2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 30).
Slow and steady wins the race this year, no matter what others may say. The tried and true works best to keep food on the table and a little money in the bank. Deal with people you know you can trust, and make sure they can trust you back. If you avoid risky propositions, you'll do fine.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. You may be rarin't to go, but circumstances seem to be against you. Is it a subversive plot? More likely it's a signal to be cautious.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6. You may suspect you're involved in a discussion that will never be completely resolved, but that's not the case. There are basic things you can all agree upon. Keep it simple.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today's a 7. You're smart, but that's not enough. You also need to be persistent. The first few dozen things you try may not work. Hang in there.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. Fantasies may seem to be out of reach, but don't believe it. What's needed now is common sense. Start by following through on what you promised.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7.
Your trouble may be that you and your partner don't share the same objective. Better find out before proceeding. It's always good to know.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6.
Looks like somebody's leaning on you
heavily, perhaps applying guilt to get you
to do something. Tell them you'll do it for
free, and they can keep the guilt. You
don't need any.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7. Others can't see eye to eye. You can help. Act as a translator. They're all so caught up in their own ideas, they've having trouble listening.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 8. Frustrations you're experiencing won't last forever. You're naturally patient and persistent. Be willing to modify your expectations, too.
A person who's been trying to tell you what to do may actually be right. Consider that possibility. Keep travel to a minimum.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. You can make a difficult job appear effortless. But it's not, as you well know. You're on the right track, however. Never let them see you sweat.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 8. It would be wonderful if we all got along, but sometimes we don't. Listen to the dissenting opinion to see if it has some merit.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 6.
This is not an easy situation for you. Luckily,
you have inner strength. Draw on it,
even if it seems unreasonable.
Players file for free agency
Atlanta's Greg Maddux, winner of four NL Cy Young Awards, was also among the 32 players who filed on the second day of the 15-day filing period. Among others filing were New York Yankees third baseman Robin Ventura, Boston outfielder Rickey Henderson and Seattle first baseman John Olerud.
NEWYORK — Jeff Kent filed for free agency yesterday, two days after the San Francisco Giants lost to Anaheim in Game 7 of the World Series.
The Associated Press
"Hopefully, we'll be able to bring Jeff back if he has the interest in coming back," assistant general manager Ned Colletti said. "It's one of our main priorities, providing he has an interest in coming back. He's been one of our top players the last six seasons, and productive in the middle of the lineup. He's one of the reasons we've been successful."
Of the 181 eligible players,102 already have filed. While they can speak with all teams,they cannot discuss contract terms with new teams until Nov. 13. Until then,they may negotiate only with their former clubs.
Kent, a 34-year-old second baseman who was the NL MVP in 2000, hit .313 with 37 homers and 108 RBIs this season and made $6 million. He hit three homers and drove in seven runs in the World Series.
"We've always had good communications with the Giants. I assume at some point we'll talk," Kent's agent, Jeff Klein, said yesterday.
Three players filed for free agency yesterday after teams declined their options: Philadelphia right-hander Terry Adams ($5.4 million), Seattle right-hander James Baldwin ($4 million) and Oakland catcher Greg Myers ($1.1 million). Baldwin gets a $500,000 buyout and Myers gets $100,000.
Maddux, 36, was 16-6 with a 2.62 ERA this season, second behind Arizona's Randy Johnson (2.52). Maddux's agent, Scott Boras, said Sunday he wouldn't begin contract talks for several weeks.
First, the Giants must make decisions about their general manager and manager. General manager
Brian Sabean's contract is up, along with manager Dusty Baker's.
Left-hander Doug Creek, let go by Seattle at the end of the season, agreed to a $700,000, one-year contract with Toronto, which gets an $800,000 option for 2004. He was 3-2 with a 5.82 ERA in 52 relief appearances for Seattle and Tampa Bay this year.
Free for All
This is for guest columnist Mr. Ian Rennie, You forgot the seventh trait is Mizzou sucks. Advantage, KU.
Ryan Wood's article is the most brilliant piece of writing I've ever seen. He should win a Pulitzer. And Mizzou sucks.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
Can anybody tell me what a Sooner is? I need to know what a Sooner is.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
Hey, I'm in Columbia for the game, and I'm just looking around,and Mizzou still sucks.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
Hey, it's about 30 minutes later, and I'm standing on the Mizzou field, and Mizzou still sucks.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
Hi, it's Saturday at quarter to one o'clock, kickoff of the KU/Missouri game, and I would just like to say that whatever the outcome, Missouri sucks.
FinditatKansan.com.
the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
You know it's bad when after MU beats KU in football, the fans have to tear down the goal posts because it's such a great victory.
--the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
I'm at the KU/Mizzou game right now, and the students just tore down the goal post for beating KU. That is right, tore down the goal post. You beat KU. Baylor beat KU. Are you freaking kid- ding me?
Jeff Boschee, aren't you a little too old to be hanging out at The Hawk?
Yes, I would like to say that I just got back from
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--the game at Columbia when we played football against MU. Nobody really understands how much I hate them. Oh my God, Mizzou sucks.
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Yeah, I just got back from Columbia, Mo., for the KU/MU football game. And I've just gotta give major props to whoever changed the gas station sign from "Burn KU, go MU" to "Burn MU, go KU" before the game. It was pretty cool driving into town and seeing a sign that said "go KU," and having all the Missouri fans have to drive by that.
OK, to the guy who was complaining about the hardships he goes through for liking Mizzou, you really need to shut up. That's like complaining of intense heat when you worship Satan. Cry me a river. Accept it, Mizzou sucks. I am quite agitated after reading all of the pro-Missouri garbage that was in Friday's UDK. What side are you guys on? Have I taught you nothing? Have I not called in every day to tell you that Mizzou sucks? This is absolutely unacceptable. Mizzou sucks.
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You know, I just realized something really depressing. I'm a senior voice major at KU, and I haven't seen a single game of Monday night football since my senior year...of high school.
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Yeah. Is there gonna be walk-on trouts for kicker next week on campus? Because we suck at kicking. And, oh yeah, Mizzou sucks, too.
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Yeah, I was at the football game on Saturday, and I don't know if anyone else knows this, but Johnny Beck really sucks. I think we should put Baby Jay in. I think he'd be a lot better kicker.
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Starting this year, we need a homecoming for basketball. Starting next year, we need to drop homecoming for football. Yeah, this is for Chronister. You also need to post an ad in the Kansan for a back-up kicker, and they had one in former all-strong league standout Jarrod Brooks of Ottawa, Kansas.
This Week in Kansas Athletics
Women's Golf @ University of Hawaii Volleyball @ Iowa State, 7 p.m.
TODAY
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
Swimming & Diving @ Missouri Dual, 6 p.m.
Soccer @ Missouri 7 p.m.
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.
Volleyball vs. Texas 7 p.m. Horejsi Family Athletic Center
POLI
kansan.com If Bill Whittemore is
out for the season, who will take his place as quarterback?
■ Jonas Weatherbie
■ Zach Dyer
■ Brian Luke
■ Kevin Long
Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote.
Pair of Buffaloes,
Texas back earn Big 12 honors
Colorado free safety Medford Moorer and Colorado punter Mark Mariscal also were named players of the week on defense and special teams, respectively.
DALLAS — Texas running back Cedric Benson, who rushed for 199 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's game against Iowa State, was named Big 12 offensive player of the week.
Benson's 199 yards was the most of any player in the Big 12 and second nationally in games Saturday.
Early on, Benson carried the ball nine times for 61 yards, including a one-yard TD run on the opening drive of the game.
He later scored on a 59-yard run that allowed Texas to reclaim the lead 14-10 early in the third quarter. Benson registered 160 of his 199 yards on Texas' three scoring drives which totaled 240 yards.
Moorer made eight solo tackles, had three tackles for a loss including one sack, third three-down stops, one fourth down stop, a pass deflection, two interceptions with 69 yards in returns, and one return for a 51-yard touchdown that gave Colorado a 37-13 victory over Texas Tech. The win kept the Buffaloes undefeated in Big 12 play at 4-0.
Mariscal kicked four punts for 231 yards, a 57.8 average,and one inside the 20-yard line with a net average of 53 yards per kick. Three of his punts were more than 60 yards,including a 66 yarder.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBAL Accident victims still hospitalized after wreck
HAYS — The driver of a charter bus carrying students from the Kansas School for the Deaf and one of the passengers remained hospitalized in good condition on Tuesday after a fatal crash
Ronald Zimmerman, 60, of Raytown, Mo., and Tanna Kolb, 15, of Wichita, Kan., were still hospitalized from Sunday's crash, which killed an assistant football coach for the school. Zimmerman was at a Hays hospital yesterday, while Kolb was at a Wichita hospital.
Thirty-four people from the school, including players, coaches and cheerleaders, were aboard the bus when it missed a curve on U.S.40, went down a grassy embankment and landed upside down at the bottom of a ravine in Wallace County.
Sheriff Larry Townsend said speed did not appear to be a factor in the crash. And Kansas Highway Patrol motor carrier inspector Penny Fryback said Zimmerman appeared to have complied with laws limiting his time behind the wheel.
The Associated Press