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University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, March 1, 1989
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KU seniors plan special home finale tonight
Nebraska game to feature pregame ceremony, team alumni
by Mike Considine Kansan sportswriter
For four Kansas seniors, tonight's basketball game against Nebraska will be the last they will play in Allen Field House.
"I think if we can go out here and use that emotion to affect us in a positive way, I think it helps us." Williams said. "But I think if we go out here, forget what we supposed to do then, 'a don't think that'll help us.'"
"I don't believe in a big ceremony, pomp and circumstance, rolling out the ropes or anything like that," Williams said. "But I do believe in going to show people how much you care and I hope people will try to do that."
Williams said he expected to start the four seniors in tonight's game: center Sean Alvarado, guard Scooter Minor and forward Milton Newton.
Kansas, 17-11 overall, and Nebraska, 16-12, are tied for seventh place in the Big Eight Conference with 4-8 records.
The game could turn into a reunion
of sorts. Former All-American Danny Manning and former coach Larry Brown are reportedly going to attend the game.
Williams said he would welcome the return of Brown, who recruited all of the players on Kansas' roster.
"Larry and I have never really been close. We've talked and that's been about it," Williams said. "But I've followed Larry's success from when he first started (in the American Basketball Association), and he was a guy I looked up to. I have really followed his success all the way through, and I've admired his success."
A San Antonio Spurs representative said that she was not aware that any arrangements had been made for Brown to be in Lawrence tonight. She said that though she normally booked Brown's flights, he could be attending the game without her knowledge.
In reference to Manning, who visited the Ja Hawyks' locker room before Monday's practice, Williams said he was reminded of a quote by a former Houston Oilers football coach.
"It’s the old Bum Phillips thing," Williams said. "If “Danny isn’t in a class by himself,” it does not take a big role in the team." He be great for the fans (if Manning
"I think it'll be nice in a way that he still knows the fellas on the team and would like to be there to give them support." Newton said. "The fact that he can come from where he was born, his home game would be a nice eureture."
Newton said he hoped Manning would attend the game.
Newton said the field house game he would remember most was last year's final home game when Archie Marshall came back from an anterior cruciate injury to attempt one last shot.
Barry said he remembered how emotional the last home game had been in previous years. He said the relationship between the players and fans was what made those games unique.
Minor and Barry both are expected to play tonight despite their recent knee injuries.
watched the game), and I hope it would be good for our players."
"I'll miss playing at Allen," Minor said. "Hopefully, I'll be able to come back (next year) and check on the uws."
"Every senior game, I've watched the other seniors go out and got all choked up." Barry said. "I've had to fight back tears."
"I remember in the first couple of years, 'I'd play about 30 seconds, and when I came off the court, he'd have a list of all the things 'I did right and all 'I did wrong." Barry said. "He was a good critic, and he has helped me gain a lot of insight into my game."
Barry said the game would be special to him because, for the first
i, most of his family was coming
n from California to watch him play.
Barry said his father, National Basketball Association Hall-of-Famer Rick Barry, would be present when he retired. Many others during his son's career.
Newton said the pregame ceremonies would be emotional, but that they wouldn't affect the rest of the game.
"It motivates me when I dunk. Maybe if I get a breakaway and we we're up by enough points, I might do or something like that." 'Newton said.'
"After that's over, it'll just be another game we need to go out and win." Newton said.
He said he might attempt one special dunk during his last home game.
Newton said Kansas would be seeking revenge for Nebraska's 74-70 victory over the Javakhs on Feb. 4.
"We're just going to have to go out and execute and play hard," he said.
"I think we will be up for that game,
Game 29
Kansas Jayhawks
Coach: Roy Williams Record: 17-11 (4-8)
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Coach: Danny Nee
Record: 16-12 (4-8)
PROBABLE STARTERS
Player Ht. PPg Player Ht. PPg
F-Milt Newton 6·4 17·1 F-R.van Poelgeest 6·9 8·2
C-Sean Alvarado 6·10 4·6 F Beau Reid 6·7 12·2
G-Scooter Barry 6·4 6·9 C-Rich King 6·7 12·3
L-Gincoln Minor 6·3 6·1 G-Cilford Scales 6·2 11·3
K-Gevin Pritchard 6·3 15·1 G-Eric Johnson 6·2 11·3
**Game notes:** Kansas leads the series 128-63 and leads 66-22 in Lawrence. The Jayhawks have won 29 of 35 in Allen Field House. Nebraska defeated Kansas 74-70 on Feb. 4 in Lincoln. Tonight's game is No. 15 of the student ticket package. It will be broadcast on the Jayhawk Network (channels 13 and 41) and on KLZR 106-FM and KJHK 90.7-FM. Tip is off 8:08 p.m. in Allen Field House.
ceremonies or no ceremonies. '
Williams said the Cornhuskers' victory had given them confidence. Nebraska has won two consecutive Big Eight games.
"they've got six guys averaging in double figures," Williams said. "I don't think you can concentrate on one guy. I had to pick two i was
concerned about, it would be King and Scales."
Minor said he hoped Kansas' 111-83 victory over Colorado on Saturday was a sign of improvement.
New coach promotes work ethic
"We had a stretch there where we weren't playing up to 'our best potential,' Minor said. "Hopefully, this will be an upswing for us."
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"I do believe that if commitment, enthusiasm and hard work is worth anything, we'll make progress in our careers at an afternoon press conference.
IRVING, Texas — Jimmy Johnson took control of the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, saying success wouldn't come as easily in the NFL as it did when he coached for Oklahoma State and he coached at the University of Miami.
Johnson was named coach of the Cowboys Saturday by the team's new owner. Arkansas oilman Jerry Jones, who roomed with Johnson and played football with him at Arkansas in the 1960s
Landry's replacement stunned Dallas fans, and Johnson apologized for any hard feelings created by the sudden transition.
Johnson replaced Tom Landry, whose 29-year career with the Cowboys included a league-record 20 win seasons and two seasons and two NFL championships.
"I think Tom Landry is one of finest individuals and finest coaches I would ever hope to know," Johnson said. "It hurts me when someone says I did something out of disrespect to Tom Landry."
Johnson led Miami to a national championship in 1987. He said he hoped his departure from the school wouldn't sway the attitudes of high school players who had signed letters of intent to play with the Hurricanes.
"Ive emphasized to them (the recruits) that just because there's an individual or a coaching staff going to another level, I still believe it than can be the best football team at the collegiate level." Johnson said.
Johnson, who has never coached an NFL team, with cornboys assistant coaches at a Dallas hotel yesterday.
Freshman walk-on makes adjustment to tennis in college
dy Laurie written
Like many freshmen, Paul Gavin was 17 years old and hundreds of miles from home when he came to the University of Kansas this fall.
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But Kansas men's tennis coach Scott Perelman said that it didn't take long for Garvin to stand out from the rest of the crowd.
Garvin, a Batavia, Ill., native, walked on the Kansas men's tennis team this fall after graduating from the Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, Ill., where he played golf. He then teamed up with Perelman said Garvin made a quick adjustment to the college circuit.
Garvin moved into the No. 6 singles spot this spring against Georgia Tech, Tennessee and West Virginia, teams which are ranked in the nation's top 25. He also played No. 3 doubles with freshman Rafael Rangel against Brigham Young University.
"I have a lot of respect for someone who is willing to walk on and give the effort and dedication that Paul has," Perelman said. "It was a shock for him at first to play at the college level, but he's a good athlete with a strong tennis background.
Perelman said that although he knew Garvin had the talent to compete against top-rated teams, he was surprised when Garvin and freshman Carlos Fleming defeated Georgia's Al Parker and Steven Enochs 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 in No. 2 doubles.
"He was able to adjust immediately. I think he has a bright future in college tennis."
Enochs and Parker were at one
"It was incredible — the biggest upset of the day." Perelman said after the Feb. 19 match. "He (Garvin) played better than I knew he could. It made me proud."
time ranked No. 1 in the country in doubles.
Garvin said he didn't feel nervous about the Enochs-Parker match because a teammate had given Garvin earlier about dealing with pressure.
"I knew how good that team was, but I was never worried about playing them," Garvin said. "John Falbo (Kansas) 'Nasan 1) player had to use the same ways of handling pressure, and I just went out and did what he said.
"It's not very common for a freshman to come here and allow himself to be coached like Paul McGraw. A lot of the intelligent young man who can see the need for change and improvement in his game.
"I stepped up and hit the ball hard. The only time I felt nervous was at match point."
Assistant coach John Pashaina said Garvin had steadily improved since the beginning of the spring season. He said Garvin was an unusual freshman because he was a coachable and not afraid of change.
Garvin and eight other Jayhawks will compete against six top 20 teams today through Sunday at the H. E. B. Collegeiate Team Championships at Corpus Christi, Texas.
"Paul has been great to work with. The more coachable a player is, the more likely he'll make it to the top."
Paul Garvin, Batavia, Ill., freshman, attempts a volley shot during a practice session yesterday at the Alvamar Racquet Club. Garvin and the 23rd-ranked Jayhawks tennis team will be competing in the H.E.B. Tournament today in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hockey club member does not let disability hamper aggressive style
bv Beth Behrens
Kansan sportswriter
Steve Young learned to play hockey when he was 7 years old. His father would sit with him at a black board and teach him the rules.
But unlike his teammates, Young did not hear his coach yell plays. He did not hear his teammates offer him advice to arise when he did he吵架 right.
"Some people make fun of me because they don't think I can understand anything." Young said. "They don't understand much, much play hockey with them."
Steve Young is deaf. But that's never stopped him from playing hackey.
But when September tryouts for the KU Hockey Club were opened to non-students, the 23-year old Young, who is employed by H.D. Lee Co. in St Joseph, Mo., showed not only that he played hockey but that he could play it well.
Young's defensive partner, Todd Cleveland, Kirkwood, Mo., freshman, said that the team accepted Young almost immediately. He said that although communication was taught at first, it was not a problem now.
"We learned to communicate by pounding our sticks on the ice," Cleveland said. "He looks over to me when theuck is in the corner so that he understands plays. He doesn't have more problem plays because he reads bills so well.
His father, Jerry, that because of Steve's aggressive playing style, he had the single-season record for the mainly points at Hazelwood Central High School in St. Louis. He missed the career record by only 30 seconds.
Steve said that the reason for his high number of penalties was his checking, a defensive technique used to avoid being said that checking was his strength.
"He is such a friendly person, but on the ice he has a short fuse. He gets into fights during games — a lot."
His mother, Gerry, said that her
son learned to use his handicap to his advantage on the ice.
"He knows when the official is going to call a penalty and will use the whistle to his advantage," she said. "He hits the puck after the whistle has been bawn and then claims he couldn't have heard it."
She said that the officials were always told that Steve was deaf before the game started, to avoid penalties he might receive for questioning calls. But Steve said that he was deaf and would not be the officials because of his disability.
"I hit a lot on defense," Steve said.
"I get all of the penalties I probably deserve."
Two years ago, Young joined the United States National Dacf Hockey team, which was to compete at the Daf Winter Olympics in Norway. He said that the trip was canceled, however, because hockey had not been recognized as an official Olympic sport, so the team would not have been allowed to play more than two games.
KU GOLF FINISHES 11TH: Th
KU GOLF FIMISHIS 11TH: The Kansas golf team shot a 566 day-to-day to finish 11th out of 12 teams at the Golf Class in Panama City, Fla.
Yesterday's competition consisted of 27 holes of play on the par-72 course. John Ogden led the Jayhawks individually with a 234 and finished the tournament tied for 208. Rudy Treadway won the best score for the Jayhawks with 230.
Florida State won the two-day tournament with 893. Central Florida was second with 900.
CHEIFS HIRE WEBSTER: Mike Webster, a 15-year veteran center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was named head coach of the Kansas City City Cheiers yesterday.
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The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Webster, 36, who retired from the Steelers last week, was a nine-time Pro bowl champion and member of four NFL championships teams.
"Mike Webster is an absolute winner," Chief Coach Chiya Schottenbiemer said. Schottenbiemer has hired 12 assistants — five on offense, seven on defense and one special teams coach — since he replaced Frank Gansz as coach
"Mike is an example of what you can accomplish with high goals and total commitment," Schottenheimer said.
ABDUL-JABBAR CONVICTED: A Municipal Council Court judge yesterday convicted Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of two misdemeanor offenses resulting from showing incident in a shopping mall.
Judge John L. Wiehn set sentencing for March 29.
after the 1988 season.
However, Wiehn does not have to impose all or any of the penalties, she said.
The Lakers star could be fined up to $1,750, sentenced to 10 months in jail and put on five years' probation in the convictions on single counts & 10 years' probation in each case. Charlotte Berry, a city staff attorney assigned to Municipal Court.
The charges resulted from an April 21 run in-between旅游 Ferrando Nicola, 40, of Rome, Italy, and Abdul-Jabbar at the Metrocenter.
Abdul-Jabbar, b. the NBA's all-time leader scored, in his 20th year in the league and has announced his retirement after the current sea-
According to police records, Nicola was following Abdul-Jabbar in the hall with a video camera when Abdul-Jabbar turned on the tourist and stiff-armed the camera. Nicola, who has filed a civil suit from the incident, claimed he suffered a brushed eye and a scratched ear from the force of the shove by the 7-foot-2, 364-pound athlete.
Abdul-Jabbar told police he brushed the camera out of the way because Nicolia was annoying him.
Berry said Abdul-Jabbar did not appear at yesterday's proceeding. Attorneys for both sides spent Thurs day before a Maricopa County Superior Court judge in a vain attempt to resolve Nicola's complaint.
LEWIS WINS DASH: Carl Lewis avenged two elder years to Cuban sprinterrs by winning the 60-meter indoor track and field meet yesterday.
Lewis won with a time of 6.64 seconds, beating Cuban Andres Simon American Mark Witterspoon was third, followed by another Cuban, Ricardo Chacon. The Cubans beat Lewis in the event in indoor meets in San Sebastian and Oviedo earlier in February.