2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 19).
Today's adventure topic is:
You're successful, possibly beyond your wildest childhood dreams. So why are you still hungry, looking for something more? You love a challenge, that's why. It's almost time for you to advance to the next level. You'll find a new subject fascinating. It'll be impossible at first, but that's how you'll know it's perfect for you. You'll be unable to let it go.
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 7
Aluncheon appointment is best for
expressing yourself clearly and reaching
an agreeable compromise. This should
work in business as well as in social and
romantic relationships. Finish up old business later, and pay the bills.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 7
Continue clearing out the paperwork. You don't have to read everything. Some you can file, some you can toss. Sure, decisions must be made, but that's get easier.
Cancer (June 22- July 22) - Today is a 7
The decorative touches you are adding
around the house will be noticed. They
can add to the romantic mood you're creating.
Tonight should be excellent for
entertaining the object of your affections -
after the kids have gone to bed, if necessary.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)-Today is an 8 You and your best friend could be having so much fun that you'd like to stay up all night talking. But that's not a good idea. You've got a busy day tomorrow.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 7
It takes a great deal of study to master a
difficult task. If you have a good teacher,
it's a lot easier. Your attitude can bring out
the best in your coach. Chin up!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 7
don't waste a moment. Send out your
resumes. Ask for that raise! Make more
widgets to sell. Whatever you do, there's a
way to make more money at it. You're the
one who decides when. Don't wait!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Today is an 8
The more you know, the more valuable
you become, and you're becoming a ver-
table treasure trove. That means you're
hearing a lot of important gossip. Keep it safe.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 20) - Today is an 8
Don't waste time chatting with your
friends. You're charming and witty, so the
temptation is there. It would be wiser to
use some of that brainpower on planning.
Being popular is easy. To really prove
you're smart, get rich.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 What are friends for, anyway? Are they just an audience for the jokes you come up with? Or are there to provide you with a constant source of spiritual renewal, and vice versa? The answer is the latter, and you should be realizing that now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 6
Go for the promotion, better job or raise.
Collect old debts while you're at it. Finding
the courage to ask is the toughest part.
risces (Feb. 19-March 20)- Today is a 7
How about taking your date to the best seafood restaurant in town on a Wednesday instead of a Friday? You might want to on Friday, too. Heck, why not just hang out the "gone fishing" sign for the next three days, or five, or whatever. The fish are biting.
aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today an 8 Don't get so lost in a personal conversation that you forget to see the boss approaching. If you're a student, behave as if the teacher's watching. Set up your romantic rendezvous for this weekend, then get back to work.
SPORTS IN BRIEF Buffs' depth may be 'Hawks loss
BOULDER, Colo. — As Colorado prepares to play host to Kansas this Saturday, the Buffaloes are relishing a glut of talent among their linebackers.
The Associated Press
"I don't know that we've ever been so fortunate as to have an entire group like this," said linebackers coach Brian Cabral.
Six Colorado linebackers have starting experience.
One, senior Jashon Sykes, has been a starter since his first day on the team.
The youngest of the
And in between, there are players like Aaron Killion and Joey Johnson, who have not started this year but are fifth and sixth in tackles respectively.
The youngest of the group, sophomore Sean Tufts, has started all three games this season.
The Buffaloes (2-1) have been using the extra talent to shore up other positions. In pass-rush situations, Sykes and Tufts are moved to defensive end, giving the Buffs more speed on the defensive line
while not losing a step at linebacker.
The players are happy to keep such talented company.
"The depth is unbelievable, and it just makes everybody better," said Johnson, who steps in at inside linebacker when Sykes moves to the defensive line. "It just makes for great competition, and it keeps everyone on their toes."
Sykes is the team leader in tackles with 25. But the other six have combined for 52 this season.
Although the depth at linebacker is a luxury for the Buffs, it can be a headache for opposing teams. Offensive coordinators often focus on certain players, designing plays to either avoid a standout or aim at a weak spot.
With the Buffs' linebackers, there's no telling who will be on the field in any given situation.
"It's got to weird them out a little bit," Johnson said. "On one play, No. 7 (Sykes) might be in the middle, and then all of a sudden he's lining up at end and someone else is in the middle. And, it's not even the same guy there every time."
Tigers return to practice fields
The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Typically considered a grind, the Missouri Tigers have embraced practices as they tried to absorb the horrific news of terrorist attacks a week ago hundreds of miles to the east.
that extra baggage. You're really allowed to get away from that for a couple of hours and go out and be a kid again and have fun. It really helps."
"Last week was tough, because all the guys' minds were elsewhere," said Mike Hayes, a senior offensive guard. "But when you get out there on the practice field, you really immerse yourself in who you are. You're able to let go of all
For sophomore center A.J. Ricker, fishing and golf are his usual escapes. Last week, it was football.
"We could go out on the practice field and get away from all that," he said. "I still thought about it a little bit, though. It's so sad."
In the wake of the attacks that toppled the World Trade Center's twin towers and damaged the Pentagon, junior quarterback Kirk Farmer said he knows he blew a test.
"I just couldn't study," he said. "It just seemed sort of irrelevant."
"The tremendous loss of life just kind of reminds you how small football is," said Dwayne Blakley, a senior tight end. Still, with practice "for at least two hours we were able to go out there and just forget about things."
Tigers coach Gary Pinkel decided to stick as close as possible to a game-week schedule, even though Missouri (1-1) doesn't play again until Sept. 29 when Nebraska comes to town.
In place of their scheduled game last Saturday at Michigan State, the Tigers went through what Pinkel described as a "very physical practice that simulated a game-day-type atmosphere." A similar workout is scheduled for Saturday.
Martinez to miss rest of season
The Associated Press
BOSTON — Boston Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez said yetaderay he would miss the rest of the season with inflammation in his right shoulder, confirming what had been expected since the team fell out of contention.
"I would like to pitch, but there's nothing I can do," he said while standing in the Fenway Park stands in street clothes. "I have to be smart. There's nothing I can do to bring the team back."
Martinez was placed on the 15-day disabled list so he could rest his shoulder and let the inflammation recede. He will begin rehabilitation as soon as the season is over, general manager Dan Duquette said.
Martinez was placed on the
"The reason we're playing right now is probably to try to make people forget," said Martinez, who is expected to be ready well before spring training.
Asked whether he was concerned about his safety in Fenway Park, he said: "I don't have any fear. I
always felt safe on a baseball field."
The Red Sox were in first place in the AL East on June 27, when Martinez first went on the disabled list. They were still in contention when he returned Aug. 26, but he was clearly not the same pitcher who won three Cy Young Awards and was 7-1 with a 1.44 ERA on Memorial Day.
His return couldn't keep the Red Sox from losing 13 of 14 games since Aug. 25. Boston fell 13 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. After his last start, on Sept. 7, the team said he would not pitch again unless the Red Sox returned to the pennant race.
"Like everybody else, we were expecting a little bit more," he said. "I was very sad to let it go. We lost Nomar (Garciaparra), which was a big part of it, and also (Jason) Varitek. But we tried. We don't have anything to be ashamed of."
Martinez's spot in the Red Sox rotation will be taken by former reliever Derek Lowe.
BASEBALL Ripken to go out swinging ends Hall of Fame career
BALTIMORE — Cal Ripken will close out his 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles at home on Oct. 6 in a game rescheduled to avoid a conflict with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.
Red Sox player suspended, fined for tardiness, scuffle
Although that problem was resolved, the Orioles are still receiving calls from irate fans who paid scalpers' fees for this Sunday's game against the New York Yankees, which was originally scheduled to be Ripken's final home game.
BOSTON — Carl Everett was suspended for four games and fined an undisclosed amount by the Boston Red Sox after reporting late to a workout Sunday and reportedly berating manager Joe Kerrigan.
BOXING
Deferred championship boxing match rescheduled for Sept. 29
NEW YORK — The undisputed middleweight championship fight between Felix Trinidad and Bernard Hopkins, which was postponed by last week's terrorist attacks, has been rescheduled for Sept. 29.
The fight at Madison Square Garden, which had been set for Sept. 15, will be carried on HBO's pay-per-view arm, TVKO.
The unbeaten Trinidad, of Puerto Rico,
a former welterweight and super welter-
weight champion, is the WBA mid-
dleweight champion. Hopkins, of Philadelphia, is the IBF-WBC champion.
NFL
Football referees end lockout settlement includes raises
NEW YORK - The NFL and its officials agreed to a new contract, all but ending the lockout and the need for replacements, a league source told The Associated Press.
The deal, which must be ratified by the 119 officials, is for the same amount of money the league had offered on Sept. 4, although some details are different.
It calls for a 50 percent raise this season and a 100 percent raise by the fourth year of a six-year contract, the source said.
Chiefs will keep summer camp in the land of cheese heads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed published reports yesterday and said they have signed a two year contract to continue having their training camp at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
The Chiefs, trying to escape the stifling Midwestern heat and humidity of Kansas City's summer, began training at the facility about 45 miles east of Minneapolis in 1991.
"We have not found or had offered to us another facility that gives us excellent weather conditions, excellent practice, meeting, living facilities, convenient location to a major airport and the availability of practice with another NFL team within a two-hour driving distance," said team president Carl Peterson.
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