Tuesday, September 30, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 3
Talkin' with the 'Hawks
University of Kansas mascot, Jay, and Kansas basketball players Nick Bradford, Terry Nooner and Jelani Janisse talk with children at the Sixth Annual Camp Jayhawk. The camp was held Saturday at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. All participants received KU memorabilia and were served a free lunch provided by Mercantile Bank. Photo by Dan Elsavsky/KANSAN
Kansas City Royals up for sale
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals are officially for sale.
Reversing its decision to wait another year, the board of directors of the American League club voted yesterday to begin the bidding process that will lead to a new owner.
Three groups are known to have an interest. One includes George Brett, a future Hall of Famer who retired in 1993 after a 20-year career with the Royals. The others include a group led by Jerry Green, a local banker and car dealer, and David Oddo, a Kansas City businessman.
"The board concluded that
because we appear to have three local bidders who have a serious interest in the team that now's the time to start the process."
Glass, the chairman of Wal-Mart, Inc., surprised the audience when he said he would not be a bidder. It had been assumed since team founder Ewing Kauffman personally picked him to head the board
said board chairman David Glass at a news conference.
that Glass eventually would own the team.
"I just don't think it would be in my best interests or something that would be good for me and my family." Glass said.
Kauffman died in 1993 after working out a complicated succession plan meant to keep the team in Kansas City.
The board set the minimum bid at $75 million. In addition, major league baseball requires that an individual or group have a net worth of $100 million excluding the investment in the club.
A committee headed by club president Mike Herman will begin screening applicants immediately.
Coaches eager to commence Big 12 schedule
Selected comments from Big 12 Conference coaches at yesterday's week conference call:
The Associated Press
Bia 12 North Division
Kansas State (3-0, 0-0)
Next game at Nebraska
Conference football to start
The No. 17 Wildcats 58-0 victory against Bowling Green boosted Kansas State's confidence as they enter the Big 12 season with a perfect record, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said.
"I think we put ourselves in a little better position to feel more comfortable going into the Big 12 Conference," he said. "But anytime you open conference play with Nebraska, that's a tall order to begin with."
Nebraska (3-0, 0-0)
Next game vs. Kansas State
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said he saw a tougher, more run-oriented Kansas State team on the horizon than he's seen recently.
"Bowling Green had played Ohio State fairly tough and then really had a hard time with K-State," he said. "Overall, K-State has made an improvement over the last couple of weeks. I don't remember a K-State team ever running for 400 yards."
Colorado (2-1, 0-0)
Next game vs. Texas A&M
Colorado (2-1,0-0)
No. 16 Colorado realizes that No. 21 Texas A&M probably is using its upcoming clash as a barometer after the Aggies' 6-6 season a year ago, Buffalo coach Rick Neuheil said.
riding culprit in Missouri's 31-10 loss against Ohio State, Tigers coach Larry Smith said. It is something that must be repaired if Missouri can bounce back against Iowa State.
"We know they have a program rich in tradition and rich in pride. We know that they want to make amends for a disappointing season," he said. "One way is to get off to a great start in the conference race."
After squeaking past Wyoming 20-19 last weekend, the Buffaloes are focusing on their once-mighty offense, which has struggled so far.
Next game vs. Iowa State
Lack of consistency was the over-
Missouri [2-2, 0-1]
"We're sitting here at 2-2, a mediocre football team that's got to make a decision where it wants to go," he said. "That decision lies with us."
Iowa State (0-4, 0-1)
Next game at Missouri
The strength of Iowa State's early schedule has taken its toll on the Cyclones, particularly on their winless record.
"We've played some teams in the early part of the season that have a 13-4 combined record," Iowa State coach Dan McCarney said. "We've had some injuries defensively and we've not been very effective. We've not been very physical against the run."
Big 12 South Division
Big 12 South Division
Oklahoma (2-2, 0-0)
Next game at Kansas
Oklahoma coach John Blake said the Sooners' underclassmen improved in a 35-14 victory against Louisville, which is something that must continue if they're going to make a splash in league play.
"The young kids are really playing well, but we need to get them playing a lot better than they are, and they know that." he said.
As the six South Division teams enter the brunt of Big 12 play in an apparent horse race, Blake said Texas remains the favorite until another team has proven otherwise.
Oklahoma State (4-0, 1-0 Next game vs. Texas
Undefeated Oklahoma State faces the first major test of its undefeated record against Texas this week after finishing a perfect nonconference season with a 38-7 victory against Northeast Louisiana.
"We're very excited about our record and really more excited to be going (back) into the Big 12." Cowboys coach Bob Simmons said. "We do have a challenge this week in playing this Texas football team."
Simmons called Texas running back Ricky Williams his defense's biggest test to date, especially after Williams' five touchdowns last
week at Rice.
Texas Tech (1-2, 0-0)
Next aame at Baylor
Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes said the Red Raiders used the bye week to heal and study what went wrong in their 30-27 loss to North Texas the weekend before.
"We were beat up a little bit," Dykes said. "We got a lot of work done over the last week and we certainly needed to. There were a lot of things we didn't do too well against North Texas, but now we're playing for keeps (in league play)."
Tech's youth still gets the Raiders into trouble, Dykes said. With Baylor having won four of its last five games against Tech in Waco, Texas, Dykes said his players would have to grow up quickly.
Texas (2-1,0-0)
Next game at Oklahoma State
Having gotten back on the winning track by winning a 38-31 thriller against Rice, Texas must lick its numerous wounds while facing seven straight Big 12 opponents.
Defensive tackles Chris Akins and Casey Hampton are out for an extended period of time with knee injuries, Mackovic said. Same goes for receiver Wane McGarity and reserve linebacker Josh Taft.
Baylor (1-2, 0-0)
Next game vs. Texas Tech on Saturday
More than a month after their last home game, a loss to Miami on Aug. 30, Baylor coach Dave Roberts said his Bears were excited about kicking conference play off with Texas Tech.
"We're playing hard, but we're certainly not playing well," Roberts said.
Texas A&M (3-0, 0-0)
Texas A&M (3-0, 0-0)
Next game at Colorado on Saturday
No.21 Texas A&M faces a trial by fire this week against No. 16 Colorado, which has lost only to 12thranked Michigan.
"I think they're just a hair away from some really big plays," he said of Colorado. "I see them as being every bit as potent and explosive as they've been in the past. Their defense is excellent, and their offensive receivers are dangerous guys."
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