2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 30)
You're powered by a sense of purpose this year. You strive for perfection and eventually win. If you learn the task well, abundance awaits. So either do it, or set a new goal.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6. Finish domestic chores. Clean up your place and make it comfy. Tomorrow will be good for a meaningful communication in a private setting. The nonverbal kind.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
No talk about worries, bad health or job-related stresses. Talk only about family, children and games. You'll see: It'll be a relief.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. You had almost given up on something, but an extra source of income makes it possible. Think outside the box. Some one needs something you can provide.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. Stand up for what you want, even if they disagree. You're a nice person but not a doormat. You have preferences. Make sure they're known.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6. A stubborn person is in a good mood. Now could be the perfect time. Gather your courage and ask for a favor you're owed. But do it nicely.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7. You're doing well, but what matters the most is the high esteem of your friends. You have that, too, and it's no accident. You've earned it through your words and deeds.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 6.
Finish work that's overdue, and quickly,
please. That, plus other conscientious
deeds, could win you a little bonus. Nice
things you've done are finally rewarded.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
Somebody who loves you dearly would appreciate a call. Your kindness could be the little spark that sets miracles into motion. You"e been used before. Let yourself be used again.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6.
One good way to convince yourself to save is to think of a prize. For example, you could pay off all your bills so that you're free to cruise around the world. This could work, not only as a career plan for your life.
This could work, not only as a carrot for right now, but as a plan for your life.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19). Today is a 7. Compromise will be required, but that's OK if it advances your agenda. There's no point in sitting around. Concede in order to get things moving again.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7. Your willingness to do a better job is attracting attention again. An important person is favorably impressed. This could lead to a raise. Lookin' good!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7.
Time spent with a person who understands can help you make up your mind. Then, encourage somebody else to act in a way that benefits you both.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Performance by Whittemore best in recent Kansas history By Jason King
TULSA, Okla. — Elizabeth Whittemore was screaming but she's not sure why. Sure, she was excited when her son, Bill, raced 74 yards toward the end zone in Kansas' 43-33 victory over Tulsa on Saturday. Any parent would be.
The Kansas City Star
But, deep down, Elizabeth was scared, too.
But, deep down, Elizabeth said. "Bill always hates when he gets stopped just short of the goal line." Elizabeth said. "But the way he kept looking over his shoulder, I thought someone was going to catch him."
Whittimore, Kansas' starting quarterback, turned in one of the greatest performances in recent Kansas history Saturday during the Jayhawks win at Skelton Stadium. After a brutal start in which he completed just four of 15 passes. Whittimore regrouped in time to throw for 218 yards while rushing for 177 more in sparking KU in front of 17,893 fans.
But no one did.
Not all night.
Not on that play.
Whittemore uses three quarters for performance of a lifetime By David Mitchell
The Lawrence Journal-World
Tulsa, Okla. — Imagine what Bill Whittemore could have done if he had put in a full day's work.
Kansas University's junior quarterback rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries and passed for 218 yards and one TD on Saturday night at Skelly Stadium in the Jayhawks' 43-33 victory against Tulsa.
His 595-yard performance was the fifth-best in school history.
"That's a pretty hefty night for one guy," KU coach Mark Mangino said. "And he didn't play the
Whittemore completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Adrian Jones with 47 seconds left in the third quarter.
He then completed his night with a two-point conversion pass to freshman receiver Mark Simmons for a 43-19 lead.
fourth quarter."
Tulsa losing streak continues after a strong performance
By Ric Anderson
The Topeka Capital-Journal
TULSA, Okla. — Capping a week that launched a thousand snide quips, Kansas quarterback Bill Whittemore robbed the Jayhawks' critics of the ultimate punch line on Saturday here at Skelly Stadium.
dium.
Against Tulsa, owner of the nation's longest losing streak, Whittemore put up serious numbers — three rushing touchdowns, one passing TD and a PAT pass for 26 points — in leading Jayhawks through a prattfall-filled start for a 43-33 victory.
"That's a pretty hefty night for one guy." KU coach Mark Mangino said after watching his team extend the Golden Hurricane's run of futility to 15 games. "That tells you a little bit about the kind of competitor he is. He's a tremendous competitor."
Kansas gains second win,
Kansas gains second win, extends Tulsa's losing streak By Fred Mann
The Wichita Eagle
The Wichita Eagle
TULSA, Okla. — Kansas finally had some fun on a football field.
The Jayhawks beat Tulsa 43-33 Saturday night to pick up their second win of the season and extend the Hurricane's nation-leading losing streak to 15 games.
It was Kansas first non-conference road victory in four years, the last one a 39-37. four-overtime win over Alabama-Birmingham.
Kansas (2-3) spotted the 0-5 Hurricane 13 points in the first quarter in front of 17,893 fans in Skelly Stadium, then answered with 28 in the second.
After spinning their wheels on offense early in the game, the Jayhawks scored on six consecutive possessions through the middle two quarters, led 43-19 after three quarters, and finished with more than 500 yards of offense.
Free for All
Yeah, I wanna say that people need to stop acting like Jeff Boschee is a god. Remember, he's a pool boy. He's not God. And he doesn't even play basketball anymore. I hate you all.
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Kirk Hinrich, I know that you love Hamburger Helper, so I just wanted to let you know that it's on sale for 99 cents at Food For Less. Or of course you could just come up to my apartment and eat it with me.
If I had the opportunity, I would do Roy Williams in a second.
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it's not Eric Chenowith. He really sucks. Um, Mizzou sucks too.
No wait, half a second.
Yeah, this is in regards to Jeff Boschee being a pool guy. Um, you should look on the bright side if you live there and he's your pool girl. At least
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Gene Budig for NCAA president! Wooooo!
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Jeff Boschee's a pool boy? Since when did he start singing Christian rock? Well, I guess that'll teach me to stop reading the sports section.
Mangino, I hold the same opinion I did last year. Pull out your guys, put in the women's soccer team and maybe we'll win a game.
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Would coach Mangino be upset if parents on his team came out and cursed at the referees at KU games?
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Yeah, I'd like to know if the University of Kansas has a golf school, because that seems to be the only explanation as to how Jason Sigler, a sophomore by credits, can be called a freshman on the golf team by the Kansan. You know, just curious. Oh, and Siggy, good job man. I'm real proud of ya. Come and see me again some time in Oliver
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Neddy Perez? Are you joking me? Are the sports editors that dumb?
POLL
kansan.com Is NASCAR a sport?
After you vote follow the link on the poll results page to tell us why NACAR is a sport or not a sport. We will post some of the responses in the Kansan on Monday, Oct. 7.
Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote.
LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS
How many Kansas home football games are you planning to attend this year?
219 votes were cast.
Zero games. I will not be seen in Memorial Stadium. 91 votes for 42%
- One game. At least I can say I went
38 votes for 17%
Two or Three games. What else is there to do before going to drink on Mass. Street. 27 votes for 12%
■ Four or Five game. I love tailgating.
20 votes for 9%
I will be at all six home games. 43 votes for 20%
SWIMMING
Team off to a fast start after winning opener
CARBONDALE, III. - With six swimmers in the top 10, Kansas won the ninth annual lake race Saturday against Southern Illinois at the Little Grassy Lake.
Senior Gwen Haley led Kansas with a second place finish. Haley came in less than one minute behind 25K open water National Champion Briley Bergen of Southern Illinois.
Junior Sarah Ross and sophomore Andrea Becker followed Haley with third- and fourth-place finishes.
Freshman Gina Gnatzig and senior Beth Schryer finished in sixth and seventh, and sophomore Aly Colver finished in ninth place, rounding out the top 10 for Kansas.
"This weekend was a fun way to start the season," Kansas coach Clark Campbell said. "We had a quick off season, and this meet was a good way to start the season on the right foot."
The Jayhawks will hold an intrasquad scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Friday at Robinson Natatorium.
— Kansan staff report
NASCAR
Gordon wins race, nears Winston Cup
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jeff Gordon shook off his recent slump and revived his bid for a fifth Winston Cup title yesterday, pulling away from a late red-flag restart to win a crash-filled Protection One 400.
But for now, at least, the points lead belongs to Gordon's teammate, rookie Jimmie Johnson.
Gordon, who also won last year's inaugural Winston Cup event at Kansas Speedway, snapped a three-week string of frustration in which he finished 40th, 14th and 37th after back-to-back wins in the two races before that.
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The Associated Press