Thursday, August 21, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 3
Soccer team faces change of coach and style of play
Kerry during, junior midfielder, fights with Erin Hon, junior midfielder, during practice yesterday at the Super Target Field. Photo by Geoff Krieger/Kansan
Switch from man defense to zone is largest difference
By Harley V. Ratliff
Kansan sportswriter
sports@kansan.com
With the arrival of a new coach often comes a new attitude,a new style and a new approach to how the game is played.
Kansas women's soccer head coach Dan Magner is no exception.
Since his arrival in the spring from Wake Forest, Magner has put his personal mark on Jayhawk soccer.
The most significant change for the Jayhawks will be the implementation of new offensive and defensive schemes.
Magner has spent much of the preseason working to familiarize his players with the new style of play. While he has made some changes in the offense, it is the defense that Magner has completely revamped.
"What we're looking to do is institute a zone defense," Magner said. "You can equate it very easily to basketball. It's similar to playing man-to-man as opposed to dropping back and playing in a zone. Our goal is to play defense very much like a half-court trap in basketball. We really won't lock onto players until they're in a certain situation."
For the past two seasons, former head coach Lori Walker played man defense. Though it was adequate against some opponents, the man defense often had trouble with the more physically gifted teams.
Magner said that was one reason why he has switched styles.
"It is just a different concept," Magner said. "I believe that we're not going to be as athletic as some of the teams that we're going to play against. A way to balance that is to play in the
"Our defense is going to let us attack because we won't be exerting all of our energy ... we'll be able to go forward in numbers and attack."
Dan Magner women's soccer head coach
zone."
The change, however, doesn't mean the Jayhawks will be stagnant in the backfield. Magner said he hoped the change to zone would allow some of his more athletic defenders to spark the offense.
be able to go forward in number and attack."
"Our defense is going to let us attack because we won't be exerting all of our energy," Magner said. "When we get the ball, we'll
Though he introduced his plans last spring, much of the learning process has taken place during the first week of practice.
"We're used to playing an all-or-nothing defense," said Kansas sophomore defender Lindsay Loeffler. "It's a lot harder to get used to, but when you're patient and get the whole team playing together, it works. So much of it is being prepared mentally as well as physically."
Magner said he was convinced that the defense would work, but knows that it won't all come together overnight.
"The women really began to pick up on it last spring, but now we have a lot of new freshman faces," Magner said. "It is going to take time. This is a long term project, not just a quick fix. It could take us until midway through the season until everyone is on the same page."
By Kristie Blasi sports@kansan.com Sports Editor
New sports package unveiled
Olympic sports is the new catch phrase in athletics administration, and Kansas is offering a ticket package for these sports at a price without a catch.
At Kansas, Olympic sports are defined as volleyball, baseball, softball, women's basketball, soccer, and track and field.
"Olympic sports refers to what were formerly called non-revenue sports," said Rick Mullen, promotions coordinator for KU athletics. "It's a phrase being used in colleges now because some of the sports do produce revenue."
Individuals may purchase a pass for the five sports and the Kansas Relays for $45. The cost for a family pass, which pays for two adults and up to four children, is $60.
The price for the Olympic sports pass is identical to the individual
and family prices for season tickets to women's basketball games.
"The largest fan base [among Olympic sports] is for women's basketball," Mullen said. "Our goal is to get people in the stands, and if they have these passes they can sample other sports."
A similar package called the "Go Big Blue" card was offered last year, but at a cost of $135 for individuals and $150 for families.
"The prices were cut dramatically," Mullen said. "We'd like to get people to come see Olympic sports."
The athletic ticket office has sold 180 Olympic sports passes for this season so far. Only 120 Go Big Blue cards were sold in the 1996-97 season.
Students with valid KUIDs are admitted free to these sporting events, with the exception of the Kansas Relays. The event is part of the All-Sports Combo ticket package, which also includes football and men's basketball tickets.
"The Relays have always been with the Combo because football, men's basketball and the Relays were the only events that students and the public had to pay for," said Kristel Thalmann, assistant to the director of athletic ticket operations.
Olympic sports pass
Women's basketball
The pass is available to individuals for $45 and for families (two adults and up to four children) for $60 for these 1997-98 sports:
Baseball
Kansas Relays
Students with valid KUIDs are admitted free to these events, with the exception of the Kansas Relays.
Panther fined $20,000 for hitting Chiefs quarterback in exhibition
Gannon chips tooth, but won't miss games
The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL fined Carolina Panthers linebacker Lamar Lathon $20,000 yesterday for his hit to the face mask of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Rich Gannon in last Thursday's exhibition game.
The league said Lathon, who charged in from Gannon's left and lunged headfirst at him, violated a policy against helmet-to-helmet contact in the pocket when a quarterback is in a vulnerable position.
The hit left Gannon woozy and spitting blood. He went to the sidelines
for one play while trainers attended to his lacerated tongue and a chipped tooth.
"The rules are very clear in regards to these types of things — leading with the helmet is an illegal hit," said Chiefs representative Bob Moore. "Obviously, we are content with the league's decision."
The impact also knocked loose a crown on one of Gannon's teeth, Moore said. Otherwise, Gannon has recovered and is fine, Moore said.
After Kansas City's 30-10 victory, Lathon said he didn't intentionally try to hurt Gannon. Following the Panthers' practice yesterday, Lathon waved off reporters who were seeking comment about the league's review of the incident.
"I'm playing football," said Lathon,
"The rules are very clear in regards to these types of things—leading with the helmet is an illegal hit."
Bob Moore Chiefs representative
who tied for second in the NFL last season with 13 1/2 sacks.
The fine was identical to one the NFL levied last week on Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski for a hit to the face mask of Carolina quarterback Kerry Collins. The hit fractured Collins' jaw in two places and required surgery, sidelining him for six weeks.
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