THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS 7A Kansan's Big 12 Power Rankings 1. "texas A&M (16-2, 4-0) Billy Gillespie is quietly doing one of the best coaching jobs in the country this season. 2. Kansas (16-3, 3-2) A loss to Baylor would send the Jayhawks into a serious tailspin. 3. Oklahoma State (16-3, 2-2) Cowboys are right in the thick of the conference title race. 4. Texas (13-5, 3-1) Kevin Durant is clearly the Big 12's player of the year. 5. Texas Tech (14-5, 3-1) Red Raiders could sneak into the conference's top four before the season is over. 6. Kansas State (13-6, 3-2) Won three straight since starting 0-2 in Big 12 play. starting 0-2 in Big 12 play. 7. Iowa State (11-8, 2-3) A victory in next two games — Oklahoma State and Texas A&M — could make the confe- rence race more interesting. 9. Baylor (11-7, 1-4) what can the Bears do to Kansas? 8. Baylor (11-7, 1-4) If Baylor can beat Texas Tech, 9. Oklahoma (11-6, 3-2) Just beat Baylor by 30 points. 10. Missouri (11-6, 0-4) The Tigers are still winless in conference play. 12. Colorado (5-10, 1-4) 11. Nebraska (12-5, 1-2) VI. NEEDLESS (12-3, 1-2) Three of next four are on the road. Not a good sign for a team that hasn't won a conference road game yet this season 12. Colorado (3-10, 1-4) Ricardo Patton should have left this mess before the season started. briefs Texas sues merchant over anti-Longhorn design COLLEGE STATION, Texas — "Saw 'em off" a logo often seen printed on T-shirts and other apparel, is at the center of a legal dispute between the University of Texas and a College Station merchant. The Texas Board of Regents filed a formal legal complaint against College Station-based Aggieland Outfitters and its parent company, Kalcorp Enterprises, for manipulating the Texas Longhorn silhouette on the products. "Defendants' unauthorized use of Texas Marks complained herein is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, or to deceive customers." wrote Louis T. Pirkey, an attorney representing the Board of Regents, in the complaint Merchandise with the logo has been sold since 1997, and there have not been any complaints, until now, said Fadi Kalaouze, owner of Aggieland Outfitters and Kalcorp. Kalaouze attempted to trademark the logo, but was denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Both the office of the Board of Regents and the public affairs office at Texas were contacted. Texas neither was available for comment. "...Texas's complaint is a legally baseless display of poor sportsmanship; according to Kalcorn's motion to dismiss. The suit was filed Dec. 4, just days after Texas A&M University had beaten Texas in football on Nov. 24. The Battalion Kentucky takes a tumble after 11-game win streak LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Vanderbilt men's basketball coach, Kevin Stallings, whose team had just won for a second consecutive time at Rupp Arena, chuckled when a reporter asked him about Kentucky's inability to handle success. Laughing at the irony — given that UK had won 11 consecutive games — Stallings shook his head, rubbed his hand across his face and said, "Success in Lexington sometimes has a different definition, doesn't it?" he asked. He's right. The amazing thing is not that Kentucky lost to Vanderbilt, it's that the limited Wildcats were able to win 11 in a row in the first place. The Cats are still too prone to offensive breakdowns and they shied away from the physical Commodores in the opening minutes. But to suggest that the Wildcats aren't able to handle success is a little over the too. That's a problem that has plagued coaches since the invention of the whistle. When your team is flying high, how do you keep it focused on the task at hand? After he failed to find a way to do that, Tubby Smith vowed to change his approach in practice. "It's all about attitude; coming to practice with the right mental frame," the Kentucky head coach said. "I've got to be a little more comfortable (in practice)." Judging by postgame comments from Smith and his players, Kentucky's practices last week were poor. If that's true, perhaps being upset at home by Vandy will inspire the Cats to work a little harder in their new practice facility. Kentucky Kernel Durant is good,but Texas more than one-man show Texas freshman Kevin Durant's early season dominance is widely known among Big 12 coaches, fans and the NBA general managers who could make the 6-foot-9 sensation the No.1 pick in the 2007 draft. But with Durant floating back to earth after a sub-par performance in the Longhorns' 76-69 road loss at Villanova on Saturday (12 points, eight rebounds), the emergence of teammates such as Big 12 rookie of the week D.J. Augustin has opposing coaches quick to point out the talents of Durant's supporting cast. "It's not just Kevin Durant. They've got a very, very talented basketball team," said Nebraska coach Doc Sadler, whose Huskers (12-5, 1-2) host Texas (13-5, 3-1) Wednesday night. "It's not just a one-man show." Augustin, a freshman guard from New Orleans, scored 19 points while dishing out nine assists and collecting seven rebounds in an epic 105-103 triple-overtime loss to Oklahoma State on Jan. 16. He followed that performance with a career-high tying 25 points in the loss to Villanova, hitting five 3-point shots. Associated Press Big 12 replaces players BASEBALL BY SHAWN SHROYER The 2006 MLB Draft claimed six Jayhawks, including Kansas' state leaders in wins, ERA, strikeouts, saves, batting average, RBI, and assists. Here's a list of each school's top player to go pro from 2006 along with the frontrunners to fill their shoes in 2007. No.4 Texas Who's gone? Centerfielder Drew Stubbs — 8th overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds 2006 states: 12 HR, 58 RBLI, 1 O19 SLG, 6 R, 26 RB, 342 BA, 443 AH Who's in? Freshman outfielder Clint Stubbs Analysis: Texas has more experienced outfielders, but none of them have the last name "Stubbs." That should be enough to make Clint the leading candidate to fill his older brother's spot. Clint earned all-area and all district honors as a senior in high school, hitting .392 with one home run and 22 stolen bases. No.17 Nebraska Who's gone? Right-handed pitcher Joba Chamberlain — 41st overall pick by the New York Yankees 2006 stats: 6-5 W-L, 3.93 ERA, 255 BAA, 102 SQ, 89.1 P Analysis: Last season the attention was on Chamberlain and right-hander Johnny Dorn. Dorn is back and will be the team's No.1 starter, so Watson must duplicate his 2006 stats (10-2 W-L, 2.78 ERA, 69 SO, 100.1 IP) as the No.2 starter. Who's in? Junior left-handed starter Tony Watson Bavlor Who's gone? Left-handed pitcher Cory VanAllen — 151st overall pick by the Washington Nationals 2006 stats: 8-5 W-L, 4-14 ERA, 240 BAA, 56 SO, 88.2 IP Who's in? Junior right-handed starter RAND Linebaugh Analysis: Linebaugh was a midweek starter for the Bears last season, but should crack the weekend rotation in 2007. His numbers as a sophomore indicate he'll be up to the challenge. ERA,.206 BAA, 60 SO, 63.1 IP Who's in? Sophomore right, handed close Paul Smyth Analysis: Smyth is in the unenviable position of replacing a legend, but he at least had a year to learn from Czyz. Despite a 6.13 ERA in 2006, Smyth showed excellent control for a freshman with only three wild pitches and 15 walks in 54.1 innings. Who's gone? Right-handed pitcher Don Czyz — 215th overall pick by the Florida Marlins Kansas Kansas State Who's gone? Third baseman jared Goedert - 281st overall pick by the Cleveland Indians 2006 state5: 12 HR, 46 RB, 1,075 OPS, 55 R, 337 BA, 184 AB Who's in? Sophomore third baseman Nate Tenbrink 2006 stats: 19 SV, 6-0 W-L, 1.56 Analysis: Tenbrink started 10 games as a freshman and has since bulked up to improve his power numbers and compliment his defense. If Tenbrink isn't ready, junior Sean Smith could be after hitting. 423 with nine home runs as a sophomore at Indian Hills CC. 2006 stats: 7-3 W-L, 2.25 ERA, 1 SHO, 208 BAA, 78 SC, 80 IP Missouri Who's gone? Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer — 11th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks Who's in? Sophomore left-hand. ed starter Rick Zagone Analysis: Zagone was an afterthought in Missouri's weekend rotation last season, but hell have the spotlight to himself after the depart tures of Scherzer and Nathan Culp. Zagone should be able to improve upon a solid freshman campaign Oklahoma Who's in? Junior third baseman Vincent Biancamano 2006 states; 13 IHR, 67 RBJ, L067 OPS, C9, R87, BAK, 256 AB Who's in? Junior third baseman Matt Mangini Analysis: Last season's Newcomer of the Year and Co-Player of the Year Tyler Mach moved from third base to second base, so the pressure is actually on Mangint to make up for the loss of Ford. 2006 stats: 12 HR, 68 RBI, _573 SLG, 50 R, _319 BIA, 213 AB Who's gone? Third baseman Ryan Rohlinger — 176th overall pick by the San Francisco Giants Analysis: Biancamano hit five home runs and had 35 RBI last season as the captain of his juco team. He spent his freshman year at Arizona State and started 11 games, so it shouldn't take him long to adjust to D-1 competition. Kansan sportswriter Shawn Shroyer can be contacted at sshroyer@kansan.com. Oklahoma State Who's gone? Second baseman Shelby Ford — 80th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates No check fees. No ATM charges Free online banking. What did I miss? Nothing! That's Roam Free Checking. Our one and only checking account for everybody! 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