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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8,2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 8).
Your ability to concentrate will be even better than usual this year. Make the most of this talent by setting up a study program. Pick a skill you want to master, then practice, practice, practice.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 5. If you need help managing your savings portfolio, ask the richest person you know. You have a knack for bringing in extra money now, but don't rely on luck.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 9.
Roam a little farther, just for the fun of it.
An older person can introduce you to a
new idea. Present it with your own
unique twist, and soak up the applause.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is an 8. Idealism is great, but what you need now is a strong dose of pragmatism. Cut the frills and go for what works. If you don't know which is which, ask somebody who does.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. You don't like to be bossed around unless it's by somebody who really knows what they're doing. If you encounter one of those people now, it may be a match made in heaven.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 5.
Why does everything seem to pile up at the last minute? You don't have time to figure out why, though it may be your own fault. Hustle! All ends well.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 9.
You could be the right person for the job,
and not just in your career. You've got
what it takes in romance, too. Step forward with confidence. Lookin' good!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21). Today is a 5 Time to get back to counting pennies and pinching a few. You're a spontaneous person, but you can have a strategy, too.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 5. You may have been a tad thoughtless or impractical lately. If so, you'll soon discover the error of your ways, not to mention the consequences. If you offer to make up for it, there could still be a happy ending.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is an 8. You sometimes pretend that you know it all, but the truth is, you're still learning. You're a quick study, but don't make too many outrageous claims. New skills take practice.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 9. You're pretty much in control of the situation, or you should be. You're the one who'll know when it's exactly the right time to act, and when it's not. Make sure the others agree.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 5. Do you have the feeling somebody's looking over your shoulder, waiting to rat on you? Maybe you're paranoid, but maybe it's an intuitive warning.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20), Today is a 9. You can be a big help and still benefit in the process. Do something nice for a friend of yours and get something nice in return.
Wolverines men's basketball reprimanded by university
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan punished its men's basketball program yesterday, imposing a postseason ban for 2003 and forfeiting all victories from six seasons because of a scandal involving former athletics booster, Ed Martin.
The Associated Press
The school announced the penalties in a letter to the NCAA yesterday. By imposing the sanctions, Michigan hopes to head off more severe action by the NCAA.
Michigan also will remove four banners from Crisler Arena; for the 1992 and 1993 Final Fours, the 1997 National Invitation Tournament title and the 1998 Big Ten tournament title.
The Wolverines won't be able to participate in the NCAA tournament or the NIT after the upcoming season. The team went 11-18 last season.
The scandal centers on Martin, who pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to launder money. Martin has said he took gambling money, combined it with other funds and lent it to former Michigan star Chris Webber and other players, as well as their families.
Michigan also said it would return to the NCAA $450,000 — money it earned for appearing in the postseason during those six seasons.
"There is no excuse for what happened. It was wrong—plain and simple," university president Mary Sue Coleman said. "This is a day of great shame."
The university received a formal letter of inquiry from the NCAA on Oct.19.
"We have worked closely with NCAA at every stage," said Michigan athletic director Bill Martin. "We will now ask to get on the schedule for a hearing with the infractions committee as soon as possible. We hope it will be very soon."
The NCAA does not comment on pending investigations, spokesman Wally Renfro said.
The scandal originated in the "Fab Five" era, when Webber and four other freshmen made the program into a national sensation. With their baggy shorts and black socks, Webber and future NBA players Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose led the Wolverines to
Webber, along with his father, Mayce Webber Jr., and aunt, Charlene Johnson, are charged with lying to a grand jury and obstructing justice in Martin's case. They have pleaded innocent, and their trials are not expected to begin until next year.
consecutive NCAA finals in 1992 and 1993.
Martin said he gave Webber and his family $280,000 in cash and gifts while the player was in high school and college. Webber has denied receiving any money, accusing Martin of "preying" on the naivete of him and other youngsters.
Martin also said he paid $160,000 to Robert Traylor, who plays for the New Orleans Hornets; $105,000 to Maurice Taylor, who plays for the Houston Rockets; and $71,000 to Louis Bullock, who plays for a professional team in Spain. The four were never on the same team together, but the seasons in which they played have been forfeited: Webber (1991-93), Taylor (1995-97), Traylor (1996-98) and Bullock (1996-99).
Martin's name first surfaced after Taylor lost control of his car on Feb. 17, 1996. Taylor was returning from a party in Detroit with four teammates who were entertaining Mateen Cleaves on his official recruiting visit. When Michigan found out that the recruiting visit included a visit to Martin's house, the school began to investigate his affairs with the basketball program.
Cleaves later signed with Michigan State and led that team to the 2000 NCAA title.
The highly publicized crash led to the first of three investigations and the firing of head coach Steve Fisher, casting a cloud that has hovered over the Michigan program ever since.
Second-year coach Tommy Amaker has tried to turn around the program, despite the possibility of NCAA sanctions.
Amaker signed five freshmen — including two of the best prospects in the country — for this season and also has received commitments from three high school seniors for next year, including two marquee players: shooting guard Dion Harris of Detroit and center Courtney Sims of Boston.
Free forAll
This will help all students preparing for SATs and ACTs Hoop is to basketball as toilet seat is to ... that's right, boys and girls, Missouri.
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The KU volleyball team rocks my face off.
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Hi, I was just sitting here thinking how much I hate Oklahoma. I mean, I really do, everything about them, especially their stupid basketball team. Stupid Sooners. Oh yeah, and Mizzou sucks.
This is for the person who said that K-State's male cheerleaders are pansies. I'm a KU person, and I find your comments homophobic and offensive. KU doesn't stand for that.
Hey, man, it's D.J. Harrison. Hey, D.J., welcome back to KU. Now get the hell out.
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Wanna hear a short joke? Mizzou's win column
You know, if I had one wish right now, I'd wish to be Kirk Hinrich's shoes. That way I could be a part of KU's basketball team.
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I'm sorry, I didn't understand you, who Gooden? No, I didn't ... oooh, Wayne Simien! Yes, I know that person.
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Hey, did any of you out there have strange radio transmissions during the first KJU basketball game?
OK, doesn't it seem fitting for us to maybe have a new nickname like Big Blue or something? Come on, seriously. We're the only school in the Big 12 that has blue as our color. I'm so sick of hearing go Big Red, and go Big Gold, and go big ... well, Missouri sucks, so, yeah, let's be Go Big Blue, ok?
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I just wanna know why Johnny Beck is so obsessed with candles. You know what I mean, buddy.
Bill Whittemore's injury is not as bad as Joey Berlin makes it out to be. Joey just wants to see the Jayhawks quit, give up. Yeah, like that won't hurt the team. The program will get better as long as it continues to take risks, as well as ignoring defeatist attitudes. And I applaud Mangino's efforts to get Bill back on the field.
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Yeah, this is for the Kansas sports brief. Alright, I'll keep this brief. We have coach Mangino, we gave him a chance, right? I think we should just be like the band Korn and hire a fan for the job. Hey, you never know, we just might win a game.
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Congratulations to the men's KU soccer program for making nationals in Bakersfield, California. So, go soccer. Woo-hoo.
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Nash for All-American. Mizzou and Duke both suck
I just found out that KU football is ranked on ESPN's bottom ten list. I'm so proud of you guys, way to go.
POLI
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FOOTBALL
2 Nebraska athletes prepare for court
His trial was set in Lancaster County Court for Dec. 20.
The misdemeanor charge carries a possible penalty of up to a $500 fine and six months in jail.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska quarter back Jammal Lord pleaded innocent yesterday to disturbing the peace.
Lord was cited in October for disturbing the peace after Lincoln police were called to his apartment around 3 a.m. on a Sunday morning.
Also charged with disturbing the peace and failure to obey a police order was Nebraska volleyball and basketball player Greichaly Cepero, who was at Lord's apartment when police were called.
Cepero is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for her arraignment.
Cepero sat out one volleyball game as punishment. Lord was not benched, but coach Frank Solich said Lord had been given some guidelines for behavior and will have to attend an alcohol support group.
The tickets were issued hours after Lord led Nebraska to a 24-13 win over Missouri and Cepero and the Huskers beat Iowa State 3-0.
Both players, who are 21, spent the rest of the night in a detoxification center, but were not cited with any alcohol related offenses.
MLB
Yankees relief pitcher's back surgery successful
NEWYORK — Yankees reliever Steve Karsay had surgery yesterday that repaired a herniated disc in his lower back
The operation was a success, according to team spokesman Rick Cerrone, who said the 30-year-old right-hander is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
Karsay, was hurt Aug. 30 while pitching in Toronto, then reinjured his back Oct. 15 while working out on a treadmill, Cerrone said.
This Week in Kansas Athletics
TODAY
Soccer at Big 12 Tournament, San Antonio, Tex.
TOMORROW
Soccer at Big 12 Tournament,
San Antonio, Tex.
Football at Nebraska, 12:30 p.m. Swimming & Diving vs SMS and Wyoming, 1 p.m. in Robinson Natatorium
Volleyball vs Texas 7 p.m. in Horesei Family Athletic Center
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