THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
3B
Swimming team sets high goals
BY NORA KELLAH
nkellam@kansan.com
KANSAN SPORTSWATER
When a team of athletes can end a season third in the Big 12 and maintain an average grade point average of 3.39, it is doing something right.
After a successful 2003-2004 season, Kansas swimmers and divers are ready for another year. Coach Clark Campbell has high expectations for the Jayhawks this season.
He said the women are training hard and ready for a challenging year.
The Kansas swimming and diving team trains three days a week, but the team focuses on more than just winning races. Campbell concentrates on maximizing individual potential and goal setting.
"One of our most important team goals each semester is the Academic All-America selection by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America." Campbell said.
This year, Kansas welcomes nine freshmen to the team.
All nine come in with different strengths and will add much to the team, Campbell said.
"They are in a learning phase right now," he said. "They improve every day."
With senior role models such as Amy Gruber and Aly Colver, the freshmen are moving in the right direction.
After a successful 2003-2004 season, Kansas swimmers and divers are ready for another year. Coach Clark Campbell has high expectations for the Jayhawks this season.
Last year, Gruber was the only swimmer to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
Both Gruber and Colver set career bests in the 200 freestyle and were recognized for academic achievement.
On Oct. 8, Kansas will kick off the season with the annual Intrasquad meet.
"Things are a little different this year," Campbell said. "The meet will be much more laid back."
The Intrasquad meet gives team members a chance to switch around events and prepare for the upcoming meet with Texas on Oct. 14.
On Oct. 15 Kansas will host the Big 12 Conference Relays.
Last year the Jayhawks finished in sixth place.
— Edited by Janette Crawford
2004-2005 SWIMMING SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Oct. 8 Intrasquad Lawrence 6 p.m.
Oct. 14 Texas Lawrence 6 p.m.
Oct. 15 Big 12 Relays Lawrence All Day
Oct. 16 Texas A&M Lawrence 1 p.m.
Oct. 29 Southwest Missouri State Springfield, Mo. 6 p.m.
Oct. 30 Missouri Columbia, Mo. 1 p.m.
Nov. 6 Illinois Lawrence, Kan. 2 p.m.
Nov. 18 Nike Cup Chapel Hill, N.C. All Day
Nov. 19 Nike Cup Chapel Hill, N.C. All Day
Nov. 20 Nike Cup Chapel Hill, N.C. All Day
Dec. 3 Houston Lawrence 6 p.m.
Dec. 3 Harvard Lawrence 6 p.m.
Dec. 3 Houston Lawrence 1 p.m.
Dec. 4 Harvard Lawrence 1 p.m.
Jan. 15 Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. 2 p.m.
Jan. 21 Truman State Lawrence 6 p.m.
Jan. 28 Drury Springfield, Mo. 6 p.m.
Jan. 29 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. 2 p.m.
Feb. 5 Iowa State Lawrence 2 p.m.
Feb. 23 Big 12 College Station, All Day Championships Texas
Feb. 24 Big 12 College Station, All Day Championships Texas
Feb. 25 Big 12 College Station, All Day Championships Texas
Feb. 26 Big 12 College Station, All Day Championships Texas
March 11 Zone-Diving TBD All Day
March 12 Zone-Diving TBD All Day
March 13 Zone-Diving TBD All Day
March 17 NCAA West Lafayette, All Day Championships Ind.
March 18 NCAA West Lafayette, All Day Championships Ind.
March 19 NCAA West Lafayette, All Day Championships Ind.
Seniorkicker partially replaced by freshman
FOOTBALL
Kansas football coach Mark Mangino announced two changes to his game day lineup yesterday.
More significantly, Mangino announced that senior kicker Johnny Beck would be partially replaced by redshirt freshman Scott Webb.
"Scott Webb's going to kick the extra points and any kicks, the actual placement of the ball, any field goals that are spotted inside the 20," Mangino said.
Beck missed a 45-yard field goal as well as an extra point in Saturday's game against Tulsa. Beck will maintain kickoff
duties as well as field goals beyond the 20-yard line.
Additionally, Mangino said he was considering slightly modifying his depth chart at running back.
"I want to watch his practice tape," Mangino said of junior running back Clark Green. "Clark's going to play, John's going to play. I may go ahead and start John Randle," Mangino said.
Randle, a sophomore, sat out the first half of the game against Tulsa. In the second half, he came out and helped the offense score 18 points with 56 yards rushing.
Green had just 23 yards rushing in the first half, and had no attempts in the second half.
Jonathan Kealing
Troy put in spotlight for Missouri game
TROY, Ala. — Alfred Malone isn't just interested in letting people outside the state know Troy University football exists or proving the Trojans can hang in there against a major conference team.
When No. 19 Missouri visits tomorrow night, the defensive tackle wants only to win.
"You can have individual success and say, 'Yeah, OK, we played good,' but there's nothing like a win," Malone said. "That's what we go out for every Saturday is a win. How can you celebrate just playing good?"
Actually for the fledgling Division I-A program and new
Sun Belt Conference member, just having a team from the Big 12 Conference come to town is a coup. Playing on national television for the first time (ESPN2) is a huge bonus.
Facing fleet-footed, strongarmed Missouri quarterback Brad Smith, on the other hand, might not be so much fun.
Smith ran roughshod over Troy — formerly Troy State — as a freshman in a 44-7 victory in 2002. He showed in Missouri's opener why many consider him a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate, passing for three touchdowns and running for a 34-yard score in a blowout of Arkansas State.
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