THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
SPORTS
3B
SCHNEIDER (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
Football Notes Washington update
Washington update:
Senior linebacker Eric Washington, who suffered a concussion and temporary paralysis after a hit in the Nebraska game, returned to Lawrence on Monday morning. Mangino said that Washington was suffering from weakness in his left leg, which doctors have said is not unusual. Washington will visit a doctor who specializes in head and neck sports injuries for further evaluation. Mangino said Sunday night that there's a chance Washington may play again this season.
Nebraska decision:
Mangino said Tuesday that he has no regrets about not attempting the two-point conversion near the end of regulation in Saturday's loss to Nebraska. A successful two-point conversion would have given Kansas a one-point lead with less than 45 seconds to play.
Kansan senior sportswriter Ryan Schneider can be contacted at rschneider@kansan.com.
MOORE (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
Kansas kicked the extra-point, which sent the game into overtime.
— Edited by Jacky Carter
"Nobody considered going for two," he said.
Ford Bray, Kansas City, Kan. junior, was at the game and said he was surprised that the Nebraska fans started a wave while Washington was hurt on the field. He said it was a wave out of boredom.
"I was impressed with how polite they were so that kind of surprised me," Bray said. "This is a misrepresentation of the fan base as a whole."
Some fans, like Morgan Henzik, Atlanta junior, have interpreted the cartoon as making fun of KU coach Mark Mangin's weight rather than as a criticism of the fan bases.
"It seems like a cheap shot – an easy thing to go after," Henzlik said. "OK, our coach is fat, that's not the first time we've heard that."
Before publication, Johnson said the Nebraskan editors made sure that Washington was not going to be severely injured. Johnson said if Washington had been paralyzed, the cartoon would not have run. Once they found out Washington was going to be OK, the editors decided to run the cartoon.
"This is an editorial cartoon that our editorial cartoonist did just like an opinion column," Johnson said. "This is his opinion, his view on the football game."
— Edited by Erin Wiley
Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore can be contacted at cjmoreo@kansan.com.
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Marlins replaces manager with third-base coach
MIAMI, FI. - Once the runner-
up to Joe Girardi for the job of managing the Florida Marlins, Fredi Gonzalez became his successor Tuesday.
Gonzalez, 42, interviewed with the Marlins a year ago after Jack McKeon resigned. Instead they hired Girardi, but his relationship with Loria and general manager Larry Beinfest soon became strained.
The Marlins fired Girardi, and five hours later announced that he'll be replaced by Gonzalez, third-base coach for the Atlanta Braves the past four years. Girardi's departure after only one season had been expected after his rift with owner Jeffrey Loria boiled over in an on-field confrontation two months ago.
Gonzalez was born in Cuba and raised in Miami, becoming the first manager in the Marlins' organization when they hired him to run their first minor league team in Erie, Pa., in 1992. Beginning in 1999, he coached third base for 2 1/2 years under Marlins manager John Boles.
Titans'tackle gets record five-game suspension
-Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was given a five-game suspension — the longest for on-field behavior in NFL history — for stomping on Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode's head and kicking
him in the face Sunday.
The NFL said that Haynesworth was suspended for flagrant unnecessary roughness. The suspension, which is without pay, is effective immediately. Haynesworth will be eligible to return Nov. 19 for the Titans' game at Philadelphia.
-Associated Press
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Prosecutor: newspaper report on steroids wrong
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.
The federal prosecutor overseeing an investigation of steroids in baseball said a newspaper report that five players, including Roger Clemens, had used illegal performance-enhancing drugs contained "significant inaccuracies."
Citing sealed court filings, the Los Angeles Times reported that former pitcher Jason Grimsey had named Clemens, his Houston Astros teammate Andy Pettitte, and Baltimore Orioles Miguel Tejada, Brian Roberts and Jay Gibbons. The
San Francisco U.S. Attorney Kevin Ryan issued the statement saying the reports were inaccurate. A spokesman for Ryan declined to elaborate.
story first appeared on the Times' Web site on Saturday and quickly was seized on by print and broadcast media outlets.
LANDAU (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
This was the first tournament of the season in which the Jayhawks went into the final round with the lead and they performed well under pressure.
"There were a lot of good teams out here," O'Neill said. "We kept the lead in the final round and it was a great experience for us."
O'Neil is hoping the experience of winning will transfer to other tournaments, something the team needs.
"Now we can go into tournaments knowing we can win them," Costner said.
The Jayhawks will compete in Price's New Mexico State University Collegiate Invitational
Associated Press
Final Team Scores
Team Score
Kansas, U. of 917
Notre Dame, U. of 931
Arkansas-Little Rock 934
Missouri, U. of 936
North Texas, U. of 936
Illinois State Univ. 940
Kansas State Univ. 942
Iowa State Univ. 944
Wisconsin, U. of 950
Wichita State Univ. 971
Evansville, Univ. of 978
Indiana State Univ. 986
UMKC 1006
Drake University 1009
Creighton University 1011
Southern Mississippi 1018
Oct. 16 to 18 in Las Cruces, N.M.
Kansan sportswriter Josh Landau can be contacted at jlandau@kansan.com.
Edited by Mindy Ricketts
Final Top-20 golfers
Name School Score
Anita Ojeda AR-L. Rock 221
Stephanie Wavro Missouri 222
Sara Wilkstrom AR-L. Rock 224
Emily Powers Kansas 225
Amanda Costner Kansas 227
Katie Ellott Wisconsin 229
Lisa Maunu Notre Dame 229
Annie Giangrosso Kansas 230
Karly Pinder Iowa State 231
Christia Athas Iowa State 232
Hillary Anderson IL St. 232
Maggie Noel N. Texas 232
Lauren Cheves N. Texas 233
Michelle Regan Kansas St. 234
Maddie Augustsson Missouri 234
Pennape Pulsawath Iowa State 234
Halli Jo Richards N. Texas 234
Halley Mireles Kansas St. 234
Noriko Nakazaki Notre Dame 235
Tiffany Hockensmith IL St. 235
Julia Potter Missouri 235
Jane Lee Notre Dame 235
Britt Knutson IL St. 235
Helene Robert Kansas St. 235
Source: KU Athletics
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
Texas Tech's throwing motivates Missouri
BY TROY SCHULTE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starter Darnell Terrell said Missouri's defensive line and backlinehaves played so well that the secondary hasn't really been tested yet. But he knows that will change this week.
"It's a great challenge," he said. "This team doesn't run the ball a lot; they put the ball in the air a lot. This is probably going to be a true test for the secondary."
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri's cornerbacks are aware of Texas Tech's reputation for throwing the football. And for a group that says it has yet to be challenged this year, that's part of the excitement.
Through its first five games, Missouri has given up an average of 143.2 passing yards per game. But that was before Domonique Johnson injured an ACL in his right knee during Saturday's 28-13 win over Colorado. Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel said Johnson would need surgery and probably wouldn't play again this season.
"It's exciting because it's a good football team and they throw the ball all over the place," Missouri cornerbacks coach Cornell Ford said. "So I would think any corner, they are pretty excited to play against a passing team like this."
The 23rd-ranked Tigers (5-0,1-0 Big 12) travel to Lubbock, Texas, Saturday to play Texas Tech, a team whose 347.6 passing yards a game leads the Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders (4-1,1-0) rank third in the country in passing, while their 432.8 yards per game rank third in the conference in total offense.
"Those usually take about four to five months." Pinkel said after practice Tuesday.
Ford said he had a stable of young corners who were ready to step in for Johnson. The sophomore from Texas City, Texas, lost his starting spot against Ohio on Sept. 23 for disciplinary reasons, and Ricks played so well in his place that he also started against Colorado.
True freshman Del Howard also will be expected to play quite a bit against Texas Tech. Previously listed as Terrell's backup, Howard will now help Ricks shore up the side that was vacated by Johnson. Junior college transfer Paul Simpson is listed behind Terrell.
Pinkel said playing young cornerbacks early in the season helped them prepare for the Red Raiders.
"That's why you get backup players ready to play, and we're lucky to have a Del Howard that is a freshman that can actually play and do a good job," Pinkel said. "Certainly, he'll be tested this week."
Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell averages over 300 yards passing per game, and Robert Johnson and Joel Filani rank first and second in the Big 12 in catches per game.
But Terrell said he isn't worried about the young corners. Through five games, Ricks' 11 tackles are tied with Johnson for the most by any of Missouri's corners, and Howard's two interceptions are the only two by a corner. Terrell and Ricks, who are roommates, already have started late-night film sessions.
"I think they are going to be up for the challenge," Terrell said. "They know this is a team that is going to put the ball up in the air. I think we're going to be prepared for this team."
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
Any student, student organization, alumnus colleague, department, or school committee may nominate faculty. Previous recipients are not eligible to receive the awards.
Distinguished Teaching Award Nominations are now being accepted in the Office of the Provost, 250 Strong Hall or via email at provost@ku.edu
Funds are provided by the Ned Fleming Trust, by the late Byron T. Shutz and by the 25-year alumni class.The Fleming and Shutz awards are designated for full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. The Silver Anniversary Award, funded by the 25-year alumni class, is intended for individuals in the tenure-track who have not yet been considered for tenure.
the nomination process will proceed in stages and will involve input from students, faculty colleagues and the nominees themselves.
Submit only the names of the individuals who are being nominated for one of these three awards. Later, information will be sought in support of the nominations and will focus on the quality of intellectual content of the nominees' teaching, innovation and quality of teaching practices, depth and breadth of student understanding, reflective consideration and development, and the nominees' dedication to students and the profession.
Please submit to the Office of the Provost the names of individuals to be considered by no later than October 17,2006
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