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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
16A
SPORTS COMMENTARY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2002
Levi Chronister
lchronister@kansan.com
Kansas should use help from transfers
In the midst of a first season coaching a Kansas football team that is unlikely to end up better than 2-9, coach Mark Mangino may want to make some changes to his coaching philosophy.
No, he doesn't need to start running the shotgun exclusively or replace struggling kicker Johnny Beck with backup Chris Tyrrell. Mangino needs to take a look at the success of quarterback Bill Whittemore and reconsider his outlook on transfers.
When he was hired last December, Mangino said he would use junior college players to help build the Kansas football program his first few years, but that he wouldn't depend on them as his mentor Bill Snyer did at Kansas State.
Mangino has stayed true to his word, as freshmen Nick Reid and Mark Simmons have contributed, and running back Clark Green and the Amadi brothers, among others, have seen considerable playing time after redshirting last year.
Wishing he could rely on freshmen to help turn the Jayhawks around may have been wishful thinking by Mangino, though. As much as the above players have helped, it will take another two or three years before they're major contributors. Waiting for them and the next few freshmen classes, few of which will be nationally ranked until the team reaches .500 to develop, could lead Mangino to the same fate as his predecessor, Terry Allen.
On the other hand, experienced players like Whittemore, who starred at Fort Scott Community College for two years before coming to Kansas this season, and linebacker Leo Etienne, who transferred from Hutchinson Community College last year, contributed immediately.
There are currently 23 transfer players on the Jayhawks roster, but just nine are listed on the most recent two-deep depth chart. Seven of those players start on offense or defense, but three are on the Jayhawks less-than-adequate offensive line.
Immediate help from players such as Whittemore and Etienne can turn a team around, as Mangino knows from his time as an assistant at Kansas State. When Snyder took over as Wildcats coach in 1989, the team, coming off an 0-11 season, was the laughing stock of Division I college football and had just three
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Late Night reflects Sept.11
Kansan file photos
Kansan file photos
Above: Freshman Jeff Hawkins performs with players from the women's basketball team and cheerleaders during last year's Late Night.
Right: Five freshman imitate The Jackson Five during a skit last year.
This week The University Daily Kansan will look back on each of the past three years of Late Night with Roy Williams. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday for this year's Late Night.
By Doyle Murphy
dmurphy@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
American flags and slam dunks dominated last year's Late Night with Roy Williams.
When the Jayhawks took the floor on Oct. 12, 2001 — one month after the Sept. 11 attacks — fans, players and coaches were ready to honor the United States and celebrate the opening of the college basketball season.
Jeff Hawkins, who redshirted last season, wore an American Flag-patterned top hat while leading a performance of James Brown's "Living in America." Country singer Coley McCabe sang the national anthem. Athletic Director Al Bohl recognized then student body president Justin Mills' fundraising efforts to support Sept. 11 victims. A red, white and blue ribbon hung from the rafters.
Squatch, the Seattle Supersonic's mascot, and the Extreme Acrobatic Slam Dunk Team warmed up the crowd with
And then there were the dunks.
an array of above-the-rim acrobatics.
When the Jawhaws got their attempt to attack the basket, they did not disappoint. Junior forward Drew Gooden and freshman Keith Langford thrilled the crowd with their high-flying act, and junior Kirk Hinrich displayed the benefits of his off-season conditioning with some athletic dunks.
In between the patriotism and rim rattling, Kansas fans got a good look at freshmen Wayne Simien, Aaron Miles, Michael Lee, Langlord and Hawkins. Maybe a better look than they had anticipated. The five donned retro Kansas uniforms, short shorts and all.
Kansas' coach Roy Williams told reporters after the event that he had enjoyed seeing the players uniforms.
"The funniest part of the night was the short shorts." Williams said.
Virtual Buffaloes stomp Hawks, give Greene loss
The five teamed up again to lip sync the Jackson Five's "Who's Loving You" to their mothers, who were in the audience.
Bv Rvan Greene and Jonah Ballow
rgreene@kansan.com
jballow@kansan.com
Kansan Sportswriters
- Edited by Christina Neff
The Kansas Jayhawks headed into this week's homecoming matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes on the high of a fourgame winning streak.
With a virtual record of 4-2, this would be the first ranked opponent of the season for Kansas. Coach Ryan Greene could see danger ahead.
"I've been beating some major behind in these games so far, but Colorado is a far fetch from Baylor and Tulsa," Greene said. "Plus, Jonah's pretty good at this game. I hate to disappoint, but it could get ugly."
A Colorado native, Jonah Ballow had previously lost to Greene in the inaugural virtual face off, using Southwest Missouri State, but Colorado would give him a slight advantage.
1st Quarter
Ballow
Taking the opening kick, the Buffs were looking to establish the ground attack early and often. Ballow did so by
"I know with my star running back Chris Brown my offense will be unstoppable," Ballow said. "I'm going to own Greene and the pitiful Jayhawks."
traveling 78 yards on four carries by Brown, including a 41-yard touchdown scamper only a minute into the game.
Greene
Colorado 7, Kansas 0
Kansas looked to respond, using Reggie Duncan heavily on the opening drive. Duncan helped take the Jayhawks deep into Colorado territory, but he fumbled at the 6-yard line, giving the ball back to Colorado.
To silence the crowd, Brown took the ball 88 yards on the ground on the first play of the drive.
He was dragged down by Johnny McCoy at the Kansas 5-yard line, but punched it in for the score on the next play.
Colorado 14, Kansas 0
When the Jayhawks took over again,
Greene knew that a quick score was desperately needed. Bill Whittemore found Byron Gasaway for 21 yards on the first play of the drive, and the offense opened up on the next play with a 59-yard touchdown bomb to Derick Mills.
Colorado 14, Kansas 7
2nd Quarter
On Colorado's ensuing possession, Brown had his only miscue of the day: a fumble at the Colorado 41-yard line.
Kansas, however, was unable to bank on the Colorado mistake and was forced to punt. The Buffs made the Jayhawks pay for their offensive inability by taking the ball downfield on the ground. This time, it was Bobby Purify punching in a touchdown from a yard out, but J.T. Eberly pushed the extra point attempt wide.
Colorado 20, Kansas 7
Kansas added two Johnny Beck field goals before the end of the half, but the offense was still struggling. Whittimore was finding it hard to complete passes with the heavy wind, and the offense would have to produce in the second half.
Colorado 20, Kansas 13
3rd Quarter
Kansas started the second half with
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Jayhawks drop game stop'Clones
Jason Hwang
jhwang@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Dropping a game for the first time at home this season wasn't a highlight for Kansas volleyball, but it may be one of the best lessons for the squad.
"It's not going to be such a big deal if we lose another game at home in the future," said sophomore middle blocker Ashley Michaels.
Kansas defeated Iowa State three games to one (31-29, 30-16, 25-30, 30-23), extending its winning streak over the Cyclones to five matches. Game three was the first game the Jayhawks have lost at Horeijs Family Athletics Center this season.
Three Jayhawks registered double-doubles. Freshman middle blocker Josiane Lima led the team with 18 kills. She also registered 11 digs, earning her sixth double-double this season. Junior outside hitter Sarah Rome had 10 kills and a match-high 23 digs, her fifth
SEE VOLLEYBALL ON PAGE 13A
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