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WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 16,2002
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Texas A&M enters Saturday's game on an offensive roll after sophomore quarterback Dustin Long replaced Mark Farris in the season's third game.
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During the last three games Long has led the offense to nearly 40 points per game, and the Aggies have won two of those games.
Although the Aggies lost that game 13.3 to third-ranked Virginia Tech, the A&M offense has been on a roll ever since.
The only loss was a heartpounding 48-47 overtime loss to Texas Tech on Oct. 5 in College Station, Texas.
Combine the struggles of the Kansas defense with the improvement of the Texas A&M
offense, and Mangino knows his offense will have to adjust quickly to the Aggie defense, which is fourth in the Big 12 and 12th in the nation.
Mangino said the speed and overall ability of the Colorado defense last week prepared his offense for the Aggie defense.
it's pretty impressive." Mangino said.
"I don't think overall they have quite the team speed on defense that Colorado has, but
If the game comes down to special teams on Saturday, Kansas will strive to have the edge with senior Curtis Ansel, who is averaging more than 41 yards per punt along with 16 punts that have been downed within the 20 yard line.
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Simien looked for players his size.
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"We need big guys right now," he said. "It will be unfortunate for some of the young guys that won't make it, but they're out here working hard and it's just good to see that."
Hawkins said Watkins was also a solid player and a good shooter.
Coach Miller posted a list of 18 players who made first cuts on the wall of Allen Fieldhouse at noon yesterday, and hopefuls trickled in to see if they were invited back for another day.
Watkins name appeared on the list. So did Olson's. Monson's did not.
elsewhere because he wanted to play at Kansas.
Mike Crawford, St. Louis junior, did not make cuts. He was more surprised about other players than himself.
Monson and the two friends he brought with him walked away in disbelief. Another year, another disappointment for Monson.
"Marpray ain't on here," he said. "He was one of the best players out there. I can't believe half these guys made it."
"My name ain't on here," he said. "What?"
Some entered cautiously afraid to see the list that determined their fate. Others charged the list and scurried away.
Caleb Howard, Grand Prairie, Texas, sophomore, was surprised to see his name and said he hadn't played his best because of an injured toe. He
left, but quickly returned to check for his friend's name.
"My boy Mitch (Brown) isn't on there," he said. "He played real well. Some guys were playing dirty."
Those who made the first cut began making preparations for yesterday's 8 p.m. tryout. They said they would nap, eat carbohydrates and try not to think too much about the night ahead.
Joey Koerner, Ness City junior, said he would focus on playing good defense.
"I think that's what the coaches are looking for," he said. "They already have all the scorers they need."
Koerner said his background playing for Garden City Community College probably helped him make it through first cuts. He turned down scholarships
Coach Miller said he knew some information about players before tryouts because high school coaches, Kansas players and hopefuls would try to sell certain players. Miller said he looked for overall basketball skills and positive attitudes, but experience gave players an edge. He said the worst part for him was having to cut down the list.
"I told the guys the only failure is the one who fails to try," Miller said.
Miller did not know how many players he would keep or when he would know which players would make the team. Tryouts continued last night at 8 p.m.
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Except this Kansas volleyball team is far improved and ready for a breakout match. The Jayhawks are confident this year as they enter the match tied for third in the Big 12 with the Wildcats at 5-2. They have exhibited all the qualities of a successful team. They went on the road for a big win, defeating then-No. 23 Colorado. They have refused to play
takes Jacobson and Sarah Rome give Rozum more offensive outlets to feed. Senior defensive specialist Jennifer Kraft should break the school record for aces tonight.
In 16 games, coach Ray Bechard has seen a team flowing with talent blossom into a collective force. Freshman setter Andi Rozum stepped in and made an immediate impact. Middle blockers Josiane Lima, freshman, and Ashley Michaels, sophomore, rank in the Big 12's top 10 in attack percentage and form one of the best 1-2 punches in the Big 12. Junior outside hit-
down to inferior competition. They have not lost a match at home all season.
Past Kansas teams have attempted to rely on one or two players to carry the load. This Jayhawk squad works together, knowing that the individual star of the game can be any of the team's players.
That is what sets this team apart from the previous seven
that lost to Kansas State. Bechard knows this. He stresses unity and chemistry with his team and tonight it could pay off.
A victory over Kansas State would not only help his team's moral, Bechard said, it would assist in future recruiting.
All it will take is an effort consistent with Kansas' 16 other games. And a little bit of purple hating.
Malasock is on Omaha, Neb., sonor in journalism.