CAMPAIGN: A look at the economic plans presented by the three principal presidential candidates, Pages 6 and 7.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.102,NO.46
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26,1992
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- Complete game coverage, Page 9.
- Associated Press Top 25 poll, Page 9.
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'Hawks boom Sooners
Goal posts tumble down as KU fans celebrate victory
By Kristy Dorsey Kansan staff writer
Jayhawk fans went wild Saturday afternoon as they revealed in KU's 21-7 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners.
Between 1,500 and 2,000 fans on the Campanile Hill watched the game with the estimated 42,500 in the stadium. When the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard, more than 800 spectators rushed the field and tore down the goal posts, carrying off the pieces in various directions.
Part of the south goal post was thrown into Potter Lake, and another piece was recovered from an alley at 14th and Ohio streets, said Lt. John Mullens, KU police representative. Another piece was taken to the Wagon Wheel Cafe, 507 W. 14th St. Although officers were assigned to follow the crowds carrying parts of the goal posts, not all of the pieces were recovered.
"As of 5 p.m. Saturday, there was one upright unaccounted for," he said. "The last time it was seen, it was on Naismith headed south."
Mullens said the police department did not attempt to stop the crowd from tearing down the posts because of Kansas coach Glen Mason's comments at a pep rally Friday.
"He basically told them they could have it, and they took it," Mullens said. "The only way you can stop something like that is to take very drastic action, and then someone will go out and attack me." That is what, that the biggest thing is to make sure that no one gets hurt.
David Weaver, Shawnee sophomore, helped carry part of the south goal post to Potter Lake. He said he and his friends did it because of Mason's statements.
"At the pep rally, Mason said if they beat Oklahoma, we should tear down the goal posts," he said. "The police didn't do anything to really prevent it. It was a known thing that is was going to happen."
Officials were pleased that no one was injured, said Darren Cook, director of facilities for the athletic department. He said the department was not angry about the loss of the goal posts
"We're just glad that nobody got hurt," he said. "It always scares me when they start climbing up there and tearing things down. But it was a big game. We're willing to trade those goal posts for that win anytime."
Cook said the department would not have to pay the entire $5,000 price tag for two new goal posts. However, replacing the lost or destroyed parts will cost about $2,500. The goal posts will be replaced before Saturday's home game against Oklahoma State.
At one point, sections of the north goal post were taken into the stands. When it became obvious that the crowd intended to toss them over the side, public address systems and loudspeakers ceased back down to the field to avoid any possible injuries.
"At first, those of us who were sitting in the press box were wondering if they were going to present it to the band for their 100th anniversary," he said. "Then they passed by the band and it became apparent that they were going to throw it over. I thought, 'No, there are people down there,' so I simply got on the system and asked them not to toss that hunk of metal over the side. They turned right around and came back down."
After the game, Mason did not seem concerned about the destruction of the goal postis. After leaping up to the press conference platform, he talked about the increased enthusiasm in the area for KU football.
That enthusiasm spilled over into yesterday's Big Eight Basketball Media Day as Kansas men's basketball coach Roy Williams responded to questions about how the football team's success affected recruiting efforts.
football field," he said. "You talk about Dana Stubblebell and Chip Hilleary. They've busted their tails for four years and they're not thinking third place. They're thinking about trying to win every game they can.
"Those Jayhawks looked pretty doggone good on that
"The enthusiasm in the stadium was by far the best we've had since I've been here."
Big Eight standings
Kansas defeated Oklahoma this weekend for the first time since 1984. Maurice Douglas and Monte Cozzens each rushed for more than 100 yards in front of a Homecoming Day crowd of about 44,000. Kansas is off to its best start since 1968, when it went to the Orange Bowl.
| **1** | **KANSAS** | **3-0** | **6-1** |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2 | Nebraska | 2-0 | 5-1 |
| 3 | Colorado | 2-0-1 | 6-0-1 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State | 2-1 | 4-3 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 1-1-1 | 3-3-1 |
| 6 | Kansas State | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| 7 | Iowa State | 0-3 | 2-5 |
| 8 | Missouri | 0-3 | 1-6 |
Kansan sportwriter David Dorsey contributed information to this story.
(Left) A KU fan rides one of the goal posts out of Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon after Ku''s 27-10 victory against Oklahoma. Fans and students rushed the field and tore down the goal posts. One post was tossed in Potter Lake while the other was carried to the Wagon Wheel Cafe. (Above) Kansas fullback Monte Cozzens tries to avoid two Oklahoma players and stretch for a first down early in the second half. Cozzens rushed for 11.0 yards during Ku''s first victory against Oklahoma since 1984. Photos by Philip Meiring/Special to the KANSAN.
Dole honored
Sen. Bob Dole and Robert Eaton, vice chairman of the Chrysler Corporation, were among the honorees inducted Saturday into Kappa Sigma fraternity's Gamma Omicron chapter hall of fame.
Skahan campaign emphasizes private sector
Hoop it up
See story, Page3.
Although the Big Eight writer's poll showed the Kansas men as the overwhelming preseason favorite to win the conference, coaches and players had differing thoughts about the upcoming race.
Both the men's and women's basketball coaches from the Big Eight Conference gathered in Kansas City, Mo., yesterday for the annual preseason Media Day.
See stories, Page 9.
By Kristi Fogler
Kansan staff writer
Bob Skaban says that it is time for a change in the State Legislature and that he wants be the one to effect that change.
Skahan of Lawrence is the Republican candidate for the House of Representatives' 45th district, having defeated Martha Parker in the primary earlier this year. He is running against Democrat Forrest Swall and Libertarian Michael Davidson.
"For years I've seen a need for change in the way we handle big government," he said. "We have too much pressure through emphasis on the private sector."
Skaban, who received a bachelor's degree in business administration and a doctorate in higher education from the University of Kansas, currently owns Resources Management Consultants, a home-based financial consulting firm. In his 27-year business career, Skaban has started other local consulting firms and been an administrator for the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kaskold Drive. He has also acted as the academic coordinator for the KU Athletic
Department.
Skahan currently serves on the administrative boards of several organizations in Lawrence, including Junior Achievement, Achievement Place for Boys Inc., Cottonwood Incorporated and Douglas County Christian School.
Skahan said that if elected, he would work to:
- Increase KU faculty salaries so they are competitive with other peer peers.
- Provide additional training.
Create jobs and improve the economy.
Change the availability and cost of health care.
- Lenghten individual legislative terms but limit the number of terms a legislator can run.
Limit the influence of special interest groups in the House.
His business experience has given
him insight into the economy, Skrahan said. He thinks the key to improved economic conditions and job opportunities in Lawrence is through programs aimed at small businesses.
Through tax incentives and lessened government regulation, small businesses would have the ability to take the local and state economy, he said.
Skahan said he was not taking campaign contributions from special interest groups.
"Small businesses are the engine of our economy," he said. "If you support or create small businesses, job opportunities will come."
"As a successful businessman, he realizes that there is a bottom line," he said. "You can't spend more than you can make."
"They have too much influence in the legislative process already," he said. "People who take money from the public through the cliff but to be influenced by that group."
Harold Pearce of Lawrence, a Skakan supporter and fellow financial adviser, said he thought Skakan's skills would be beneficial to the House.
KANSAN staff photo