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friday, october 10, 2003
A fleeting moment of joy
Andi Rozum, sophomore setter, and Janina Correze, freshman outside hitter, celebrated a point during Wednesday night's game against Nebraska. The Jayhawks lost 3-1 to the Cornhuskers, marking the first time Nebraska has taken a game from Kansas since 1998. The team will try to improve on its 11-6 overall, and 3-3 Big 12 Conference record against the Oklahoma Sooners at 7 p.m. Saturday in Norman, Okla. The Jayhawks have won three matches in a row against the Sooners, all series 19-38.
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SPORTS COMMENTARY
Michigan vs. Minnesota
Ryan Greene
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Kansas vs. Colorado
These teams are similar in that they can put up huge numbers on offense through the air, but Kansas' running attack gives it an edge. Colorado is not only without starting tailback Bobby Purify, but also without about half of its defensive starters. Kansas takes this one and makes a statement. Greene's Pick: Kansas
I never thought my Wolverines would make it this hard for me to pick them. Against a surprising and explosive Minnesota offense, it's especially tough. It's not to the point where I'm going to pick with my brain instead of my heart just yet. Minnesota has a good shot, but I have to stick with my guys. Greene's Pick: Michigan
Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh
Notre Dame's defense is struggling against everyone recently. If that continues, Pittsburgh could put up 50 points without breaking a sweat. The Panthers should have no problem at home against Notre Dame in a down year. Greene's Pick: Pittsburgh
Miami vs. Florida State
come close against the Hurricanes, but falter at the end. This year, Florida State has the nation's most underrated defense, and this is the week it becomes nationally known and backs up its top-filing ranking. Miami will lose its first regular season game since early in the 2000 season. Greene's Pick: Florida State
In recent years, the Seminoles have
Oklahoma vs. Texas
Mack Brown can go ahead and think he's finally learned to win the big one after beating Kansas State, but he and his entire team have a shock coming this weekend. Oklahoma will handle Texas with ease for the fourth straight year in the Red River Shootout. Greene's Pick: Oklahoma
few weeks, and LSU is now in the top 10 and on a roll. If this game were at Florida, I'd say maybe they had a chance, but LSU should have little trouble with a bad Gators squad. Greene's Pick: LSU
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State
This is a must-win game for the Wildcats. I think they can answer the call. Greene's Pick: Kansas State
Florida vs. LSU
Georgia vs. Tennessee
Georgia betrayed me big time two weeks ago by losing to LSU. Tennessee is coming off a very tough loss at Auburn. The comforts of home at Rocky Top will help, and they should be able to get back on track. Greene's Pick: Tennessee
Florida has been terrible in the past
Nebraska vs. Missouri
I'm not ready to start picking Missouri
in big games just yet. Greene's Pick: Nebraska
Svracuse vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has been upset the past two years by Syracuse, but as a KU student, how could I possibly pick the Orangemen? Greene's Pick: Virginia Tech
UNLV vs. Air Force
With every top-25 opponent UNLV knocks off, the better Kansas looks. Greene's Pick: UNLV
Holy Cross vs. Towson
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For the second straight week, I'll take the team with the cooler name. Greene's Pick: Holy Cross
today
saturday
Tennis at USTA Women's College Tennis Invitational, Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
Soccer at Iowa State, 7 p.m., Ames, Iowa
Swimming intrasquad meet, 6 p.m., Robinson Center
Greene is a Vernon Hills, Ill., senior in journalism
Tennis at USTA Women's College Tennis Invitational, Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
Football at Colorado, 2:30 p.m., Boulder, Colo.
Volleyball at Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Norman, Okla.
sunday
Swimming and diving team to start season in second meet
Tennis at USTA Women's College Tennis Invitational, Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Rowing at Head of the Rock, Rockford, Ill Soccer at Missouri, 1 p.m., Columbia, Mo.
The Kansas swimming and diving team will see its first action today in the Crimson and Blue intrasquad meet 6 p.m. in the Robinson Center. This would have been the team's second meet of the season, but the Sept. 26 home dual and Sept. 27 Lake Race against Southern Illinois were canceled because of poor pool conditions and low water temperatures at Clinton Lake.
"With several meets ahead in the coming weeks, it is important we take advantage of this opportunity to race," coach Clark Campbell said. "Now is the time to start honing our racing skills."
In this meet the team will be split up into two squads in a 12-event format.
This intrasquad meet should come as a good warm up for Campbell's second year at Kansas. Last year, the Jayhawks finished with a 7-6 dual record and fourth place in the Big 12 Conference Championships. Five seniors who were national qualifiers last year will return for Kansas, including senior captain Kristen Johnson and junior Amy Gruber.
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and Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. at the Canlan Ice Sports Complex in Shawnee
The Jayhawks will take on the Bears of Southwest Missouri State on the ice this weekend. The KU ice hockey team (3-2-1-0) will face the Bears both Friday
Hockey club to face off with Southwest Missouri State
After an exhausting split of two games against Missouri and a catastrophic loss to the 2nd-seeded Bobcats of Ohio University (division ACHA) last weekend, the Hawks are ready to hit the ice again and try to add to their victory total.
"That's what we've been working hard in practice for," junior Jeff Evans of Omaha, Neb. said.
hockey Club results:
KU: 1 vs Robert Morris: 8
KU: 5 vs MU: 5
KU: 7 vs Southern Illinois: 1
KU: 3 vs MU: 2 (OT)
KU: 4 vs MU: 5
KU: 0 vs Ohio University: 12
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Detective provides graphic detail in Kobe Bryant preliminary hearing
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EAGLE, Colo. —The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told police a flirtatious encounter quickly turned ugly when he grabbed her by the neck, bent her over a chair and attacked her, repeatedly asking, "You're not going to tell anybody about this, right?"
The 19-year-old woman was raped after agreeing to go to Bryant's suite at the resort where she worked, Eagle County Sheriff's Detective Doug Winters testified yesterday at a preliminary hearing to determine whether Bryant will stand trial.
Winters described in graphic detail for a packed courtroom how, according to the woman, an exciting, chance meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar led to a nightmarish assault that left her shaken and in tears.
She said she told Bryant "no" at least twice and he ignored her, pulling her dress up and her underwear down and raping her from behind.
Bryant, 25 has insisted the sex was consensual.
Though the testimony was graphic, the most explosive statement came from Bryant's own defense attorney when she suggested under cross examination that
That led an angry Judge Frederick Gannett to empty the courtroom and summon the lawyers to his chambers. Gannett was also upset earlier when defense lawyer Paula Mackey said the woman's names six times when asking questions.
The hearing, expected to last only an afternoon, was finally adjourned after more than six hours, an indication the trial could be long and laborious for both sides. Gannett said it would continue next Wednesday, and the district attorney's office said Brant had to appear.
She apologized, saying she would write herself a big note not to say it.
"Or I could get you a big muzzle," Gannett said.
Winters testified that the woman's blood was found on the inside of Bryant's T-shirt, based on DNA tests. The woman told him she had bleeding from the attack, he said.
The prosecution also presented photographs showing vaginal injuries and one of a bruise on the woman's jaw, and a rape nurse's statement that her injuries were not consistent with consensual
sex.
Mackey, though, suggested Winters had no idea when the bruise occurred, and got him to acknowledge that the woman needed no treatment for injuries when she was examined. She also questioned him on whether he saw marks on her neck when he interviewed her the next day.
"I sensed a crackle in her voice," he said. "She stated that he raped her."
Bryant faces up to life in prison if convicted of a felony charge of sexual assault. The judge said he would not rule yesterday on whether to proceed to trial.
Legal experts had expected the defense to waive the hearing and head straight to trial rather than allow prosecutors to lay out their case for the first time — evidence that will be discussed in public for months.
Gannett had rejected defense requests to have the woman testify and to see her medical records.
Bryant, free on $25,000 bond, had been ordered to appear in court for a bond hearing even if the preliminary hearing was waived. He left the Hawaii training camp of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Bryant has the right to go to trial within six months, but he could agree to push that back until later, perhaps after the NBA season ends early next summer.
Two-run homer powers New York to victory
NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte and Nick Johnson showed the Boston Red Sox the grit that makes the New York Yankees so tough in October.
Pettitte fought off early struggles to hold down Boston's bashing batters, and the slumping Johnson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer that powered New York to a 6-2 victory last night and tied the AL championship series.
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New York, coming off a 5-2 loss in the opener, went ahead on Johnson's two-run homer in the second off Derek Lowe and opened a 4-1 lead by the fifth.
Pettitte made it stand up, tying Greg Maddux for second with his 12th post-season victory, one behind John Smoltz.
Seven of Boston's first nine batters reached base, but the Red Sox failed to score after loading the bases in the first and got only one run in the opening two innings despite having six hits.
Jose Contreras pitched 1 1-3 innings and Mariano Rivera got the final three outs, combining with Pettitte to hold the Red Sox to four hits over the final seven innings. Jorge Posada added breathing room with a two-run double in the seventh off Scott Sauerbeck and fans sennaded Boston with chants of "1918" during the ninth, a reminder of how long it's been since the Red Sox last won the World Series.
The best-of-seven series resumes tomorrow in Fenway Park, where former Red Sox great Roger Clemens pitches in Boston for the final time, opposed by current Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez.
Pettit has often been the Yankees' October savior, called on to pick up his team when their postseason push was on the verge of spinning out of control. After New York lost the first-round opener to Minnesota, the 31-year-old left-hander pitched them to victory in Game 2, starting a run of three straight victories that put the Yankees back in the ALCS after a one-year absence.
He struggled mightily at the start against Boston, falling behind in the count to five of his first six batters. Gabe Kapler singled leading off but was caught stealing by Posada as Bill Mueller struck out. Boston then loaded the bases on singles by Nomar Garciappa and Manny Ramirez (his fifth straight hit), and a walk to David Ortiz. But Pettitte got out of trouble when Kevin Millar popped out.
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