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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009
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— Brock Lesnar, describing the Sept. 30 Ultimate Fighter match between Roy Nelson and Kimbo Sigele.
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Since the start of 2007, Kansas is 8-2 against Big 12 North competition.
Source: Kansas Athletics
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
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Source: Kansas Athletics
FISHING REPORT
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reported Oct. 8 that at Clinton Lake:
WHITE BASS are fair, between 0.5 to 1.5 pounds. Anglers are catching fish trolling crankbaits off points and COE swimming beach.
CRAPPIE are fair, between 0.5 to 1.5 pounds. Crappie are being caught over brushpiles on minnows or jigs in about 12 to 18 feet below surface.
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CHANNEL CATFISH are good, between 1 to 4 pounds. Worms, liver, stinkbait and spoons over baited areas have produced results.
— Stephen Montemayor
MORNING BREW
ESPN issue celebrates the body
The human body is the greatest sculpting device. ESPN The Magazine.
ESPN The Magazine's Oct. 9 issue, entitled "The Body Issue," will showcase a wide array of athletes — with as few clothes as possible.
Before the release of the issue, ESPN.com previewed a small sample of pictures with such athletes as Serena Williams, Carl Edwards, Gina Carano and Dwight Howard. They are revealing and intimidating to say the least.
This may not seem so different from Sports Illustrated's swim-suit issue, but it does have a little more intrigue to it.
This isn't act for attention or gloating on the athlete's behalf. This is art — the perfection of the human body.
Different sports yield different body types. Olympic rowers have exceedingly defined lat muscles and Olympic shot putters have
menacing quads, NFL running back Adrian Peterson looks like a sculpture from ancient Greece. These individuals are the creators of their own bodies — their art and here they are displaying it for us.
I can't think of them as models. I think of them as presenters. The pictures aren't making them out to be salacious by any stretch, but it's easy to see where critics may have a problem.
Magazine companies are known for editing pictures of celebrities to make them appear perfect. They edit acne, cellulite
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and skin tone and adjust sizes of certain parts of the body. But the concept behind "The Body Issue" is to reveal what human bodies are capable of. Skin blemishes may be doctored a bit, but overall, these are accurate presentations.
Dwight Howard told the Orlando Sentinel it was not just a nude photo shoot. These athletes are proud of their bodies and the countless hours spent in the gym. This is their way to show it off. Other athletes were skeptical, however. For instance, Carl Edwards was asked to shave his legs, something he's never been asked to do at a photo shoot
Non-athletic celebrities usu
ally have some flaw on their body they talk about changing. Even they can admire athletes for their picture-perfect features. Adrian Peterson said in an ESPN preview for the magazine he is 100 percent comfortable with his body.
"If I could change one thing about my body," he said, "I don't think I would change anything."
Confidence like that makes for beautiful artwork.
Edited by Abby Olcese
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL McCray earns preseason honor from Big 12 coaches
Senior guard Danielle McCray has been named the 2009-10 Big 12 Women's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year. Big 12 coaches also voted Texas A&M's Danielle Adams Preseason Newcomer of the Year and Baylor's Brittney Griner as Preseason Freshman of the Year.
the postseason WNIT championship game last year while posting 21.6 points and 7.7 rebounds, earning All-American and All-Big 12 honors. The Olathe native also won a gold medal with the USA Women's University Games team.
"This is an exciting honor for Danielle," head coach Bonnie Henrickson said in a prepared statement. "Danielle has worked extremely hard on her game, and competing in the Big 12, the best conference in America, has really helped grow her game."
"I am thrilled to earn this honor," McCray said in a prepared statement. "My coaches and teammates push me hard each and every day in practice and without them I would not be in this position. I have a lot of respect for all of the players in our league, so I am really flattered to earn this award."
McCray led the Jayhawks to
McCray is the first Jayhawk to receive the honor since Tamecka Dixon was tabbed before the 1996-97 season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
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Junior guard Sherron Collins listens to sophomore center Cole Aldrich during a Kansas timeout. Aldrich had raised his hand for an alley-oop just prior to the timeout but failed to convert the attempt.
Collins, Aldrich named Co-Players of the Year
"Both Sherron and Cole had great years last season and hopefully that will carry over into this season." Self said. "They, and our entire team, have prepared very hard for this upcoming year. I am happy for both of them, but they will tell you that preseason honors do not make for a good season. My hope is for them to play at a high level in a league that will be very strong."
This is the second occasion in Big 12 history the honor has been held by two players on the team at same time, the other being Julian Wright and Brandon Rush for Kansas in 2006-07.
Kansas coach Bill Self said Aldrich may go down as the best true Kansas big man since Wilt Chamberlain and Collins as one of the winningest players in college history.
Collins said he is blessed to get mentioned next to Aldrich as the best player in the nation, but the award does not mean as much as far as the regular season goes.
BIG 12 COACHES PREASEASON POLL
Despite the abundance of talent in the Big 12, the pair is pleased to be held on high regards with the other coaches.
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Head coaches from the Big 12 teams voted for players in their own conference and were not allowed to vote for their own athletes. The results were released Thursday.
season hasn't started yet," he said,
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"We can talk here for 15 minutes with how many good players are here in our conference," Aldrich said. "To be mentioned at the top is a great honor."
Woods, Stricker lead foursome in tournamer
Senior guard Sherron Collins and Junior center Cole Aldrich are the Big 12 Co-Players of the Year thanks to a vote by conference coaches.
BY COREY THIBODEAUX cthibodeaux@kansan.com
Woods and Stricker played bogey-free in the difficult alternate-shot format, making four birdies on the opening six holes to build a big lead and closing out Geoff Ogilvy and 18-year-old Ryo Ishikawa on the 14th hole when Woods made a 15-foot birdie for a 6-and-4 victory.
SAN FRANCISCO — The United States built a quick lead Thursday in the Presidents Cup with a dominant performance from Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker and a surge by Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim.
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Sherron Collins, Kansas G, 5-11, 205, Sr.
Co-Players of the Year Cole Aldrich, Kansas, C 6-11, 245, Jr.
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Woods improved his four somes record to 8-2-1.
Newcomer of the Year Marquis Gilstrap, Iowa State, F-6, 215, Sr.
Mickelson and Kim came to life late for a 3-and-2 victory over Mike Weir and Tim Clair
Quirios finished strongly with six birdies over the final nine holes to overtake Garcia at the Centro Nacional de Golf course.
"That was the best back nine of my life," Quiros said. "I had 12 chances for birdie and I made 10 — unbelievable. I think I was very lucky with the putter."
The International team failed to make a single birdie at Harding Park, yet still had a 1-up lead through 12 holes when Kim hit a wedge to
MADRID — Manuel Quiros of Spain shot a 10-under 62 Thursday to lead Sergio Garcia by two shots after the first round of the Madrid Masters.
3 feet for birdie to square the match, the first of three straight holes they won.
Oliver Fisher of England trailed Quiros by three shots, while a group of five players were at 6 under. Defending champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa shot a 71.
Freshman of the Year Avery Bradley, Texas, G 6-2,180, Fr.
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Quiros currently in lead at Madrid Masters
Soccer vs. Texas Tech, 4 p.m.
2009-10 Preseason
All-Big 12 Team
(A tie in the voting)
SATURDAY
Softball vs. Johnson County CC, 2 p.m.
created six spots on the preseason squad)
Cole Aldrich, Kansas, C,
6-11, 245, Jr.
Women's Golf Give'Em Five Invitational at NMSU All day
Softball vs. Butler County CC, 4 p.m.
Willie Warren, Oklahoma G, 6-4, 199, So.
Rowing
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Soccer vs. Colorado, 1 p.m.
Football vs. Iowa State, 11:30 a.m.
THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS
Swimming Intrasquad, 4 p.m.
James Anderson, Oklahoma State, G/F, 6-6, 205, Jr.
TODAY
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Damion James, Texas,
G/F, 6-7, 225, Sr.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Volleyball vs. Iowa State 6:30 p.m.
Craig Brackins, Iowa State (tie), F-10, 6-30, Jr. Sherron Collins, Kansas (tie), G-5-11, 205, Sr.
Softball vs. Cowley County CC, 1 p.m.
Softball vs. Johnson County CC, 11 a.m.
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