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SPORTS
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2002
SPORTS
Levi Chronister lchronister@kansan.com
Predictions for outcome of first game
In honor of Jimmy the Greek and the Amazing Kreskin, in this column I will provide you with a sneak peek at Saturday's football game between the University of Kansas and Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Kansas wins the coin toss — the high point of the game — and chooses to defer. Iowa State chooses to return and Jamaal Montgomery takes Johnny Beck's kickoff two yards deep in the end zone and returns it 35 yards to the Cyclones' 35-yard line. Six plays later, Cyclones quarterback Seneca Wallace scores on an 8-yard run, putting Iowa State ahead for good. ISU 7, KU 0.
After a touchback, Zach Dyer finally gets a chance to prove he deserves the starting job on the Jayhawks' next possession. He calms his teammates and leads them on an 11-play, 56-yard drive that results in a 41-yard field goal by Beck. ISU 14, KU 3.
State ahead for good On the ensuing kickoff, Derrick Mills and Leo Bookman collide going for the ball and the Cyclones recover in the end zone. ISU 14, KU0.
Second Quarter
Second quarter The Cyclones begin the quarter with a first down on their own 45-yard line. Three plays and two minutes later, Wallace hits tight end Kyle Knock with a 32-yard scoring toss for the senior's second career touchdown reception. ISU 21, KU 3.
Bookman, the Big 12 Conference champion in the Indoor and Outdoor 200-meter, atones for the earlier special teams mistake by racing past the Cyclone's special teamers and taking the kickoff 87 yards and into the end zone. ISU 21, KU 10.
On the next drive, Wallace goes over the 100-yard passing mark on the first play, a screen pass to running back Hiawatha Rutland, who rumbles 45 yards through the Jayhawks' defense. Rutland completes the drive with 28 yards rushing on the next five plays, including a 2-yard plunge into the end zone. ISU 28, KU 10.
Kansas breaks out its own rushing attack on its next drive, gaining 76 yards on 19 plays. Reggie Duncan follows the blocking of fullback Dan Coke and the left side of the offensive line, namely tackle Justin Sands, for 53 of those yards. Coke scores on a 1-yard run up the middle right before halftime. ISU 28, KU 17.
Third Quarter
The Jayhawks carry their momentum into the second half, as Dyer drives the team 84 yards on 14 plays. He hits tight Adrian Jones for a 15-yard touchdown as Mangino continues the success he showed with tight end Trent Smith at the University of Oklahoma. ISU28, KU 24.
Wallace cements his early run at the Heisman Trophy on the next drive, though, throwing for 50 yards and scoring on a 5-yard naked bootleg. ISU 35, KU 24.
Fourth quarter Dyer throws an interception on the Jayhawks' first drive of the final period. Wallace capitalizes with a 13-yard strike to Montgomery, ISU 42, KU 24.
Fourth Quarter
Duncanumbles on Kansas' next possession and Cyclones' backup quarterback Cris Love follows with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Montgomery. ISU49, KU24
On Kansas' final possession and with the game out of reach, Mangino decides to let Beck test his leg strength and he passes with a 62-yard field goal, the longest in KU history. Final score: ISU 49, KU 27.
Chronister is a Lawrence senior in journalism. He is the sports editor.
Terry Allen is now returning to his home state to take on the role of assistant coach at Iowa State University. Making the move from head to assistant coach can be tough, but Allen said the transition was eased by his new boss.
There 's no place like home
By Doyle Murphy
Kansan sportswriter
Terry Allen is home again
The associate head coach and tight ends coach at Iowa State, Allen has returned to the state of his playing and professional success.
Other than a five-year stint as the coach of Kansas, Allen has spent his entire football career in Iowa. He was an all-conference quarterback at Iowa West High School in Iowa City, Iowa before spending 22 years at Northern Iowa as a player and coach.
To put it in Allen's words: "It's good to be back in Iowa."
Allen, who joined the Jayhawks in 1996 with a .743 career winning percentage—the best of any active Division I-AA coach—could not translate his success to the Division I level at Kansas.
He posted a 20-33 overall record before being dismissed before the final three games of last season.
Allen said his only regret at Kansas was the way he left.
"I feel bad because of the way the firing took place," Allen said. "I feel like I abandoned the players for the last three weeks. Those last three weeks were tough on the players."
Allen said returning as an assistant coach wasn't tough, especially because his new boss was a long-time friend.
McCarney said Allen's experience and people skills made him an instant favorite of Cyclone players and coaches.
favorite of Cyclope play. "The transition could not have been any easier," McCarney said. "This is the first time we've coached together, but we've known each other for 30 years."
Allen said he was pleased with his new position, but said he would have
mixed emotions this Saturday when he faced his former team. Most of the players on Kansas' team were recruited by Allen.
"Well, obviously it's a game you don't look forward to," he said. "It's hard."
Allen said his children might have the toughest time with the recent change.
"My kids might be a little confused," he said. "They weren't old enough to know that they were Jayhawks, and now they're Cyclones. And Saturday there is going to be Jayhawks and Cyclones."
going to be Jayawn. Allen said they would have time to adjust, because he did not plan on leaving the Hawkeye state in the near future. "Right now you just have to be happy to be at Iowa State." Allen said. "Sure I would like to be a head coach again, but I'd say that's in the distant future."
Contact Murphy at dmurphy@kansan.com.
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Terry Allen is now the associate head coach at Iowa State University after posting an overall record of 20-33 at Kansas.
What others are saying
Football team a hot topic
The Kansan sports desk has gathered Kansas football news from other newspapers to bring Jayhawk fans different insight into the team and its Saturday game against Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Look for "What others are saying" every Thursday during the season. You can also find a post-game version every Monday.
Compiled by Jessica Tims Associate sports editor
New coach hopes to keep fans in stands
By Jason King The Kansas City Star
Back in December, just hours after he was hired, first-year Kansas football coach Mark Mangino was introduced to the Rock Chalk Chant.
Snide as it may be, that's the phrase that pops up each time Jayhawk football fans begin their mass exodus of Memorial Stadium — usually in the third quarter.
the Rock Chalk Walk.
Still, as much as he loves the tradition,
Mangino is more focused these days on a different KU custom: The Rock Chalk Walk.
Just like some of the players competing on the field, KU football followers
have long been labeled a fickle, undependable bunch. Getting fans in the seats is one thing, but keeping them there is another.
is another.
"I don't think KU fans are fickle," Mangino said. "I think they're like a lot of fans. They want to see results. I wouldn't want to go and watch a lousy ball team, either.
"I'm a big believer in, 'If you win they'll come.'"
Secretary cuts hours after 34 years in office
By David Mitchell Lawrence Journal-World
Marge Hazlett once was asked to fill in for a few days in the University of Kansas football office.
She stayed for more than three decades.
"It's been a great ride," said Hazlett, who is beginning her 35th season in the football office. "It's unique. There's something about it that keeps me coming in. I don't want to give it up."
Hazlett was the head coach's secretary for 34 years, but has reduced her work load. This season she'll work part-time, monitoring the front desk and serving as coach Mark Mangino's administrative assistant.
Since Mangino arrived in December, he has changed everything from the coaching staff to uniforms, but Hazlett said Mangino's arrival didn't prompt her decision.
"People want to read that into it," she said. "It was my idea. After 10 coaches and 34 years, I wanted to have more free time."
One Mangino absent from stands Saturday
By Ric Anderson
Topeka Capital-Journal
Mangino said he expected to sleep like a baby Friday, the eve of his first game as a head coach.
game as a head coach, but I've been in some big games as an assistant coach," Mangino said. "My view of this is I enjoy this work. I won't be pacing the balls at the hotel or anything."
nails at the hotel or any building.
Mangino will make his debut before his mother, his siblings and his daughter,
Samantha. His wife, Mary Jane, and his son, Tommy, who plays football at Lawrence High School, have other plans.
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"I understand Lawrence High is
Kansan staff writer
By Kelly McNearney
Ticket sales up by 6k
University of Kansas football ticket sales have reached the highest point in more than 30 years.
More than 24,000 season tickets have been sold for the 2002 season an increase of almost 6,000 tickets from last year.
Lee Johnson, marketing director for the University of Kansas Athletic Corporation, credits Mangino with the change.
"It has a lot to do with the new regime," Johnson said. "There's a new coach, a new attitude and people are excited about that."
Students account for 6,400 season tickets by purchasing sports packages of football and men's basketball tickets.
Matt Rau, Overland Park freshman, bought a sports package and looks forward to the season.
"We have a new coach and I think he's going to do a good job." Rau said.
While excited about the new coach, Rau said he would have attended foot-
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