach
first opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Catloth said all of the freshman, with the exception of Pfeiffer, began rowing for the first time only four weeks ago.
"I think they are learning quickly." Catloth said. "They looked aggressive out there, like they were applying what we have been teaching them in practice."
Pfeiffer rowed for a St. Louis junior crew for one year in high school. She said rowing at Kansas was more difficult.
"It has been a good learning experience for me," she said. "I knew what to expect heading in, but there is much better competition than I've ever seen."
Pfeifer said the regatta was the first time the novice rowers got to meet the more experienced ones. The two groups have been practicing at different times.
"Every one got along so well," Pfeifer said. "People were joking and having fun on the bus ride there and back. We have a cool big sister-little sister program that helps build team unity."
Contact Wasko at 864-4810