4B
Friday, March 3, 1995
SPORTS
N I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N
Simms may leave studio for field
If he signs with Cleveland, the former New York quarterback may be either
The Associated Press
a backup
a backup to Vinny Testaverde or take over the starting job later in the season.
BEREA, Ohio — Phil Simms and his agent met with the Cleveland Browns yesterday, but they couldn't reach a deal to make the former New York Giants quarterback a backup to starter Vinny Testaverde.
Fisherh emphasized that Simms would like to play for Coach Bill Belichick, a former Giants defensive coordinator.
"We just got in a couple of hours ago," agent David Fishof said late yesterday afternoon. "Because of the financial situation, we're still going to continue to work on the contract. We still have things we have to work out."
Testaverde's backup last season was veteran Mark Rypien, who is a free agent.
Sinms did not attend the news
conference. He and Fishof planned to fly back to New York last night, Fishof said.
"We'll just keep talking," said Mike Lombardi, Browns director of player personnel. "David and I have made deals before. If there's a deal to be made, we'll make it."
Simms, 39, the leading all-time passer in Giants history, retired last year and spent the 1994 season as an analyst for FSNP.
He led the Giants to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in 1993, but he had off-season shoulder surgery and was cut by Giants coach Dan Reeves.
Simms spent 15 seasons with the Giants, passing for 4,647 yards and 199 touchdowns. He hit 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns in the 1987 Super Bowl.
Simms was bitter about his treatment by the Giants, saying the team simply didn't want to pay his salary, which was slated to be more than $2 million last year.
Simms talked with the Arizona Cardinals in September but couldn't reach a financial agreement. So he stayed with ESPN, working in the studio and on highlights and analyses shows.
Brown's owner Art Modell said Wednesday night that the team was interested in Simms but had not decided whether to sign him.
"He'll come in and look us over, and we'll take it from there," Modell said. "Nothing is definite yet. We're going to meet with him and see where we stand. He'll see what we have to offer, and we'll see where he stands."
Sports quotes of the week...
By The Associated Press Compiled by Mary Ellen Williams
"He should have been better, pitching on 3,195 days' rest."
Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass on Pittburgh replacement pitcher Jimmy Boudreau, who last played professionally in 1986.
"You're not wimps out there. You guys are men."
Cincinnati Reds general manager Marge Schott, cheering on the 27 men who agreed to play for her team in spring training.
"It's because I'm on the cover of the (Milwaukee Brewers) media guide. Because I'm on the cover, nobody wants to play. It's symbolic of my whole
career. They're saying they won't come back until they get my picture off the media guide."
Bob Uecker's explanation for the baseball strike.
"I worked out one day, and the next day my girlfriend bought me a cane."
Gorman Thomas, 44, who showed up and worked out for one day at the Brewers' camp before calling it quits.
"I guess it is sort of historical. I just hope I throw a strike — no pun intended."
ing exhibition spring training game.
Steve Peck, who threw the first pitch of replacement baseball when the California Angels played Arizona State in the open-
"It was up to his trainer to ask him what was wrong and to stop him if necessary. I am shocked by what happened after the fight, but I have no regrets because I didn't do anything wrong."
French referee Alfred Azaro, defended his handling of the fight that left Gerald McClellan in critical condition.
"With an HIV diagnosis, there's still plenty of living to do. You can still accomplish goals and make a difference. I have come to terms with this. I'm comfortable with where I'm at."
Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis.
Air Jordan takes off before season starts
Sox not sure he'll show for today's opener of replacement games
The Associated Press
SARASOTA, Fla. — Baseball's most famous minor leaguer cleaned out his locker yesterday and left camp.
When Michael Jordan night return wasn't clear, and neither was his playing status for the remainder of this confusing spring.
Jordan jumped into his black Range Rover and left, telling a reporter he didn't know when he'd back and that he would
release a statement at a later date.
White Sox general manager Ron Schueeler said, "I'd have to wait and see and address it. I don't know all the issues involved. I'm really not sure he's leaving town.
"He's not missing unless he's not here tomorrow morning."
He said he had no indication that Jordan had left for anything more than an afternoon round of golf.
slashed.
They were not, however, sent home as Schauer earlier said they might be.
Jordan's personal assistant and driver, George Koehler, said all Jordan had told him was. "We're going."
"We walked out to the truck and that was it. I don't know anything," he said.
Jordan had said from the beginning of camp that he did not want to be caught in the middle of the struggle between the owners and the players' union which he supports.
He still had not made his decision public on whether he would compete in the exhibitions, which the union has labeled replacement games.
Those declining were told to move their belongings into the adjoining minor league clubhouse, which is more Spartan and less spacious. They also were asked to leave the team hotel, and their meal money was
Jordan's departure yesterday came after a hectic and bizarre morning in which the White Sox divided their squad into players who were willing to participate in exhibition games and those who were not.
Schueler said he'd wait and see if Jordan would show up today for the exhibition opener.
Ron Schueler White Sox general manager
folded up inside.
Jordan had also been sympathetic to minor leaguers forced to make a decision about the games.
After the workout yesterday, many players were moving their belongings from the major league locker room to the minor league dressing quarters.
Thirty-two players stayed, and 31 went to the other side. Jordan's locker was bare, and his chair was
A clubhouse assistant said Jordan had been signing a lot of autographs before he left, and a quick inspection of the minor-league clubhouse did not reveal a locker with Jordan's name.
A team roster, listing the players who said they would play in today's exhibition opener against Kansas City, didn't include Jordan's name.
"His people know where I am going to be," Schueller said. "If indeed he decides to leave, I just hope he will let me know.
"If he needs time to think it through or whatever, we'll address that."
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