SPORTS UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, November, 1993
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Game more than Kidd, 'new kid on block'
Kansas, California ready for rematch
By Mark Button Kansan sportswriter
The game: Kansas vs. California. The stakes: a trip to New York and a possible matchup with No.1 ranked North Carolina.
The second-round game in the Preseason National Invitational Tournament poses a rematch between the Jayhawks and the Golden Bears. Kansas defeated Cal 93-76 in the third round of last year's NCAA tournament.
Much of the hype in tonight's game suggests that it will be a battle between the Kidd and the "new kid."
The Kidd being Cal's sophomore preseason All-American point guard Jason Kidd, and the "new kid" being Jayhawk freshman point guard Jacue Vaughn.
However, Kansas players and coaches said the game's outcome would be determined by more than the two California youngsters. In fact, Kansas coach Roy Williams said that anyone who thought the game would come down to the two point guards would have to be "drinking bad water."
That is not to say that Vaughn isn't excited to play against Kidd. The two played each other during the summer between Vaughn's sophomore and junior years in high school.
"I learned a lot about his playing style," Vaughn said. "We're going to have to neutralize his ability to see the court by guarding him tightly and exploit his jumper."
One of the few criticisms of Kidd is his outside shooting. Last night, in the Golden Bear's first round 81-74 victory against Santa Clara, Kidd scored 27 points on 7 of 13 shooting, but he was one for six behind the three-point arch.
Vaughn said he respected Kidd as a player, but he didn't think Kidd was ready for legendary status vet.
"When I think of legends, I think of people like Magic, Oscar Robinson and Jordan," Vaughn said. "Kidd's not a legend, but he is a good player. It'a good challenge for me early on in the year and it kind of sets the standard for me later on down the line."
Vaughn was not the only one with high praise for the Cal point guard.
"If there's a bigger Jason Kidd fan in the world than Roy Williams," the Kansas coach said, "then it has to be his mother and father."
Although it is not a two-man game, there is a sense of revenge for Cal, and the Jayhawks know it.
Renee Knoeber / KANSAN
"I'm sure they're looking forward to it after last year," said senior guard Steve Woodberry. "But to me, it's just another a game."
The same goes for Williams. He said last year's game would have nothing to do with tonight's game.
In Kansas' defeat of Cal last March, four of the five players who scored in double digits for Kansas are gone. Only Woodberry, who scored 13, returns. Senior forward Richard Scott scored nine points.
However, more fuel is added to Cal's motivational fire with the transfer of sophomore guard Jerrod Haase. Haase left the team to come to Kansas during the off-season.
"Everyone here knows the rules," Haase said. "I feel like we're all on the same page."
Haas said he hoped to get time to talk with his old teammates, but he was definitely glad he came to Kansas.
Williams said for the Hawks to be successful, it would be important not only to be cautious of Kidd but to shut down junior forward Lamond Murray.
"We need to make sure we get back on Murray." Williams said, "I remember him shooting all the threes in."
Murray scored 23 against Kansas in the game last March.
California's Jason Kidd maneuvers around Kansas 'Adonis Jordan. As a sophomore, Kidd has become a key player for the California offense.
Former Golden Bear guard now full-fledged Jayhawk
Kansas redshirt sophomore guard Jerod Haase wishes he could play tonight — but not as a Golden Bear.
Kansan sportswriter
By Mark Button
"I'm a full-fledged Kansan now," said Haase, who practices with the Jayhawks but must sit out this year because of NCAA transfer regulations.
"For this game, I'm 100 percent for Kansas. I would love to be playing."
Hannah has been hospitalized since a good reason.
After last season, Hase transferred to Kansas from California at Berkley. He said he was happy here and definitely had made the right decision.
"I feel like everyone's on the same page here," Haase said. "I fit in well. We're extremely team oriented. For example, take Steve Woodberry — he's basically unstoppable, but he'll set a quick as he'll take a jumper. It's whatever is best for the team."
One reason Haase came to Kansas, he said, was that in the Kansas "system," the team comes before individuals. But he doesn't hold anything against California standouts sophomore guard Kidd Kidd and junior forward Lamond Murray.
"Jason and Lamond earned their status," he said. "I have no problem with that."
Kansas coach Roy Williams said he was pleased with Haase and was glad he fit in
"Jeriod is an extremely hard working young man," Williams said. "I think he will use this year to work on his entire game."
Haase, a South Lake Tahoe, Calif, native, said he not only was happy with the team and coaching staff but also with Lawrence.
"I love Lawrence," Haase said. "It's a small town that's very focused around the University and especially basketball. It's kind of like that at Berkeley, but here it is at another level."
Melissa Lacey / KANSAN
Junior guard Calvin Rayford husties away from a Western Michigan defender during the first round of the Preseason National Invitational Tournament. Kansas will play California in the second round tonight at Allen Field House.
Richard Devinki / KANSAN
kansas senior center Dan Schmidt runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium. The game against Missouri tomorrow will be Schmidt's last as a Jawhawk.
Game 12
Kansas Jayhawks
Head Coach: Glen Mason
1 p.m., Saturday Memorial Stadium KLZR, KLWN
Offense:
Offense:
WR 83 Greg Ballard 6-3 195 Sr. WR 29 Mike Jadot 6-5 195 Sr.
TE 92 Pete Vang 6-3 235 Sr. TE 89 A.J. Ofidie 6-7 260 Sr.
LT 54 Rod Jones 6-4 285 So. LT 71 Tim Alvarado 6-7 267 Sr.
LG 66 Hessley Hopstead 6-1 295 Jr. LG 62 Matt Pearce 6-7 266 Sr.
C 75 Dan Schmidt 6-2 265 Sr. C 69 Matt Burgess 6-3 272 Sr.
RG 69 John Jones 6-1 285 Jr. RG 79 Mike Bedosky 6-6 288 Sr.
RT 58 Scott Whittaker 6-6 291 Fr. RT Trey O'Neil 6-6 69 Jr.
GR 6 6 Asaheli Smith 5-6 45 ISSm 81 Trae Y O'Neil 6-7 108 Jr.
QB 9 Asaheli Skelter 5-11 180 Jr. QB 7.2 Brian Sallee 6-3 208 Jr.
RB 20 June Henley 5-11 190 Fr. FB 35 Bryan Murray 5-10 215 Sr.
FB 32 Chris Powell 5-11 290 Jr. TB 1 Joe Freeman 5-10 175 Sr.
Defense:
Defense:
OLB 39 Don Davis 6-1 212 Jr. DE 59 Risk Lyle 6-6 281 Sr.
RT 72 Chris Maumalanga 6-3 286 Sr. DT 98 Steve Martin 6-5 291 So.
DT 61 Mike Steele 6-3 276 Sr. DT 72 George Hunt 6-3 288 So.
DE 57 Kevin Kopp 6-4 225 Fr. DE 92 Damon Simon 6-5 250 Jr.
OLB 46 Ronnie Ward 6-4 212 So. LE 55 Derry Major 6-2 238 Jr.
ROV 29 Harold Harris 5-11 206 LB 39 Travis McDonald 6-2 220 Jr.
ILB 52 Steve Harvey 6-3 234 Jr.WP 6 Javent Lenhertd 6-1 194 Jr.
CB 28 Tony Blevins 6-0 170 RV 40 Jerome Madison 6-0 183 Jr.
SS 4 Marlin Blakeney 5-11 192 So. CB 15 Kevin Mcintosh 6-0 175 Jr.
FS 47 Clint Bowen 5-11 188 PS 21 Andre White 6-1 198 Jr.
CB 3 Gerald McBurrows 5-11 188 Jr. CB 22 Jason Oliver 5-10 169 Sr.
Source: KANSAN Staff Reports
Seniors help lead way for injured Jayhawks
Micah Laaker/KAN$AN
v Matt Doyle
ansan sportswriter
Dan Schmidt's senior season started off with a bang. Unfortunately for the Jayhawks' starting center, it was not the type of bang that he wanted.
Schmidt sprained his ankle during the first week of preseason practice, and that turned out to be a painful sign of things to come for the Kansas football team in 1993. Schmidt missed three of the first four games because of the injury and was one of 28 Jayhawks who have been affected by injuries this season.
Schmidt has recovered from the ankle injury and will be one of 11 seniors making their final Jayhawk appearance in tomorrow's season finale against Missouri at
Memorial Stadium.
"This was my fifth year, and I wanted to go out with a bang — and I did during two-a-days," Schmidt said. "Emotionally it slows you down because you don't expect that at all."
Kansas entered this season with expectations of improving on last season's 8-4 record and trip to the Aloha Bowl. However, injuries were a problem throughout the season and will affect the Jayhawks against the Tigers.
The injury was frustrating for Schmidt, especially when he and the Jayhawks had high expectations entering this season.
Freshman defensive end Jason Brown and sophomore reserve guard Brian Rodeo will miss the contest with knee injuries. Senior defensive end Guy Howard's playing status is questionable because of a foot
"Everything that could possibly go wrong for us did," said junior fullback Chris Powell. "we had to face adversity a lot, and the seniors really helped us through it all."
injury. Sophomore tailback L.T. Levine's status is doubtful because of a groin injury, and senior tight end Dwayne Chandler's playing status is doubtful because of a sorained ankle.
Senior kicker/punter Dan Eichloff has had his own struggles this season. He has made only 13 of 21 field goal attempts, but three of his misses have been from 57 yards and beyond.
Eichloff said it could have been easy for the team to give up after early losses to Michigan State and Utah, but it did not.
Kansas coach Glen Mason said he had enjoyed coaching this team despite having a 4-7 record and the numerous injuries.
Mason added that his enjoyment was due in part to the leadership from his seniors
"There is no one that feels more frustration when you have a year that's not what you quite expected than your senior class." Mason said. "Those are the guys that have put the most into it. They have been tremendous."
Schmidt said there would be some sadness tomorrow when he walked off the artificial turf of Memorial Stadium for the final time as a member of the Jayhawk football team.
"I'll be leaving something that's been a big part of my life," Schmidt said. "There will be a little bit of sadness, especially with this season. The success we had the last couple years had us expecting to do just as well if not better. We fell short, but we'll be all right."
17
Jayhawks put little emphasis on hoops poll
Kansan sportswriter
By Gerry Fey
Preseason ratings are good for the universities and the Big Eight conference, but for the Kansas women's basketball team, polls are not a major concern.
The Jayhawks are ranked 16th in the Associated Press preseason poll, but Kansas coach Marian Washington said the poll was usually an inaccurate assessment of a team.
"I think it's nice, but it's just an initial assessment," Washington said. "We've got potential, but we've got a lot of work ahead."
Other Big Eight teams ranked in the poll were Colorado at No. 12 and Oklahoma State at No. 24. Nebraska also received votes for the top 25. Washington said it was good for the Big Eight's perception to have those teams ranked.
"The respect for the conference is better, which is good," Washington said. "I'm delighted. It carries over in a lot of different ways. It helps when we out there trying to recruit. It's a conference that the good and great players should look at."
"That's the problem with some polls," she said. "I don't know if they get all the information. We have 10 players on scholarship, and we can't have injuries. It's sort of like they just get the information they really need."
But when the focus is on Kansas, Washington doesn't get caught up in the polls.
Kansas is picked by the Big Eight coaches to finish first in the conference.
"We probably have the fewest players on scholarship than any team in the Big Eight," Washington said. "In our situation two years ago, we were picked No. 1 in the Big Eight. We lost three players to injuries down the stretch. We didn't get very far in the tournament, but that was one of our best teams."
Washington said she was happy that the Kansas players got recognition by being in the polls.
"It's good for them to know that people are aware," she said of her players. "But it's not something we focus on. It's great for the University, the players, our program and the Big Eight. But now it's time to go to work."