THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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fisher faster than what you'd
at him, it doesn't look like
but he's moving."
Turner Gill on Kansas State quarterback Colin Kline
FACT OF THE DAY
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder led his team to 11 consecutive bowl games between 1993 and 2003.
Q: Who leads Kansas State in receiving yards?
A: Junior wide receiver Chris Harper statesports.com
Handing out my own NBA awards
MORNING BREW
After last night, the National Basketball Association would have 10 preseason games completed. Instead, it's still in lockout mode, but that won't restrict me from handing out my own unique awards.
Dennis Rodman Award: LeBron lames, Miami Heat
This might be the easiest choice in the list of awards, but first, we need a definition of the phrase "prima donna" according to dictionary.com:
"A temperamental person; a person who takes adulation and privileged treatment as a right and reacts with petulance to criticism or inconvenience."
LeBron James is one of my favorite players, but the man easily takes this award. Who else has hosted a special program for an hour over his decision on betraying the Cleveland Cavaliers? Who else has a Nike commercial that makes fun of Charles Barkley while whispering. "What should I do?" Oh, and
don't forget that LeBron thrives off criticism from fans.
LeBron James is a rare talent, but maybe he should focus on his fourth quarter skills and not our boring. normal lives.
Honorable mention: Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
playoffs against the Boston Celtics and complain about wanting more money.
Anthony didn't host a special show about his decision, but he did one particular thing that automatically placed him in this category: quit. Anthony quit on the Nuggets to travel east only to pass the final shot to other players in the
Allen Iverson Award: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
The definition of a "ball hog" is fairly straightforward to me; it is a player that controls the ball for too long with better options on the team.
Russell Westbrook is an excellent player with potential to be a great point guard for many years to come. His athleticism makes him a rare point guard in the NBA, but his jump shot still needs improvement.
With that said, many people should remember the latest playoff run for the Thunder. Kevin Durant is the biggest star on the team. Usually the star takes the majority of the shots, but it's Westbrook who continued to force shots. Westbrook was a black hole in the series and if he would have passed the ball, maybe the Thunder would be
NBA champions.
Honorable mention: Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors
Ellis averaged 24 points last season and 20 shots a game. Averaging those numbers clearly made him the star on the team. Need I say more?
Rasheed Wallace Award: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
This award came down to two people, but I believe Bryant is the clear winner. In honor of the technical king Wallace, this award goes to the biggest crybaby. Bryant is one of the best guards in history of the NBA, but I have never seen someone complain as much as him.
I will always remember Bryant for giving his infamous "don't blame me" face. Every time he thinks he is fouled, he will always let the referee know about it. Just ask Bennie Adams. While on the bench, Kobe let an expletive and a homophobic slur go to Adams. Yes, the "black mamba" deserves this award.
Honorable mention: Kendrick Perkins, Oklahoma City Thunder
Has there ever been a time that Perkins smiled or laughed in his life? Has there ever been a moment when he didn't complain about an obvious foul against the opponent? I didn't think so.
The lockout may still have the chains in place, but don't let that restrict you from creating your own awards for the players.
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS
Edited by Rachel Schultz
Sport Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.
Football
vs. Kansas State 11 a.m. Lawrence vs. Iowa State 1 p.m. Ames, Iowa
Volleyball
vs. Kansas State 6:30 p.m. Lawrence vs. Texas Tech 6:30 p.m. Lawrence
Soccer
vs. Missouri 6:30 p.m. Columbia, Mo.
Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate All Day Las Cruces, N.M.
M. Golf
vs. Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercollegiate All Day Charleston, S.C.
W. Golf
KU Tournament All Day Lawrence
vs. Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercollegiate All Day Charleston, S.C.
Rowing
ITA Regionals All Day Tulsa, Okla.
KU Tournament All Day Lawrence
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