Sports University Daily Kansan / Thursday, February 26, 1987 13 NCAA sanctions ban SMU football from 1987 season The Associated Press DALLAS — The NCAA, in its harshest penalty levied against a football program, banned the sport at Southern Methodist University for 1987 because of illegal payments to players, NCAA officials announced yesterday. The NCAA Infractions committee also limited SMU to seven games with outside competition in 1988, none of which can be a home game. The team will not be permitted to be on television or attend a bowl game in 1988. Under the new "death penalty" rule adopted in June 1985, the Mushtangs could have had their program completely shut down for two years. Sanctions against SMU will last until 1990 and will include reducing the number of assistant coaches from nine to six, cutting the number of scholarships from 25 to 15 for three years, and limiting off-campus recruiting to the head coach and four assistant coaches for three years. SMU was found guilty by the NCAA Infractions Committee of making monthly cash payments to student banks in funds provided by a school booster. The harshest penalty ever handed out by the NCAA was a two year suspension of the basketball program at Southwestern Louisiana University from 1973 to 1975 for violations most of them involving recruiting. SMU officials had said they would not appeal the decision no matter how harsh. The NCAA's report on SMU, released yesterday, said. "The present infractions case does present some unique opportunity for the committee to exercise its discretion to impose less than the mandatory penalties." No specific cases were named in the NCAA report, but it said 13 football players received payments in the 1985-86 academic year totaling $47,000 and eight athletes got payments from September through December 1986 that totaled about $14,000. SMU already was the most penalized school in NCAA history and is in the second year of a three year probation levied in August 1985. The school was banned from television and bowl games, was allowed no scholarships in 1986 and was to be allowed only 15 scholarships in 1987. Yesterday's punishment was SMU's fifth in the last 12 years. The football program was placed on probation twice in the last six years, in 1981 and 1985, and the Mustangs' first brush with the NCAA was in 1958, when they were placed on probation for one year. KU ties for Big 8 title By a Kansan reporter The Kansas Jayhawks earned a share of the Big Eight Conference women's crown last night when the Kansas State Wildcats defeated Missouri 90-81 in Manhattan and forced a three-way tie for the championship. KU, K-State and Missouri all finished with 9-5 conference records. KU is 16-12 overall. The Jayhawks are seeded first in this weekend's Big Eight postseason Women's Basketball tournament in Salina and are scheduled to play Iowa State in the first round on Saturday. KU is seeded first because of its record against K-State and Missouri. The Jayhawks defeated Missouri twice and split with K-State, K-State, which split with Missouri, has the second-best record in competition with KU and Missouri and is seeded second. Missouri is seeded third. Cornhuskers win in OT The Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. — Brian Carr hit two clutch free throws with 1 second remaining and sent the game into overtime, then scored five points, which helped Nebraska beat Oklahoma State. 79-77, in Big Eight conference basketball last night. Carr, who finished with a game-high 24 points, was fouled as he went up for a three-point shot with 1 second left in regulation time. After he sank both free throws, Carr opened the overtime with a three-point basket that gave the Cornhu- Big Eight skers a 67-64 lead that they never relinquished. Nebraska led by five on four occasions in the overtime, the final time with 3 seconds remaining after two free throws by Henry T. Buchanan. A three-point shot by Oklahoma State's Richardson provided the final scoring Buffs' big finish rocks Jayhawks With the victory, Nebraska improved to 16-10 overall and 6-7 in the Big Eight Conference. By ROB KNAPP Staff writer The Kansas Jayhawks went to Colorado and hit a Rocky Mountain low. Colorado outscored Kansas 28-12 in the last 10 minutes of the game and beat the Jayhawks 66-56 last night at the CU Events Center. The loss dropped Kansas, 21-8 and 9 in the conference, into a second-place tie with Oklahoma in the Big Eight Conference standings. "We just weren't ready to play. I guess," Kansas coach Larry Brown said. "I hate to say those things. It takes away from CU. "We matched up against them as well as anybody. They did a good job and they had a lot of help." The Jayhawks' loss means that Missouri can wrap up the Big Eight regular-season championship game at Saturday home Saturday against Iowa State. half, Kansas had committed 12 turnovers, two more than they made the entire game against St. John's. Kansas led 28-23 at half and stretched the lead to eight when Kevin Pritchard hit a jump shot early in the second half. Cedric Hunter hit one of two free throws with just over 11 minutes to go, giving the Jayhawks a 44-38 score that took over the game from there. "We were so lucky to be ahead at half." Brown said. The Buffaloaes went on an 8-2 run and tied the game at 46 on a layup by Brian Robinson. Kansas center Sean Alvarado was fouled and hit one of two free throws, giving the Jayhawks a one-point lead, but Robinson answered with the ball and gave Colorado the lead for good. Kansas fell behind 55-50 and called a time-out with 4:05 left, but the Jayhawks turned the ball over three straight times down the court, allowing Colorado to push the lead even higher. Kansas finished the game with 21 turnovers. Its season-high for turnovers was 23 against Tennessee-Martin. Colorado shot 63 percent from the field in the second half Sophomore forward Matt Bullard led all players with 10 rebounds and 23 points, including 15 in the second half. Forward Dan Becker added 12 points, all in the second half, and center Scott Wilke had 11. Danny Manning was high scorer for Kansas with 19 points before foiling out in the last minute of the game. Guard Cedric Hunter chipped in 11 for the Jawhaves. Manning and forward Chris Piper led Kansas with nine rebounds. "I still think Danny Manning is the best player in college basketball." Colorado coach Tom Miller said. The teams played a sloppy first half, combining for 19 turnovers. The score was only 13-8 Kansas 10 minutes into the game. Kansas M M FG M FG M FG M FP Panning 33 6-14 7F 7R R 3 5 19 Manning 33 6-14 7F 7R R 3 5 19 Peckey 13 0-2 9 9 1 9 2 Hunter 13 0-2 10 9 1 9 2 Hunter 13 0-2 10 9 1 9 2 Turgeon 16 0-2 0 0 1 1 1 Prichard 16 0-2 0 0 1 1 1 Alvarado 6 1-1 1 1 1 0 3 Alvarado 6 1-1 1 1 1 0 3 Newton 11 1-2 5 1 1 0 3 Newton 11 1-2 5 1 1 0 3 Harris 13 1-1 2 2 4 4 4 Guelden 13 1-1 2 2 4 4 4 Guelden 13 1-1 2 2 4 4 4 Percentages: FG, 408; FT, 696 point goals: 0.5; Blocked Shots: 4; Manning 2) Turnovers: 21; Manning 6) Steals: 6 (Manning 2); Technicals: One (bench) M FG MF FT R A O F TP Becker 25 4-5 4-5 4 4 0 4 12 Bullet 28 1-5 4-5 4 4 0 4 23 Bullard 35 3-12 5-6 8 4 4 13 Penix 7 3-12 5-6 8 4 4 1 Senx 7 1-13 7-1 4 2 6 1 Leyman 32 1-13 7-1 4 2 6 1 Robinson 9 32 1-13 7-1 2 6 3 Vaughan 13 1-1 3-4 4 4 1 5 Kuusman 1 1-1 3-4 4 4 1 5 Percentages FG, 479 FT, 563. Three point goals, 24 Leafes. Blocked shots, 17 Goals. Shooting Streams: Steals: 7 (Willie Lacee 2) Technicals: None Hits: 8 (Willie Lacee 2) Ron Zelenich or Harry Wawayne, Wayne Uyeda. KU forward Mark Randall scrambles for the ball along with Kansas State's home state of Colorado last night, started in the Jayhawks' 66-56 loss to Ron Meyer in Allen Field House on Feb. 19. Randall, who returned to his Buffaloes in CU Events Center. Constant games and training put strain on student-athletes Staff writer Bv DAVID BOYCE The weekends become his salvation. "Sometimes during the season I get so run down that I live for the weekends to catch up on sleep and exercise, weuchen, an engineering major, said. Boechen is a backup catcher for KU's baseball team. His description is just one example of the strain a college-athlete sometimes experiences. Coleiate athletics today require year-round participation from most athletes. No longer do athletes have a need to rest and concentrate on school. The academic support office for athletes said that nearly 100 percent of scholarship athletes are able to The football team plays a regular fall season and then has its spring football season. The swim teams work out year round. And softball and baseball teams play games during both semesters. But baseball, with the 20-game fall season, winter training and grueling 60-game spring season, is one of the most difficult sports to combine school work with athletic participation. When athletes are not in competition, they are training to prepare for competition. For a baseball player in an extremely demanding field such as engineering or pre-med it is close to impossible to succeed in both. The baseball team trains during the winter in Anschutz Sports Pavilion usually from 5 to 7 p.m. or from 7 to 10 p.m. When weather permits, the team practices outside from 2:30 to 5 p.m. maintain their grades and participate in sports all four years. And only 5 percent to 7 percent of walk-ons leave sports to concentrate more on books. Players set priorities Some of the baseball players agreed that they could be done, but said the team should make a decision. "I envy anyone who can stay in engineering or computer science and be successful at both," outfielder Hugh Stanfield said. "You are used to putting things off until the weekend," he said. "But you can't when the season starts because game you are mentally drained." "Anyone who can do both must be dedicated and willing to sacrifice life." Stanfield, a senior, is in his fourth year with the Jayhawk baseball team and has been recognized by the academic support office for receiving a grade point average above a 2.5. When Kansas plays doubleheaders at home or on the road during the weekend, the players must report to a coach. There are many times will not leave until 10 n. p. Stanfield said a player would have to extremely intelligent to even attempt. "You have to learn to line up your priorities. Some teachers are not Yet, when the team is on the road during the season, studying on the vanity chair is often a mistake. He said the hardest part of the season was studying during the spring season. Usually it is during the weekend that some of the players look to catch up on studying. sympathetic just because you play a sport and that's good. During the spring season you just can't procrastinate." "I have been pleased with the overall academics on our team the last two years," Coach Marty Pattin said. Despite the long 30-game road schedule, the baseball team only lost two out of 30 players to academicability in 1966 and none this year. For the baseball team's spring break road trip to Pan America University in Edinburgh, Texas, the team visited the Friday that spring break begins. Pattin has even altered the team's away game schedule to give players a chance to play. The team is traveling by air this year with extra money they earned from the trip. "If the players do well in class, then I don't have to worry about their on-field performance. Both go hand-in-hand." In the past, the team left two or three days before spring break began. "From day one, I stress academics. Pattin said it's a matter of getting it right." Yet, for some baseball players with demanding course loads, the strain of maintaining grades while playing a game of baseball comes so great that they out the sport. Schedule too much John Hart, a senior majoring in chemistry and psychology, had to give up baseball this season to concentrate more on his studies. See STRAIN, p. 14, col. 1 Ticket application deadline set for early tomorrow night By DIANE FILIPOWSKI Staff writer Applications for the tournament ticket lottery are due by 5 p.m. tomorrow at the KU ticket office. Applications can be picked up at the ticket office in the east lobby of Allen Field House. The lottery system started this year because of problems created by the first come, first serve system used last year. The road for Kansas fans to take to the post-season basketball tournaments closes tomorrow. Richard Konzem, assistant athletic director, said last year's policy Diana Wehmeyer, KU ticket mana ger, said response to the new lottery system was good. "We have had no complaints." Wehmeier said. "And we have had a much greater response for the Big Eight Tournament this year than last year because there is not a conflict with spring break." Wehmeyer said she didn't expect complaints until after names were drawn because tickets were not transferable. "If a person whose name is drawn cannot attend the tournament, they cannot give their ticket to a friend." I said. "We will draw a replacement. Whemjeh said family members and friends could be split up through the lottery system, but it was a chance people took if they wanted to attend the tournament. Only one ticket a student will be available. Two tickets will be available for each KU faculty and staff member. A list of people who randomly have been selected to purchase tickets will be posted at the ticket office at 10 a.m. Monday before each tournament. Additional names will be posted in sequence in case a ticket isnt' used Tickets are available only for games in which Kansas participates, and payment must be made before the tournament at the KU Ticket Office. Fighting Irish upset No.4 DePaul increase chances for tourney bid From Kansan wires SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Donald Royal scored 22 points and Notre Dame outscored DePaul 14-6 in the final 3 minutes, 17 seconds as the Irish posted a 73-62 triumph over the Blue Demons last night. Four Irish players scored in double figures. Guard Scott Hicks and forward Mark Stevenson each scored 15 points, and guard David Rivers added 4 Rob Strickland had 17 points, and Cameron Demons, and Comegys added 16. The Irish led 57-56 with 3:17 to play. DePaul center Dallas Comegys was called for basket interference, starting the final run. Notre Dame made eight free throws and missed none in the final 3 minutes. The victory improved Notre Dame to 18-7 and enhanced its chances of earning an NCAA tournament bid. DePauel fell to 25-2. Syracuse 88, St. John's 80 Top Twenty Syracuse, which had a 16-point lead to one point in the second half. NEW YORK — Sherman Douglas and Greg Monroe each scored 20 points and Syracuse made its last 16 free throws last night as the Orangemen held off St. John's 88-80 in a Big East game. Rony Seikaly scored 14 points for Syracuse, Derrick Cricken added 12, and Derek Brower had 10 off the pitches he scored 19 points and led the Redmen. improved to 23-5 overall and 11-4 in the league. St. John's dropped to 19-7 and St. John's, which trailed 39-27 at halftime, used a 12-2 run midway through the second half to pull close. Then he trained 62-61 with 6.42 remaining. The teams traded baskets until Monroe hit two free throws and Douglas followed with a dunk off a steal, putting Syracuse ahead 70-65. Jackson answered with two points on a goaltending call against Seikaly. See TOP TWENTY, p. 14, col. 1