WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2004
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If you're still not sure what to do for fall break, load up the car for the four-hour drive to Stillwater, Okla., to catch the No. 10 Kansas women's soccer team on Oklahoma State.
The hot spot of the week takes a trip to the land of Orange, where the Cowboys will celebrate their homecoming this weekend in a colorful style.
"All of the streets and store windows were painted orange at the beginning of the week," said Cory Cart, marketing and public relations coordinator of the Stillwater Visitors Bureau. "This is going to be a huge weekend with so much to do. We are actually known to be America's largest homecoming celebration."
Before Friday night's soccer game, head to downtown Stillwater at the heart of the city. The district is home to more than 50 locally owned shops and coffeehouses, and beautiful buildings line the streets.
The soccer teams clash at 7 p.m. Friday on Cowgirl Field on the Oklahoma State University campus. Tickets are still available and cost $7. The Cowgirls sit at 10-2-2, and the jayhawks come in to the game with a 12-2-0 record.
After rooting for the Jayhawks, head to the Strip, where all the action would take place during
the weekends. Cart said.
The seven-block strip, which boasts several bars and is similar to Massachusetts Street, sits just south of the campus. Popular watering holes include Tumbleweeds and Eskimo Joe's.
David Peal, Leawood senior, has been to Stillwater several times.
"Every year we would go down around Thanksgiving, and Eskimo Joe's is the place to be," Peal said. "They have good drinks and really nice people."
The two-story bar and grill serves food by day and drinks by night, making it a popular spot, Cart said.
"On games days, Eskimo Joe's is the place to be seen." Cart said.
There are 10 hotels in Stillwater ranging from the inexpensive Motel 6 to a more lavish and popular Atherton Hotel at OSU, located right on campus. This just underwent a five-million-dollar renovation.
This weekend's homecoming festivities in Stillwater include the "Friday night walk around," which features decorated Greek houses and massive mechanical floats. University officials expect 25,000 people to jam the streets of University Avenue to get a look. The avenue is located between campus and the Strip.
Before leaving Stillwater, stop by Boone Pickens Stadium and catch the football game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the No.15 Cowboys, who are 5-0.
If heading south of the border is in this weekend's plans, don't forget to pack your crimson and blue to support the Jayhawk soccer team in Orange country.
DIRECTIONS
Put these directions in your glove box before you head down to Stillwater, Okla., this weekend.
Take Interstate 70 west toward Topeka (Portions toll) 19.9 miles
Merge onto Kansas Turnpike via the exit on the left toward South Topeka/Wichita (Portions toll) 6.8 miles
Kansas Turnpike becomes Interstate 335 south (Portions toll) 50.0 miles
335 south becomes Interstate 35 south (Portions toll). 1 6 8 . 9 miles
Merge onto U.S. 412 east via exit 194A toward Tulsa (Portions toll) 14.9 miles
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Take the U.S. 177 exit to w a r d Stillwater/OSU/Ponca City 0,1 miles
Turn left onto U.S. 177 south 14.4 miles
Stay straight to go onto North Washington Street 2.0 miles
Washington Street becomes North Boomer Drive 1.1 miles
Boomer Drive becomes North Main Street 1.0 miles
Turn left onto Oklahoma Route 51/East 6th Avenue <0.1 miles
Source: mapquest.com
BASKETBALL
New player will provide stability for Denver team
DENVER — Bryon Russell has been to the playoffs every year but one and has played in the NBA Finals three times.
It's just the kind of experience the Denver Nuggets could use.
"A player like that can contribute on and off the court," Nuggets coach Jeff Bzdelik said.
It's easy to see why the Nuggets would think so.
Russell has been to the playoffs in 10 of his 11 seasons, going to the finals with Utah in 1997 and 1998.
"I feel like I can provide some kind of leadership," Russell said.
Russell had something rare by NBA standards at the start of his career: stability. Russell provided the Utah Jazz with a steady outside shooter and a superb on-the-ball defender, with his best season coming in 1999-00, when he averaged 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and set a career high with 128 steals.
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