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THE UNIVERSITY DA KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOPEKA, KS 66612
VOL. 101, No. 123
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3. 1991
(USPS 650-640)
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KU destruction surprises some administrators
Crowd's behavior sours event
By Eric Nelson
By Eric Nelson
Kansan staff writer
Although KU officials were prepared for the crowd on campus after the game Monday, they were not given any protection by some of the crowd's behavior.
"My basic reaction is that I'm really disappointed that there was so much juvenile behavior," said executive vice chancellor
He said Monday night's activities were unfortunate, especially in light of the class and maturity he had displayed the entire year
Finishing second in the tournament was cause for celebration and not destruction. Shankel said.
"It it put kind of a sour note on what should have been a happy occasion." he said.
The situation began with the crowd celebrating the success of the team. Shankel said the atmosphere was thick, and the crowd put the majority of the crowd.
I don't really know what the makeup of the crowd was," he said.
But Shankel said that although some were KU students, it was speculated that many of the revelers were not.
To avoid further complications,
police did not make any arrests.
Instead, people were taken into
houses and held had calmed
down. Shankal said.
"I think the police made a wise decision to not make any arrests," he said. "Our police handled the assaults effectively when the difficult of the situation."
Shankel did not expect any long-term impact from the events and said the University would take no punitive action because no
identification was taken during the evening.
He said that the University's experience with the 1988 national championship was beneficial to preparation for this year but that he did not see it made for the next time the Jayhawks play for the championship.
Shankel said he was thankful that serious injuries had been avoided throughout the tournament.
Danny Kaiser, assistant dean of student life, said that more than 20 staff members from student affairs were at the scene but that approaching people for IDs could also be used to determine an already deteriorating situation.
The large crowd Monday night was expected. Kaiser said.
"We weren't in a situation where we could go out and grab people," he said.
"What I didn't expect was how negative the feel of the crowd would be," he said.
Kaiser said a possibility that could be considered for future tournaments was the plan Duke University used. Duke had students packed in its gym to watch the game. If KU sponsored a similar event, the excess drinking that was a root of some of the violence possibly could be avoided.
But he said the staff had reported that many in the crowd were not KU students.
He said that the events throughout the tournament ran more smoothly than in 1988 but that groups involved in preparations and cleanup meet in the next few weeks to discuss improvement for the future.
Post-game crowd spurs no arrests
Although KU police said Monday night that they had broken up at least six fights on campus, Burdel Welsl. KU police community services officer, said nobody was in connection with the fights.
"We did have a lot of people taken out of the crowd," he said. "We did what we felt was best under the circumstances."
Kansan staff writer
By Nedra Beth Randolph
Most of the on-campus fights after the game were in front of Wesco Hall because most people converged there, he said.
KU police Lt. John Mullens said the 38 police officers working Jayhawk Boulevard on Monday night were able to take care of incidents without having to make any arrests.
Monday night's after-game activities on campus resulted in no arrests by KU police.
An estimated crowd of 15,000 surged onto campus Monday night after the game.
were treated at the scene on campus, Watkins Memorial Health Center received 25 walks and Douglas County Ambulance Service transported four persons with injuries.
Welsh said 37 minor injuries
The on-campus injuries ranged from minor scrapes and bruises to a possible broken ankle, he said.
According to Lawrence police reports, one person was arrested in connection with a stabbing incident at Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill, 1601 W. 23rd St. and one person was arrested in connection with a battery incident at the Jayhawk Cafe, 1340 Ohio St.
Lawrence police Sgt. Kevin Harmon said six arrests Monday night possibly could be attributed to after-game activities.
"Anytime you get a very large number of people together, you have the possibility of injury," Welsh said.
Two people were arrested for drunk driving and two others were arrested for driving with susi- tance. In the game, according to the reports.
Fans rally around team
Kim Builtok, St. Louis freshman, holds a sign she made for the welcome-home rally yesterday, which about 10,000 people attended.
Players' speeches show enthusiasm for next year
By Jonathan Plummer and Sarah Davis
and Sarah Davis
Proud to be a Jayhawk
These words, written in crimson and blue on a sign carried by the Jayhawk mascot, seemed to speak for the estimated 10,000 people who welcomed a welcome-home rally in Memphis Stadium for the Jayhaws yesterday.
Yesterday's rally elicited a different emotion than the one of frustration that swept through the crowd on Jawayh Boulevard Monday night after Kansas' loss to Duke in the NCAA championship game.
"I're pride," said Dusty Workman,
Topela freshman, "I think this shows our appreciation because we support our team even after we lost. They're always No. 1 in the fans' eyes — always No."
"It is my privilege to welcome home the finest young coach in
The feeling, the players said, was mutual.
"It it wasn't for you guys, I don't think we would have got so far," senior manager Terry Brown said. "I really love you for your support."
Though the players seemed tired as they left the bus and stepped onto the platform near the 50 yard line, their mood became more playful.
Coach Roy Williams also was the recipient of much praise from players, fans and other speakers.
"I can't say too much about these guys," junior forward佐罗齐曼SON, said, turning to his teammates. "We are more of a family than we are in school. We do everything together except go to the bathroom together."
Each of the players spoke to the crowd. After nearly every sentence, their speeches were interrupted with applause.
America," said Chancellor Gene A Budig
As the fans began chanting, "Roy. Roy. Roy." Williams grinned and looked down at his feet, his hands in his pockets.
Williams said the rally was yet another reflection of the constant support of the fans.
"This showing today does nothing but signify that we are so far ahead of other places in America. Williams is one of the best place for college basketball."
Although the sky over the stadium had been gray the entire afternoon, the sun broke out of the clouds as Williams assured the crowd that they would be sharing more good times together.
"Last time there was a celebration here, it was after a national championship, and a couple months later you had a coach leave," he said. "I'd like to be here for several more of them, but don't mind I think I'll stay awhile."
Although Williams said he was
willing to allow the seniors will
have to say goodbye.
"It's the hardest thing for me to say it's time for me to move on," senior center Mark Randall said in a lecture last year at the years of my life have been the best.
Pointing to the silver second-place trophy on the front of the stage, Randall bent down to speak into the microphone.
"I want them to come back with the gold next year," he said.
After listening to 6-foot-10 junior center David Johanning speak, sophomore guard Adonis Jordan pulled the microphone down to his height and talked about his dreams of gold.
"For all the fans who will be back next year, we're gonna work really hard this summer so next year we
Kansas forward Richard Scott slaps hands with teammate Mark Randall at the rally. Scott talked about the three championships the Jayhawks would like to win during his next three years at KU.
can have a gold one sitting right here," he said, pointing to the trophy.
While most of the returning players did not mention the fact that the seniors would not be on next year's team, Richard Scott could not hold back.
"I'm sorry about this year, but I have three more years left," he said, laughing. "Right now we can party with silver, but for the next three
years in a row, we are going to party with the gold."
The crowd, as well as the seniors, responded with laughs and cheers.
To end the rally, the pep band played KU's alma mater. The four seniors watched the crowd, which, as always, swaved and sang.
And this time, the four linked their arms and did the same.
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Iraqi rebels want U.S. help in struggle against Saddam
WASHINGTON — Iraqi rebels hope to persuade the Bush administration to change its手-off policy in order to preserve President Saddam Hussein's forces.
The Associated Press
A Kurdish representative said in an interview yesterday that U.S. policy may be based on the unfounded fears that the Kurds were seeking to set up an independent state or that Iranian-backed Shiite Muslims would take control of the country if Saddam were to tupled.
"All we want is democracy and territorial integrity and respect for Kurdish rights within the borders of Iraq," said Najmaladin Karim, a Washington, D.C., neurosurgeon "That's what we want. The fear that Iaqu is going to disintegrate is just unfounded."
Karim will represent both the Kurdistan Front and the Kurdish National Congress of North America in talks with Assistant Secretary of State John Kelly and other U.S. officials later in the week
A cross-section of Shite and Sunni Muslims opposed to Saddam's rule were expected to make a similar case at the State Department today. Talks will be with a wide range of Iraqi dissidents for three days.
The likelihood of a shift in U.S. policy appears to be remote.
"The fact that we will be meeting with an increased number of such individuals will, in part, be an occasion to reiterate our consistent policy regarding Iraq," the State Department said in a statement yesterday.
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Phone use surges after games
Kansan staff writer
By Nedra Beth Randolph
The after game surge to campus Monday night was not the only onrush resulting from the championship game.
Telephone lines in Lawrence, Durham, N.C., and Indianapolis were kept busy after the game.
Mike Scott, Southwestern Bell community relations director in Lawrence, said the number of calls to campus swelled from 1,614 an hour to the championship game to 16,638 after it.
"In Lawrence, things that spark local interest, like a big basketball game, cause a big surge in calls," he said.
The after-game surge of callers was not restricted to Monday's game, he said.
"After the Arkansas game, all of our lines to southwestern Bell control were busy," she said. "I'm not surprised it happened here."
After KU beat North Carolina on Saturday, the number of calls made within Lawrence jumped from 18,703 during the game to 41,703 after it. he said The number of calls made doubled from 5,111 to 13,552.
Jan Weller, KU telecommunications director, said she thought all campus incoming and outgoing lines were busy Monday night.
Weller said the campus phone system had 180 direct-inward lines and 156 direct-outward lines. The campus is southwestern Bell office downtown.
"All those lines were all tied up for 2 to 3 hours after the game."
she said.
At Duke University, Dan Webb, telecommunications manager, said the telephone operators were discharged from the NCAA championship.
Steve Toler, General Telephone public service manager in Durham, said he had expected a surge of phone calls after the NCAA championship game, win or lose.
"We had an increase in the number of calls." he said. "But there was no problem with service."
Tony Page, media information manager for Indiana Bell in Indianapolis, said he could not tell if the surge in Indianapolis calls was caused by calls to Lawrence and Durham.