what we heard "He's a firecracker of a football player. I'd pay money to watch him play." Jacksonville State coach Jack Crowe on Kansas quarterback Bill Whittemore during an interview on 1320 KLWN radio. off the bench
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friday, September 19, 2003
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This Week's Games
Kansas vs. Jacksonville St.
Ryan Greene sportswriter Kansas
Andrew Granat Overland Park senior Kansas
Jeremy Krashin Overland Park senior Kansas
Cory Sanchez Lawrence senior Kansas
Kelly Unruh Newton junior Kansas
Oregon vs. Michigan
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Georgia vs. LSU
Georgia
LSU
LSU
LSU
Miami vs. Boston College
Miami
Miami
Boston College
Miami
Tennessee vs. Florida
Tennessee
Florida
Tennessee
Tennessee
Texas Tech vs. North Carolina St.
North Carolina St.
Texas Tech
North Carolina St.
Colorado vs. Florida State
Florida State
Florida State
Colorado
Florida State
Arizona State vs. Iowa
Arizona State
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
UCLA vs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Bowling Green vs. Ohio State
Bowling Green
Ohio State
Bowling Green
Ohio State
Nicholls St. vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville
Nicholls St.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Nicholls St.
Nicholls St.
Kansas City shuts down Cleveland
The Associated Press
Kansas City began yesterday 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota, the AL Central leader.
CLEVELAND — Jose Lima returned from the disabled list to pitch five solid innings for Kansas City and Raul Ibanez drove in a key run as the Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 last night.
Lima (8-1) allowed two runs, scattering six hits and a walk for his first victory since July 27. He got key double plays in the second and fifth innings to get out of iams.
The Royals' bullpen shut down Cleveland the rest of the way.
Jeremy Affeldt threw three hitless innings, striking out four and allowing a walk.
Curtis Leskanic pitched the ninth for his second save. Ibanez made a diving catch of Victor Martinez's line drive to the left field gap for the final out.
Kansas City took the lead for good with two runs in the third.
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Mike DiFelice
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indians 2
C. C. Sabathia (13-9) went seven innings, giving up three runs on seven
sacrifice flire. Iibanez singled home DiFelice to make it 5-1.
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bits and a walk. He struck out five.
Ben Broussard walked to start the fifth and Jhonny Peralta doubled to put runners at the corners. But Brandon Phillips lined out and Peralta got thrown out trying to get back to first.
Sabathia, who became a father Monday, got stronger as the game went on, retiring 12 of the last 13 batters he faced.
Lima, who had been on the disabled list since Aug. 24 with a right groin strain, gave up two singles to start the second but got out of the inning with a double play and a fly out.
Carlos Beltran tripled and Mike Sweeney singled to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead in the first.
Coco Crisp singled to score Broussard and pull within 3-2.
Alex Escobar drove in a run on a fielder's choice after back to back singles by Casey Blake and Gerut to tie it in the bottom half.
Greene handpicks week four favorites
By Ryan Greene
rggreene@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Jacksonville State vs. Kansas
The Jayhawks are confident after a huge road victory in Wyoming last weekend. With Kansas bringing an offensive attack that few defenses can stop when the ball is not wet, Jacksonville State has little chance, if any, in this one. Kansas should win big in this tune-up before the important Border War game with Missouri next Saturday. Greene's Pick: Kansas
Michigan vs. Oregon
Michigan may be playing better all-around football than any other team in the country right now. Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., is a tough place for any road team to play, but Michigan is used to hostile environments in the Big Ten Conference. I'll have to go with Michigan in this one, but the Ducks will keep it close, and sophomore quarterback Kellen Clemens will be able to put up some numbers. Greene's Pick: Michigan
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Ah, there is nothing harder than picking between two schools you absolutely despise. Michigan State always plays Notre Dame tough, but without starting quarterback Jeff Smoker, it's going to be difficult. Along with losing wide receiver Charles Rogers, a traditional Notre Dame killer, to the NFL draft, the Spartans don't have much left to fight a tough Irish defense. Notre Dame's other advantage is playing at home, so with the chips stacked in its favor, as hard as it is to do, I'll go against Michigan State. Greene's Pick: Notre Dame
Georgia vs. LSU
This is the most evenly matched game of the weekend by far. Both LSU's Matt Mauck and Georgia's David Greene rank in the top-15 in the nation for passing efficiency, so expect a lot to be done through the air. Even though the game is being played in Baton Rouge, Georgia simply has too many weapons on offense. With both teams ranked in the top-10, expect a great game. LSU will keep it close for a while, but the Bulldogs will prevail in the end. Greene's Pick: Georgia
Miami vs. Boston College
No matter how good Miami is year-in and year-out, Boston College always tends to be a bump in the Hurricanes' road to the national title game. However, it's tough to pick against a Miami team coming off of an emotional victory against Florida and then a bye week. The Hurricanes win big. Greene's Pick: Miami
Tennessee vs. Florida
In recent years, the Volunteers have traveled and played well in the Swamp.
This year, they bring the nation's third-leading rusher in Cedric Houston to face a suspect defense. Both teams have good defensive backs, so the ground game will win this one, and if Houston gets anywhere near his average of 160 yards per game, Tennessee rolls. I think he will. Greene's Pick: Tennessee
Texas Tech vs. North Carolina State
These two met in Lubbock last year for a memorable overtime finish, with Tech coming out on top. North Carolina State had much expected of them this year, and with tailback T.A. McClendon back in the lineup and coming off of a heartbreaking overtime loss at Ohio State, the Wolfpack cannot afford to fall to 1-3 on the year. North Carolina State will dig deep and pull one out at home. Greene's Pick: North Carolina State
Colorado vs. Florida State
Anyone who is a Jayhawk fan should want Colorado in this one, so they could be still ranked when Kansas travels to Boulder in a month. However, quarterback Erik Greenberg will be making his first start in a Buffalooes uniform, and Florida State will not be an easy place to do that. The Seminoles will make up for last week's pathetic offensive display against Georgia Tech with a rout of Colorado. Greene's Pick: Florida State
Arizona State vs. Iowa
This is an awfully random matchup between two high-powered offenses. Arizona State's Andrew Walter has been kept a secret for too long, and will unleash his wrath on the Hawkeyes this weekend in Iowa City. This is the week when we see Iowa is no longer for real. Greene's Pick: Arizona State
UCLA vs. Oklahoma
Bowling Green vs. Ohio State
Plain and simple, UCLA cannot score touchdowns, let alone against the nation's top defense. The Bruins will get punished. Greene's Pick: Oklahoma
Here is the upset special of the week my friends. Bowling Green ranks number one in the nation in total offense. The only team who has scored as many touchdowns as the Falcons is Florida, and no one compares to its 575 yards per game. Ohio State's defense showed its flaws last Saturday by allowing North Carolina State to put up big numbers. The only reason I'm taking Bowling Green is because Ohio State is not only without Maurice Clarett, but also starting quarterback Craig Krenzel. Bowling Green gets put on the map this Saturday. Greene's pick: Bowling Green
Nicholls State vs. Texas A&M Kingsville
Nicholls State won its first game of the season 70-0. I don't care who that's against, that's impressive. Greene's Pick: Nicholls State
Kansas athletics calendar
today
Soccer at San Diego University at San Diego, Calif
saturday
Women's golf at Mary Fossum Invitational at East Lansing, Mich.
Volleyball vs. Colorado, 1 p.m., Horejsi Family
Athletics Center Football vs. Jacksonville State, 6 p.m., Memorial Stadium
sunday
Women's golf at Mary Fossum Invitational East Lansing, Mich.
Soccer at Loyola Marymount, 1 p.m., Los Angeles
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