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Tuesday, October 17, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Runners made strides in Oregon
By Adam Herschman Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas cross country team captured a boost of momentum on Saturday going into the most important stretch of its season.
In the last regular season meet, the men's team finished fifth while the women's team finished seventh out of fifteen collegiate teams.
Kansas assistant cross country coach Steve Guymon said he would have liked to have finished higher, but that running well against strong competition increased the teams' confidence. Both the men's and women's teams ran well against Boise State, Baylor, Washington and Oregon, teams Guymon thinks will make it to the NCAA Championships this year.
"We're headed in the right direction," Guymon said. Oregon finished first in both the men's and women's races in their home state.
But several Jayhawks ran well, too, as seven or Kansas' 18 runners had their best race of the season. Kansas senior Sarah Heeb was the first Jayhawk to cross the finish line on the women's team for the third consecutive race.
Heeb, who has been Kansas' most consistent runner this season, finished 20th overall with a time of 18:33. She missed her fastest time of the season, which occurred at the Nike Invitational two weeks ago, by 24 seconds
Although Heeb did not record her fastest time at the Oregon Invitational, Kansas sophomore Emily Miles and freshman Diane Heffernan did.
On the men's side, Kansas senior Chris Gaston, in his second meet back after a broken toe, led the team and ran a season's best 25:51.
Kansas juniors Joshua Weber and Cord Criss and sophomore Brian Watts also posted their best times of the season.
Kansas will run next at the last Big Eight Conference Championships on Oct. 27 at Rim Rock Farm.
Among the teams the men will face, three are ranked in the top 10 — No.2 Colorado, No.5 Oklahoma State and No.8 Iowa State. The women's team will also match up against a No.2 Colorado team and No.18 Nebraska.
Kansas redshirt freshman Lewis Theobald said that there was no point in getting intimidated by the competition. Running on its home course gives Kansas an advantage because Rim Rock is a very tactical course and one of the toughest courses in the country.
"On a course like Rim Rock, anything can happen," Theobald said.
Today's Birthday (Oct. 17): You may be ready to assume a leadership position. Finish an old project in November and you should be able to see the path clearly. Study in December. In January, you could run into a snag at home. Put in the correction. In March, a new skill will make you more valuable on the job. Reach a decision about money in May. A decision in August could facilitate romance. Teamwork also produces great results.
By Linda C. Black
Aries (March 21-April 19): A casual but cutting remark this morning could be a clue that a friend is upset. Be very diplomatic. A sporting event this evening might not be such a good idea, unless your sweetheart wants to go, too. He or she may need your complete attention for a little while.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): If you're working on your home, go shopping this evening. Look for damaged merchandise, or see if you can make a trade. Don't go running after love, however. That will have the opposite effect. Take care of yourself and your responsibilities and love will follow.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Secret information could increase your effectiveness, so keep your ears open! Don't talk too much about somebody from work, though. Jealousies could develop. This is a great evening to attend the theater or a sporting event. It may be expensive, however.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): If you're faced with an unwelcome expense, talk it over with your romantic partner or a very good friend. By selling something, you may ease the pinch. A secret revealed tonight could also help your relationship. You may learn something that helps you understand.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't be sad if a roommate doesn't go along with everything you want today. Get together with a sibling and you'll have a great time. Later tonight, a topic that's been avoided could surface. If so, take this chance to handle it once and for all.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may find yourself in the middle of a fight this morning. If you can't solve the problem,
get out of the way! This should be a pretty good day to sell expensive or beautiful things. A romantic surprise this evening will turn out well for you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Somebody who's very important may be getting jealous of time you give to other interests. Avoid a conflict with careful planning. It's really not a good time to go shopping, even though you may want to very much. You're apt to spend like a drunken sailor.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Avoid getting tangled up with somebody from work. Unless you're married to each other, it won't be a good idea. This should be a good day to make a decision or reach an agreement. Take time to consider all options carefully now and you'll save time later.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This would be a great day to visit friends across town. Make sure to check the fluid levels in your vehicle before departing, though. If your sweetie comes up with a crazy conclusion tonight, don't argue. There may be something you don't know about.
Capricorn (Dec.22-Jan. 19): Consider a joint venture, even if it means you have to be second in command for a while. Another person's generosity might get you out of a tight spot. Contributing your castoffs to a charitable group could benefit them and give you more space!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A disagreeable situation at work may force a change. Consider your options today. You may be able to form a partnership that's very beneficial. Travel should go well, but stay tuned in. An accident could force you to take an alternate route.
Piscies (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep a cheerful attitude today and you're bound to come out a winner. Definitely make time to be with a sympathetic soul late tonight. An unexpected turn of events will be to your advantage. And, remember, the best things in life are still free!
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
The Associated Press
Oklahoma State relies on David Thompson
STILLWATER, Okla. — Coach Bob Simmons thinks David Thompson is invaluable to Oklahoma State's football team, not only because of the way he runs with the ball but because of the way he plays the game.
"I wouldn't trade him for anybody," Simmons said yesterday. "I know what kind of back he is and how hard he works.
"I think what we all need to do on this football team is step up and be a David Thompson. That"
Thompson,
a junior, is
No.2 in the
Big Eight in
rushing,
averaging
130 yards per game. He had a career-best 181 yards against Kansas State Saturday, the most by a Cowboy since 1990, and has gone more than 100 yards five times this season.
Thompson sprained his right shoulder during the Kansas State game and wore a harness Sunday, but he should be ready for this Saturday's game when the Cowboys travel to Missouri.
Unfortunately for Simmons, Thompson is the only Cowboy he can say that about. Oklahoma State is 1-5 overall, 0-2 in the Big Eight after its 23-17 loss to No. 8 Kansas State.
"I think he is really one of the better backs in this conference," Simmons said. "David Thompson is having an exceptional year."
The Cowboys led 17-14 after a
91-yard touchdown run by Thompson in the fourth quarter. But they couldn't stop Kansas State from driving for the goahead touchdown. Then they killed their chances for a victory on the next drive with an illegal procedure penalty on fourth-and-2.
"The thing we have to stop doing is, during critical times of the ball game, really coming up with the type of mistakes that cause us to lose these types of ball games," Simmons said at his weekly news conference.
"In the critical time of the big games, we need to come up with the big play."
Kansas State was able to do that. The Wildcats converted five times on fourth-down plays, including a fourth-and-3 on the drive that led to the go-ahead touchdown with about five minutes remaining.
The illegal procedure penalty came after the Cowboys had moved out to their 44-yard line. The play that was called was the same one Thompson had broken for his long touchdown.
After the penalty, the Cowboys tried a flanker screen that went for no gain.
"The destiny was in our own hands and it was up to us to really turn the tide in our favor," Simmons said. "That's when you become a good football team, when you go down there and you're behind and you make a drive for the winning touchdown, rather than come up short."
Missouri is 2-4 overall, 0-2 in the Big Eight. The Tigers have been shut out the past two weeks and are 104th out of 108 Division I schools in scoring, averaging just under 14 points per game.
"It's a game we believe we are capable of winning," Simmons said. "But as I have said before, we still have to do everything right."
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