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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008
quote of the day
"I think games like that can help us in the long run. When it comes down to the tournament and conference teams, I think that's going to help us because a lot of games are going to be like that."
-Kansas freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor
fact of the day
The Kansas basketball team has won 28 consecutive games at Allen Fieldhouse.
trivia of the day
Q; What is the Kansas basketball record for most consecutive victories at Allen Fieldhouse?
A: 62. Kansas lost its streak on Dec. 8, 1998 when Kansas lost to Iowa, 85-81.
Men's basketball: New Mexico State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence)
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Women's basketball: San Jose State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence)
sports schedule
Recruits pass on Kansas tradition
Thursday
Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio)
Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Track & Field: Holiday Preview, all day (Ames, Iowa)
Friday
Saturday
I'm sorry, Xavier Henry, Michael Snaer, or any other player who spurned a recruiting offer from the University of Kansas men's basketball program, but I just don't get it
Granted, I don't know the whole story of any recruiting process. As much as I would like to travel with Bill Self on the recruiting trail, I never have and will never.
Henry said he wanted to play with his brother at Memphis. Snaar said he loved the coaches, players and atmosphere at Florida State.1
Men's basketball: Jackson State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence)
understand family comes first and the Florida beaches are great, but this is Kansas basketball.
The two high school sensations sat side-by-side in the front row for Late Night at the Phog, yet committed to other universities. My theory is that they weren't able to see the Kansas 2008-2009 introduction video because the seats were too low and it strained their necks to look up
Kansas could sell prospects based on the video alone. It opens with a powerful statement: 1,947 victories. In all of NCAA D-I basketball, only Kentucky and North Carolina have a higher total. The image looming behind that statistic is even more persuasive. Behind it is Wilt Chamberlain, smiling with wide-open arms, welcoming all to Allen Fieldhouse.
An image of coach Larry Brown holding a 1988 national champion newspaper emerges onto the screen. His voice has been selling the program since the video opened. His now-famous quote echoes throughout the Phog.
Sparks flash and static shocks as
Swimming & diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio)
Sherron Collins raises one finger to the sky signaling the Jayhawks dominance over the Missouri Valley, Big Six, Big Seven, Big Eight and Big 12 conferences — 51 conference titles
Next, appears an instant legend, Mario Chalmers, raising his fists in celebration. Where some teams can only dream of going, Kansas is a frequent competitor in the Final Four.
"There is no better place to coach There is no better place to go to school, and there is no better place to play"
The music blares out and 110
Live actions swings in and the greats are shown: Paul Pierce, Danny Manning, Drew Gooden, Scot Pollard, Raef LaFrentz and Julian Wright. The voice of Bob Davis is in the background boldly exclaiming the great moments in KU history.
The crowd goes wild as images of Kansas' national championships flash one after another. The 22-year-old legend, Mario Chalmers, hits the game-saving shot against Memphis,
Photos of players from more than a century of basketball stand separated from the background. They are immortalized in time. Images telling recruits that they too could be remembered forever.
years of Kansas basketball history flashes before your eyes in a matter of seconds. When it comes to rest, it lands on the man himself; James Naismith, the creator of basketball.
Images flash lightning-fast across the screen once more before the video rests on a Kansas flag with one word written boldly across it.
The Glory — Kansas cuts down the nets. The Power — a high-flying dunk. The History — a basketball falls into a wooden bucket. The Legends — Manning shakes his fists. The Titles — last year's team holds Kansas' most recent trophy.
The word was the major selling point all along — The Tradition.
and soon after, Davis proclaims, "KU National Champions!" Words and images seal the deal, letting everyone know how unique Kansas is.
— Edited by Brieun Scottt
KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK 13
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Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper.
1. No, 12 Ball State vs. Buffalo
2. No. 17 Boston College vs. No. 25 Virginia Tech
3. No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Florida
4. No. 5 USC at UCLA
5. No. 20 Missouri vs. No. 2 Oklahoma
6. No. 13 Cincinnati at Hawaii
7. East Carolina at Tulsa
8. Navy vs. Army
9. No. 23 Pittsburgh at Connecticut
Submit your picks either to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library.
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volleyball notes
Jayhawk named All-Big 12 freshman
Nicole Tate's first campaign at setter would have been considered a success anyway; this is just the icing on the cake. The St. Louis native was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team yesterday. Tate was the only Kansas player to be selected to any of the All-Big 12 teams after she started all 29 matches at one of the more difficult positions on the floor.
She finished fifth in the Big 12 in assists at just a shade under 10 per set at 9.92. Tate also chipped in 2.27 digs per set, which allowed her to lead the team in double-doubles with 11.
Tate is also the first Jayhawk to be named to the team.
Coach to take up role as 2009 president of AVCA
Coach Ray Bechard can add another footnote to his long career. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Kansas Volleyball coach as its new president-elect for 2009. "It's exciting to once again become involved with the AVCA and its Board of Directors," Bechard said. "The opportunity to work with outstanding leadership of this organization at a time where our sport is experiencing so much growth is something I am really looking forward to."
Bechard's responsibilities will include conducting board meetings and will serve serve as board liaison to the executive director and also as the general chair of the AVCA's annual convention. Bechard had previous experience with the AVCA during his tenure at Barton Community College where he served on the board of directors from 1992-1998 "When I saw this year's slate of candidates, I knew the AVCA was going to benefit from continued strong leadership," AVCA executive director Kathy DeBoer said."Congratulations
to Ray Bechard ... We look forward to working with you." Bechard will take up his new position Jan. 1, 2009.
Tolefree signs letter of intent to play at Kansas
Tayler Tolefree, a Lawrence native, signed a letter of intent last week to play for coach Bechard at Kansas. Tolefree is a 6-foot-2 middle blocker out of Lawrence High School who will hopefully fill the void created by blockers Natalie Uhart and Savannah Noyes's graduation. Tolefree was an all-state selection in 2007 and has been named First-Team All-Sunflower League the last two seasons.
"Tayler is an outstanding player, and we are very pleased that she has decided to become a Jayhawk," Bechard said. "She is a great kid and one who the coaching staff and I feel can make an immediate impact on our team."
Josh Bowe
Flood surfing
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duncan Zuur of the Netherlands rides on a wakeboard through a flooded St. Marks Square in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday. The tidal surge peaked at 3 feet, 4 inches, well below Monday's 5 foot, 1-inch level, which marked the fourth-highest tide in the city's recorded history and the worst since 1986. Still, the water tuesday was high enough to flood the city's landmark St. Marks Square and other low-lying areas.
American Red Cross Douglas County Chapter
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Thank you Prof David Guth's Principles of Public Relations class from Spring Semester, 2008!
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