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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Tuesday November 24,1987 Vol.98,No.67
Published since 1889 by the students of the University of Kansas
(USPS 650-640)
Valesente fired as Kansas football coach
Frederick says team must make progress
By CRAIG ANDERSON Staff writer
Kansas football coach Bob Valesente was fired yesterday by Athletic Director Bob Frederick Valesente was offered a position as an associate athletic director, but he declined the offer.
Frederick said that he made the decision Sunday night after many weeks of deliberation.
See related stories p. 9 and 12.
"It was not an easy decision to make," he said at a news conference. "In recent days some have said this is an academic issue or an alumni-versus-faculty issue. It was an issue of progress of the football team on the field. In the last two years there had been one or more."
KUAC's chairman resigns in protest
By MIKE CONSIDINE Staff writer
Staff writer
Anthony Redwood, chairman of the Kansas University Athletic Corporation for the last five years, announced his intention to resign yesterday to protest the firing of football coach Bob Valesente.
"It was an unprincipled decision, and I'm protesting it the only way I can," Redwood said. "I feel the integrity of the University itself is at stake. This is one aspect of the athletic program I feel I can't live with."
At a news conference in Summerfield Hall, Redwood announced that he had called an emergency meeting of the KUAC board at 3 p.m. today in the Phillips Room of the Adams Alumni Center. Redwood said that his resignation would be formally announced at that time.
Kansas Athletic Director Bob Frederick said, "I respect his opinion and his decision to do so if that's what he feels like he should do. He's given
In a prepared statement, Redwood said that during the past decade, Kansas football had a history of revolving coaches and a quick-fix philosophy. He said that Valesente was denied the opportunity to see his program through to success.
"He should have been kept on at least for another year but preferably for the length of his contract," Redmond insane's contract lasts two more years.
Redwood said that Frederick told him of the decision at 8 p.m. Sunday. Redwood said that he phoned the KUAC board to call the meeting after a second conversation with Frederick.
Although KUAC by-laws state that the decision to hire and fire coaches belongs to the athletic director, Redwood said that he thought the board should have been involved.
"I would have liked Bob Frederickr to preferably have discussed it with the board last week when it was at issue." Redwood said. "If that was
Baker
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Forward
15, 9, 165, Sr
Personal: Lisa, 21, is the daughter of Dennis and Norma Baker of Oklahoma City. She is marrying in personnel administration Baker came to Kansas after playing two seasons with Junior College in Omaha, where she led in rebounding.
Background: Last season, Baker finished the leading score in the Big Eight Tournament. She was KUX most consistent shooter in the field all season and was extremely effective in the low post, where her quickness and jumping ability are advantageous for scoring on the back of a shoulder against Creighton. As a sophomore at Seminole, she was named to the first team Bi-Site Conference, second team all-region and was a member of the Oklahoma Juco all-star队 At Putnam City North High School. Baker lettered in basketball and all-conference guard-of-the-year. She was also named all-city big all-city first team and all-city guard-of-the-year. She was also named all-city big all-city first team and all-city guard-of-the-year.
Comment: How do you get enthused
"After you get warmed up, you get naturally enthusiastic and ready to go."
Lisa
Dougherty
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Guard 5-8,138,Sr.
Personal: Dougery, 21, is a Human Biology major who born and raised in Leawerham, Kan. She is the daughter of Alonzo and Eleanor Dougherty. Lisa was the top reserve for KU her freshman year and has advanced into a part time starter. Last season she was a team captain and named secondteam all-academic Big Eight.
Background: Dougherty was a leader off the strong Kansas bench last season and was third in scoring with 10.3 points a game despite only three startings. She has never fouled out of a game in her 90-game career. Last season she hit double figures in 10 of KU's final 11 regular-season games. A sophomore she had the Eight on first line on the team in steals with 44 and second in assists with 65. As a freshman, she was picked as the team Newcomer-of-the-year and received the scholarship award. She was selected along with teammate Evett Otta as an alternate for the North squad for the National Sports Festival. In high school she played all-state at state. In all-Sunflower League, as a senior. As a senior she was all-area player-of-the-year and was a high school honorable mention All-American candidate.
Comment: How do you feel about playing in 90 games but having only 21 starts?
"If Coach Washington said, 'Lisa, do you want to start?' I wouldn't say No."
Sandy Shaw 23
Personal: The daughter of Merrill and Shirley Shaw. Sandy was born in Topeka on November 2, 1965. She is an Education major.
Foward 6-0,168,Sr.
Background: She started 20 games last season after starting only in her first two years combined. She scored in double figures 13 times this season and was second on the team in rebounds per game. As a freshman she played against a subdue but masked several games with ankle and high injuries. She led the squad that year in free throw shooting with a 19-23 performance. As a freshman, she played in 20 games and started once. She was coached by Tom Rothchild at Topeka High School and then moved to Country. She was twice named to the I-70 league first team and was also named to the Topeka all-city team.
Comment: What do you plan to do once your basketball career at Kansas is over? "Maybe I pick up a聘宴 or something"
Player Pos. Height Wt. Yr. Hometown
35 Michelle Arnold G 5-9 150 So. Henkan, Kan.
32 Lisa Baker F 5-11 165 Sr. Okla, City, OK
12 Lisa Braddy F 5-7 130 So. Kan, City, Kan
33 Lisa Dougherty G 5-8 138 Sr. Leaven, Kan.
15 Jackie Martin G 5-8 176 Sr. Dublin, Ga.
10 Karen Morgan F 5-4 110 Fr. Detroit, Mich.
24 LaTanya Nelson F 5-1 170 Fr. Landover, Md
44 Lynn Page C 6-1 240 So. Tulsa, Okla.
24 Heather Rhodes F 5-8 150 Fr. Baldwin, Kan.
53 D. Richardson C 6-4 145 Jr. Bryan, Texas
3 Sandy Shaw F 6-0 168 Sr. Topeka, Kan.
34 M. Strouther F 5-8 142 Sr. East St. Louis
Hometown
Heston, Kan.
Okla. City, Okla.
Kan, City, Kan.
Leaven, Kan.
Dublin, Ga.
Detroit, Mich.
Landover, Md.
Tulsa, Uma.
Baldwin, Kan.
Bryan, Texas
Topeka, Kan.
East St. Louis, Ill.
Jackie Martin 15
Personal: Martin, 22, is the daughter of Ecclesia and Odessa Mae. She is a social welfare major from Dublin, Ga. Jackie was named second team all-Big Eight and was named to the all-tournament team in the post-season playoff last season.
Forward 5-11,176,Sr.
Comment: Has being a crime and delinquency major increased the importance of family to you? "I very fortunate to have seen of my friend I was seen as a friend my friends who didn't have a parent and I've seen them去 astray."
**GIRLZ:** Enjoy her hilarious collegiate year last week. Lead the team in scoring and the team in rebounding 19 times. Scoreed the figure in rebounding 11 times. Scoreed a career-high 26 points against Iowa while grabbing 10 rebounds. As a sophomore, she started 22 of 28 games and was the top retreater for the 1986-87 season. As a freshman she started 23 of 24 games and was gaining a starting role late in the year. She played in 29 games, starting 19. She was selected to play for the North squad at the National Sports Festival. In high school she was named one of the top five female basketball players in Georgia as well as leading the team on a record in the discus and 110 yard hurdles during her four lettering season in high school track.
Background: Enjoyed her finest
"It helped me get along with people better. Also you have to be competitive to succeed"
Michelle Arnold
**Background:** Arrold is the pure top player on the team and could be a solid three point threat this season. Last season she played in five games. She led Hesston High School to a cumulative 78-12 mark in her four years on the squash. She also lettered three years in volleyball and track. Arrold is a three year Kansas Class 3A all-state selection and was twice named second team Kansas all-class all-state. As a senior she averaged 25.3 point and 8.5 rebounds a game. She was the Kansas Class 3A Player of the year as a senior and a USA Today high school All-American.
Comment: Has basketball taught you
Personal: Michelle is the daughter of Catherine Stalling and Dan Arnold. She was born Sept. 18, 1967 and is from Heston, Kan. She is a business major and is the cousin of former Kansas baseball shortstop and 1986 Gib Francis MVP Gary Lang.
Guard 5-9,135,So.
Mesho Stroughter 34
Personal: Born December 8, 1965 in East St. Louis, III. Mesh is the daughter of Juana Srouther. She is a business major. Her first name is pronounced Moe-shu.
Forward 5-8,142,Sr.
**background:** Mesho started two games and averaged 10 minutes a contest last season. She is a versatile performer who played both in the post and at guard. As a sophomore, she saw action in all 28 games but did not start in any contests. She had two starts as a freshman and played in 17 games. At Lincoln High School in East St. Louis she was an All-American and all-St. Louis Metro in basketball, track and volleyball. She was a high school Academic All-American.
Comment: What are the relative merits of working for a large company out of school?
"You always hear about BM and Proctor and Gambie from the media and in advertising. The size really doesn't count for me."
Lynn Page 44
Center 6-4,240,So.
Personal: Lynn was born December 8, 1967 to James and Boulish Pigeon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is undecided in her major. She has played AAU summer basketball for three years, reaching the national AAU tournament each year for the Norman, Oklaho, club.
background: Last season, Lynn started three games, including the season opener against Central Missouri State when she blocked six shots. She had career-highs of 11 points and 10 rebounds against Western Michigan. She earned over a 3.0 gpa her first two semesters at Kansas. In high school she was coached by Roy Marshall at Booker T. Washinton High School. She lettered in basketball,跑球 and John Marshall High School she was the MVP. She played at John Marshall High School and was Booker T. Washinton's forward-of-the-year. She played half court basketball in Oklahoma high school rules, mostly on the offensive end. She averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game.
Comment: What was it like being the tallest player in junior high school?
"I always had to carry a birth certificate around to prove my age."
Lisa Braddy 12
Guard 5-7,130,Sc
Washington's prize recruits, and was high school All-American and named by Off the Glass magazine as a first team 1986-87 college preseason All-American.
Personal: Lisa, 19, is the daughter of Houston and Jean Brady. Her real first name is Felicia. She was named the Big Eight Newcomer of the Year last season. She was chosen as an alternate for the U.S. Sports Festival. Lisa was one of Marian
**Background:** Brady dazzled oppenents last season with excellent ball-handling skills. She was the team leader in assists with 138 and steals with 74. She scored in double figures 16 times and was the only Kansas player to start all 33 games. She is on target to shatter Lynette Woodward's school record of 502 career assists. Brady graduated from Wyndale High School but did not play basketball there. She played her freshman year at Scholage High School and junior year at Earley High School and junior year at the academy in Kansas City, Mo. She then first team all-state, media and运城 in 1983, 1984, 1985 USA today ranked her as one of the top 25 high school players in 1986. She was the leading score in Teresa's history with more than +190 points.
possible, then at least he should *oken to the assembled board* *time the decision was s.d."
comment: What do you do to relax?
"I listen to rap music."
erick said, "From individual sations and from letters, I feel now where most of the people board stood on the issue."
ont board member Sue Glatter "No students were consulted, 'n't seek out student opinion." card has three student repatives.
wood praised Valesente's sent to recruiting fresh foot-tayers who were capable stu-
He said that Frederick didn't sufficient consideration to Val's attention to academics.
berick said, "We're coming a situation where the previous had academic difficulties. Bobd hard to gain the respect of
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