what we heard
"We've done it for [Colorado State University] and [the University of Northern Colorado] — it's not a big issue." Steve Lower, president of Hardbodies Entertainment Inc., the company that provided strippers for University of Colorado recruits.
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off the bench
KANSAS BASKETBALL
Representative wants Kansas basketball teams to face off
WICHITA — Under a bill introduced in the Legislature, the University of Kansas men's basketball team would have to play Wichita State University.
The man who introduced the bill, Rep. Todd Novascone (R-Wichita) acknowledged it was unlikely to pass.
The bill requires the University and Wichita State to play once during the 2005-06 season and once in 2006-07. One game would have to be in Lawrence, the other in Wichita.
"I just wanted to get people talking about it," Novascone, a Baylor University graduate, said Monday. "I'm sick of them not playing each other. Hopefully this will stir up talk and if we have a hearing I will certainly make my case. It might turn into something."
The schools have not played since the 1992-93 season. They have met 14 times, with Kansas winning 12.
"Even some of the KU people are saying, 'Yeah, it has been a long time since they've played.' But the rest are saying, 'Novascone, what are you doing?'," said the Wichita legislator.
NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are sending 16 players to NFL Europe, more than any other team in the league.
Chiefs send 16 to NFL Europe including three active players
The list announced yesterday included three players who spent time on the active roster last season — wide receivers Chris Horn and LaShaun Ward and defensive tackle Montique Sharpe.
Horn, who will play for the Amsterdam Admirals, spent seven weeks on the Chiefs active roster and four on the practice squad in 2003.
Sharpe will play for the Berlin Thunder. He had eight tackles and a sack in five games for the Chiefs.
Ward played in one game for the Chiefs, returning a kickoff 11 yards. He was assigned to Berlin.
Also in the group are former Missouri and Kansas State quarterbacks Kirk Farmer, who made 14 starts for Missouri and will play for Frankfurt Galaxy,and Marc Dunn, who saw action in 18 games during two seasons at Kansas State and was assigned to the Berlin Thunder.
wednesday, february 11, 2004
A total of 229 current NFL players were allocated to the six teams of the NFL Europe, who start their season on April 3 and finish with the World Bowl on June 12.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
AMES, Iowa — After a surprising run of success to start Big 12 Conference play, including an upset of Kansas, Iowa State has lost by wide margins to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in its last two games.
"Everybody goes through it," Iowa State guard Curtis Stinson said. Iowa State (13-6, 4-4 Big 12) lost to No. 10 Oklahoma State 88-67 on Saturday, the Cyclones first loss at home this season. Three nights earlier, they were manhandled in a 75-48 loss at Oklahoma, which was ranked 22nd at the time.
lowa State faces Kansas (10-9, 2-6)
state this Saturday in Manhattan.
Hanging up
- The Associated Press
Brent Carter/Kansan
Brandon Cox, Lenexa senior, struggled to find his grip while rock climbing last night at the Student Fitness Recreation Center. Cox and several other students practiced their skills during a KU Rock Climbers Club meeting. "Tenight is my first night with the club and it has been fun so far," Cox said.
Ninth straight victory for Nets
The Associated Press
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Richard Jefferson had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Nets posted their ninth straight win — eighth in a row under new coach Lawrence Frank, rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 89-78 on yesterday.
Jason Kidd added 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in a gritty 43-minute performance as New Jersey overcame a 13-point first-quarter deficit and improved to 8-0 under Frank. The 33-year-old replaced Byron Scott more than two weeks ago as the coach of the two-time defending Eastern Conference champs.
Kenyon Martin added 13 points and eight rebounds and Kerry Kittles had 17 points as the Nets posted their ninth straight double-digit win and sent the Pistons to their fourth straight loss.
Lakers 98, Heat 83
MIAMI — Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points and Derek Fisher came off the bench to score eight of his season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter, helping Los Angeles post consecutive wins for the first time since mid-January.
The Lakers were again without AllStar guard Kobe Bryant, who missed his seventh game because of a lacerated right index finger.
Timberwolves 96, Clippers 84
Garnett set the tone for this one with 14 points in the opening period, and the Timberwolves built a lead as big as 17 in the first half.
MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Garnett was one rebound short of a double-double in the first quarter and finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Minnesota over the Clippers.
GaryTrent scored 15 points,Sam Cassell,who went scoreless until making back-to-back jumpers midway through the third quarter,had eight points and 12 assists,and Latrell Sprewell had 17 points for Minnesota.
Baylor transfer returns to Waco; greeted with boos, name calling
The Associated Press
WACO, Texas — Kenny Taylor seemed right at home, even if he wasn't exactly welcomed in his return.
Taylor, the first Baylor transfer to return to Waco, scored 18 points on six three-point shots and No.11 Texas beat the Bears 84-58 yesterday.
With Baylor students holding signs calling him a traitor and booing each time he touched the ball, Taylor made four three-point shots in the first half. His first put the Longhorns (17-3, 8-1 Big 12) in the lead to stay.
After Matt Sayman missed a tying three-point shot for the Bears (7-15, 2-7) with about 4 minutes left in the first half, Taylor hit the first of his three three-point shots in a half-ending 15-1 run that gave the Longhorns a 36-19 lead.
offseason when the NCAA relaxed transfer rules.
Taylor was the Bears' third-leading scorer last season but, like leading scorers Lawrence Roberts (Mississippi State) and John Lucas (Oklahoma State), he left after Baylor's turbulent
the departures of the current juniors came after the shooting death of Patrick Dennehy, for which former player Carlton Dotson faces trial, and a coaching change after serious NCAA violations were revealed.
Lucas will come back Feb. 28 with No.
10 Oklahoma State. Baylor won't play
No. 6 Mississippi State.
Harvey Thomas led Baylor with 20 points, while Terrance Thomas had 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Kenton Pauloino added 15 points with four three-point shots for Texas and PJ. Tucker had 10 points and eight rebounds. The Longhorns have won five straight games, and 12 of 13.
Texas has won all 13 games against Baylor in coach Rick Barnes'six seasons. The previous 12 had been by an average margin of 15.6 points.
Taylor made his first appearance six minutes into the game, and even though his entry wasn't announced, the fans noticed and started booing. He missed his first shot.
The Bears shot just 29 percent (18-of-62) in their worst home loss this season. Texas was 31-of-61 (51 percent).
When Taylor made his first threepoint shot from the right wing with 10:42 left in the first half, Texas led 10-8 and the cheers of the Longhorns fans drowned out the boos. That started an 8-0 run while Baylor went five minutes without scoring.
The 19 points were the lowest total by a Texas opponent in the first half this season. Oklahoma scored just 20 points before halftime — and only 17 after that — in its 66-37 loss to the Longhorns on Sunday.
Baylor scored four quick points when Sayman made a basket and Terrance Thomas made two free throws after a technical foul to get within 41-23, but that was the last time the Bears' deficit was less than 20. Paulino hit two three-point shots and Texas scored eight straight points.
Women's Basketball vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m.
Kansas athletics calendar
TODAY
FRIDAY
Softball at UT San Antonio Tournament
Track and Field at Tayon Invitational
Track and Field at ISU Classic
Tennis at BYU, 2 p.m.
Baseball at Stanford, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
Softball at UT San Antonio Tournament Track and Field at Tyson Invitational Track and Field at ISU Classic Tennis at Utah, 12 p.m. Women's Basketball at Oklahoma, 5 p.m.
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So KU fans called Bobby Knight a salad tosser. Interesting.
You're my boy, Bill.
Johnny Beck, you suck.
Dick Vitale sucks.
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This is the most disgusting display of basketball that I have ever seen.
Someone needs to tell Jeff Graves that fouling is not legal in the game of basketball.
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Sometimes Dick Vitale just needs to shut his mouth and watch the game. Dick Vitale sucks.
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I am so sick of Kansas basketball this year. Losing, playing horrible. I am ready for football. Bring on the football.
KU is one and done in the Tournament. Guaranteed.
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I think Kansas basketball has some selfesteem issues.
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It is a good thing that we got Bill Self.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
Hey guys, sorry you had a bad night. We still love you. Good luck on Sunday.
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David Padgett, you suck.
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David Padget, you need to hit the weight room buddy.
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Why is J.R. Giddens laughing on the side line after getting their asses kicked by Oklahoma State?
Watching KU play tonight was brutal. I think that the player of the game was Roy Williams. Dick Vitalte said his name at least nine times. That is pathetic. He is not even the coach any more.
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Tonight was bad, Jayhawks, but I still love you. Hang in there.
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I took a drink every time the 'Hawks scored tonight and I am sober.
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Lincoln Week February 8-12
Tonight, Feb. 11: Jean Baker
Professor of history at Baltimore's Goucher College author of Mary Todd Lincoln and a forthcoming biography of President James Buchanan.
7:00 pm
Dole Institute Hansen Hall
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