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THE UNIVERSITY HAIY KANSAN
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2007
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Match-ups key for Missouri
Student presence necessary to help action on the court
BY CRAIG LACKEY
A darkness is spreading across the land, enveloping all in its path. The coming storm brings a shudder to every man, woman, and child in Columbia. Don your black and gold armor and sound the war drums because the Kansas Jayhawks are coming to town.
This Saturday's tilt between arch- enemies MU and Kansas presents two teams on different paths. Kansas is ranked in the top 10 and at the time of writing boasts a 19-4 record, including 6-2 within the Big 12. MU, on the other hand, comes into the game with a 14-8 record and has struggled within the conference at 3-6. The match-up at Mizzou Arena gives the Tigers a chance to pull an upset win and send a statement that the team is improving under coach Mike Anderson.
For decades, the two universities have engaged in a rivalry that is among the greatest in all college sports. But let me be brutally honest, lately this rivalry has been more in spirit than in actual performance. Recently, Missouri has struggled to match the play of its nemesis and
The Jayhawks boast a young and talented roster that has made great strides and currently sits in second place in the Big 12. Their accolades include a stunning victory against defending national champs Florida and averaging 77.3 points as a team. The Tigers will look to shut down the energetic Jayhawks while avoiding the trap of a 3-point heavy game plan.
has compiled a 3-9 record against the layhawks over the past five seasons. A win against Kansas at home would be a huge boost in morale for not only the team but also the university as a whole.
Position match-ups will be a major factor in the game and MU must find a way to exploit Kansas' weaknesses. it is essential that the Tigers establish a low post game and center Kalen Grimes will have to control the paint on both sides of the ball. The wild card could be giant KU center Sasha Kaun, who towers over the court at 611'. A lack of interior offense was a factor in Missouri's loss to Nebraska and a repeat performance will certainly lead to a lack of open shots on
Another battle to watch is the play of guards Steffon Hannah and Brandon Rush, the leading scorers for both squads. The Tigers have to find a way to shut down Rush or Kansas may walk all over them. The sophomore is the best player on the layhawks and his performance may emulate Kansas's fortunes.
the perimeter.
Missouri would be wise to make the guard as uncomfortable as possible whenever handling the ball and hope to force him into making mistakes. KU sophomore forward Julian Wright will also draw attention from Matt Lawrence and Marshall Brown.
The crowd has to be into this game for the Tigers to have any chance. College sports offer the best home-court advantage by making the opponent feel like an intruder. I hope the fans at Mizzou Arena will be pumped for this game and show KU they won't have an easy time winning in Columbia. There were too many empty seats during the Nebraska game on Feb. 3 and the building seemed drained of energy I challenge all Missouri fans to rally around their team and be pumped for this interstate match-up.
Saturday will give Missouri a chance to start fresh against an ancient enemy who has caused so much recent hardship. Its time to send the layhawks a message that the Tigers are back.
》 MLB
Pujols becomes American citizen
ST LOUCIS — Albert Parols has won an NL MVP award, a Gold Glove and a World Series. So it was no surprise that the high achiever scored a perfect 100 on his citizenship test.
BY JIM SALTER ASSOCIATED PRESS
The St. Louis Cardinals' star officially became a U.S. citizen Wednesday during a ceremony at the Eagleton Courthouse, Puiloi's wife deidere secret arranged to have about two dozen relatives and friends watch U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber sweat in Puiloi.
Chester Mover, the officer in charge of the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service office in St. Louis, said Thursday that Deidre Puiols served as her husband's tutor. Moyer said Puiols, 27, spent about a year preparing for the citizenship exam. That preparation showed on the exam.
"He just had a grin from ear to ear." Moyer said. "He was thrilled to become a citizen."
"He even answered a bunch of additional questions and gave us more answers than we asked." Moyer said. "He clenched his fist and said, 'I got 100 percent'."
St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols jokes with New York Mets' Jose Reyes during batting practice before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in St. Louis. The St. Louis Cardinals star became a U.S. citizen Wednesday, during a ceremony at the Eagleton Courthouse in St. Louis.
Puils' agent and officials with his foundation, the Puils Family Foundation, did not return phone calls seeking comment.
The ceremony was open to the
public, but there was no publicity about Pujols' participation. He was the only person sworn in on Wednesday.
Pujols grew up in the Dominican
Republic and moved with his father to the Kansas City area when he was 16, graduating from Fort Osage High School in Independence, Mo., in 1998.
Broncos still shocked by death
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BY GREG BEACHAM ASSOCIATED PRESS
KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Champ Bailey and John Lynch had the same idea for their latest trip to the Pro Bowl. They both wanted to wear No. 27 in honor of slain Broncos teammate Darrent Williams.
Williams died from a gunshot wound to the neck on New Year's Eve when his stretch limousine was repeatedly shot while driving away from a Denver nightclub. He was 24.
Bailey and Lynch will wear their regular uniform numbers in Saturday's game after the NFL decided to put No. 27 decals on the back of every player's helmet in tribute to the Broncos' rising young cornerback. The three Broncs had discussed someday coming to the Pro Bowl together, and Lynch thought Williams had a chance to develop into a star.
Lynch, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection in 14 NFL seasons, always enjoys the working vacation in Hawaii with his wife and children, who posed with him for photos during the AFC's picture day Thursday.
"I think about it every day, sometimes every hour," said Bailey, a baile.
"There's no question it's made a big impact on me and my teammates," Lynch said. "He was a guy who I really respected as a teammate and a person. It still hasn't sunk in. I guess. It's hard to believe what happened."
seven time Pro Bowl selection. "We still don't know what happened, who did it. It's just tough to think how quick it can all happen."
Most of the Broncos have been in varying degrees of shock since that day, when an overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers kept them out of the playoffs. Hours later, Williams' murder rendered such concerns trivial — and not even another trip to the Pro Bowl could stop his teammates from thinking about their fellow defensive back.
Police still aren't sure exactly what happened in the moments after Williams, Broncos receiver Javon Walker and others left a party thrown by Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. Two other people were wounded in the stretch Hummer Limousine in which Williams was killed.
But Williams also wasn't far from Lynch's mind. The veteran safety praised Williams' growing maturity while lamenting the senselessness of his death.
Police said there was an altercation at the club before Williams' death, but details remain sketchy despite the Broncos' offer of a $100,000 reward for information. Willie Clark, described by police as a person of interest who might be able to help catch the killer, is in prison after being convicted of an unrelated parole violation last month.
Jayhawks need archnemesis Columnist taunts Coach Anderson to make a remark
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Editor's Note: Each year before the Kansas-Missouri basketball game in Columbia, Mo., The Kansan exchanges a column with Missouri's student newspaper The Maneater. The following is Sports Editor Ryan Schneider's column as it appears in today's Maneater.
As a Kansas student, I'm supposed to hate your Missouri Tigers just as I'm supposed to attend every class and brush my teeth twice a day. It comes with the territory of being a jawhawk.
Train Anderson,
I can't believe what I'm about
to say.
From Norm Stewart to Jason Sutherland, or my personal favorite, Ricky Clemons; there was always someone Kansas fans loved to hate. Jayhawks fans used to despise Kareem Rush until he was seen last season sporting crimson and blue in support of his brother
Yet on the eve on the second Border War game of the season, I've come to a realization — this rivalry has lost its sex appeal.
In the past, it was so easy to dislike Missouri.
BY RYAN SCHNEIDER
KANSAN SPORTS EDITOR
RSCHNEIDER@KANSAN.COM
But now, this rivalry feels different.
FF
Who ruined this once spirited rivalry?
Brandon.
You. That's right, it's you Mike.
While it's certainly good news for the future of your program, it's bad news for this rivalry.
Your time right is your time.
You're everything Kansas fans don't want in their rival's coach.
You're level-headed, respectable and a proven winner.
Quin Snyder, your predecessor, was so easy to dislike. Whether it was his ridiculously greasy hair cut, constant sideline temper tantrums or embarrassing home losses, Quin always found a way to make Kansans laugh.
lust make one little comment Mike. That's all it take to add some spice to this snooze test rivalry.
But that's not you at all. In fact, I've been impressed with just how respectable Missouri basketball has become. Sure the losing this season is tough, but it won't last long. Your "40 Minutes of Hell" system can win at Missouri, it's just a matter of time.
Don't ask Gary Pinkel to do it, he'll likely spend four years screwing up a good thing. Ask Brad Smith about that one, he's got a great story to tell. Bill Self has had more than enough time to make one disparaging comment about the Tigers and he still refuses to
Just do something to make Kansas fans dislike this new, clean cut Tiger program.
So it's up to you, Mike. Restore the hatred. Revive this slipping rivalry.
Refuse to spend a dime here in the Sunflower State.
Call Kansas the "evil empire"
Describe Allen Fieldhouse as a
"dump."
Signed.
Besides, it's only fitting that you do it, since Missouri started this whole border war in the first place.
Rvan Schneider
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