SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005
2B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
FRIDAY
- Volleyball vs. Virginia Commonwealth University, noon, Horejsi Family Athletics Center
Cross Country, KSU Wildcat Invitational, 6:30 p.m., Manhattan
Volleyball vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m., Horeisi Family Athletics Center
Volleyball vs. Michigan State, 9:30 p.m., San Diego
Soccer at San Diego, 9:30 p.m., San Diego
SATURDAY
- Volleyball vs. Temple, 1 p.m., Horeis Family Athletics Center.
* Football vs. Appalachian State, 6 p.m., Memorial Stadium
ATTOP25
The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 5. total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:
| | Record | Pts. | Pvs. |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1. Southern Cal (61) | 1-01, | 62 | 11 |
| **2. Texas (4)** | **1-0** | **1,541** | **2** |
| 3. Michigan | 1-0 | 1,360 | 4 |
| 4. Ohio St. | 1-0 | 1,301 | 6 |
| 5. LSU | 0-0 | 1,291 | 5 |
| 6. Tennessee | 1-0 | 1,280 | 3 |
| 7. Virginia Tech | 1-0 | 1,253 | 8 |
| 8. Iowa | 1-0 | 1,146 | 11 |
| 9. Georgia | 1-0 | 1,131 | 13 |
| 10. Florida | 1-0 | 1,129 | 10 |
| 11. Florida St. | 1-0 | 1,064 | 10 |
| 12. Louisville | 1-0 | 911 | 12 |
| 13. Purdue | 0-0 | 740 | 15 |
| 14. Miami | 0-1 | 710 | 9 |
| 15. Arizona St. | 1-0 | 553 | 20 |
| 16. California | 1-0 | 514 | 19 |
| 17. Georgia Tech | 1-0 | 459 | |
| **18. Oklahoma** | **0-1** | **375** | **7** |
| 19. Boston College | 1-0 | 372 | 22 |
| 20. Notre Dame | 1-0 | 345 | |
| **21. Texas Tech** | **0-0** | **274** | **21** |
| 22.TCU | 1-0 | 254 | |
| 23.Virginia | 1-0 | 232 | 25 |
| 24.Fresno St. | 0-0 | 221 | 24 |
| 25.Clemson | 1-0 | 164 | |
Others receiving votes: Alabama 153, Oregon 119, Auburn 118, Utah 111, Texas A&M 106, Colorado 61, Wisconsin 44, Boise St. 31, UCLA 23, Iowa St. 21, Minnesota 16, Penn St. 16, N.C. State 13, Michigan St. 11, Arizona 10, UTEP 8, Bowling Green 7, Oregon St. 6, Southern Miss. 5, West Virginia 3, Toledo 2.
MEN'S BASKETBAL Guard rewarded with scholarship
After three seasons of paying his own way to play basketball for the Jayhawks, Steven Vinson was rewarded for his hard work.
The senior guard was given a scholarship for the 2005-06 basketball season, Kansas coach Bill Self announced yesterday.
"Stephen has been a great teammate during his time here at Kansas," Self said. "He's very positive, a great ambassador on campus and the hardest working Jayhawk in our program. He has improved a tremendous amount since he has been here due to his attitude and work ethic."
Vinson, who attended Lawrence High School, has been an invited walk-on for the last three seasons. During his career at Kansas, he appeared in 39 games.
The scholarship couldn't have come at a better time for Vinson and his fiancé, Anna Harve of Lawrence.
"I got engaged this past summer, and this will help with the finances," Vinson said.
Vinson is scheduled to graduate with a communications degree in May 2006.
"This was something Coach and I talked about, but I didn't expect it!" Vinson said. "I will do everything possible this year to prove I am worthy of this."
Self said that Vinson, who is known for his work ethic, will be able to set an example at practice for this year's young Jayhawk team.
"Stephen will be a great leader for our young guys to follow," Self said. "His role with this team should be greater than any other time during his career."
FOOTBALI
Miranda Lenning
Fly-over scheduled for Saturday's game
The Kansas Athletics Department announced that an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker will fly over Memorial Stadium before the football game against Appalachian State on Saturday.
The fly-over is scheduled for 5:54 p.m.
The event is part of "Heroes Night," which recognizes the services of the current and veteran members of the armed forces, firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement members and teachers. These individuals can purchase tickets for $5 each, and their family members can purchase tickets for $25 each.
More than 30 area high school bands will participate in Band Day activities Saturday.
The high school bands will perform at halftime with the KU Marching Band.
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Sophomore goalkeeper starts soccer season strong
SOCCER
By C.J. MOORE
cmore@kansan.com
KANSAN SPORTSWITHER
Sophomore Colleen Quinn won the battle for starting goalkeeper this fall over senior Erin Ferguson and freshman Julie Hanley.
Though she's off to a strong start, Quinn realizes she needs to stay on her toes to keep her starting gig.
"I can't get complacent," said Quinn, from Fort Collins, Colo.
"I know that I have to come and work hard every day, because I know that Julie and Erin are going to come and work just
as hard. We're pushing each other every day. I definitely don't have it won by any means over the other two."
Q u i n n
takes over for
Meghan Miller,
who started 87
straight games during her career at Kansas and developed a reputation as one of the best keepers in the nation. Quinn realizes the pressure of taking over for a four-year starter and second team All-American.
Quinn
"It's definitely big shoes to
fill," Quinn said. "I know that none of us are really there yet, but we're still learning. She had four years to learn, but we're still young."
Question & Answer
— Edited by Becca Evanhoe
Quinn spent the summer playing for her club team, the Colorado Rush. Quinn was joined on the Rush by sophomore defender Afton Sauer. The two Colorado natives helped the Rush win the U23 national championship, defeating a Kansas team featuring KU teammate Nikki Alvarez in the semifinals en route to their title.
Q: When did you start playing soccer?
A: When I was 5.
Q: When did you become a goalkeeper?
A: Eighth grade.
Q: What brought you on to soccer?
A: I think it was either dancing or soccer, so I choose soccer.
Q: What's in your CD player right now?
A: Something country. Probably Tim McGraw or George Strait.
Q: In your opinion, what's the best place to eat in Lawrence?
A: Yellow Sub.
Q: What is your favorite class you've taken at Kansas?
A: Life Skills.
Q: What's your major?
A: Business administration.
Q: What are your career aspirations?
A: I want to open a health club.
Q: What do you miss most about Colorado?
Q Who is your favorite soccer player?
A. Oliver Kahn. He's a keeper on the German national team.
Q: your nickname is Noodle. What's that about?
A: (Laughing) One of my coaches gave it to me. He just said that I was a noodle, the way I acted. Anyway; it's just kind of a goofy little thing.
Q: Why didn't you go to a Colorado school?
A: I wanted to leave
Q: Why did you choose to come to Kansas?
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
A: The team atmosphere was a big part of it, and the coaches, team chemistry and the program.
Loss to Marshall haunts K-State
Current Wildcat players recall last-second defeat two years ago as Saturday's rematch approaches
BY DAVE SKRETTA
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MANHATTAN — It has been nearly two years since wide receiver Davin Dennis lay face down in the end zone at KSU Stadium, after what could have been a game-tying touchdown pass slipped through his hands as time expired.
"It was a tough pill to swallow," Dennis said yesterday, remembering Marshall's 27-20 upset of then-No. 6 Kansas State in 2003. "It just so happened the game kind of laid in my hands at the end, but I didn't make the play."
Dennis, then a sophomore, said the loss haunted him for weeks, as the Wildcats struggled through a three-game losing streak. When he turned on ESPN, he saw the highlights. When he opened a newspaper, he read the headlines.
"It was pretty hard to get out of my mind," Dennis said. "I remember a lot of things we did good and bad in the game, but the last play has stuck in my mind. That last play."
Only a handful of players who had a part in the outcome two years ago are still on Kansas State's roster as the Wildcats prepare for a rematch Saturday in Huntington, W.Va.
I remember a lot of things we did good and bad in the game, but the last play has stuck in my mind."
Davin Dennis Kansas State wide receiver
Those who do remember seem just as eager to forget.
But Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, the quintessential here-and-now coach, does remembers the loss vividly — almost every play of it.
"A lot of people talk about that game a couple of years ago," fullback Victor Mann said, "but it doesn't matter. Both of the teams are new."
"I can think of a hundred plays in the ball game — when we pitched it to them and they run it in for a touchdown, and we had a chance to score and we didn't," Snyder said.
"I remember a lot about it, but nobody should have to carry that burden."
day and recounted that last play a dozen or more times. Each time Jeff Schwinn's pass slipped through his outstretched arms, and each time he took full responsibility.
Maybe it's easier to talk about the missed touchdown pass now, considering Kansas State went on to win its first Big 12 championship.
Not even Dennis, who stood bravely in the corner of the Vanier Football Complex yester-
Maybe it's easier because Dennis has finally put football in the proper perspective.
Dennis was born in Thibadoux, La., and his parents Alvin and Hollie still live in St. James, a small town 56 miles north of New Orleans. The town was hit hard last week by Hurricane Katrina, although Dennis' family fled to safety.
"You turn on the TV right now and you see the sights," said Dennis, whose mother has been distributing his old clothes to those in need. "It makes football seem pretty small compared to Louisiana right now."
That's not to say football doesn't mean a lot to a senior who has had a roller-coaster career.
And no one game means more to Dennis than Saturday against Marshall.
"I didn't want to be in that position again, the guy who couldn't make the catch," Dennis said. "I worked hard to get myself better. I prepared myself to change that. I want to show the world that I've redeemed myself."
Because freshman quarterback Kerry Meier is out indefinitely with a health issue, the team lacks a third-string quarterback. Mangino said senior Jason Swanson would likely be the team's third-string quarterback if needed.
Mangino names team's players of the week
Kansas football coach Mark Mangino didn't name a starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Appalachian State yesterday at a press conference. Mangino said he would probably use both senior Brian Luke and junior Adam Barmann, and he would choose the starter later in the week. Meior has health problems, out ofdefinitely
On offense, the coaching staff selected senior running back Clark Green, with 107 yards rushing on 20 carries. On defense, senior linebacker Nick Reid and senior defensive end Charlton Keith were selected. Reid led the team with 11 tackles. Keith had four tackles and a sack. Special teams player of the week was sophomore place kicker Scott Webb who was perfect on field goal attempts, including a 43-yarder.
This week in Jayhawk football
Mangino stays in contact with NFLplayers
With the NFL season beginning tomorrow, Mangino spoke about his friendships with former players who now play professionally. Mangino said he rarely contacted them during the season because of busy schedules. He occasionally got a phone call from former players asking for advice, and during the offseason players would visit him in his office.
Starter not yet named
Tim Allen coming back
Mangino said senior defensive tackle Tim Allen suffered from an injury, but hoped to be 100 percent better by this weekend. He also said Allen needed to play, or he might lose his starting position.
Redney Allen to defensive tackle
Junior defensive end Rodney Allen spent time at defensive tackle on Saturday. The coaching staff made the switch last week. Allen said the transition wasn't difficult, but he had to get used to a different spot. Say What?
"He has kind of teased us on the practice field the last couple years," Mangiino said of junior running back Jon Cornish's ability to run over defenders, as he showed on his touchdown run last week.
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