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Friday December 8,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 8). Don't give up, even if hope seems gone. Your goal just takes longer to reach than you thought. December's enthusiasm sees on track in February but runs into problems in May. Your dreams are crumbling, but don't give up. Imagine that dream dust is clay and recyclable. With the help of a mate, spit and elbow grease, build a work of art in June. Turn a profit by July, and celebrate with best friends in October.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
If you're involved with a team project, take care.
There are lots of ways for the group to fund its next endeavor. Don't try to pay for the whole thing yourself. If you share the load with others, it'll be easier for everyone to bear.
Fourus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
This is a great time to work on your budget. You might start out feeling restricted, but you'll end up feeling proud of yourself. Having rules to live by is a lot more fun when you make up the rules!
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7. Something must get done, and do it now. No more extensions or excuses. If you're feeling pressed, ask for help. The right person may have been advising you on this task all along. Tomorrow is better for travel.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
You face a new challenge so your old routine may not work quite as well as usual. Don't believe friends who say a tough job can't be done. Watch what they do, and do something else.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5.
An older person needs what you've promised to produce. Even though you've lost interest, pretend you're fascinated by your responsibilities. Schedule your meeting with the person who's really got your attention for tomorrow.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
Is family coming to visit, but things are not quite fixed up the way you wanted? A friend would love to help. You've helped this person in a pinch before, so don't hesitate to ask.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
Do you have a romantic weekend planned? If not,
set one up. Then pay your bills and do your shopping.
Conditions now are better for practical matters.
Tomorrow and Sunday are better for fun.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Household expenses may cost more than planned due to a technical breakdown. If you're running short on cash, ask a partner — it may be the bank — for help. Sell something this weekend, if you want, even your accounts.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5.
It'll be hard to hide today, so be careful. Don't try out a new procedure in front of everyone. Practice a few times in private instead. Wait until you know it works, and you know how to work it!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
You are a stabilizing influence as well as an authority figure. Others are having fits, so it's important for you to stay calm. Don't bail them out financially, though. It's not a good way to teach them the lesson they're learning.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6.
You're running into a bit of resistance — perhaps from the folks you love most. If your family or roommates don't go along with your latest scheme, relax It does need a little revision. Next time, don't show them unfinished work.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
It may be hard to figure out what an older person wants you to do — especially as the instructions may be changing. Also, it looks as though your normal routine won't work in this situation. Ask for clear directions and follow them. It'll be easier that way.
Former Missouri coach joins coaching staff
KANSAS FOOTBALL
Sam Pittman, a former offensive line coach at Missouri, was named offensive line coach at Kansas yesterday.
Pittman spent the 1999 season at Missouri, and was offensive line coach at Oklahoma from 1997 to '98. He played college football at Pittsburg State from 1980 to '83 and was head coach at Hutchinson Community College from 1992 to '93.
Note: Horoscope has no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
"I'm extremely pleased to have someone of the caliber of Sam Pittman join our coaching staff," Kansas coach Terry Allen said. "He has a background in the Big 12 Conference and experience in coaching the spread offense. I'm confident that he's the perfect fit for our program."
A native of El Reno, Okla., Pittman was a first-team NAIA All-American in 1983. In 1998, Pittman was inducted into Pittsburg State's Athletic Hall of Fame.
KANSAS TRACK
Assistant coach selected for committee
Kansas assistant track and field coach Doug Reynolds was elected to the Athletics Advisory Committee for the USA Track and Field organization yesterday to represent athletes from four major throwing events and serve as a liaison between athletes and officials.
"I'm honored to have the support of the athletes in the selection process," he said. "I hope to facilitate some changes that the athletes have been pushing for and I look to make a difference in a highly transitional period for track and field."
Coach Stanley Redwine added that he was excited that one of his assistants had this opportunity.
"It's a great accomplishment for Doug," Redwine said. "I think it shows the respect that he has among the USATF athletes."
Kansan staff reports
MLB
Gwynn accepts contract, will stay in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Tony Gwynn will play a 20th season with the San Diego Padres after all.
A free agent for the first time in his
he first time in his the career, the 40-year-old Gwynn decided yesterday to accept an
incentive-laden $2 million, one-year contract that would be worth $5.7 million if he gets 600 plate appearances.
"it's good to have this behind us," general manager Kevin Towers said. "From a baseball standpoint, if Tony's as healthy as he says he is right now, our ball club will be a much better ball club with him in the middle of our lineup once again. He's going to be out there everyday unless he saus can't."
Gwynn has a career .338 average, 3,108 hits and eight NL batting titles.
He wasn't immediately available for comment, but was to attend an afternoon news conference.
It always seemed that Gwynn would finish his Hall of Fame career in San Diego. But that wasn't so certain in the last several months, when Gwynn's troublesome left knee led the Padres to believe he wasn't an everyday player anymore.
Dwight Gooden are staying with the New York Yankees.
NEW YORK — Luis Sojo and
Sojo, Gooden to remain with New York Yankees
Sojo, whose ninth-inning single drove in the go-ahead run in Game 5 of the World Series against the Mets, agreed yesterday to a $500,000, one-year contract.
Gooden, another of the eight players the Yankees added after spring training, agreed to a minor league deal.
"Luis is a versatile veteran infielder and a proven winner who gives us stability and flexibility at a number of positions," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "He has made positive contributions both on the field and in the clubhouse during the past five years and we are excited to have him returning for 2001."
NEW YORK — The New York Mets finally signed a starting pitcher, agreeing to a $21.75 million, three-year contract with Rick Reed.
Mets shell out millions to sign starting pitcher
Reed will get $6.75 million next season, $7 million in 2002 and $8 million in 2003. The Mets have an $8 million option for 2004 that would become guaranteed if he has either 585 innings pitched in the next three seasons or 400 in 2002 and 2003.
Reed, a 36-year-old right-hander,
was 11-5 with a 4.11 ERA in 30
starts last season, when he earned
$4,375,000, and is 51-30 in the
last four seasons.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Andy Ashby to a $22.5 million, three-year contract, a day after rescinding an offer to the free-agent right-hander.
Dodgers offer contract to free-agent pitcher
Ashby gets a $1.5 million signing bonus and salaries of $5.5 million in
2001, $7.5 million in 2002 and $8
million in 2003. The Dodgers have
an $8.5 million option for 2004 that would become guaranteed if he pitches 175 innings in 2003 of 350 innings combined in 2002 and
2003. The new deal includes a $375,000 buyout on a $3.75 million option for 2003.
NBA
Mavs coach may miss games because of cancer
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach
Don Nelson, although not putting off treatment for prostate cancer, still has optimistic plans for late April.
It appears likely that Nelson will miss some games, but the extent of any absence he will be determined by what treatment he pursues. His options include surgery and radiation.
The coach met with his doctor Wednesday to discuss the discovery. Nelson said the cancer was detected early and hasn't spread.
If Nelson has surgery similar to what New York Yankees manager Joe Torre underwent, the recovery time could be up to two months. Nelson said he planned to seek a second doctor's opinion and also hoped to talk with Torre.
The Associated Press
TRIVIA ANSWER
ed Jones, Dallas Cowboys linebacker.
Sports Calendar
Indoor Track and Field at K-State All Comers Meet in Manhattan
Florida State lineman wins Lombardi
women's Swimming & Diving at Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Indoor Track and Field at K-State All Comers Meet in Manhattan
Women's Basketball vs. Washburn University (Exhib.) 2:05 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse
The Associated Press
HOUSTON — When high school linebacker Jamal Reynolds arrived at Florida State, he was moved to defensive end. Like most decisions made by the Seminoles, it was a great switch.
The senior has been chasing quarterbacks ever since, and on Wednesday night he was rewarded by winning the Lombardi Award as the nation's top college lineman.
"Awards are not everything, and I couldn't have gotten this without the team, but it's a great honor." Revnoils said.
He won out over three other finalists, center Ben Hamilton of Minnesota, guard Steve Hutchinson of Michigan and center Dominic Raiol of Nebraska.
At 6-foot 4, 265 pounds, Reynolds would be small for an NFL defensive end and thinks he might be moved to linebacker.
The Seminoles rank sixth nationally in total defense and second in scoring defense. Reynolds, the team's sack leader, has been a big part of their success en route to an 11-1 record and a spot in the Orange Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 3 against No. 1 Oklahoma.
"I'm not a huge guy, and I am mobile enough to move around and play some linebacker," he
'Awards are not
a great honor."
"Awards are not everything, and I couldn't have gotten this without the team,but it's a great honor."
Jamal Reynolds Florida State senior lineman
said.
Reynolds can bench press 525 pounds, runs the 40-year dash in 4.4 seconds and has a 39-inch vertical leap.
Seminoles assistant coach Jim Gladden said Reynolds would make a good rush end in the pros, and he hopes his future team doesn't try to move him back to linebacker despite his athletic skills.
"Jamal needs to have that 4.4 speed going toward the quarterback and not fiddling around," Gladden said. "When you take him away from that and back him up, that's like taking the dog out of the hunt. That's my way of thinking."
Reynolds had 12 sacks this season for 74 vards in losses.
Raiola anchored the Cornhuskers offensive line that led the nation in rushing, averaging 355 yards per game and 6
yards per attempt. He has 145 pancake blocks this season and has been in double figures in 10 of 11 games.
games.
Raiola is the 10th Nebraska player to be named a finalist. Four Nebraska players have won the award. Raiola also was trying to become the second center to win the award. Nebraska's Dave Rimington won the honor in 1982.
Hamilton has been so consistent in his past three seasons, he has allowed just one sack and has been penalized only one time this season.
He's helped the Golden Gophers average more than 400 yards of total offense this season. Minnesota will play North Carolina State in the Micronpc.com Bowl.
Hutchinson has made 44 career starts for the Wolverines and helped Michigan average over 450 yards in total offense. He would have been the first Lombardi winner for the Wolverines. Michigan is preparing to play Auburn in the Citrus Bowl.
Reynolds' brother Diron played at Wake Forest, and now is its linebackers coach. Another brother, Rashad, played at Rice. Both were in the audience for the ceremony.
"I guess I have to thank my two brothers for beating me up all my life." Reynolds said. "And without my team, I wouldn't be here."
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