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SPORTS / THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy."
— Arthur Ashe
FACT OF THE DAY
Kansas football leads the all-time series against Iowa State, 49-34-6.
Kansas Athletics
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: How many games has it been since Kansas recorded an interception?
A:Four.
- Kansas Athletics
CRIME
Two more suspects arrested in Columbia
JENNINGS, Mo. — Authorities have arrested two more suspects in last weekend's killing of the cousin of a Missouri football player in Columbia.
KSDK-TV reports that brothers Darris Peal and Daron Peal were taken into custody Wednesday in Jennings near St. Louis on charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery.
Investigators already had arrested three suspects in the killing Saturday of 22-year-old Aaron Hobson while he was in Columbia to watch a cousin play in the Missouri-Oklahoma game.
A memorial service for Hobson will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Wichita, Kan., where his funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
Neither Darris Peal of Columbia nor Doran Peal of Moberly have listed home telephone numbers.
Associated Press
Another look at the NBA season
MORNING BREW
With NBA predictions, the Brew's history doesn't look too shabby. Last season, Tyreke Evans was indeed rookie of the year. The Celtics did face the Lakers in the final, Chris Bosh would be joining Dwayne Wade in Miami. However, forecasting LeBron's decision, the finals' outcome and Blake Griffin's rookie season were some true misfires. With a fresh season upon us, the Brew will predict the regular season standings, playoff outcome and award recipients with corresponding analysis.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
A LEAGUE
2. Boston Celtics
7. New York Knicks
10. New Jersey Nets
12. Toronto Raptors
14. Philadelphia 76ers
CENTRAL
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Indiana Pacers
12. Detroit Pistons
15. Cleveland Cavaliers
SOUTHEAST
1. Miami Heat
2. Orlando Magic
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Charlotte Bobcats
9. Washington Wizards
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
SOUTHWEST
2. Dallas Mavericks
6. San Antonio Spurs
9. Houston Rockets
10. Memphis Grizzlies
12. New Orleans Hornets
NORTHWEST
NORTHWEST
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Utah Jazz
5. Portland Trail Blazers
7. Denver Nuggets
15. Minnesota Timberwolves
PACIFIC
PRIORITY
1. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Phoenix Suns
11. Los Angeles Clippers
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Golden State Warriors
BY MAX ROTHMAN
mrothman@kansan.com
PLAYOFFS EAST
1st round
(1) Miami Heat over (8) Charlotte Bobcats
(2) Boston Celtics over (7) New York Knicks
(3) Orlando Magic over (6) Atlanta Hawks
(4) Chicago Bulls over (5) Milwaukee Bucks Analysis. No real surprises here, as there is such a clear talent difference between the first four teams and the second teams. With Carlos Boozer in Chicago (when healthy),
I don't see Derrick Rose losing to Brandon Jennings, Andrew Bogut and the Bucks.
Only John Wall has the ability to create a surprise playoff team.
2nd round
(1) Miami Heat over (4) Chicago Bulls
(2) Boston Celtics over (3) Orlando Magic
Analysis: The Heat are too talented and the Celtics have done this before.
2nd round
Conference Finals
(2) Boston Celtics over (1) Miami Heat Analysis: This is no homer pick, ladies and gentlemen: size is the key. Chris Bosh is not enough inside to dismantle the defending Eastern champs.
1st round
WEST
(1) Los Angeles Lakers over (8) Phoenix Suns
(2) Dallas Mavericks over (7) Denver Nuggets
(3) Oklahoma City Thunder over (6) San Antonio Spurs
(5) Portland Trail Blazers over (4) Utah Jazz Analysis: Unlikely playoff surprises...
Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles (gasp!) Clippers.
2nd round
2nd round (3) Oklahoma City Thunder over (2) Dallas Mavericks
(1) Los Angeles Lakers over (5) Portland Trail Blazers Analysis: Kevin Durant and Brandon Roy know that long-term respect comes with Ws.
Conference Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers over (3) Oklahoma City Thunder.
Analysis: Durant could push it to six or even seven games, but there's no way the Lakers don't win it.
NBA FINALS
(2) Boston Celtics over (1) Los Angeles Lakers
Analysis: Back to seven games, but the green get it this time. A Healthy Celtics starting five has never lost a playoff series. It feels like the 80's all over again.
AWARDS
MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City
Coach of the Year: Paul Westphal,
Sacramento
Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight
Howard, Orlando
Sixth Man of the Year: Jason Terry, Dallas
Most Improved: Robin Lopez, Phoenix
Rookie of the Year: John Wall, Washington
Analysis:
Durant dethrones the king by leading a dangerous Thunder team. Westphal and his kids (Evans, Cousins) will surprise the West. I cannot wait to watch John Wall, who already looks like he's locked this award up. Turnovers could be his only kryptonite.
— Edited by Clark Goble
THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS
TODAY
No Events Scheduled
FRIDAY
Soccer
All-American
Championships
All Day
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
swimming
Missouri
6 p.m.
Columbia, Mo.
SATURDAY
Football Iowa State 1 p.m. Ames, Iowa
Volleyball Texas Tech 6:30 p.m. Lawrence
Cross Country Big 12 Championships TBA Stillwater, Okla.
SUNDAY
Women's Basketball
Fort Hays State
2 p.m.
Lawrence
TUESDAY
Men's Basketball
Men's basketball
Washburn
7 p.m.
Lawrence
WEDNESDAY
Volleyball
Nebraska
6:30 p.m.
Lawrence
Soccer
TBD
TBA
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