6B the university daily kansan
sports
wednesday,november 19,2003
Bill Whittemore, senior quarterback, talked to Adam Barmann, freshman quarterback, during Barmann's debut against Texas A&M. Barmann said Whittemore was a great help to him. "He's definitely not moping around about his injury. He's just trying to help all the other quarterbacks become better players," Barmann said.
WHITTEMORE: Jayhawks prepared to face Iowa State no matter who plays quarterback
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Freshman quarterback Adam Barmann proved himself with impressive numbers after stepping in for the injured Bill Whittemore. The Jayhawks, however, have failed to earn a victory with Barmann at as quarterback.
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Whittemore's presence in the lineup would be more than positive if history holds true. In games that Whittemore has played from start to finish this season, the Jayhawks were 4-2, with the two losses by a combined margin of 11 points.
Some members of Whittemore's supporting cast believe that his return would not be too far fetched.
One thing that has impressed everyone in the past few weeks has been Whittimore's demeanor in handling his inability to participate.
"He could have his leg amputated or be at 100 percent, it doesn't matter," senior offensive lineman Danny Lewis said. "You couldn't tell a difference."
A return by Kansas' star senior on Saturday would add a dose of adrenaline to an expected crowd of more than 40,000 for senior day, but more importantly it would end Whittimore's weeks of frustration.
"It's definitely getting old." Whittimore said. "I'm tired of standing on the sidelines, watching the team play, and only being able to help with encouraging words or words of wisdom. I want to be out there bad."
KANSAS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
Players of the game — Charles Gordon added another accolade to his growing collection by garnering defensive player of the game honors against Oklahoma State. He recorded four tackles, including a sack, and pass breakup in the 44-21 loss, earning him a mention from coach Mangino.
With the award, he became the first player in school history to earn offensive, defensive and special teams player of the game in the same season.
- Edited by Scott Christie
This week's offensive player of the game was center Joe Vaughn, and kicker Jerod Brooks' two successful field goal attempts earned him the special teams honor.