6B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006
Bracket betting begins
BY NANCY ARMOUR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Every year about this time, Eddie Gontram's architecture firm becomes one of the most popular in the country.
Hundreds of people he doesn't know — and probably will never meet — check out his Web site, eagerly awaiting the latest news. And we're not talking about blueprints for that new day spa.
"It's March Madness," Gontrun said Monday.
"Part of it is, it's so easy to become involved," said Scott Sepich, who has run a pool for about 70 friends for the last 10 years.
Sure is. baby!
inued, brackets are everywhere these days. Printed in virtually every newspaper. Online. Passed out in neighborhoods, hospitals and church groups.
For the next three weeks, you'll find sports nuts, devoted alumni and people who don't know a layup from a loose-ball foul breaking down their picks, obsessing over little-known schools like Monmouth and Pacific, and talking trash about that 8-9 match-up.
Even the most buttoned-down offices get the fever. Instead of talk about mergers
The World Series and NBA finals have their devotees, and clever ads and queso dip make the Super Bowl an all-inclusive party. When it comes to the NCAA tournament, though, there's something in those brackets that converts even the least sports-minded people into rabid fans.
and acquisitions or tax season, watercooler chatter centers on the latest games, who's winning the pool and what the prospects are for the next round.
And the true beauty? No expertise is needed. You could render Dick Vitale speechless with your knowledge of college hoops, sweat for days over RPI and power conferences, and still lose to people who make their picks based on nicknames and uniform colors.
"My 4-year-old daughter beat me last year," Gontram admitted. "She was within a whisker of winning the whole thing."
Things have lightened up since then, but the brackets in almost every clubhouse are still serious business.
At baseball's spring training, where the start of the season is less than a month away, the real agonizing isn't over who will win the job at third base, but who will come out of the grueling Minneapolis regional.
San Francisco Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti hasn't decided if he's going to enter a pool yet, but he still spent part of his morning Monday debating whether Cal, the seventh seed in the Atlanta Regional, can make a serious run.
The Seattle Mariners are hard at work on their picks
Back in 1988, when the Dodgers were paid their annual visit by FBI agents for a talk on the evils of gambling, the feds were made to wait while the Los Angeles players finished some important business. Seems they had to finish their tournament picks.
soon after they arrived at camp Monday. The Mariners have two pools, one of the players' own brackets, and the other a random draw of the 65 teams. And across the country in Florida, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Scott Spiezio joked that someone had copied his bracket.
"I've got Duke winning it all," Spiezio said. "I've got a couple of surprises in there, but I can't say what they are. Then I'd I have to split my money."
An estimated $2.5 billion is reportedly bet on the NCAA tournament, with only $80 million bet legally in Nevada sports books.
Ah, money.
But much comes from small pools, the $5, $10 and $20 wagered by average Joes who don't otherwise gamble.
“It’s a crapshoot,” said Marienrs pitcher Jamie Moyer, who gets inside info from his father-in-law, ESPN analyst Digger Phelps. “You’re dealing with kids, 17- to 21-year-olds. That's a lot of pressure. Think of all the pressure — and the money that is bet on it, legally and illegally. It's amazing.”
Bets placed with bookies account for some of the rest, and there are plenty of big-ticket pools.
At Hodes, Ulman, Pessin and Katz, the Maryland law firm, about 80 percent of the 120 employees participate, said Kevin Bress, a partner who heads the elder law department and runs the pool.
No other company activity comes close to that.
"Not even the Christmas party." Bress said.
With real Chicago-style pizza, more than 110 brews and all kinds of pasta,sandwiches and more you'll be glad we're open seven days a week!
Great daily drink specials
Full menu served late
Catch all the sports action on our 16 TV's
2329 Iowa Street Next to the Best Western 785.841.4124 www.oldchicago.com Open daily from 1.1am to 2am Full menu until Midnight Pizzas until 1am
PHONE 785.864.4358 FAX 785.864.5261 CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM
CARPET PROBLEMS? WE CAN SAVE YOU We clean wax stains, pet stains and more! Move out specials are also available. Alphastone 312 - 7870. MC & Visa
24 Carrot Fresh Organic Produce
9TH & IOWA • OPEN 7AM-10PM
FREE Legal Advice
FREE Legal Advice
• DUI
• MIP
• Free tax help
* Landlord/Tenant disputes
* Any other legal problems!
$800 weekly guaranteed stuffing envelopes. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to Scarab Marketing at 28 E. Jackson, 10th Floor, Suite 938, Chicago, Illinois, 60604.
APARTMENT LEASING CONSULTANT PT position for enthusiastic, dependable, self motivated individual. Good customer service abilities, must have own transportation and cell phone. Some weekend hours. Call 842-3040. Fax resume to 842-3213
Assistant needed in the doctor's office.
7am-18pm. Monday-Saturday Call
749-0130 or come in to fill out application
at 1104 E 23rd St.
Camp Counselors needed for great overnight camps in the Pocono Mins. of PA. Gain valuable experience while working with children in the outdoors.
Teach assisst with, swimming, gymnastics, archery, gymnastics, scrappelling, climbing, nature, and much more. Apply on-line at www.pineforestcamp.com
CAMP COUNSELORS WANTed for private Michigan boys/girls summer overnight camps. Teach swimming, canoeing, lacrosse, skiing, sailing, sports, computers, golf, tennis, climbing, windsurfing & more Office, maintenance jobs too. Salary $1800 on up room/bud. Find out more about our camps and apply online at
www.lwcgwc.com, or call 888-459-2492
City of Lawrence The City has multiple summer jobs for students with construction trades experiences.
Public Works: Assist the Building and Structures dwad wireal, plumbing and various other trade skills in the support of building main & dwad special projects.
construction/maint crews and will also work in the electrical area.
Prefer current students w/course work in architectural or engineering. Requires driver's lic. Apply by 03/24/06. More info & applications available at:
Disabled KU student (back problems)
looking for work-out partner (yoga, abs)
7am-9am, possibly treatmld, several
weeknights also. 5-10 hrs./week. Must be
female, responsible, very courteous and
low-key, this is super flexible and ideal for
your student schedule. $8/hr. 760-3797
Don't pass up this rare opportunity!
If you're looking for a *part-time* position working weekends only, this is it! Community Living Opportunities currently has a part-week Timebound Teaching positions available for the right person. Teach daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities.
Receive a *competitive salary* and excellent benefits interested individuals may apply at Community Living Opportunities, 2125 Lewis Street, Lawrence or call (789) 865-0200, 313 EOE
DO YOU FEEL AS THUGH YOUR JOB
PROSPECTS ARE LIMITED? Marketing
and business grads wanted. Call
816-895-6566
Weekend Teaching Counselors
City Hall, Personnel
6 E 6th, Lawrence KS 66044
www.LawrenceCITYJobs.org
EOE M/F Jobs. org
JOBS
Up to $300/day. No experience nec训. Training: 800-965-6520 ext.108
BARTENDING!
City of Lawrence
Civil Engineer students looking for summer work experience. The City has multiple paid opportunities. All include field and office duties.
Public Works: Asset City Engineer & PW engineering division's Project Inspectors with infrastructure management.
Utilities: Assist Util Engineer in tasks related to water & wastewater utility eng projects.
Collection Systems - Assist Field Ops Superintendent and Inflow & Infiltration (8&I) Coordinator wins inspections, flow & rain monitoring.
Prefer current student in CE program
w/working knowledge of computers,
spreadsheet & GIS. Requires driver's lic.
Apply by 03/24/06. More info & applications available at:
City Hall, Personnel
6 E&t. Lawrence KS 66044
www.LawrenceCitiesJobs.org
EOE M/F/D
College Students
College Students
We pay up to $75 per survey. Visit
http://www.GetPaidToThink.com.
COOLCOLLEGEJOBS.COM
We need paid survey takers in Lawrence.
100% FREE to join. Click on surveys.
Do you have a sunny disposition?
Rainforest Montessori School is looking for a full-time classroom assistant. 7:15-4, M-F.
Degree preferred, experience required.
Salary position based on $11hr.
Call 843-6800.
EARN MONEY AND HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER! Great Northeast sleep away camps seeking male/female counselors; all sports/creative/aquatics skills wanted. Rns, gymnasts, Equestrian, too. Apply online: www.summercampemployment.com: 800-443-6428; resumes welcome to Carolyn@summercampemployment.com
FULL TIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS! FIVE MORE
OFFICES IN THIS CENTER.
MYBUSINESS. MERAGE EARNS
$900 WEEK, CALL 317-311-4750.
Golf Shop - Customer Service Positions Full and Part Time Available. Competitive Wages, Flexible Hours, Lake Quivira Country Club. Call Tom Alkmus, Golf Professional at 913-631-7577.
KU student looking for quiet, mature,
responsible female art assistant, help with
miscellaneous errands. Art background a
benefit. Need to be a skilled artist, proficient
in Photoshop and digital cameras. 5-15
hrs week. Need to be able to work well
independently. Some Tuesday & Sunday
evening availability. 838-4193
Lead teacher needed for 3 YR old classroom. Please call for qualifications. Children's Learning Center. 205 N. Michigan 785-841-2185 EOE
Local bridal salon seeks independent & savvy assistance for PT consulting & personal shopping. Experience not necessary. Must be outgoing & ready to work. Saturday's are a must. Bring in references & resume personally to Pure Elegance Inc. 1405 Mass St. No phone calls please.
NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS
Spangles Restaurant
Spangles Restaurant
Interviewing on Wednesdays and Thursdays 3pm-6pm. Apply at Lawrence Office Center, 2540 Iowa St., Suite R.
Now hiring for leasing agent. PT/FT for summer. Must be outgoing and detail oriented. Call 843-0011
Part time office assistant. 15-18 hrs. availability needed for Monday-Friday. Experience required. Experience all facets of a small business. Start $7/hr.-$8/hr. after 6 months. Apply at Schumm Foods Company, 719 Mass. (upstairs Bob's Smokehouse)
Part-time Assistant教师 needed.
2:30 or 3:00-6:00 M-Fri. For information
749-0295 or pick up application at
Kindcarek 2331 Crestline Drive.
bpi
BUILDING SERVICES
Cleaning Technician
Part-time: 5 nights/wk;
2-3 hrs/night.
3-4 hrs/night; 1-2 nights/wk.
$7-8 per hour
Apply at 939 Iowa
(785)842-6264
T
PLAY SPORTSI HAVE FUNI SAVE MONEY! counselor camp needs fun loving counselors to teach All land, adventure & water sports. Great summer! Call 888-840-8080. apply.cadar.com
Pre-school Teacher
SAFERIDE
pre-school Teacher
Full time, summer and fall; 85-630, for Christian Months. mhave licensed center experience and early ed.
courses. Sunshine Acres, 842-2223
SAFERIDE IS NOW HIRING DRIVERS:
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS,
$6.45 HRV, FUN JOB, MUST BE 21,
CLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED
Call The Lawrence Bus Company at
423-5239 between 7pm & 10pm.
Physics Teaching Assistant - Part-time.
Temporary; Spring "06" - Dec '06
Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering.
Applications at Human Resource
Office, Haskell University (785) 749-8448
Lawrence, KS. Or online at www.usabsp.
gov.gov website. Announcement number:
HU-0614. Deadline: Mar '17' 06
School-Age Teacher
SchoolAge-Rate
June-mid-May 8-5, Christian program for ages 7.11. Licensed center experience and elem. ed, courses. Sunshine Acres 842-2233
Secure your Summer Job
Shadow Glenn the Golf Club is looking for bright and outgoing Wait Staff. Free Meals.
Flexible Schedule, Part-time, and Some golf privileges.
No experience necessary, will train.
Located 20 minutes from KU. Please call
913-764-2299
SPRING BROKE?
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS!
SPRING BROKE?
-$12.00 base-appt.
-Customer Sales/svc.
-Temp or Permanent
-Scholarly possible
-All ages 18+
-Condition Applies
-No exp. Flex Hours.
-Call 785-266-265
Int in Topeka. Work in Lawrence
work.forWorkers.com/wp
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELONS!
TOP BOP SPORTS CAMP IN MAKEI
Play and coach sports-HAVE FUN!MAKE
$ work with kids in all campers, all water
inland hiking/camping, wood-
working, arts & crafts. TOP SALARIES+
PLUS ROOM/BOARD/TRAVEL. Apply
online.asp: www.campcobbossee.com
1-800-737-6104
SUMMER MANAGEMENT JOB!
100s of jobs available. Work outside, gain leadership skills, advancement opportunities, get experience! To apply call
College Pro Painters now!
1-888-277-9787 or www.collegepro.com
Summer is coming!
Don't wait for everyone else to take the best summer jobs. This summer, make $600w, build your resume, travel. Call 402-348-9459
FedEx Ground
For part-time package handlers at FedExEx, it's like a paid workout. The work is demanding, but the rewards are big. Come join our team, get a weekly paycheck, tuition assistance, and break a sweat with the nation's package-delivery leader.
Requirements Include:
**Requirements Include**
- 18 years of age
- Work five consecutive days/week
- Ability to lift and carry 50-75 lbs.
- Load, unload, and sort packages
- Work in hot and cold environments
Benefits Include:
- Scheduled raises every 90 days for the first year
- Excellent advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- No weekends
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Come apply in person at:
8000 Cole Parkway
Shawne, KS 66227
Call for application times
913-441-7593 or 913-441-7536
Shifts Include:
TWI: 7:00pm-11:00pm
DAY: 2:00pm-6:00pm
NIT: 11:30am-3:30am
SUN: 3:30am-7:30am
Pre-Load: 2:30am-7:30am
Immediate help wanted for Day and Sunrise.
Directions:
Take Hwy 10 to Hwy 7 North. Follow Hwy 7 to 83rd St. and go West. Follow 83rd St. and make a right on Cole Pkwy.
---