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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 15).
Romantic fantasies may prompt you to start building something more concrete. Take on a project that will require concentration and energy, because you'll have plenty. Choose something you feel passionate about, and it'll be easier.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. You're under pressure, but that shouldn't slow you down much. It might have the opposite effect. Be careful not to become impetuous. Stick to your plan, and remember your coach's advice.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6. Have you forgotten a few things that are suddenly close to overdue? Better look through your stack of stuff. An urgent new assignment may disrupt your tranquility. Hustie!
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7.
If you join forces with an energetic person, a difficult task becomes almost fun. When the two of you focus your laser-like attention, the enemy will think you have superpowers. Together, you do.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. Quickly, straighten up and pretend nothing's been going on. Look like you've been doing nothing other than taking care of business. And finish the important stuff!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
You need to get out for a good long walk, bike ride or run. There are times when it's good for talking, but this isn't one of those times. Burn up your energy some other way.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22). Today is a 7.
An emergency could disrupt your tidy little schedule. Luckily, you're adaptable. Try not to let your irritation show. The other person will have enough without you adding any.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7.
Try to avoid an argument with an outspoken person. You may need his or her support to achieve your objective. Say what you feel, but nicely.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
Are you doing most of the work and not getting much of the credit? Don't complain. You won't get much of the blame, either, if this scheme doesn't work. If it does, you'll share in the profits.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
Stop banging your head against the wall.
What you need now is more education.
Read books. Surf the Net. Ignore a person who says there's no hope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7.
If you've been good, you're in line for a reward. It could be more work, more money or both. Look around, see what's available, and ask for it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7. You're not really unfettered yet, but you can be a lot more effective now. Push to take care of obligations so that you can start your weekend early.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6.
You'd probably rather be home in bed.
You've put in a lot of unpaid overtime.
Any way you could get the day off? Take
as much as you can get.
CROSS COUNTRY 2019
Cross country seeks NCAA bid tomorrow at regional meet
The Kansas men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Normal, Ill., tomorrow in hopes of extending their seasons at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships.
Kansas needs to finish in the top two places to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships Nov. 25 in Terre Haute, Ind. Kansas could also advance to the championships with an at large bid. An at-large bid is based on head-tohead victories against teams that automatically qualify. Individually, the top four runners on nonqualifying teams will get a trip to the championships.
The Kansas women are ranked fourth in the Midwest regional poll, their highest ranking of the year. Sophomore Megan Manthe and juniors Laura Lavoie and Paige Higgins have led the Kansas women this year.
The men are ranked ninth, Senior Mark Meneefe, sophomore Chris Jones and freshman Cameron Schwehr will pace the Kansas men. The trio has consistently led the team this season.
Jake Letourneau, a two-time academic All Big 12 Conference selection, has been named to the 2002 Verizon Academic All-American All-District VII team.
— Justin Schmidt
Letourneau, a senior safety from Concordia, has a 3.38 grade point average with a major in preoptometry/biology.
Senior safety honored for academic achievement
FOOTBALL
This season Letourneau, who has appeared in all 11 games with six starts, has 44 total tackles, including 34 solo stops. He recorded a career-best 13 tackles against Bowling Green on Sept. 21, blocked a PAT at Tulsa on Sept. 28 and got his first interception of the season and second of his career at Baylor on Oct. 5.
He is a seven-time Jayhawk Scholar and has been named to the Dean's Honor Roll at the University four times.
As a member of the all-district team,
As a member of the all-district team,
Letourneau's name will be on the ballot for the Verizon Academic All-America team.
Looking for a new coach after Lowe's sudden departure, West's first call was to Brown.
The squad was selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Kansan staff report
"I've reached the top level of television as a broadcaster for the NBA playoffs and enjoyed my time as a leader of coaching clinics, so a great new challenge is of interest to me," he said.
Brown was brought to Memphis by Jerry West, who became the team's president of basketball operations last year.
Grizzlies hire Hubie Brown
The Associated Press
West describes Brown, a former NBA Coach of the Year, as "one of the premier basketball minds in the business" and an outstanding teacher.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. — Hubie Brown wants the Memphis Grizzlies to get one thing clear right away. He expects hard work, all the time.
Brown gave up his TV broadcasting job to take over the Grizzlies because "it is the ultimate challenge."
"The first thing is we're going to work on discipline," Brown said Wednesday after his first practice with the team. "Either you play or you sit."
Brown, 69, was back at work as an NBA coach for the first time in 15 years. He replaces Sidney Lowe, who resigned Tuesday after a 0-8 start left Memphis as the league's only winless team.
"When Jerry West calls, you listen up. There's not going to be any massaging. There's not going to be
any blowing smoke." Brown said at a news conference with West and Michael Heisley, the team's majority owner.
Brown said the Grizzlies must develop better chemistry, tougher defense and a personal style.
"You give me any team worth a grain of salt and they have a distinct style of play," he said. "I don't care what sport it is."
Brown, a former coach of the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, said the Grizzlies need "two teams of five guys that will respect one another."
"They will be unselfish with one another, and they'll pay the price and give the effort," he said.
Brown also intends to respond to criticism that the Grizzlies are sluggish and unmotivated, particularly on defense.
"The defense must make a major transition," he said. "We know that the team ranks 29th in three or four critical defensive areas. Now that's not going to change overnight. What has to happen here is days of practice, days of drills, days of the staff working with people and getting the right people in the right places."
He said hard work and discipline can turn the Grizzlies around if the "talent base" is broad enough.
"Is the talent base enough to do that?" he said "Well, we'll see."
Until Jeff Graves can lose some weight, I say we call him Gravey baby. Hey Gravey, we challenge you to a race.
Free for All
time the Kansan didn't suck
Curtis Ansel is the man. It's not his fault that he plays for a crappy team.
KU basketball floor-sweep prepper-boy, this one's for you. Shhhhhhhhhhh. What the hell is an Ichabod?
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This is in response to the St. Louis fan in the paper today, Uh, you're in Kansas now, so if you want us to show you something, we'll show you the Chiefs and the Royals. You're going to have to deal with it. Sorry Missouri doesn't have any good schools. Mizzou sucks.
You know how bad Kansas City is at sports when Fox Sports Midwest only reports St. Louis sports.Now that's a real sports town,St.Louis. Kansas City,something else.
Ryan Wood is freaking hilarious. It's about
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Hi, I wanted to let everybody know that Ray's boys, not necessarily Roy's boys, even though they're great, but Ray's boys and the volleyball team, they rock. Take care. Woo-hoo!
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Just when I thought I was missing having Eric Chenowith around to make fun of, Jeff Graves came along and blessed us.
This Week in Kansas Athletics SATURDAY
Cross Country at Midwest Region als in Normal, III.
Football vs. Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
Volleyball vs. Baylor in Waco, Texas
SUNDAY
Women's Basketball vs. Fort Hays State, 2:05 p.m., in Allen Fieldhouse
POLI
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Now that the Kansas football team is 2-9 overall and was blown out by
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FOOTBALL
Coca-Cola looking for fans in Football Town USA search
Representatives from Coca-Cola are coming to Lawrence in search of die hard football fans. The Coca-Cola Search for Football Town USA Tour will stop at Memorial Stadium at 10 a.m. tomorrow before the game against Oklahoma State. Coca-Cola representatives will tape KU fans as they tell the camera why Lawrence should be declared Football Town USA.The crew will be stationed in the south end of the stadium. Fans could be shown in a future TV commercial.
Rams work to overcome rough start, see postseason
ST. LOUIS — When the St. Louis Rams fell into that 0-5 hole, some players had a hard time believing they would ever dig their way out.
One game at a time, they erased that notion with impressive victories over the Raiders and Seahawks, a solid win at Arizona and a stirring fourth-quarter comeback over the Chargers.
Now, with a victory over the Chicago Bears (2-7) on Monday night, the defending NFC champions can finally make it back to the break-even point.
The Rams (4-5) hunger to be the first team in NFL history to make the playoffs after an 0-5 start.
With a victory over the Bears they can follow last year's Redskins as the only teams to win their next five after losing the first five.
"It seems like we've been winning for so long, and we're still not, 500," quarterback Marc Bulger said. "But we felt when we were 0-5 that we could turn it around. If there was one team in the NFL that could do it, it was us."
Coach Mike Martz credits veteran leadership that concentrated on the task at hand instead of becoming overwhelmed by the big picture in getting the Rams to this point.
"We've got an awful long ways to go before you realistically start talking about postseason play."
The Associated Press
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