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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
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C. J. Giles, freshman forward, looks to pass during last weekend's scrimmage. Giles parents both played basketball for the University of Kansas.
Parents motivate freshman Jayhawk
BY JESSE NEWELL
jnewell@kansan.com
KANSAN SWIFTWRIER
Editor's Note: This is the last in a series profiling Bill Self's first recruiting class at Kansas. The freshmen will play their first game as Jayhawks on Saturday in Vancouver, Canada.
Freshman C.J. Giles had some definite influences when deciding on a basketball school.
Like father. Like mother. Like son.
C. J.'s father, Chester, played for KU from 1978-80, while his mother Gayle Goodwin played in 1978-79.
"When I was growing up, my mom and dad always talked about how exciting it is and how fan-oriented this whole school is," Giles said. "I was excited ever since I was little to come here, and I'm just real excited to be here right now."
Giles almost didn't get the opportunity.
The 6-foot-10 center from Seattle originally signed a letter of intent with the University of Miami, but backed out after the school fired coach Perry Clark. After re-opening his recruitment, Giles considered Kansas and Washington, at one point saying he was "99 percent sure" he would play in his home state.
His mind changed quickly as he announced his intentions to play for Kansas on May 19 in front of Washington television cameras.
Giles said the second decision was tough on both him and his family.
"It was just real hard for me after my coach got fired to pick which school I wanted to go to," Giles said. "But I knew I wanted to come here."
The center said since arriving on campus, his sole focus has been basketball.
"I just wanted to focus on winning a national championship," Giles said.
Coach Bill Self said he would like to see Giles bulk up during his Jayhawk career. Currently listed at 220 pounds, Giles is recovering from a virus he had during the summer, which caused him to lose 15 pounds.
"I have gained a lot more weight," Giles said. "I'm trying to gain a little bit more before I'm back up to where I was. I'm healthy now, and I'm ready to play."
Self said he would still like to see progression in the future from Giles, but that the weight wouldn't stop him from playing this season.
"I think C.J.'s too thin, but I think he can hold his own," Self said. "He needs to get some weight on him, but he's really looked good for the first practices."
Giles said he is prepared to play any role needed of him at Kansas.
"If it means getting 15 rebounds and no points, I'm going to do that," Giles said. "I'm going to do whatever I have to do."
Tailgating season back
BY JENNIFER SHER
jsher@kansan.com
KANSAN.SPORTWRITER
While the University of Kansas allows tailgating and alcohol consumption on the grounds surrounding Memorial Stadium, there are strict guidelines that must be followed to avoid penalties and hefty fines.
An updated list of tailigating rules were released by University Relations today.
According to the guidelines, tailgaters can consume alcohol only during the three-hour period before kickoff in designated tailgate areas.
underage drinking or unlawful use of alcohol.
Last year the KU Public Safety Office did not hesitate to cite people for
Edited by Jon Ralston
Captain Schuyler Bailey at the KU Public Safety Office said the office gave out six citations at home games last year. Two of the citations were for underage drinking and four were for consumption in a public place. This total does not include citations issued by Alcohol Beverage Control.
"While underage drinking does occur along with other alcohol violations, the majority of people attending games and tailgating comply with the rules and regulations." Bailey said.
Bailey said that there are many other issues officers watch for.
"Officers spend a lot of time managing the flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in and out of the stadium area, assisting fans with information as well as tailgating rules and alcohol laws."
"Officers spend a lot of time managing the
flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in and out of the stadium area, assisting fans with information as well as tailgating rules and alcohol laws."
Schuyler Bailey
Schuyler Bailey Captain at the KU Public Safety Office
Bailey said.
Mark Knapp, Chanute junior, is looking forward to his first year tailgating.
"We have not tailged in the past because we knew there was the possibility to get into trouble with most of my friends and I being underage," Knapp said.
Activities by the KU's Korean War Memorial Fund, the KU spirit squad, the KU sports clubs and the Nichols League student will benefit the "Proud to Be a Jayhawk" tailgating fundraiser outside Memorial Stadium.
At 1 p.m. this Saturday, Memorial Stadium's gates will open to show the Kansas men's basketball exhibition game in Vancouver, Canada, on the MegaVision screen. Tailgating will not begin until 3 p.m.
Knapp said that there is more to tailgating than just drinking.
He said gathering together with friends, relaxing and hanging out were also important.
Edited by Marissa Stephenson
Emily Brown, freshman outside hitter and setter, hits a ball over the net during an exhibition match Saturday afternoon at Horeisi Family Athletics Center. The volleyball team's first regular season match will be held tonight at 7 in Fayetteville, Ark.
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Jayhawks defeat Razorbacks
BY BILL CROSS
bcross@kansan.com
KANKSAN SPORTSWRIVER
Josi Lima scored the Jayhawks' last five points of the match in a close victory over Arkansas last night at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. Kansas won three of four games: 30-20, 30-26, 30-30 and 30-25.
The Razorbacks, who, like the Jayhawks, were eliminated in the second round of last year's NCAA tournament, had never lost a home opener. They won the only other meeting between the teams, a 3-2 victory in the 2003 Jayhawk Classic tournament.
"It was a tough environment and a quality win for us," Kansas coach Ray Bechard said after yesterday's match.
Lima, junior middle blocker, scored a match-high 15 kills and contributed six aces from the service line.
SEE DEFEAT ON PAGE 6B
Volleyball's Jill Dorsey: All good
Rarely do you hear of a standout Division-I student athlete who is a high school valedictorian, a model and a humble person, but that description is perfect for Kansas' senior volleyball star Iill Dorsev.
Coming from the rural town of Wellsville, 30 miles southeast of Lawrence and populated by an astounding two thousand residents, Dorsey managed to earn a D-I scholarship after being named to the Kansas All-State squad four consecutive seasons in high school. And volleyball wasn't the only sport she dominated. Dorsey holds her high school's record for highest batting average, at .420.
College has been nothing but continued success for Dorsey. As a freshman, she started for the Jayhawks and has done so ever since. Besides being a force on the court at the libero position, Dorsey has also been named first-team Academic All-Big 12 in 2002 and 2003.
■ I think of myself as a team leader; I'm the enthusiastic one on the court and I've kind of taken that role because I'm goofy and I like to have fun.
This week, Jill Dorsey shares her wisdom and experience:
I live on a farm. Lawrence is a lot more diverse than Wellsville, Kan., and I like the change. I had'a graduating class of 50, and coming from that to here is a lot different, but I love it.
GOING DEEP
Of course we are going back to the tournament this year. Hopefully we'll host first and second rounds and find our way to Long Beach for the Final Four.
■ I add some energy, killer defense and bring emotion.
I love seeing people everyday that I don't know and having the opportunity to meet them.
I want to be successful in everything I do — give 100 percent and be a
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good friend, daughter and maybe a good wife one day.
- On the court I'm most proud of being a part of last year's team that went through a lot of trials and reached our goals. I'm really proud of our team last year.
`Off the court I think I'm most proud of maintaining a good GPA. In high school I was valedictorian with a 4.0.`
■ I always go home on Sundays to have family dinner and go to church, if I get up early enough.
I'm a daddy's girl and I wouldn't trade it for the world, because my mom and my dad are really important to me. I also have two older brothers that I look up to more than anybody — they were my heroes growing up because they were big into athletics.
Having my family close is really important to me.
I can lift some weights. I'm kinda strong — it comes with my position, squatting all game long.
I'm an aunt now, it's crazy!
- Two weeks ago was the first time I ever bench-pressed in my life; I can lift more than the bar.
I've never been in a fight. I'm always the girl behind, like, "Yeah!" If my teammates ever got into a little tusk I'd back 'em up for sure, but I'm a lover, not a fighter.
Nobody has ever asked me to be in the Women of KU calendar. I've never considered it because I've never had
the question asked, but if I did my dad would probably not like that.
I did modeling when I was a senior in high school. I was actually on the cover of a magazine. I don't think I'm really model material by any means.
■ This might get me in trouble — my favorite bar is anywhere my teammates go. I could be in Louise's West or Abe and Jake's, from the smallest bar to the biggest bar, wherever my friends are at.
I usually go to Brother's, but that's so cliché for athletes.
Our curfew is 11 p.m., so we can't always out.
I've heard a lot of bad pickup lines, especially guys that use the volleyball thing, like, "Hey No. 1, you wear a different colored jersey." Stupid things about volleyball get my attention because I think they're fans, but really they're fans for the wrong reasons. I hear a lot of lines like, "Are you tired because you've been walking through my mind all day?"
■ When a guy is really needy that's a turnoff. Girls like challenges but not too much of a challenge. There is a really thin line.
I can't be rude; I really can't.
■ I don't know how I can be intimidating. I've always got a big smile on my face.
■ You learn a lot about yourself dating in college and a lot about what you really want, especially because you change a lot as a person, because you have to.
Dating in college has been interesting for me for sure, but it's important and it's fun.
SEE DORSEY ON PAGE 6B
- The athletic department is just like our own fraternity or sorority.
■ Currently, right now I'm just kinda laving low.
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Senior libero Jill Dorsey takes a bump during practice. The volleyball team will look to Dorsey for experience and leadership.
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