THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007
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Broken records lead to exceptional fourth week in NFL
This weekend's NFL action included many division showdowns. Here are the highs and lows from the weekend games.
THE GOOD
BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH
KANSAN COLUMNIST
KBRECKUNITCH@KANSAN.COM
QB, Brett Favre, Green Bay — Dan Marino, former Miami Dolphins quarterback, lost one record this weekend, and he will possibly lose even more before the season is over. On Sunday, Favre passed Marino for the record of touchdown passes in a career with 422 touchdowns. Favre threw for 344 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers only ran for a total of 46 yards. The Packers have four wins and no losses, and they are on the inside track to win the NFC North Division. They will rely on Favre and the passing game heavily this season.
RB, Justin Fargas, Oakland — When Oakland Raider Lamont Jordan went down with an injury in Sunday's game, Fargas stepped up and handled the load at running back. Fargas ran for 179 yards on 22 carries and the Raiders rushing offense almost rushed for 300 yards total. The Raiders have two wins and two losses and are tied for the AFC West Division lead with the Chiefs and Broncos. The Raiders have benefited from big plays from surprising players like Fargas.
WR, Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City — The Chiefs have needed to draft a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft for a long time. It paid dividends, as Bowe had a big game
against the Chargers on Sunday. Bowe had eight catches for 164 yards and one touchdown. He asserted himself as the No.1 receiver on the Chiefs' roster and will be a big factor in the passing offense the rest of the season.
TE, Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
TE, Dallas Clark, Indianapolis — No tight end went over 100 receiving yards this week, but the Indianapolis receivers were ineffective in the passing game, so quarterback Peyton Manning relied on Clark. Clark had six catches for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Clark is one of the most versatile tight ends in the league and he proved it on Sunday.
Defense, New York Giants The New York Giants showed up to play on Sunday. The Giants held the Eagles to only three points after they put up 56 points on the Lions last week. According to NFL.com, the Giants tied the NFL record with 12 total sacks. Osi Umenyiora had six of those sacks, and the Giants defense quickly brought Donovan McNabb back down to earth after his big performance against the Lions.
K, Dave Rayner, Kansas City — What goes around comes around. Rayner now knows what that feels like. Rayner was cut by the Packers to make room for rookie kicker Mason Crosby, only to be signed by the Chiefs after the first week of the season after Justin Medlock struggled. Rayner made all three field goals he attempted, including a 41-yard attempt, and converted all three extra point attempts as the Chiefs moved into a tie at the top of the AFC West Division. Rayner has made fans fans quickly forget the wasted NFL draft pick on Medlock.
THE BAD AND THE UGLY
QB, Marc Bulger, St. Louis — Bulger finds his way back on the worst list for a second straight week. It is an understatement to say the Rams are struggling. Their offensive line has been reworked because of injuries, Steven Jackson has struggled and did not even play on Sunday, and even when the Rams offense is working they cannot put any points on the board. Bulger threw for only 114 yards and one interception against the Cowboys on Sunday. It could be a long season for the Rams.
RB, Willie Parker, Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh relies on the running game to power its offense, but Parker struggled against the Arizona defense on Sunday. Parker had only 37 yards on 19 carries on Sunday after rushing for more than 100 yards in the first three games of the season. The
Steelers have always been a running team and Parker will need to bounce back next weekend.
WR, Marvin Harrison,
Indianapolis — The Colts put 38
points on the scoreboard on Sunday,
but Harrison had a tough day.
Harrison had only one catch for
eight yards. Tight end Dallas Clark
got most of the receiving yardage
on Sunday, which is evidence of
the balanced passing attack of the Colts,
but Harrison will bounce back and
continue to be the no.1 receiver on
the Colts.
TE, Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants — The Giants got a big win against the Eagles on Sunday, but Shockey was hardly a factor. Shockey had only one catch for 17 yards, but Shockey is one of the most used tight ends in the league and will easily come back with a strong game next weekend
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defense, Baltimore — Cleveland continues to surprise teams in the AFC North. Baltimore was the victim this past Sunday. The Ravens gave up 303 total yards to the Cleveland offense and forced only one turnover. The Ravens offense was very effective on Sunday, and if the defense can return to form next week the Ravens could have a big day.
Kansas City's Dwayne Bowe made his fantasy-football owner smile on Sunday. Bowe finished with eight catchers for 164 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 30-9 victory against San Diego.
K, Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis — Jeff Wilkins is struggling in the terrible St. Louis offense. The Rams have trouble getting into field goal position, and
Wilkins is suffering for it. Wilkins missed his only field goal attempt on Sunday and made the only extra point of the day for the Rams. Wilkins is one of the best kickers in the league, and if the Rams offense takes off, Wilkins
will be a big beneficiary.
- Edited by Ashlee Kieler
》 VOLLEYBALL
Team victory tonight would tie 2006 mark
BY RUSTIN DODD
rdodd@kansan.com
When Kansas travels to Ames, Iowa, tonight to take on Iowa State, it can do more than even its conference record at 3-3. Kansas can also send a message to the rest of the Big 12 Conference that these Jayhawks are quite different than the 2006 version.
Kansas, 9-6 and 2-3 in conference, will have junior middle blocker Natalie Uhart in the starting lineup for the second straight game after Uhart missed 10 matches to receive treatment for a congenital heart defect.
A victory would give Kansas its third in conference and equal Kansas' conference victory total from last season. The Jayhawks finished 3-17 in the Big 12 in 2006. It would also give Kansas its second conference road victory after finishing with an 0-10 B12 road mark last season.
Uhart's presence in the middle will help Kansas contend with an Iowa State program that has been
on the rise the past two seasons. Iowa State finished 21-11 last season and made a trip to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Iowa State has picked up where it left off last season. The Cyclones are 10-5 and tied for fourth in the Big 12 with Texas at 4-1. Iowa State has a four-game winning streak against Kansas, and leads the all-time series 36-33-1.
WILLIAMS WATCH
WILLIAMS WATCH
Sophomore middle block
Brittany Williams missed last Wednesday's match against Nebraska with an injured knee. The New Orleans native is averaging 1.98 kills per minute.
Williams
Williams' status is unknown for Iowa State.
Edited by Luke Morris
STEROIDS
NFL tackles steroid use at high school level Chiefs among teams involved in program expected to reach 20,000 students
BY JOSEPH WHITE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LANDOVER, Md. — Step One in the NFL's new anti-steroid program: Separate the boys from the girls.
In an attempt to stem the use of steroids among high school athletes, the league launched a $1.2 million education program Tuesday. Working through eight NFL teams, the program
Redskins safety Pierson Prioleau, who answered questions from students during the official launch at the team's stadium. "This program is going to show them that there are positive ways to win."
the effort is actually two pro-
"Some of the reasons some of the programs haven't worked is that they commingle the boys and the girls. They really need to be separate"
LINN GOLDBERG Oregon Health & Science University
is expected to reach 20,000 students in 40 high schools during this school year.
"Everybody wants to gain their edge and be the best and do whatever it takes to win," said Washington
drug use.
"They have different reasons for using substances," said Dr. Linn Goldberg, co-creator of the programs at the Oregon Health & Science University. "A young woman's use is often related to diet,
"Some of the reasons some of the programs haven't worked is that they commingle the boys and the girls. They really need to be separate. When you put them together, you're going to bore half of them half the time."
losing weight. Also it's related to depression. Boys don't have that. Theirs are more risk-taking, sensation-seeking.
for a first steroids offense and a year for a second, and this year the number of random tests will increase from roughly 10,000 to 12,000.
The issue of steroids remains a serious concern among major sports leagues, even as they strengthen their anti-doping policies. The NFL mandates a four-game suspension
"It's a serious concern," said Michael Haynes, the NFLs vice president of player and employee development. "It seems like more kids are taking chances with their lives."
Participating teams in the education program are the Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.
game preview
Kansas vs. Iowa State, 6:30 p.m.
Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
Despite missing ten games this season, Uhart is still the Jay-hawks' most dangerous offensive weapon. The Lansing native is averaging 2.11 kills per game in
Players To Watch
Kansas — Natalie Uhart, junior middle blocker
only 18 games played this year.
Boeve, an All-Big 12 first-team selection in 2006, is hitting 3.85 kills per game while chipping in 2.35 digs per game for the Cyclones.
lowa State Erin Boeve, senior outside hitter
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