UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Tuesday, February 25, 1997
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Senior day was perfection all the way to shining finish
.
Saturday was perfect. It couldn't have been scrinted better.
Jerod Haase tore up the Allen Field House floor, diving after loose balls. B.J. Williams quietly turned in another solid performance. Scot Pollard established himself as a new outside threat, swishing his first three-point attempt, and he reaffirmed that he was the team's comedian. Jacque Vaughn continued being the best thing that ever happened to Kansas basketball, and Joel Branstrom and Steve Ransom both scored in their final home game.
But, hey, it ain't over yet. Pollard, in one of the few serious comments he made after the game, said the team would be cutting down nets again in about a month. It's a good bet he's right.
It's beginning to look more and more like the Chiefs are going to sign yet
another San Francisco quarterback. Of course, there are still a few details to be worked out before Elvis Grbac signs with the team. Not only does management have to decide how much this guy is really worth, but it also has to consider Grbac's demands that any team he signs with also must pick up Jerry Rice, Brent Jones and William Floyd. It might be tough for the Chiefs to
fit all of those guys under the salary cap.
There's a rumor going around that the Cleveland Indians are quietly putting together a deal for outfielder Rickey Henderson. The acquisition of Henderson, along with Kenny Lofton, would give Cleveland two talented lead-off hitters who will steal a ton of bases. That's two more lead-off hitters than the Royals will have if Tom Goodwin is not a starter.
Why is everyone so against athletes trying to play two sports? Deion Sanders has been criticized for splitting his time between baseball and football, Arizona linebacker Simeon Rice is catching flak for trying to make it in the Continental Basketball Association, and 49er Ken Norton Jr., the son of a former heavyweight champion, almost had to sue to try amateur boxing (but he changed his mind). I realize some coaches don't want their players involved in two sports because the injury factor increases, but this is still a free country, right?
As most of you have heard, Riddick Bowe didn't find the military much to his liking. In fact, I hear that Bowe is trying to get the Marines to change its motto so other people will not be misled as he was. Besides "the few" and "the proud", he thinks it should add "that get up well before noon and eat S.O.S. on a regular basis." For those of you unfamiliar with S.O.S., which stands for, ahem, stuff on a shingle (or something like that), it is a very popular military dish that consists of chipped beef and gravy on toast. Now that's good eaten'.
- You win a free Miller Lite beer-can holder, available nowhere, if you can answer the following questions:
1. After Ken Griffey Jr., Albert Belle and then Barry Bonds, who will be baseball's next highest-paid player?
3. How much thicker do ACC officials' glasses need to be for them to make a good call?
2. Who will win this year's battle of titans, the San Diego Chicken or Sluggerrr?
We all knew K-State was no powerhouse, but did you really think they would be 2-12 in the conference? In light of its recent struggles, I have a couple of questions about the team's strategy, especially in the second half, that I hope someone out there can answer for me:
1. Do the Wildcats play defense? I mean, I know they stand out on the court and move around a lot, but do they really try to stop opponents from scoring? It's difficult to tell.
2. Offensively, the 'Cats seem confused as well. Do they know they don't get points for hitting the rim, that the ball actually must go through the hoop? It seems no one has explained this to them.
■ For those of you who missed the men's Senior Day, you can still see the women play their final home game at 2 p.m. Saturday. If you haven't seen them play yet, this might be your last chance to see All-American candidate Tamecka Dixon putting on her moves... well, probably the last time she'll play for, at least.
Comments? E-mail Matt at sports@kansan.com
Kansas baseball team finally comes home
First home matchup follows three-game winning streak
By Harley V. Ratliff Kansan sportswriter
There's no place like home.
The game starts at 3 p.m. at Hoglund-
Maurin Stadium.
After spending the last two weekends on the road, the Kansas baseball team returns home today and faces Nebraska.
The game is the Jayhawks' first home appearance of the season and is the inaugural Big 12 baseball matchup.
The Cornhuskers beat Wayne State, Northeastern, Creighton and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. They lost to Creighton and Northern Iowa.
Kansas enters the game with a three-game winning streak and a 4-2 record. The Cornhuskers come to Lawrence with a 5-2 record.
In all but two games, the pitching staff has been the Jayhawks' strength. Outfielder Les Walrond said the early pitching success had given the whole team a boost.
"When your pitching staff has confidence, the rest of the team has confidence," he said.
the rest of the team has confidence," he said. Mark Corson is expected to start for the Jayhawks.
After winning his first game, Corson struggled last weekend against the University of Texas-Arlington, giving up six runs in two innings.
Although Corson's last performance wasn't this strongest, Kansas head coach Bobby Randall is confident that the freshman starter will come through against the Cornhinkers.
"Mark didn't pitch as well on Saturday as we had hoped," Randall said. "But we know hehas the ability to make the pitches."
Kansas v. Nebraska
Catcher: Josh Dimmick
First base: Justin Headley
Second base: Andy Judy
Third base: Sparky Wilhelm
Shortstop: Paul Levins
Rightfield: Les Walrond
Left field: Mike Dean
Centerfield: Kevin Nannini
Designated hitter: Joey Demarco
Pitcher: Mike Corson
WHEN: 3 p.m. today
WHOLE: Hoglund-Maupin Stadium
randall said the Jayhawk offense had shown signs of heating up.
"Our top five hitters have been performing well," he said. "We still have some corrections to make, but it is amazing how quickly hitters can get on track."
The Kansas offense averaged more than eight runs a game last weekend against UTA.
The Jayhawks still will be missing shortstop Joey Demarco and pitcher Casey Barretr. Demarco, who is struggling with a sore shoulder, will continue to be the designated hitter until he can return to the infield.
Randall is hoping it won't be much longer before he can utilize Demarco, who is one of his best defensive players.
However, Barrett's injury could be more serious than originally thought.
He was first diagnosed as having a strained muscle, but it may be a pinched nerve. Randall is waiting for further medical evaluation before he can determine when the junior right-hander will return.
"Defensively, we need to get Joey back on the field," he said.
Packers player starts sentence for 1994 shooting
The Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb. — Green Bay Packers comeback Tyrone Williams reported to jail yesterday to begin serving a six-month sentence for shooting at a car two college championships and a Super Bowl ring ago.
Procedural delays enabled Williams to play at Nebraska and in the NFL after he was charged in the Jan. 30, 1994 shooting.
A two-time All-Big Eight cornerback at Nebraska, Williams pleaded no contest to charges of third-degree assault and unlawful discharge of a gun in Lincoln. He was convicted of firing two
shots that struck the rear quarter panel of a car carrying Kevin Porter, then a player for the New York Jets, and university student Brooke Bohac. No one was inured.
After helping Nebraska to win consecutive titles in 1994 and 1995, Williams joined the NFL, where he had 25 tackles during the regular season and three more during the playoffs.
A representative for the Packers declined to comment yesterday.
Training camp for the Packers will begin in mid-July. Under Nebraska law, the earliest Williams could get out would be July 1, after 126 days in jail.
In sentencing Williams, Lancaster County District Judge McBerngil said if Williams did not get a jail sentence, others might think shooting at an occupied car could lead to more than probation.
Williams, 23, was sentenced in late November, but an appeal delayed the term. The appeals court dismissed the appeal and ordered the sentence to begin yesterday.
The jail sentence was for the assault charge. For the gun charge, Williams was sentenced to 36 months of probation, 400 hours of unpaid community service, and he was required to abstain from alcohol and pay $1,300 restitution.
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 25)
You can profit this year through the use of other people's money. itemize your resources by mid-April. Stash as much as possible into savings all summer. By October, you'll have a nice nest egg. Use it to access even more. A foreigner brings you luck in November. Be flexible with job changes in December. A friend helps you achieve a goal in January. Go along with your sweetheart's idea in February, even if it's a little bizarre.
Today is a 7.
Besides being popular, you're also a bit pressed. There's something you already should have done by now. Nobody's going to call and remind you until it's almost too late. Follow through on your promises. When you do, you'll be monstrously successful.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
today is a 7.
Today is a 6.
Get a talented wordsmith to help you untangle a communications mess. You're good at making decisions, once you can figure out your options. Later tonight, meet with an old friend. Congenial company in a cozy setting will do more than any other tonic to soothe your nerves.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
today is a 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6.
Besides being inquisitive, you also have the patience to follow through on a tough project. Even more important, you're sensitive, caring and tuned in to other people's needs. You're not? Well then, get on! That's the key to success today.
Today is a 6. Don't get flustered if there are too many demands on your time. Instead, sneak away to a quiet corner and call the person who understands you completely. A temporary disruption is necessary to improve the overall ambience. You'll help make an important choice.
Today is a 7. Study ways to become more effective on your job. This is not a new computer skill or a different product to market, but more like a change in your attitude. Ask your friends and family for feedback, then listen.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) is a 7
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6.
that of your family, your neighborhood, your country and your world? Think about it. Tonight, go shopping for something you need in the here and now.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
is a 7
Today is a 7.
You're even better than usual at settling arguments, picking complementary colors and arranging musical scores that would soothe the savage breeze. If you get to thinking you know it all, however, you could miss a major point and end up looking ridiculous. Don't do that!
What's your vision for the future either your own personal future or
Today is a 6.
There are lots of people to see and deals to be completed. Folks are in the mood to talk, but it may be hard to pin them down to a decision. Don't give anyone more than a couple of options to choose from. Then, tell them which one to pick.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7.
Today is 11.
You want to go play with your friends, but there's something you need to take care of at home. Both these distractions could get in the way of your work. Sound like a mess? It could be. Stick to a
schedule and you can have it all.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7.
Today is a 7.
Don't wait until you're frustrated;
speak up! your suggestion will be
highly appreciated. If you're going
out with a wishy-washy type
tonight, make sure you do the driving.
Choose the restaurant and the
movie, too. It'll make your life a lot
easier.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
is an 8.
This is not a very good day to begin your world cruise, but you certainly could start planning. You might even want to put a little money down, just to make the game more interesting. How about Tahiti in March? You also may have to start learning French. No problem!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Pictures( Feb. 15- March 20)
Today is a 7.
How much money do you have
stashed away? You may have been
so busy weaving fantasies that you
forgot the most important one of
all. Even a little bit each week will
add up, if you leave it there. You
can be rich. It is possible.
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