what we heard
"I can't believe we don't have a game tomorrow. That's kind of the weird thing right now. I get to go deer hunting." 23-year-old Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Beckett after leading his club to a World Series title against the New York Yankees on Saturday night
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off the bench
Monday, October 27, 2003
Broncos' quarterback injuries hampers play
The Associated Press
BALTIMORE — The Denver Broncos have a hard enough time beating the Baltimore Ravens under normal circumstances.
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Playing with third-string quarterback Danny Kanell made the task virtually impossible, especially on a day in which the Lewis & Lewis Show put on a stellar performance before a record crowd.
Ray Lewis rambled 37 yards with a key interception in the fourth quarter, and Jamal Lewis topped 100 yards rushing for a sixth straight game as the Ravens cruised past Denver 26-6 yesterday.
Matt Stover kicked four field goals for the Ravens (4-3), who maintained their hold on first place in the AFC North by beating Denver (5-3) for a fourth straight season, including the 2000 playoffs
things," Ray Lewis said. "We match up very well against Denver."
"Sometimes, it's just one of those
Starting for the
Especially when the Broncos use Kaneell, who was pressed into action because Denver was without injured starters Jake Plummer and Steve Beuerlein.
Starting for the first time since 2000, Kanell went 16-for-31 for 114 yards and two interceptions.
"Obviously, it was not the kind of comeback I wanted," Kanell said. "Bottom line, it's a loss. I'm bummed about it right now."
The Broncos hoped that running back Clinton Portis could carry the offense.
but he was limited to 86 yards on 22 carries.
"It's hard to win football games on the road if you can't run the ball," Denver coach Mike Shanahan said. "We were kind of limited in some of the things we could do, but that's no excuse. We just didn't execute very well."
The game drew 69,721 fans, the largest crowd ever to see a pro football game in Baltimore.
Baltimore was nursing a 9-6 lead when Ray Lewis picked off Kanell's pass intended for Rod Smith. Lewis brought the ball to the Denver 20, and Kyle Boller capped the four-play drive with a 5-yard pass to Terry Jones with 7:35 left.
Stover kicked a field goal after the Broncos turned the ball over on downs at their 14. Jamal Lewis added a 28-yard touchdown run with 1:56 to go after
Gary Baxter returned an interception 34 yards to the Denver 28.
Jamal Lewis ran a career-high 32 times for 134yards and caught three passes for 28 yards. He is the first back to run for 100 yards against Denver this season.
It turned out to be Denver's most effective drive of the day. The Broncos' defense wasn't much better.
Held to 58 yards in the first half, the Broncos matched that total on their opening possession of the third quarter before closing to 9-6 on a 22-yard field goal by Jason Elam.
Kanell went 3-for-8 for 21 yards in the first half, and Portis was limited to just 31 yards rushing on 10 carriers.
Denver linebacker John Mobley was carted off with a bruised spinal chord late in the half. All of his feeling eventually returned to normal, and X-rays were negative.
Butler County football tries to keep motivation
The Associated Press
Butler County coach Troy Morrell has a problem a lot of coaches in the Jayhawk Community College Conference would love to have.
The Grizzlies have been leading by so much so early in recent games that Morrell must come up with some creative halftime talks to keep his players motivated.
But he's said the right things at the right time and his team has stayed undefeated.
True to form, Butler County beat Independence 64-6 yesterday in the first round of post-season play. In other
games, Garden City knocked off Fort Scott 63-28, Coffeyville defeated Highland 48-7, and Hutchinson beat Dodge City 21-6.
Semifinal games will be played next Sunday, with Garden City (5-4) at Butler County (9-0), and Hutchinson (7-2) at Coffeyville (8-1).
Butler County has outscored its last three opponents by a combined total of 213-26.
Against Independence, Morrell began sending in his second-team players in the second quarter, and the Grizzlies led at halftime 35-0.
"It's not been easy keeping our guys' minds on the game," said Morrell. "But
we are playing well."
Butler County's Terry Petrie rushed for 186 yards and four touchdowns, the longest at 77 yards, and Joseph Harris scored twice while carrying 11 times for 109 yards.
Garden City quarterback Chris Nelson accounted for four of the Broncbusters' touchdowns against Fort Scott, scoring on runs of 3 and 76 yards and passing for two touchdowns. Nelson finished with 168 yards rushing on 11 carries.
Fort Scott was led by Brett Beggs, who gained 208 yards on 15 carries.
Coffeyville amassed 463 yards of offense against Highland, including
reserve quarterback Adam Hamilton's 148 yards including three touchdown passes in the air. Arkee Whitlock scored on runs of 11 and 84 yards and caught a 21-yard touchdown pass while Lee Baker also had two rushing touchdowns.
Hutchinson's Leonard Brice came up with a season-best 208 yards on 21 carries, scoring on runs of 5 and 24 yards, to lead the Blue Dragons past Dodge City.
"I've been telling our guys we want to be playing our best right now, and we are," said first-year coach Craig Jersild. "I'm really happy with what my guys have done."
San Diego coach fired assistant finishes season
By Danielle Hashem The Vista via U-Wire University of San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Last Friday, before the University of San Diego football team faced off against Valparaiso, whom they lost to, USD football coach Kevin McGarry was asked to leave the university.
According to Dr. Robert Pastor, vice president of student affairs, specific statements regarding the situation are not allowed to be discussed due to California state and federal law because it is regarding a personnel matter.
Assistant coach Jason DesJarlais will serve as the interim head football coach until the end of the season, and then a national search will occur to "hire the best possible person" for the job, according to Pastor. DesJarlais was chosen because he "demonstrated solid leadership this past weekend," according to Jo-Ann Nester, director of athletics. Because McGarry has been at USD for 28 years, the news came as a shock to the USD football team and community. According to DesJarlais, the team is upset as they are expected to be.
"Football's a family. We are all upset."
Deslalia said. "What's done is done."
"Football's a family. We are all upset. What's done is done."
In a statement made to the San Diego Union Tribune, McGarry said,
Jason DesJarllais assistant coach
"My behavior as a football coach is not out of the ordinary and I stand behind everything that I have done. My behavior is consistent with other football coaches and coaches in other sports. Many people would tell you that I am a pretty positive role model."
According to Pastoor, the decision was done in consultation with the president and the university process was followed.
In a recent e-mail sent to the football team, McGarry stated, "Study hard and graduate from USD. This is the finest education in America. Give the same effort toward your studies that I've seen you give to football."
"The decision was made based upon the information available," he said.
Wildfires force Dolphins Chargers game to Arizona
In response to rumors of McGarry and Nester not getting along, Nester said, "I have nothing ill to say about coach McGarry. I thought our working relationship was fine."
The Associated Press
SAN DIEGO — The NFL moved Monday night's Chargers-Dolphins game to Tempe, Ariz., from Qualcomm Stadium because of wildfires in the San Diego area.
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said in a statement yesterday that the city of San Diego advised the league it could not play the game in Qualcomm.
The sky throughout the county was choked with smoke and ash from three fast-moving fires that burned more than
264,000 acres, killed 13 people and burned nearly 650 homes by yesterday evening.
Mayor Dick Murphy urged the NFL to either postpone or move the game and Tuglabeu complied.
taighad ceimhail Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe is the home of the Arizona Cardinals, who beat San Francisco 16-13 there Sunday
The Qualcomm Stadium's parking lot was turned into a major evacuation center as residents from several surrounding neighborhoods were ordered out of their homes by authorities.
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Derek Jeter is the luckiest man alive. Go
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How cool is it that Keith Langford is writing a column for the Kansan.
Keith Langford rocks my world. I can't wait for Friday every week now.
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Hey Langford: Don't quit your day job.
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Joey, why are you dogging on our man Jeremy? Let's see you play hoops.
Have no fear, Grab a beer. Basketball is almost here.
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I just made out with Baby Jay. There is a foam tongue in there.
Can't we find some way to blame this loss on Johnny Beck?
Bill Whittemore: You are my boy, Blue
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Kansas athletics calendar
Wednesday
Friday
Volleyball vs. Kansas State 7 p.m. Horeksi Family Athletics Center
Soccer vs. Oklahoma State 3 p.m. SuperTarget Field
Cross Country at Big 12 Conference Champions Austin, Texas
Saturday
Swimming vs. Missouri 2 p.m. Robinson
Natorium
nowing at Head of the Hooch Gainesville,
Georgia
Football at Texas A&M 12:30 p.m. College
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Tennis team makes statement in Salt Lake City tournament
Last week, Kansas tennis coach Amy Hall said the team was ready to make a statement heading into the 2003 ITA Women's Tennis Regional Tournament in Salt Lake City.
The Jayhawks lived up to those expectations and displayed one of their best performances of the year this weekend.
After receiving a first-round bye Thursday, seniors Emily Haylock and Kristen Steinbock continued their high level of play in the doubles competition as they defeated Haley Mclver and Maria Rosenberg of Kansas State, 8-4. Next, the duo upended Gitte Ostermann and Katie Garcia of Nebraska, 8-4. Haylock and Steinbock went on to beat Yan-
ick Dullens and Suzana Makkovic of Denver, 8-5, before losing to New Mexico's Maja Kovacek and Sandy Lukowski, 7-9, in the semifinals.
Singles qualifying competition began last Wednesday with the Jayhawks posting a 6-3 record. Senior Kristen Steinbock defeated Cinthia Saucedo of Utah, 3-6,7-6,1-0 (6). She followed up the victory by beating Karissa Walker of Air Force, 2-6,6-1,1-0 (6).
Steinbock was forced to retire because of an injury in her third round match against Michelle Hiedbrink of New Mexico.
Freshman Brittany Brown, a four time all-state selection from Evansville Ind., won her first two rounds of competition in singles qualifying as she defeated Lucie Ruskova of Missouri, 6-1, 7-6, 1-0 (9) and Richelle Ferguson of
Utah State, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (4). Brown eventually fell to Olga Boulytcheva of BYU in the third round 6-7, 7-6, 1-0 (4).
"Its tough to play three matches in one day," Hall said. "I am very pleased with how we performed."
Hall credits the improving doubles play to good communication, but the level of singles play has started to pick up, too. The Jayhawks are beginning to win more matches on the singles competition and are competing with some of the most talented tennis players in the country.
"Its all about improving and getting into major NCAA tourneys," Hall said.
The Jayhawks are heading in the right direction and will hope to receive a bid in the National Indoor Championships beginning on Nov. 1.
-Rahul Sharma
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