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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Sammy Sosa hit his 63rd home run last night against the Padres. He hit the grand slam in the top of the eighth inning with two outs.
Kansas Basketball
Highly-touted basketball recruit Nick Collison will make an official visit to Kansas this weekend.
Thursday
September 17, 1998
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Inside KU Sports
Columnist Spencer Duncan explains why the KU football team might struggle in the Big 12 this season.
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Penalty kicks cause emotional response
By Brad Hallier
Kansan sportswriter
It's the ultimate one-on-one confrontation in soccer.
The penalty kick pits one team's goalkeeper against the other team's shooter. Only 12 yards separate the two, and when the referee blows the whistle for the kick to be taken, the adrenaline shoots through both players.
"I try to be calm and get to the ball," said Jen Fecke, junior goalkeeper for the Kansas soccer team. "I just try to figure out whether it's a shot or a pass into the goal."
A penalty kick is awarded when a defender commits one of 10 offenses in their own penalty box, according to FIFA's "Laws of the Game." FIFA, soccer's international governing body, defines the offences as kicking, tripping, jumping at,击袭, striking, pushing, holding, spit
ting at, handling or tackling an opponent before making contact with the ball.
Goalkeepers also can commit these offenses, with the exception of handling the ball.
Once a penalty kick is called, anyone on the offensive team may take the shot.
"When we're taking a penalty kick, my philosophy is to not have the person who was fouled to take the kick," said Kansas coach Dan Magner. "I believe the person who has been fouled is emotionally involved in the situation. They could be very mad, and it can very difficult for a player to let that go."
Magner said senior defender Jackie Dowell had been successful in her four years taking penalty kicks. She missed one in Sunday's 4-1 win against Central Missouri State, but Magner didn't fault her.
"I have to believe the weather conditions played a big factor," he said of the standing water on the field Sunday. "We would go back to Jackie again, and I believe you want a highly skilled player to take the kick."
Dowell said that there was a science to being successful at penalty kicks.
"I believe in placement before power," she said. "You should place the ball properly with enough pace. Any of the four corners are the hardest places for the keeper to get to, so that's what I aim for. I usually keep it down. You can't shoot under the goal, but you can shoot over the goal. It's also harder for the keeper to get down on low shots, especially if they are tall."
FIFA recently changed the rule that goalkeepers could not move their feet until the ball was kicked. Now, goalkeepers can move on the goal line but may not move forward until the kick is taken. Magner said that it was a good rule change.
"It gives the goalkeeper more of an opportunity to make the save, and it adds
more excitement to the play," he said. "But you don't want to give the goalkeeper too much of an advantage because they are being penalized."
Kickers may not touch the ball after they have shot it until it touches another player, including the goalkeeper. If the球 ricochetts off a post or crossbar and the shooter touches it again, the play is dead. The defending team is then awarded a free kick.
No other player is allowed inside the penalty box or the penalty arc until the ball has been kicked. If the shooting team is guilty of this and a goal is scored, the shot is retaken. If the defending team is guilty and a goal is not scored, the shot is retaken. Otherwise, plau continues as normal.
Fecke and Dowell said that staying relaxed was important whether shooting the ball or protecting the nets.
"At least I can't blame myself for those goals," Fecke said.
After Big 12 referees fail to make a crucial pass interference call in last Saturday's Kansas-Missouri game...
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ALLEN TAKES ACTION
By Jodi M. Smith
Kansan sportswriter
Terry Allen is not a stupid man.
Allen said he was just defending his team.
Terry Riley is a man who has why did he publicly criticize officials in Saturday's Kansas-Missouri border war, practically begging for a reprimand from the Big 12 Conference?
"I wanted to stand up for our football team and let our fans know and our players know that if we see an injustice taking place, we're going to fight for it," he said.
Allen's comments came after a pass interference call he thought should have been made during Saturday's game. Quarterback Zac Wegner's possible touchdown pass was intercepted in the end zone by Missouri's Harold Piersey. Allen contended that Jason Gulley, the intended receiver, was knocked down illegally, allowing Piersey to catch the pass.
Don Fambrough, Kansas football coach from 1971 to 1974 and from 1979 to 1982, thought Allen just got wrapped up in the heat of the moment.
"A lot of people don't realize that a coach is so involved in the game and in his players," Fambrough said. "When he sees that something happens that isn't fair for his players, he's going to say something and not think about the consequences."
For his first offense, though, there were few consequences.
According to the Big 12 code of conduct policy, the first offense carried
Investigation begins
The Big 12 is reviewing game tape
of the Kansas-Missouri game.
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Investigation begins
Allem received an official private reprimand in the form of a fax and phone call Tuesday from interim commissioner Dave Martin.
only a letter of public reprimand. It's not until the second offense that a fine of $5,000 and a one-game suspension are issued.
The official public reprimand came from Martin yesterday.
Sportscaster Tom Hedrick thought Allen was trying to make a point that he wouldn't allow this to happen again.
but, according to some, Allen got his point across.
Hedrick compared it to arguing with one's wife.
"You're not going to win, but maybe next time you'll get the call," he said.
High school coach and former Kansas player Grant Thierloff thinks Allen had reasons for provoking the reoirmand.
"You're trying to set a foundation," he said. "When you're a Nebraska or a Kansas State, you get those calls.
"You just want to make sure that officials know that you need to be given the same accord and the same opportunities that everybody else does."
"It's different from what you might think, or another spectator, because it's not your life." Fambrough said. "For a coach, it's your entire life. You get so involved with the University of Kansas, with these players, sometimes you just can't be responsible for a situation like that.
From a fan's viewpoint, it may appear easy to control one's temper. Fambroh can assure them it isn't.
Kansas coach Terry Allen voices his displeasure with a call made during the Missouri game. Allen felt that the officiating in Saturday's loss cost Kansas the game.
Photo by Dan Elavsky/KANSAN
If a similar situation arose, Allen said he would try to handle it with a little more composure.
"I agree with him 100 percent. I saw the calls, and ... they were terrible."
Now it's evident, though, that Allen wasn't mist blowing smoke.
use this in any other way than as a tool to get his point across that KU should be officiated no different than any other school."
For KU volleyball, it's 'pass or perish'
"Coach Allen is an extremely bright man." Thierolf said. "He's not going to
Hoping to bump off competition, 'Hawks to focus on technique
By Laura Bokenkroger Kansan sportswriter
Setter Laura Rohde said the Kansas volleyball team wanted to earn a little hardware this weekend.
When the Jayhawks make their Allen Field House debut at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Hampton Inn Jayhawk Classic, they have one ultimate goal — to win the trophy.
Saint Louis University and Eastern Michigan will face Kansas Saturday, providing a variety of competition and style for the Jahwaks.
the team.
"It is definitely a team effort." Rohde said. "The team as a whole has to be 'on' for us to win. Our philosophy is 'pass or fail.'"
Although the Jayhawks' first opponent has struggled this season, losing its first seven matches, the Dons have played a tough schedule.
The 7-1 Jayhawks will battle the San Francisco Dons for the first time in school history.
perish." We have to have good passes, and I have to be smart with my sets."
"San Francisco will not be an easy match," Rohde said "I don't like to get too wrapped up in records. We're 7-1, and it feels good, but we could play as
Two of its losses came to ranked opponents, including No. 3 Southern California and No. 12 Colorado.
Coach Ray Bechard said that preparing for those Big 12 Conference teams was another goal for this weekend.
good as we have been and not come out
on top against some Big 12 teams."
"This tournament is significant because we're playing some teams that will help set the tone for Big 12 play." he said.
Rohde: Says the team will have to be 'on' this weekend.
Schopffin, who has recorded 43 kills and 36 digs. The Dons' setter, Christina Beckman, leads the squad with 166 assists.
San Francisco is led by Jamie
The Jayhawks defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles three games to one last weekend in the first-ever match between the two schools.
The Saint Louis University Billikens are the last opponents the Jayhawks will face this weekend — and the last nonconference match before league competition.
Competitor. The Billikens, who will come straight to Kansas after a Wednesday night match at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, have the same record as the Jayhawks.
After losing a season opener on the road, the Billikens won seven consecutive matches, toppling No. 30 Clemson two weeks ago.
Commentary
To emerge victorious Allen must wrench KU defense into line
Sometime fhis year, I will write a real column.
My Heisman Pick Update;
You know, the ones that have a beginning and an ending. The ones that make an argument, tell a story or give the reader a glimpse into the sports world. The ones that show the reader that, yes, this author has a point.
But until that day comes, I give you more of the infamous "Bullet column"...
Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch's numbers after two weeks: 61-80, 87 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jump on now, people, before it's too late. At this rate, Couch should throw about 300 touchdowns.
Terry Allen may be an "offensive genius," as the announcer at Saturday's game called him, but unless the Kansas defense gets better in a hurry, it won't matter how many points the Jayhawks can score.
In their first two games, the Kansas defense — which was supposed to be the team's strength — has given up 79 points and yielded a little more than 809 yards in total offense. Those types of numbers don't win a lot of games, folks.
If you thought Devin West's 319 yards was obscene, wait until Oct. 17, when the Jayhawks visit Nebraska. Look for some records to fall.
- Question: Who was the brain trust who scheduled Oklahoma State and Missouri for the first two games of the season? Somebody down at the athletic department needs to
Harley Ratliff
spend a little more time chatting with Bill Snyder. He'd straighten them out. Speaking of Bill Snyder...
■ Look! Kansas State plays a...(gasp!)...good team this weekend.
So maybe it is a bit premature to call Texas a good team. They were 4-7 last season, after all. But compared to the last two teams the Wildcats played (which I believe were the Lawrence High School junior varsity team and the Toledo Culinary Institute), the Longhorns should look like the '76 Steelers.
Oh, but don't get any false illusions about Bill Snyder's scheduling. Mighty Northeast Louisiana awaits the Wildcats after Texas game. (Yes, it is my duty as a responsible journalist to bash Kansas State every chance I get.)
Game of the Week: Tennessee at Florida.
Game of the week: Tennessee vs. The Volunteers couldn't beat Florida with golden boy Peyton Manning at the helm for four years. So what makes me think they can do it this year?
Florida 35 Tennessee 21.
Hey, wasn't that Devin West who just ran by?
Sosa played for the Sooners for two weeks in 1985 as a running back in Barry Switzer's wishbone.
Random Thought, Part II: Was anyone else blinded Tuesday night by the reflection coming off of ice T's watch.
Do you ever get the feeling that the Missouri coaching staff lets quarterback Corby Jones calls the plays?
quarter back Corey songs can be the plays.
Coach Smith: What do you think we should do, son?
Corby Jones: How 'bout this, coach; I drop back, run around and then score a touchdown.
Coach Smith: Damned fine play, Corby. Damned fine!
Coach Smith: Darned fnie play; corby: Darned fnie! If the Tigers didn't have Jones, they would be called Ball State.
Note to the University's vast Chicago constituency:
Yes, we all know that the Chicago Bulls won the NBA championship — again. You all have done a more-than-adequate job of letting everybody in the free world know. And for that, we thank you.
So as a friendly reminder to all of my Windy City compadres:
'THE BEARS STILL SUCK.
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Ratliff is a Norman, Okla., senior in journalism.