5B SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
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Browns quarterback Brady Quinn lets a pass fly during a preseason game. Quinn, who was drafted by Cleveland in the first round of the NLA draft last year after slipping to the late portion of the round, could see action if starting quarterback Derek Anderson has more problems.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Possible replacements for rosters
Willie Parker to be out this week causing some rosters to change
So, it appears Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will play this weekend but Steelers running back Willie Parker will be out. Need a replacement? You've come to the right place. Here are a few players that could bolster your fantasy roster.
CORRELL BUCKHALTER
RUNNING BACK, PHILA-
DELPHIA EAGLES
Just in case of Westbrook's injury, you should pick up Buckhalter. If you have Westbrook already, this is what we call handcuffing. Make sure you have the backup option if the starter goes down. After Buckhalter's athletic touchdown leap last weekend, you wouldn't be in too bad of shape going with the second-stringer.
BRADY QUINN, QUARTERBACK, CLEVELAND BROWNS
Remember when Quinn sat in the main lobby forever in the 2007 draft, just waiting for his name to be called? Well, his name could be called to start as early as this Sunday. The Browns offense has been struggling, so coach Romeo Crennel said Quinn would get more snaps with the first-team offense this week. You're just one more Derek Anderson failure
away from having your quota of NFL starters named Brady being met again.
JOSH REED, WIDE RECEIVER, BUFFALO BILLS
Reed gets overshadowed by fellow wide receiver Lee Evans for some reason. It's physically impossible though since Evans is only 5-foot-10-inches tall. Reed solidified his spot as the No.2 receiver with a strong performance last year. Now, he's getting a lot of looks from a more confident Trent Edwards at quarterback. The Bills offense can hurt you in a lot of different ways, and Reed could be a big part of that as the season progresses.
ANTONIO BRYAN, WIDE RECEIVER, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Bryant was the favorite target for quarterback Brian Griese last week, and if wide receiver Joey Galloway continues to be nagged by injuries, Bryant could see more looks and time on the field. Galloway was a non-factor in the first game of the season, and Bryant's young legs could be a benefit to Tampa Bay later in the season.
DUSTIN KELLER, TIGHT END, NEW YORK JETS
Keller's stock rose quickly in last spring's draft. Now, he has shown improvement in each of the three early games this season. Keller performed better than starting tight end Chris Baker
in Monday night's game and is starting to catch Brett Favre's eye. Keller should see more and more passes come his way as the season goes on, and with Favre throwing those passes, it could be a big benefit for your fantasy roster.
BOLD PREDICTION OF THE WEEK
So, I started out the season with a big goose egg, but let's see if I can get back on track this week. Grizzled Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte will lead the Vikings to a victory against the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans. I think the Titans are due for a loss, and in the battle of the defense, I say the team with the better running back comes out on top, and that's Minnesota's Adrian Peterson. Don't plan on too many points in this game though. Final score: Minnesota 9, Tennessee 6.
Edited by Ramsey Cox
TENNIS
Jayhawks to compete in home meet
BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com
Gaining more experience for the spring season is what the women's tennis team is preparing for as it plays host to the Jayhawk Invitational Sept. 26-28.
" [ T h e Fall] is about,
not practice matches,
but helping the freshmen get confident for
the spring," coach Amy Hall - Holt said.
Horvath
The Jayhawk Invitational will play host to eight teams including Kansas, Air Force and instate rival Kansas State this week
end. After the Hawks' first tournament last weekend in New Mexico, the freshmen got a taste of the college tennis atmosphere. The older players also got the first-match
Since the team will have home court advantage playing at First Serve Tennis Center in Lawrence, the familiarity and comfort of home should be enough for some Jayhawk victories. Last weekend, few Jayhawk fans made the trek to New Mexico; however, this weekend the benches should be lined with crimson-and-blue-attired fans.
"It's going to be an advantage for us since we practice every day on these courts." Horvath said. "We have many friends coming and that will be really beneficial."
So far, the team has accumulated a 9-16 singles record and a 3-6 doubles record. The veterans have given the freshmen tough practices to encourage better performances once on the
"It's going to be an advantage for us since we practice every day on these courts."
EDINA HORVATH senior
of-the-season jitters out of the way, while showing the younger girls how hard they must compete.
"I try to be a leader and show them how motivated I am," Edina Horvath, Hungary, senior said.
court with an opponent.
This weekend will be a true test for the Jayhawks, who will start playing at 9 a.m. each morning. Although the fall season is good practice for what's to come during the spring season, the team still wants to work hard and defeat the competition.
Edited by Ramsey Cox
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