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SPORTS / THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KANSAN.COM
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Freshman pitcher Alex Jones fires the ball to first after fielding a burt. Kansas lost to No. 9 Oklahoma State 11-3 Saturday. The Jayhawks will face the Cornhuskers for the second time this season today.
Kansas looks for a rematch victory
BY ZACH GETZ
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In the teams' first meeting of the season, Kansas fell to Nebraska on its home field. Now the Jayhawks want to return the favor. The Jayhawks are looking for a rematch win against the Cornhuskers today at 5 p.m.
"We're out for revenge," coach Megan Smith said. "We want to go out there and play really hard."
Kansas is currently 18-26 (1-10) and in last place in the Big 12 Conference, while Nebraska is 26-20 (5-6) and in sixth. Despite outhitting Nebraska nine to seven in the first game, Nebraska shutout Kansas 2-0
"Offensively, we were in a funk against them, and we're hoping to change that this week," Smith said.
In its last game, Kansas had an opportunity to defeat
the team would use what it learned from the game and put it to use in the rematch with the Cornhuskers.
No. 9 Oklahoma State, but ultimately fell 4-3. Although the game didn't end favorably for Kansas, junior catcher Brittany Hale said
and really use it to our advantage to work on things we need to do against Nebraska," Hile said. "We need to use what happened this game and not let it happen next game."
"We're going to take this loss
Sophomore
infielder Marissa Ingle said she thought Kansas could've won the game with Nebraska and the second game with
"Offensively, we were in a funk against them,and we're hoping to change that this week."
MEGAN SMITH Softball coach
"We're out for revenge. We want to go out there and play really hard."
ond game with Oklahoma State and hoped Kansas could change the outcome in the rematch.
After playing five games in five days, Kansas has had three days to prepare for Nebraska. Kansas has
"Coach told us to take the feeling of losing right now and take it to Nebraska." Ingle
said. "We got to get a win out of them because we know we can."
"We are going to really prepare for them in practice." Hile said.
used this time to focus hard on the
rematch with Nebraska. Hile said
MEGAN SMITH Softball coach
After the Nebraskagame, Kansas will return home for a two-game series against Texas Tech over the weekend.
Kansas has also added a seventh recruit to the 2010-
11 roster. Smith announced that Kristin Martinez signed her letter of intent to play at Kansas.
The left-handed pitcher had a 0.54 ERA in 2009 to help lead O'Connell College Preparatory to a state championship. Martinez also earned all-district honors at Texas City, Texas, in 2007 and 2008.
"We are extremely excited to have Kristin and her family join the lajyawk softball family," Smith said. "She has the ability to step in immediately and make an impact for our program. She has great movement on her pitches, and she does a great job of controlling hitters."
KANSAS VS.
NEBRASKA
— Edited by Becky Howlett
**When:** 5 p.m. today
**Where:** Bowlin Stadium,
Lincoln, Neb.
Up next: Texas Tech vs.
Kansas
When: 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday
Where: Arrocha Ballpark,
Lawrence
NFL
League suspends 'Big Ben' six games
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was involved in an alleged sexual assault in Georgia last month, but who was not slapped with any criminal charges, was punished severely on Wednesday by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Saying that Roethlisberger violated the NFL's personal conduct policy. Goodell suspended the quarterback six games and ordered him to undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation by NFL-appointed experts. The suspension can be reduced to four games based on a subsequent evaluation, or it can be lengthened if Roethlisberger continues to engage in behavior that violates the league's conduct policy.
Meanwhile, the Steelers explored the possibility of trading Roethlisberger in advance of
Thursday's NFL draft, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Only the first round will be held Thursday night; the Steelers would only deal Roethlisberger to a team with a
"You are held to a higher standard as an NFL player."
high first-round pick, and it appeared the Raiders, who have the eighth overall choice, were at least somewhat interested.
you have first thrilled and now disappointed a great many people." Goodell wrote. "I urge you to take full advantage of this opportunity to get your life and career back on track."
In a letter to Roethlisberger, Goodell said he must submit to any counseling or treatment recommended by professional evaluators to help him make better decisions and avoid situations that can cause legal or other problems. A professional behavioral evaluation is mandatory for anyone who has violated the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. Roethlisberger may not attend any team offseason activity until he has completed the evaluation and the evaluating professionals confirm with the commissioner that Roethlisberger will resume football activities. If so cleared, Roethlisberger will be able to participate in training camp and preseason games this summer.
"In your six years in the NFL.
Roethlisberger was accused by a 20-year-old college student of sexual assault at a Milledgeville, Ga., club on March 5. According to a police report, Roethlisberger assaulted the woman in a bathroom. He was not brought up on criminal charges, although the district attorney said he considered the woman "a victim."
ROGER GOODELL NFL commissioner
Roethlisberger is the first player suspended by Goodell under the conduct policy who hasn't been arrested or charged with a crime.
"I recognize that the allegations in Georgia were disputed and that they did not result in criminal charges being filed against you," Goodell wrote. "My decision today is not based on a
finding that you violated Georgia law, or on a conclusion that differs from that of the local prosecutor. That said, you are held to a higher standard as an NFL player, and there is nothing about your conduct in
Milledgeville that can remotely be described as admirable, responsible, or consistent with either the values of the league or the expectations of our fans."
Steelers president Art Rooney II said he supported Goodell's decision.
"We were prepared to impose discipline" if Goodell did not, Rooney told reporters in a conference call on Wednesday afternoon.
Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, said that "at some point" the quarterback or his representatives will speak on the matter. Goodell and Rooney informed Roethlisberger of the decision Wednesday morning. The team also conducted its own investigation into the matter and "we felt we had all the information we needed to have this decision be made," Rooney said.
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