SPORTS
Thursday, October 10, 1991 / University Daily Kansan
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Clubs cover sailing to martial arts
Editor's note: This is the third of a four part series dedicated to informing Kansas students of the athletic opportunities available through club sports on campus.
Special to the Kansan
By Steve Hudson Special to the Kansan
Where could a person find a room filled with people turning themselves inside out?
The home of the University of Kansas yoga club would be a good place to look.
The yoga club is in its third semester, and nearly 35 students gather each Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Zen Center of Kansas, 1423'/New York St., to gain strength, better posture and flexibility.
"You pay attention to yourself and your mind," she said. "You can relieve stress and tension."
The yoga club practices a form known as Kipalu, which is an off-shoot of Hatha, the typical style of yoga.
Hatha involves practicing postures and such exercises as hand-stands and shoulder stands. Kripalu includes breathing and meditation skills.
Far from being just a stretching, yoga builds endurance, and Dennis pointed out many similarities to aerobics.
"It has the same benefits as aerobics, with a different approach," she said. "You use the weight of your own
body for resistance. You can develop strength by holding a pose longer every time. When certain poses are mastered, you can hold them for 10 to
Dennis said that yoga was not a rigid activity, though.
Dues for the club are $2 a session for Kansas students and $4 a session for non-students.
The fees go toward paying instructors and use of the practice area. Dennis said interested people could come to a meeting.
Sailing
Wind in the hair, sun on the face and the sound of waves slapping against the side of a boat
students in the University of Kansas sailing club can experience these sensations, as well as the thrill of competition.
More than 30 students participate in the club, which practices Saturday mornings at Lake Shawnee in Topeka.
Club president Stephen Rudy said that the competition was good but that the main goal of the club was student involvement.
"Half the members have never sailed before, so we try to get them on the water as soon as possible," he said. "We're really trying to get people interested in sailing."
The club dues of $40 for the fall semester and $25 for the spring semester go toward insurance and boat maintenance.
A new member of the club generally will begin by learning basic skills at meetings on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
On Saturday mornings, a bus leaves at 9a.m. from the Burgeion Mount for the lake, where on-the-water experience is gained.
The beginning sailor will start in a two-man boat and, after passing tests to become a skipper, will be able to take a boat out alone.
Rudy said that sailing was fun but that it was not just a boat ride. For example, in the two-man boats, the skIPper "drives" the boat, makes tactical decisions and adjusts the main sail. The crew watches for obstacles, frirms the jib (the boat's smaller sail), balances the boat and bails water.
water.
This may sound complicated, but Rudy said that there were fewer controls on a boat than on a car and that experience was definitely not required.
Members of the KU yoga club practice a form of yoga called Kripalu, which helps relieve stress and tension as well as build endurance.
Rudy said that students interested in the club should attend the Wednesday meetings.
Karate
More than 2.000 years ago, a martial art named karate originated in Southeast Asia.
The art of karate has spread throughout the world, including the University of Kansas. The KU karate club was founded in 1966 and has been active ever since.
As well as instruction and tournaments, the club offers students a chance to meet karate students from other countries. Last week, Kansas played host to three karate students from Hosei University in Tokyo.
Brad Bermet, club brunch master, said, "(The exchange program) is a great opportunity to combine both sides of our team and have in common to share - karate."
Seven instructors and 30 members train Tuesday and Thursday in 130 at Robinson Sports Center.
Beginners meet from 5.30 to
6.30 p.m. New members are welcome
at the price of $40 per semester.
During a KU karate club practice, Emily Barton, La Grange, III, junior dose line drills with Kensaku Fukatom from Hosei University in Japan.
Kansas out to stop K-State air attack
By David Mitchell
Kansan Sportswriter
Saturday, the best defense in the Big Eight Conference will be tested by one of the conference's best passing attacks.
The Kansas State Wildcats are second in the conference in passing offense, averaging 217.3 yards a game.
Kansas goes into Saturday's game at Manhattan allowing opponents just 269.3 yards a game. Oklahoma is the only other conference team that comes close, giving up 286.5 yards a game. All other Big Eight teams are surrendering more than 300 yards a game.
At yesterday's weekly press conference, Kansas coach Glen Mason praised the K-State offense.
"I think they're executing their offense very well," he said. "And their offensive line is pass protecting extremely well."
Wildcat quarterback Paul Watson has completed 55 of 80 passes for a conference-high 68.75 percent completion rate. Those passes have given K-State 762 yards in the air and the second most passing yardage in the Big Eight.
K-State wide receiver Michael Smith leads the conference in receiving yards, averaging 85.75 yards in receptions and in receptions with 21 in four games.
However, Watson will face a Kansas
defense that has allowed a conference-
low 64% yards passing and ranks third in
pass defense. Jayhawk opponents
completed 56 percent of their passes.
Though the Wildcats' offense has been dangerous, their defense has been suspect and might provide the big gain. Jayhawk攻防 has been used for.
Kansas State ranks fifth in the conference as teaching defenses, allowing an average of 27 points per game.
The Jayhawks have averaged 287.3
vards a game on the ground.
Senior fullback Roger Robben said it was important for the Jayhawks to establish its running game against Kansas State.
*We have to get off to a good start with the running attack and be able to get there.*
Though the Jayhawks have stuck to their ground attack thus far, they may be tempted to pass more frequently against the Wildcats. Kansas State ranks eight in the conference in pass defense.
Kansas ranks sixth in passing offense. Last Saturday against Virginia, quarterback Jake Sproat intercepted this season that was returned for a touchdown.
However, Robben the offense had not lost faith in the passing game.
had not tilted in the passing gaze.
"We're confident in every aspect of the offense," Robben said. "To be successful, we have to do both."
Kansas volleyball team defeats K-State
ByJeffKobs
Kansan Sportswriter
The Kansas volleyball team squeaked out a three games to two victories last night against rival Kansas State.
Kansas coach Frankie Albitz said the Jayhawks might have underestimated the Wildcats.
"I felt we blew I don't know how many opportunities to win the match anyway," he said, closest they came to beating anyone in the conference. "They are hungry."
K-State coach Patti Hagemeyer said despite the loss, she was proud of the way her team played.
"They think this is the best they've played this year," she said. "We are trying to learn what it's like to win when the game is on the line."
And the games were all close with three of the five being decided by two points, although it appeared early on that Kansas would roll past the Cats.
Kansas opened a 12-5 lead in the first game, but K-State would not quit. Behind strong blocking and hitting, the Wildcats kept in the game, but the Jayhawk lead proved to be too much to overcome.
Finally, a kill shot by sophomore Barb Bella salta the 18-5 victory for
K-State blew open a 7-lead before Kansas responded. A kill shot by senior Adrian Powell gave Kansas the servicer able to pill within minutes.
Kansas tied the score at 9, but then K State pulled ahead 14-11 and held off a Kansas rally, winning the game 15-13.
Now it was the Wildcats turn.
Now it was Kansas' turn again.
Kansas forged ahead 11-5, but the Wildcats would not die. They fought back and tamed the game at 12, then made it possible was able to hang on for a 17-15 victory.
That win set up the rally-point fifth game. Two kills by Powell allowed the Jayhawks to move ahead 9-4 and they never looked back.
They jumped out to a 8-4 lead and then swapped points with the Jawahals until Kansas was able to tie it up at 12. The teams tied again at 15, but an illegal hit and a muced hit by Kansas hits the last two points and the victory.
The fourth game went back to the Wildcats.
A kill by sophomore Cyndee Kanabel ended the game and Kansas won 15-10
Powell said K-State always played tough against Kansas.
ready, she said. They wanted it.
The match was close in most stati-
ties.
"It's a big rival and they came out
ready." "shes said." "They wanted it."
Senior Kris Kleinschmidt led Kansas with a match high 23 kills followed by Kansas State's Kathy Saxton with 22.
Albitz said Kansas State's blocking game was effective against the Jayhawks.
Kansas had a team hitting average of .142 compared to Kansas State's 138. Both had total team blocks of 17.
"I don't think my team was ready for that," she said. "We had to rely on a couple of hitters. That made it easy for them to come out for the block."
The match was close in most statistics.
The victory improves the Jayhawks' record to 18-3 and 2-2 in the conference.
Adrian Powell, St. Louis senior, makes one of her team-leading 18 digs during the Lady Jayhawks' 3-2 victory against K-State.
Montana makes call, will face surgery today
The Associated Press
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Montana, the three-time Super Bowl MVP who has been sidelined since training camp, finally consented to undergo elbow surgery last night.
After two days of criss-crossing the country hoping to find an alternative, Montana, 35, decided that surgery was the best option to repair the torn tendon in his right elbow.
Team president Carmen Policy said at a news conference yesterday that Montana had visited at least two physicians and had several scans before making the decision.
"Ultimately it was Joe's decision to go ahead and do what he is going to do this evening," Policv said.
The surgery, which is described as having an 80 percent rate of success, will be similar to the operation that ended the career of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw. He was 35, too.
The procedure is expected to take 45 minutes, and Montana is scheduled to be released this afternoon.
"The overall feeling basically seems to be that as a result of the surgery Joe will not be able to return this season," Policy said.
He said the prognosis was that Montana would be able to return next season.
Blue Jays beat Twins even series
The Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS — Roberto Alomar is turning the AL playoffs into his personal slide show.
"That's the game we're going to play." Alomar said. "We're going to run hard and steal some bases."
Alomar's sprawling lunge for the plate was unsuccessful in Game 1 but good enough for the decisive run yesterdays. The winnings ranged and won 5-2.
He took third when Alomar followed with a single and they both scored on Kelly Gruber's single. Alomar dived for the plate, threw himself to the foul line. Harper and reached back for home plate with the fingers of his left hand.
Joining Alomar's assault was Devon Shone, the Blue Jay's leadoff hitter and center fielder. White singed, stole second and scored for the Blue Jay's 'initial in the first, then led off the third with a double.
"I never practice that kind of slide. I just go out there and do it," he said. "Harper had me played pretty good so I was found him, and I did. It'a a good slide."
"You really can't say much more about what he's done for our team," White said. "It keeps the infielders moving. It's not the stolen bases; it's the doubles and triples they help make happen."
White, who has scored four of Toronto's nine runs in the series and stolen one base, set up one of his runs by taking third when Shane Mack bobbled a ball from Alonar. Alonar and the aggressive attitude he brought to Toronto.
Notes: Today is a travel day in the AL.
Last night Toronto defeated Minnesota, 5-2, and evened the series at one apiece. In the NL, the Pirates beat the Braves, 5-1, and took a 1-0 series lead.
Pirates axe Braves 5-1, lose pitcher
The Associated Press
PITTTSBURGH - Forget the tomahawks. Pittsburgh chopped the Atlanta Braves down to size.
But don't break out the champagne for the Pirates, either. They won Game 1 of the NL playoffs, 5-4 last night, but lost ace Dugel Drake, b
Drabek pitched like a playoff pro for six innings, shutting down Atlanta on three hits. Then, when he tried to stretch an RBI double into a triple, he suddenly strained his left hamstring and was forced to leave.
The shaky Pirates bulpen was able to hold off the Braves this time. Whether it will get another chance to win or not, the team pending a further examination today.
At least the Pirates got one good game out of Drake. That's more than Atlanta got from 20-game winner Tom Brady. The second consecutive time in post-season play.
Andy Van Slyke, one of the big hitters who slumped in last year's ployoff loss to Cincinnati, rattled Glavine with a home run in the first inning.
Within four innings, it was 3-0 and worst-to-first. Braves had gone back to first.
From the start, the Braves looked like a team that had not won a postseason game since 1988.
JV basketball open tryouts set
Kansanstaffreport
The KU junior varsity men's basketball team will hold tryouts at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Allen Field House.
The tryouts are open to all University of Kansas students. Students that meet NCAA academic requirements are eligible to play.
Coach Mark Turgeon, a former player at Kansas, said he would keep 12 players and three alternates on the roster.
Turgeon said usually about 80 people showed up for the tryouts.
"I have anywhere from one to three days of tryouts depending on the caliber of players." he said.
The junior varsity team will play a 22-game schedule this season. Nine of the games will be played as a preliminary game before the varsity team plaus.
Last year's junior varsity team finished with its best record ever, 14-6.
Turgeon said the Jayhawks were the only team in the Big Eight Conference with a junior varsity program.
"Because of financial reasons it's tough to have a program," he said. "It's a chance to get students involved."
Questions about tryouts should be directed to Turgeon at 864-3056.