SPORTS 9A
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS KANSAS
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 2009
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Rocky Graziano
"I quit school in the sixth grade because of pneumonia Not because I had it, but because I couldn't spell it."
FACT OF THE DAY
The women's soccer team became just the second No. 8 seed in Big 12 Championship history to take its quarterfinal match to overtime Wednesday.
Kansas Athletics
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
-Kansas Athletics
A: Tied for second. Caroline Smith had 12 her freshman year in 2002.
Q: Where does sophomore Emily Cressy's 12 goals this season put her on the school's all-time single season list?
FISHING REPORT
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reported Thursday that at Clinton Lake:
TROUT are good, 0.5 lbs.
Lake Henry received another load of trout this week. Anglers are successful using little cleo,
castmasters, roostertails and power bait.
WIPER are fair, 2-4 lbs.
Trolling crankbaits off points and dams.
WHITE BASS are good, 0.5-1 lbs. Anglers catching fishing trolling crankbals off points and the swimming beach, casting and retrieving jigs in covers and others are being caught while vertically fishing jigs for crappie.
CRAPPIE are slow, 05.-
1.1 lbs. Over brushpiles
on minnows or jigs in
about 15-20 feet below
surface. Also off deep
water rocky areas.
CHANNEL CATFISH are fair, 1-4 lbs. Drifting shad off windy points.
Yankees return to place at top
MORNING BREW
The Yankees have restored balance to the baseball universe.
Stephen Montemayor
No matter how you feel about the New York Yankees winning the World Series, it was a happy ending to the Major League Baseball season.
The victory gave several deserving players their first pennant -- CC Sabathia, Mark Teixiera, A.J. Burnett and most importantly, Alex Rodriguez.
A-Rod is one of the most unjustifiably scrutinized players in any sport. He has three MVP awards and his performance on the field is worthy of the Hall of Fame. The only knock on him was the lack of a championship. It took six years with the Yankees, but it happened.
Not only did he finally win the World Series, but he had a significant effect on his team, hitting .365 with six home runs and 18 RBI in the playoffs. Steroid controversy aside, how can you not feel good for the guy?
During the regular season, I expressed my displeasure in an
earlier Morning Brew with the MLB storylines. Everything leading up to October has since been forgotten. The team with the best players came out on top, and all is well. And credit should be given to the Phillies for making it an enjoyable series.
New York has a bigger payroll than any team in baseball, which is why it isn't as adored as it should be. The monetary disparity among teams in baseball is drastically different than in other sports, which is why the richer teams should dominate — they can afford better players.
We get what we pay for. The Yankees paid more for a championship than any other team and that's what they received. There is nothing wrong with that concept.
Great teams usually have a few stars with other key role players who make them successful. But the Yankees found a way to turn a pack of individual stars into a cohesive team.
Thank you. New York, for putting a perfect end to an imperfect season.
FRIDAY YOUTUBE SESH:
BAT-MANU
On Halloween night, the highlight of the year occurred.
After failed attempts to catch the bat with nets and towels, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili took matters into his own hands. Literally.
The San Antonio Spurs played a home game against the Sacramento Kings Saturday and a bat got loose in the arena.
YouTube search "Manu Ginobi bat" and witness the miraculous feat of hand-eye coordination.
If it had happened on any other night of the year, it would have simply been cool. But given that it was Oct 31, this has to be one of the best athletic feats this year.
Earlier this week on his Facebook page, Ginobili released a statement stating he now had to get a rabies shot. According to the post, they let the bat go before they could see if it had rabies or not. Ginobi advised everyone not to handle wild creatures.
Follow Corey
Thibodeaux at
twitter.com/
c_thibodeaux.
If Christian Bale ever leaves the "Batman" series, Ginobili should put himself next in line.
Edited by Lauren Cunningham
guard Conner Teahan and senior guard Mario Little, none of whom played against Fort Hays State. All are being withheld from commenting until the decision is made.
Recently removed from the consideration of redshirting is freshman guard Elijah Johnson. His emergence as an explosive weapon has opened his coach's eyes. Self said.
"I thought a month ago that Elijah Johnson would be a
definite redshirt candidate." Self said. "Right now I'm not seeing that at all. I think he can help this team right now, let alone January and February."
nice to have an extra year of eligibility, Self said.
"They're fine with whatever," Self said. "If you're a good player and the deck's kind of stacked against you right now and you think you may be the odd man out, but we really feel like you could be a starter here, then it's not a bad scenario if it ensures you graduate."
The players are being considered for redshirting for a couple of reasons, Self said. The importance of redshirting is the benefit of graduation and progression and maturing of players. And if they are good enough to start later on in their career for the Jayhawks, it is
MEN'S BASKETBALL Coaches to announce redshirt players Mondav
— Corey Thibodeaux
Candidates are sophomore guard Travis Releford, junior
The men's basketball coaches will designate redshirt players early next week. The decision will be made after the team's Monday practice and before it faces Pittsburg State Tuesday, coach Bill Self said in a press conference Thursday.
THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS
TODAY No events scheduled
SATURDAY
Swimming:
vs. Drury, 2 p.m.
Springfield, Mo.
Football:
at Kansas State,
11:30 a.m.
Manhattan
Volleyball:
at Oklahoma,
2 p.m.
Norman, Okla.
Rowing:
Head of the
Hooch, all day
Chattanooga,
Tenn.
SUNDAY
Women's Basketball:
vs. Emporia State,
2 p.m.
Lawrence
Rowing:
Head of the
Hooch, all day
Chattanooga,
Tenn.
SATURDAY ON KJHK
Jay Bilas, ESPN college basketball analysts, will be on Chirpin' With The Hawks Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 90.7 K
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL Defensive end diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease
season. Mangino said Marshall wouldn't practice.
announced in a statement yesterday. Marshall informed his coaches and teammates about the diagnosis yesterday. He
Freshman defensive end DJ. Marshall has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, it was
Marshall
"Iam very thankful for the support that I've received from my family, my teammates and coaches, and from our medical staff." Marshall said in the statement. "Coach Mangino is
will undergo more tests before doctors determine a course of
treatment,the statement said.
"The prognosis for recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma is good," head team physician Larry Magee said in the statement. "We are optimistic that D.J. will make a complete recovery. Right now the most important thing is for him to have follow-up tests and then begin treatment."
Coach Mark Mangino said in the statement that Marshall would remain a part of the football team and that he would travel with Kansas to Kansas State tomorrow.
"As D.J. faces this disease, we know he will do so with great
Marshall, who is from Mesquite, Texas, redshirted last
always telling us to 'saw wood,' especially when our back is to the wall. I am going to beat this disease with their help and my hard work. I can't wait to get back on the field."
By Jayson Jenks
determination" Mangino said. "Our thoughts and prayers will be with him daily. We look forward to his complete recovery and having him back on the field as soon as possible."
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