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SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 4). You'll use the things you already know this year, plus whatever you discover, to make big changes. Things will never be the same, so don't let it happen by accident. Figure out what you want to accomplish. The Force is with you.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 9. Leave your old limitations, and maybe your old neighborhood, behind. Reach out for something you've always wanted to know. You can have it all if you try. Well, almost.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 5.
Don't be obsessive about money. You don't need more of it; you need to figure out how to spend less but still get everything you need. This is possible.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7.
There are a few points that you think you must make. Something that you had to learn through experience is being overlooked. Contribute, but don't block a worthy effort.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 5. Have two or three backup plans and an exit route in mind. Things may not exactly go wrong, but they're not likely to go as expected, either. Look sharp!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
You're usually the one who gets things started, but now it could be somebody else's turn. Don't fret — you're a major object of affection. You can't lose.
virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 5.
The more you get into it, the more you discover that needs to be done. There is an end to it, so don't freak.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 9. When you get interested in a new subject, you don't want to do anything else. That's how you learn, so stop thinking about it. Just do it!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5.
The money could be slipping away like sand through your fingers. Even if you start with a lot, it won't last if you don't get a grip. Or a bucket.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8. You have a knack for getting a lot of people to focus on the same objective. That's good because they could use your leadership and planning abilities.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 5.
You can't do or provide everything everybody wants, though you're probably trying. Lighten up and just do what you can
Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec.21). Today is a 9. You're great at getting the message across, but don't tip your hand. There's no reason to tell all you know, and there are a couple of good reasons you shouldn't.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 5.
There are so many things on your list,
how will you get them all done? Your
superpowers kick in around now, and
miracles happen. Prayer is a requirement,
not a suggestion.
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MUearnstournamentspot
By Taylor Choi
The Maneater via U-wire
University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — For the third consecutive year, the No. 19 Missouri volleyball team earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to take on the Northwestern Wildcats Friday.
MU is coming off its finest record in history, finishing with a 25-7 overall record and a 14-6 mark in Big 12 play. The team finished third in the Big 12 behind No. 5 Nebraska and No. 22 Kansas State.
"We're definitely not a bubble team this year," senior Christi Myers said. "We're a solid team this year, and we really want to put up a strong performance to get past that first round."
Northwestern earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 1984 season. The Wildcats finished 17-15 overall and 10-10 in the Big Ten Conference. Friday night's winner will take on the winner of the evening's second match between fourth-seeded Northern Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at 6 p.m. Saturday.
"We're just going to go out there and play," junior Juliana Godoi said. "Northwestern is a pretty good
Of the 64 teams selected to the tournament, only the top 16 were seeded - with Southern California, Stanford, Nebraska and Northern Iowa garnering the top four spots. The 64 teams were divided into four regions; West, East, Central and Pacific.
team; whatever teams made it to this point are pretty good teams."
The NCAA placed MU in the East region. In its past two NCAA Tournament appearances, the Tigers were knocked off in the first round, each by games of five. In 2000, MU fell to Utah State, and last year the Tigers lost to Illinois.
This season, coach Susan Kreklow said she looks forward to overcoming the barrier and seeing how far the team can go.
"I feel good about the way we're playing right now," Kreklow said. "We had a real strong performance last night against (Texas) Tech, and I think this team is hungry not to be defeated in the tournament, and to go in to the first round and win and see what happens after that."
Also on Sunday, Myers was selected to the all-Big 12 Conference First Team. Honorable Mention all-Big 12 selections were given to freshman setter Lindsey Hunter, redshirt freshman Shen Danru and junior Mary Lauren Smith.
Colorado ready for rematch
By Mitch Schneider
Colorado Daily via U-wire
University of Colorado
By Mitch Schneider
BOULDER, Colo. — After Oklahoma's 27-11 win over Colorado more than a month ago, the Buffs strongly voiced their desires for a rematch with the Sooners. Colorado's comments irked Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who believed Colorado had its chance, and blew it accordingly.
"Everybody gets their shot when it comes on Saturday," he said in November. "Everybody knows the date. Be ready to play. If you watch the PGA, they don't get a mulligan on the first tee, do they?"
Stoops' reaction may have been par for the course. But come this Saturday, when these two teams will meet again in the Big 12 title game, Colorado will get another shot at teeing off on Oklahoma.
In the Buffs earlier loss to the Sooners, the only execution Colorado perfected was shooting itself in the foot. Colorado committed five turnovers — two on first-half kick returns — that resulted in 24 Oklahoma points.
In spite of the numerous miscues, the Buffs kept Oklahoma in check for much of the game. Colorado
held the Sooners to just 305 total yards, their lowest offensive output in conference play. Colorado's defense also managed to contain Oklahoma quarterback Nate Hybl (10-23, 105 yards, 2 interceptions), while the Buffs' offense out-rushed and outpassed Oklahoma.
Unfortunately for Colorado, the numerous turnovers eclipsed anything the Buffs did right against the Sooners.
"Next time, we definitely want to limit the mistakes we made in Norman," said Colorado corner-back Donald Strickland. "We just need to go out there and play smart."
Oklahoma's win over Colorado snapped the Buffs five-game winning streak and pushed the Sooners' record to 8-0.
However, in the weeks following that contest both teams reversed direction.
Oklahoma dropped two of its next four and fell out of the national title hunt. Colorado won its remaining three games, and now has plenty of momentum heading into Saturday's showdown.
"We just try to keep rolling, keep trying to do our thing," said Lucier. "One more win and we're at our ultimate goal, which was to win the Big 12 Championship."
Kansas' two losses in the Preseason NIT?
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- Lack of teamwork
- Poor coaching
- Injuries
- Overconfidence
- Overall poor performances
love on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote.
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POLI
in the qualifier, Whaley hit from tees 10 percent shorter than the men's, and she shot a 1-under-71 in the final round to win the tournament.
To the caller who compared Roy Williams's coaching ability to William Shatner's acting, Shatner's a good actor. We're talking about the fricking Olivier of the airwaves. And maybe you think his style isn't good, but that's because you're a moron. And Mizzou sucks.
All of these calls have been coming in about how Mizzou sucks and KU is awesome. So what actually would happen if KU drops below Mizzou in the basketball rankings?
GOLF
in the qualifier, Whaley hit from tees 10 percent shorter than the men's, and she shot a 1-under-71 in the final round to win the tournament.
Free forAll
The sports editor comparing Aaron Miles to Cap'n Crunch, I have now seen it all. How terrible is that?
Woman golf pro first female to qualify for Tour
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in the qualifier, Whaley hit from tees 10 percent shorter than the men's, and she shot a 1-under-71 in the final round to win the tournament.
She will have to play from the same tees as the men at the Hartford Open.
HARTFORD, Conn. — Suzy Whaley has two young daughters who like to mimic her swing on the golf course. She may soon be a role model for many other girls.
Ok, I'm a girl, so I'm not being sexist, but women should not be referees in the NBA.
"I thought I could try my hand one more time at building a program," said Byrne, who came to Nebraska in 1992 from Oregon.
NEBRASKA
I'm sick and tired of everyone calling in and complaining about how bad KU is because we lost two games. Well, the only thing that sucks more than Mizzou does is the fairweather fans we have in Lawrence.
The 38-year-old golf pro has accepted an invitation to play in the Greater Hartford Open in July, a decision that will make her first woman to play in a PGA Tour event.
'Huskers athletic director accepts Texas A&M job
Whaley qualified for the open by winning the PGA Connecticut Sectional in September.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska athletic director Bill Byrne will leave the school to take the same position at Texas A&M, he said Tuesday night.
Among Byrne's first duties with the Aggies will be hiring a football coach to replace R.C. Slocum, who was fired Monday.
I just wanted to say to the person who was comparing Roy Williams to William Shatner, you should be expelled from this University.
Byrne was reportedly the only person interviewed for the job.
I just want to thank the Kansas women's volleyball team for having an outstanding season. You guys rock. You're my favorite team to watch, and the NCAA selection committee was insane for not picking you guys. Rock on.
He said he did not let Nebraska make a counteroffer.
The Associated Press
I'm from Ray's boys, with an A. The Free for All has screwed up our name for the second time now. It doesn't really matter because whether you get our name right or not, the volleyball team will go on being just as awesome as before, kicking just as much ass. However, you need to realize that there are more sports on this campus than basketball. It's Ray's boys, as in Ray Bechard, the volleyball coach.
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Guys, it's Ray's boys, with an A, not an O. It's volleyball.
TODAY
This Week in Kansas Athletics
Men's Basketball vs. CMSU, 7 p.m.
IN Allen Fieldhouse
FRIDAY
Women's basketball: Holiday Inn Jayhawk Classic in Allen Fieldhouse
Western Illinois vs. Western Michigan, 5:05 p.m.
Kansas vs. Texas Southern, 7:05 p.m.
SATURDAY
Women's basketball: Holiday Inn Javahawk Classic
Consolation Game 2:05 p.m.
Championship Game 4:05 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Oregon, 2:30 p.m. Broadcast on CBS.
Swimming vs. Texas A&M, noon in Robinson Natatorium
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