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THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAN
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007
Regional and national media's take on Kansas athletics
"The two athletic departments stand to make more money in the deal, but Lawrence and Columbia lose out. And so do fans, who will miss the great college atmosphere that accompanies this rivalry. It troubled me two years ago when KU Athletic Director Lew Perkins, in search of more almighty revenue, moved the Jayhawks' home game with Oklahoma to Arrowhead. The KU-Missouri move is even more difficult to understand. If Mangino is right, and the Tigers are KU's biggest rival, wouldn't you want to play this game on your turf, in front of your students?"
Wichita Eagle columnist Bob Lutz, Jan. 23
"it's unfair to suggest that either school jumped without a second thought at the golden ring dangled by the Chiefs. Sure, the $1 million payout per team for each of the two years was a difference-maker. But in fairness, both schools held off similar overtures for years until the offer became something they couldn't refuse. The addition of a 12th game on the college schedule changed the economic picture, KU athletic director Lew Perkins said."
—Topeka Capital Journal columnist Rick Dean, Jan. 23
There's a well-established hierarchy in college football, and it goes like this. Money's a strong first, followed by alumni (who have the money). Next are the athletes who are given money (scholarships) to sell tickets and bring in more money. That leaves students (who have very little money) at the bottom. The two-year move of the Missouri-Kansas football game to Kansas City might create several winners, but it will certainly leave about 60,000 losers — the students of both schools.
Columbia Missourian columnist Bryan Wendell, Jan. 23
"Officials from both schools insist the agreement is merely a trial balloon, and clearly at least one side isn't completely convinced it will work. Otherwise, the agreement would have been longer. Still, just in case, cherish the memories of the last time you looked from your seat with Missouri in town and saw blankets on the hill, the last time you walked through the parking lot, the scent of hot dogs warming your spirits, the Mizzoou-bashing banners everywhere. Oh well, here's the good news: Sources say the Nebraska game isn't in any danger of being moved to Omaha."
Lawrence Journal-World columnist Tom Keegan, Jan. 23
BY DAVE SCHAEFFER
What do you think?
DANIELLE HAGEN Hillsboro freshman
"It could be both good and bad. It's a good common ground in Kansas City, but if it was here in Lawrence, it would bring in a lot more money."
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE DECISION TO MOVE THE BORDER WAR GAME TO ARROWHEAD STADIUM NEXT SEASON?
MATT ABLAN Overland Park seni
Overland Park senior
"Talk about taking all of the fun out of it. Its way better when the game is in town. It won't have the same game day feel. Why don't they just have KU-K-State game there and completely ruin it for us!"
"I think its a cool move. It sounds really neat using a professional stadium. Change is a good thing."
DAVID JONES Kansas City, Kan., sophomore
"I think its a good move. Arrowhead stadium is a good central location and it makes fan representation equal for both KU and Mizzou."
SEAN DOWLING Overland Park sophomore
And when the 26-year-old rookie added yet another birdie, he even started taking away some of Woods' fans.
"I don't know if they know who I am or what was going on," Snedeker said. "But they were sure rooting me on like they were my best friend. It was great."
The only time Snedeker had ever been 9-under par through nine holes was sitting in front of a monitor playing a Tiger Woods video game. He knew that wasn't the case Thursday in the Buick Invitational because Woods was two groups ahead of him on the North Course at Torrey Pines, and well behind him on the scoreboard.
So was his opening round of the year.
Snedeker flirted with goat's magic number by reaching 10 under through 10 holes, before the birds dried up and a 59 fell out of reach. He settled for an 11-under 61 that tied the course record and gave him a two-shot edge over leader Charlie Wi.
"The whole front nine was a blur," said Snedeker, who couldn't recall how he birdied some of the holes, much less what those holes even looked like. But he generated the biggest buzz at the Buick Invitational, where Woods opened
BY DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO — Brandt Snedeker knew the score. He just didn't believe where he was.
with a 60 in his bid for a seventh straight PGA Tour victory and was reduced to a supporting role.
A former U.S. Amateur Public Links champion who turned pro after tying for 41st in the '04 Masters, Snedeker quickly became the star attraction on a spectacular day in San Diego.
Rookie shines at Buick Invitational
Starting his first round at No. 10, Snedeker went eight holes before making a par and was 9 under through nine holes, tying the PGA Tour record for nine holes on a par 36. That's when the thought of a 59 first came into view.
"I tried to tee my ball up on No. 1 and the ball fell out of my hand I was shaking so bad," he said. "That's when I knew I had a chance."
He piped a 3-wood out of the rough within 10 feet for eagle, but had to settle for birdie when the putt caught the left lip. Two holes later, his wedge on the par-3 third covered the flag and stopped 3 feet away as the gallery — growing by the shot — roared. Make it and he goes to 11 under through 12 holes, needing only two more birds to reach the magic number. But he tell short and closed his round with a 10-foot birdie on the par-5 ninth.
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Snedeker found himself looking ahead to Friday, though still pinching himself about Thursday.
"I'm sure it will sink in tonight.
And when I play that bear tomorrow, it will really hit me."
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》 ICE SKATING
Rivalries heat up on ice
'Nothing like drama to spice up the sequins and spins'
BY NANCY ARMOUR ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPOKANE, Wash. — The rivalry is on, and round one goes to Evan Lysacek.
Lysacek edged Johnny Weir in the men's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night. Lysacek finished with a personal-best 78.99 points after his first clean short program in about a year, putting him less than a point ahead of Weir. The three-time national champion scored 78.14 points.
"I got close," Weir said. "I'm going to keep fighting. To be in second place at the national championships, even though I've won three, its still
a great honor.  ... It ain't over until the fat lady sings."
The free skate is Saturday. The women's short program was later Thursday.
Rivalities are part of what makes figure skating so much fun. Nancy-Tonya and the "Whack Heard 'Round the World," the Battle of the Brians, dueling Carinnes — there's nothing like a little drama to spice up the sequins and spins.
"In general, we're friendly," said Weir, who text-messaged Lysacek to wish him a happy Orthodox Christmas. "At competitions, we have to hate each other a lot."
Lysacek and Weir have been more contemporaries than rivals the last few years. Lysacek had the advantage internationally, winning bronze medals at the last two world championships and finishing ahead of Weir in Turin. Weir has three U.S. titles, though, and those come with some serious bragging rights.
"it's good for U.S. skating." Weir said. "If Evan hadn't skated so well, I probably wouldn't have been pushed to the level I was pushed."
That was obviously a joke. But the competition is anything but.
the rivalry has been kicked up a notch this year. Lysacek had a strong Grand Prix season while Weir struggled, and he came into nationals as much of an underdog as a three-time champion can be.
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His footwork was intricate, but what set it apart was the intensity with which he performed it. Every step had purpose, from the bottom of his toepicks to the tips of his fingers.
Skating to music from "The Last Temptation of Christ," Lysacek's face and body conveyed passion so well, even the fans in the rafters could feel it. He opened with a beautiful triple axel, carving the ice with a perfect edge on the landing.
Lysacek has struggled with his short programs the last year, so much so even his family started asking him about it. There were no problems Thursday.
His only flaw was a slight travel on one of his spins.
"I'm good at the short program and always have been. ... It's hard when you get an idea in your head, and it's hard not to get that idea in your head when you're hearing it and reading it." Lysseck said. "It's like, I'm trying people. I'm doing my best."
"When I'm really well trained, really well-prepared and really want to win something, nothing can stop me." Lysace said. "I was so happy and relieved, I can't put it into words."
"It was just this weight lifted off of my shoulders."
And it put the pressure firmly on Weir.
That's the other great thing about rivalries: You never know what the next competition is going to bring.
Though Lysacek is in first place, the difference between the two is nothing. A more creative element here, a tighter spin there and the results in the free skate could easily flip. Ryan Bradley is in third place.
"I tell him to keep his eye on the skating, not the title. I think that's a death knell," said Frank Carroll, Lysacek's coach, "You can't get caught up in that, or it's not going to work."
Evan Lysacek reacts after completing his men's short program during US Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Wash., Thursday.
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