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SPORTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2002
Today's Birthday (Sept. 27).
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept.27). A wise person you love longs to see you this year. You would be wise to stop by.Play a game you know well and try to improve upon your performance. Go all out.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is an 8. You should be able to sit back and watch as others forward your agenda. Nothing wrong with that. It shows that you've learned to delegate. Good work.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 5. The money should be rolling in now, and you've earned every cent. Experience, persistence and patience pay off. If not, sign up for a new gig.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 10.
What is it you're after? Fame? Fortune? A
publisher for your novel? Reach out now
and grab it! A door that was closed before
suddenly opens.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. You might be nervous about making a big purchase. If it's something you need for your home, it should work out. Do the homework and get the best deal you can.
Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is an 8. Your friends gladly provide information, but are you convinced it's true? Be careful not to get involved in a battle you can't win.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 5. Look sharp and be respectful. Keep thoughts of insurrection to yourself. You can bring up all those topics later, after you get your next raise.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 10. Travel, work on your enterprise, sign contracts, and push through whatever you've been contemplating. Just one warning: It's a better time to finish old business than to start anew.
Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec.21).Today is an 8. You tend to be a loner and avoid annoying dependents. The relationship you're most likely to get into now looks like it'll be more fun than that.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5. Pretend you're a mouse under cover while negotiations continue. You'll gain an advantage by hearing them out. They'll discover too late that you're a hawk.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. You could feel compelled to do just one more thing, continuing way after dark. Go ahead. It's a slightly stressful condition, but you get a lot of things done.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 10. Conditions are great for travel and romance, as you may already know. Don't be restricted by your old boundaries. Get out there and try something new.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 5.
You don't have to tell everyone everything. It might not even be possible. With all the talking that's going on, there's nobody listening to you. Don't stress. This should work out just fine.
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Clubsoccerdefendstitle
By Steve Vockrodt
svockrodt@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
The University of Kansas men's club soccer team will travel to Manhattan this weekend to defend its title in the KSU-Ed Chartrand Memorial Soccer Tournament.
After gaining impressive victories over rival league teams, including an 11-1 victory over Pittsburgh State University on Sept. 15, the team sees this tournament as an opportunity to show its talent.
"It will be a test to see if we are ready to take it to the next level," Ben Stone said.
next level. Ben Stone said. The first match for the team takes place at Kansas State University's Memorial Stadium at 8 tonight against in-state rival Kansas State University. Two other matches follow Saturday at Anneberg Park in Manhattan — 11:00 a.m. against Emporia State University and 2:45 p.m. against Oklahoma University.
Two games on Saturday would not intimidate the
The team moved up to second place in the Midwest region because of its undefeated record. Aaron Law, junior captain, spearheaded a solid team unit through six convincing victories.
team, Stone said, because head coach Matt McCune kept the team in solid shape.
KU won last year's tournament and has won four titles since 1997. Their expectation this year is to win the title again and show other teams in the region KU's talent.
"We feel really good — people are recognizing us and seeing that we are becoming a powerhouse," said Stone.
If the team wins Friday and Saturday's games, semifinals take place on Sunday morning with a final match at 12:30 p.m.at KSU Memorial Stadium.
For more information on the tournament and directions to the games, log on to www.chartrand-soccer.org.
Speedway adds amenities
Edited by Melissa Shuman
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Stann Tate walked through an empty infield at Kansas Speedway pointing to one amenity after another added since the track's inaugural season in 2001.
Behind the grandstands, there's a new paved area for merchandise haulers and a fan hospitality tent where — for a price — the average ticketholder can enjoy the same food and drink as corporate groups do.
the track's inaugural season Behind the media center, fans will be able to listen in on drivers' outdoor news conferences before Sunday's NASCAR Winston Cup race, the Protection One 400.
A few yards away, a moderator will explain NASCAR's inspection process to fans—during the actual inspections. And just a few yards beyond that, fans can test their skills at changing a tire, using the same tools as pit crews use.
"We'll even let them ask a few questions," Tate said. "It'll help them get a feel for what a news conference is like."
"This all comes from fan input." Tate said. "We read every suggestion that people send to our Web site."
That fan-driven strategy has worked not only for
Kansas Speedway, but for all of auto racing
For the past two years, Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal - which named Kansas Speedway its Track of the Year in 2001 - has ranked NASCAR as the most fan-friendly major sport.
"It's definitely the most fan-friendly," said Brian Crow, an assistant professor of sports management at Slippery Rock University and the editor of Sports Management Quarterly. "It's an environment you don't get in the NBA or the NFL, for example."
That's because NASCAR provides greater access to its stars -and to the ins and outs of the competition itself. For example, fans can rent scanners and listen in on radio conversations between drivers and their crew chiefs.
"That would be like sitting on an NBA bench, listening to a coach and his team draw up last-second strategy," Tate said. "You're just not going to get that kind of access."
Promotions at team sporting events usually fall into the giveaway category — with the first 10,000 people through the turnstiles at a baseball game being given souvenirs.
Free for All
I hate John Madden
but then I looked again, and it was just Moulaye Niang,the new freshman on the basketball team. Damn.
Hi, I just called in about how much I hate John Madden. I'd just like to say that he's now been nominated as the new Harry Carey of football.
but then I looked again, and it was just Moulaye Niang,the new freshman on the basketball team. Damn.
Are we gonna let the Falcons beat us twice in one weekend? I say we get 22 football players, drive down to Overland Park, and shove them in that elevator! Are you with me? Let's go, oooh, yeah!
but then I looked again, and it was just Moulaye Niang,the new freshman on the basketball team. Damn.
Hi, this is to Kirk Hinrich. This is the five girls that you jumped the curb and almost killed on Saturday night after the football game. We would like a personal apology, clothes optional, at McCollum on the sixth floor. Thank you.
This is in response to the person that said mean things about DJ, the basketball player. That is just not nice, because I met this kid, and he is a nice guy. And also, I do think we need a three-point basketball shooter, because now that we lost Boschee, you know, who's gonna make those three points? So, way to go DJ.
said Snyder. Still, Roberson's performance won't be enough to completely solve the ever-changing quarterback controversy between himself and Dunn, who started in Kansas State's first four games.
said Snyder. Still, Roberson's performance won't be enough to completely solve the ever-changing quarterback controversy between himself and Dunn, who started in Kansas State's first four games.
said Snyder. Still, Roberson's performance won't be enough to completely solve the ever-changing quarterback controversy between himself and Dunn, who started in Kansas State's first four games.
I just want to say I was so excited because I thought I saw Nelly at Brothers on Saturday night.
Whether the Chiefs win or lose, it becomes perfectly clear under all circumstances you cannot stop a priest on Sunday.
--said Snyder. Still, Roberson's performance won't be enough to completely solve the ever-changing quarterback controversy between himself and Dunn, who started in Kansas State's first four games.
Yeah, has anyone seen those shirts that say "Our basketball team is better than yours?" Well, I think we should make shirts that say "Our football team is worse than yours."
said Snyder. Still, Roberson's performance won't be enough to completely solve the ever-changing quarterback controversy between himself and Dunn, who started in Kansas State's first four games.
Go to espn.com and look at the bottom ten rankings. Guess who's on there?
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Hi, this is the coach of the KU basketball team. I'd just like to say Mizzou rules, and when I say Mizzou rules, I mean Kansas rules. And when I say Kansas rules, I really mean to say is Mizzou sucks. And when I say Mizzou sucks, I mean Mizzou is just no doggone good. Never mind, I'm just really high.
POLL
kansan .com How many Kansas home football games are you planning to attend this year?
Zero games. I will not be seen in Memorial Stadium.
One game. At least I can say I went.
Two or three games. What else is there to do before going to drink on Massachusetts Street.
Four or five games. I love tailgating.
I will be at all six home games.
Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote
CALENDAR
This week in Kansas athletics
Today
Soccer — Colorado, 4 p.m. at Super
Target Field
Saturday
Football — Tulsa, 6 p.m. at Tulsa.
Volleyball — Texas Tech., 7 p.m. at
Horesi Family Athletic Center
NCAA FOOTBALL Kansas State to change starting quarterback again
MANHATTAN — Ell Roberson was convinced that he would get his chance. He was right. And the chance turned out to give Kansas State's junior quarterback the starting position he wanted.
After Roberson came off the bench to lead the No. 15 Wildcats over then-No. 11 Southern California last week, head coach Bill Snyder was impressed enough to give Roberson the starting job over senior Marc Dunn.
"If everything is status quo as it is and nothing changes, then certainly Ell will start the ballgame against Colorado," said Snyder.
"I didn't count Ell out when Marc was our No. 1 quarterback and I am not going to count Marc out with Ell in the No. 1 spot," said Snyder.
The Associated Press
NFL
Chiefs to train in River Falls at least one more year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The "Cheese League" lives. Ending several weeks of suspense, Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson said Wednesday the team would hold its 2003 training camp in River Falls, Wis
Peterson said the Chiefs decided to exercise a one-year option that was part of a two-year contract signed in 2001 with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where the team has trained each year since 1991. The deadline for exercising the option was Oct. 1.
"It goes without saying that this past year, the weather in Wisconsin was nearly perfect. We never lost any days to hot and humid weather as was the case in some other NFL camps." Peterson added. "Plus, the opportunity to work two days with the Minnesota Vikings in nearby Mankato, Minnesota, was very important to us."
The Associated Press
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