2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER1, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 1).
You're even smarter than usual this year, and especially cute, too. You'll have plenty of friends who want to help with whatever you have in mind. Don't rely on them too heavily, though. That could turn out to be too expensive.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 5. You can get through the tough parts of today by planning out tomorrow's fun. If you don't have a date, ask friends to set you up. It'll work out well.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8. Don't make any major decisions now. Too many things are changing. Go with the flow or just stay out of the way until things settle down around Monday.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6.
Proceed with caution in a changing environment. Don't assume things will go as they always have; the odds are against it. And watch out for somebody who isn't playing by the rules.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8. You're pretty good at getting around regulations. You're also good at obeying them when there's no alternative. The latter is most likely the case now, so don't waste a lot of time arguing.
Leo (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a 5.
A long conversation leads to surprises and helps you both understand what changes need to be made. If you knew something was wrong but didn't know what, now is the time to find out.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Today is a 5.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7.
You're stirring things up, but are you also making a mess? Throw out the stuff that's slowing you down but not the rules and regulations. The structure makes you strong.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Today is a 5.
No point making your choice now.
Things are in a state of flux. Might as well wait until tomorrow. If you're on the move then, you won't have time to be indecisive.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8.
If you keep your cool while those around you are losing theirs, (a) you don't fully understand the situation, (b) you're better prepared, or (c) you're a Scorpio.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5.
You've never had much patience for sleazy deals or unnecessary paperwork.
You might think twice before mentioning that now. There will be a better time.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. You're confident and well loved, but move cautiously anyway. There could be surprises or booby traps along a familiar trail. And don't goof around with your friends during working hours, either.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5.
If there's simply not enough money to do what you have in mind, you have a decision to make. Should you pitch a fit or go have a latte? The latter, with creative friends, of course.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8. Pay attention. Your input may be needed at a moment's notice. The others may be getting too analytical. They'll need your holistic point of view.
Swim team faces Mizzou
By Jeremy Krashin
jkrashin@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
When Kansas and Missouri compete in any sport, the competition is always intense, and swimming and diving is no exception to the border war.
With Missouri leading the border war 4.5 points to zero, the KU swimmers and divers hope to give KU its first points today when the two schools dual at 6:00 p.m. in Columbia, Mo.
"I think this is always fun when KU gets the opportunity to compete in anything, regardless of the sport, with Missouri," coach Clark Campbell said. "This particular meet will be about competing and executing. We will have to swim in tough conditions, against a team that will be fired up and we are on the road."
Winning this dual will be easier said than done. Missouri is ranked number 21, in the College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I top 25 poll. Kansas also received votes, but not enough to get in the top 25.
"We were honored to receive votes because they are based on our early races," Campbell said. "People around the country are noticing that KU is back on track, and we were humbled and flattered to receive votes."
Campbell pointed out that because Missouri is rated in the top 25, if KU can win the dual, there is a chance they can earn a top 25 rating themselves.
"Missouri is 21st in voting in the top 25. They are
Missouri also has a 15-dual winning streak, dating back to February 3, 2001, including 5-0 this season. At the Big 12 Relays on Oct. 11, the Jayhawks finished fourth with 60 points, and Missouri finished third with 68 points.
very good dual meet team, with no weaknesses. Solid people in every single event." he said.
Campbell said the team was a little on edge not only because of their opponent, but also because it is the first regular season race.
"We got tough competition around the corner, but we are coming off three weeks of excellent training, and are excited about showing off our new skills." Campbell said. "My hope is to rewrite our best time list for the season."
Sophomore Amy Gruber has been the Jayhawks' shining star up to this point. She has four individual top times for Kansas this season — 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. She also is a member of four relay teams that hold the best times this year.
"Amy is just a wonderful athlete and a great competitor. She works really hard. When you have those types of attributes going for you, you're going to have much success in the sport of swimming," Campbell said. "She can help us in any race we put her in."
After facing Missouri the next race will be at Robinson Natatorium versus Southwest Missouri State and Wyoming on Nov. 9, at 1 p.m.
Rowers go up against K-State
- Edited by Jessica Hood
By Jeremy Krashin
The football game at Memorial Stadium this Saturday will not be the only meeting between Kansas and Kansas State.
jkrashin@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Each year when the two football teams compete the school's rowing teams have their own Sunflower Showdown.
"The biggest dual races are with Texas and KSU," Coach Rob Catlloth said. "So anytime we race either of them it is important."
"Sprints are head-on-head. It's first to cross the finish line wins," he said. "It's easier for the athletes
At Kansas' last race, the Head of the Iowa, on Oct. 27, KSU finished.16 seconds in front of Kansas in the Varsity-8 race. Catloth said this race would be different mainly because it is a sprint race in which only two boats race at a time, as opposed to in Iowa.
to judge how they are doing and where they are at. It's a much more competitive situation."
Catloth said that this style of racing, sprint style was the format the team competes in during the spring. He said this weekend's races would be a good way for the freshman to get used to this kind of competitive racing.
After this race, the team has five months before the regular season starts. Winter training begins Jan. 3 and goes through Jan. 13. Until winter training begins the girls will be lifting weights, running, running stairs and working on the indoor rowing machines. After winter training ends, there is no official training until March 15, when spring training begins, with the first race on March 28 at Texas.
Saturday's race begins at 9:45 a.m., with the last race, the Varsity-8 boats, at 10:45 a.m., at Burcham Park, Second and Indiana streets.
Edited by Christina Neff
Mangino, please play Whittemore on Saturday, hurt or not. 'Cause we have no chance of beating those Wildcats without him. Bill is our offense. We need him.
State stuff in the student section should go back to Manhattan with the rest of the K-State fans on Saturday.
Yeah, this call is for some of the sports counselors and coaches on campus. It is not cool to make homophobic comments in front of your student athletes. You have no idea how many of us are gay, and you are acting very unprofessionally and could be fired for it. So please, start realizing that the world is broader than you think
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
Anyone who's from Kansas who wears K
To the person who wanted to know what a Sooner is, when they gave away the land in Oklahoma, the Sooners are the ones who went out ahead of time. So basically, Sooners are cheaters.
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
I think we should recruit one of the women's soccer team players to replace the kicker on the KU football team. Any of them would be a lot better than he is.
The only thing that sucks about being away from home is the fact that I can't get 35 cent tacos when the Blues score five or more goals.
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
It's just really sad that some of these so-called KU fans were booing when Drew Gooden's picture showed up at Late Night. And now that Drew did really well in his start in the NBA, I have to say go Drew!
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BASEBALI
Man faces arraignment for baseball beatings
CHICAGO—The man charged in the televised beating of Kansas City Royals coach Tom Gamboa during a baseball game at Comiskey Park has apologized, a newspaper reported Friday.
"I regret what happened. If I was in my right state of mind, this would never have occurred. I am so sorry for Mr. Gamboa. I disgraced Chicago and myself. I apologize with my heart," William Ligue Jr., 35, told the Daily Southtown after calling from the Cook County Jail.
The Alsip, III., man had been jailed since he and his son were arrested on Sept. 19 after Gamboa was attacked on the field mid-game.
A Cook County grand jury indicted Ligue on Oct. 11 on three counts of aggravated battery and one count of mob action. He is being held on $200,000 bond and is scheduled to be in court today for an arraignment.
His 15-year-old son pleaded guilty in juvenile court to one charge of aggravated battery and two counts of mob action for striking Gamboa and an off-duty state trooper, who was working security at the game. The teen is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 7.
Ligue said he doesn't remember hitting Gamboa or any of the other details of the incident.
In the interview, Ligue said he wanted addiction treatment.
"I was going through so much stress," Ligue said. "I see on the video tape I was out of my mind. I had to let anger out and it came out that way."
"I have a terrible drug problem I cannot control," he said. "I need help."
Ligue called the incident, "God's way to straighten me out by putting me here."
The Associated Press
This Week in Kansas Athletics TODAY
Swimming & Diving @ Missouri Dual, 6 p.m.
Soccer @ Missouri 7 p.m.
TOMORROW
Cross Country @ Big 12 Championships, Columbia, Mo.
Rowing vs. Kansas State 9:45 a.m. on the Kansas River
Football vs. Kansas State 1
p.m. at Memorial Stadium
voleyball vs. Texas 7 p.m.
Horesei Family Athletic Center