UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, January 24, 1997
3B
Basketball fans humble Kansan columnist's wit
Readers reply by computer
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In response to columnist John Erck's column on "camping" for basketball games:
Camping out is not always easy to organize, and it is in no way a sign of "wimpy" loyalty to the KU men's basketball team. As far as how we measure up to other school's camping efforts, I would like to say
that I think our fans are No. 1. Just like our team.
Read this carefully. WE'RE NOT DUKE!!! Lemme bring you up to date. You see, we've won 18 games straight, which puts us at No. 1 in the AP Polls. As far as I'm concerned, I'd love to see a Duke fan camp out during a Kansas winter.
■ I was under the impression (from an article in *The Hill*) that the camping system is the way it is because Coach Williams and others in the Athletic Department felt it wouldn't be safe for students to camp out in sub-zero overnight temperatures, not because they're "wimps." Wake up. There's a difference between the weather in Kansas and the
TALKING BACK
weather in North Carolina, genius.
First of all, campers are not anal. They just feel that since they put in hours and hours of time, they deserve to get priority seating. Oh, we only have to spend 16 hours at Allen Field House instead of 24, huh? The only reason that happens is because Coach Roy Williams himself suggested it so campers would not freeze to death. Yeah, you’re right, they do camp outside 24 hours a day at Duke. But let me give you a geography lesson. Duke is in North Carolina, and we're in Kansas. It's just a bit colder here than there. Also, you said
that it's not easy for the Duke fans to get tickets... Every student that planned ahead and wants to go to the game can go. And the student section has better seats in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Oh, you wrote that one camper can save up to 30 seats for the game. If you had really done any research instead of trusting your intuition, you would have found out that one camper can only save one seat, not 30.
If you think those people really are weak and really should camp out between the parking garage and the Field House, then maybe you should lead that movement. Why don't YOU spend some time outside the field house? Why not start today?
NCAA 'guilty,' not Suzi Raymant
I was surprised at your headline in Wednesday's sports section that declared Suzi Raymant, one of our women's basketball players, "guild by NCAA." Although I applaud your detailed reporting on the article, any such heading conjures up guilt in the eye of most readers.
I have known Suzi Raymant since she came to campus,
and she has conducted herself in an exemplary manner. It seems her guilt consisted of accepting travel expenses while she was a player in an Australian amateur league. I know of no teen-ager who could afford travel unless her family would have considerable means.
pends a player in the middle of the season without warning and for frivolous reasons, after this organization has had two years to go over the submitted materials. You can imagine how Suzi Raymant, her family and her team feel about this sudden development.
The guilty party seems to me the NCAA, which sus-
I urge all of your readers to support Suzi and her team —
which will play without Suzi at this Saturday's Fill the Field House event. The women will play Colorado at 2:30 p.m. and could stand a morale booster. The NCAA does not seem to be interested in it.
Renate R. Mai-Dalton, professor,
School of Business
Veteran leads Phoenix open
two-stroke lead over Price.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Steve Jones and Nick Price, veterans experienced in handling adversity, lead the field at the Phoenix Open.
Jones, whose triumph in last year's U.S. Open caped a comeback from a 1991 dirt-bike accident, shot a mistake-free, under-par 62 yesterday for a
"I think Nick and I both fed off each other," Jones said. "We were neck and neck for the first 11 holes, just kind of birdling and topping each other."
Price won the British Open, PGA Championship and four other tournaments in 1994. But he suffered chronic sinus problems in 1995 and contracted mononucleosis last year.
He showed he was ready this year with a strong short game that earned him seven birdies from 15 feet or less.
"The last two years have probably fueled my desire even more," Price said. "I love going out and hitting balls. As long as I still have that love and the desire, I see no reason why I shouldn't get back to the way I was playing."
Pre-tournament attention focused on defending champion Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. But the 6,992-yard course stumped them for the day.
Woods birdied the last hole, finishing at 68, six shots off the pace.
Mickelson missed putts of eight feet or less on five straight holes. He finished with a 1-under-par 70.
Your assignment for this year is to learn to work with a partner. You will be fully into the project by April. Put down roots in May. August is a good time to get married or take on a business partner. Travel works best in late September or October. A surprise in November could lead to career advancement. Listen to confidential advice from one who loves you in December. You may reach a long-held goal next January.
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Jan. 24)
Arles (March 21-April 19) - Today is an 8.
If you see a battle brewing between two stubborn friends, back off. You don't need to have them both mad at you. There will be plenty of playful romance available, but the private kind is more rare. Treat it like the precious thing it is.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5.
You may wish you could sleep in this morning, and maybe you can. Expect people to argue with just about everything you propose. So do not be dismayed if that happens. A small gathering of old friends tonight will be very comforting.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is an 8.
Don't forget your exercise program first thing this morning. Later, instead of bickering with somebody who won't listen to reason, take care of your chores. Get industrious and maybe you will end the week ahead of schedule, for a change.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 5.
If you're worried about taxes or other money owed, take heart. Things won't be as bad as you fear. You may be able to find a way around the problem by studying late tonight. You may find something else you've been looking for, too.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is an 8.
If you're building something, finalize your plans this morning. Schedule your date for early, too. This evening, the conversation may turn to less romantic subjects, like paying the bills. Figure out a budget with your partner tonight.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 6.
You may be pressured to do what another person wants this morning. Go ahead, it may turn out to be fun. If
you're trying to get organized, this evening looks like a pretty good time for it. Learn that new computer program you got for Christmas.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is an B. Contact friends this morning. A meeting could be downright inspirational. You may decide to take on more of a challenge than you ever thought possible. Working with a team will be fun. Don't actually start yet - changes are still coming.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 5.
Keep a low profile this morning. An older person may be demanding. Your attitude should start to improve by tonight. A discussion could end in a stalemate. Neither side wants to budge an inch. Side with the one who treats you best.
Sagittarius (Nov. 2-Dec. 21) - Today is a 9.
Variety is the spice of life, but today it could be overabundant. Don't try to do too much, or you will make yourself sick. Later, get together with a friend who shares your Inquisitive nature. By putting your brains together, you can solve an old puzzle.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 6.
You might be able to profit from other people's upsets today. If they're into slinging mud, sell shovels. You may find out more than you wanted to know if your sweetheart chooses to tell all. Just forget it; don't try to fix anything.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is an R
Something you're learning provides the key. Let go of a past upset and pop through to a new level. A situation you once hated may look almost funny. You're much stronger now than you used to be and you're getting even stronger.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 6.
Don't worry about things you can't change. Instead, get busy and do what you promised. This involves either paperwork or taxes or both. Your resistance won't make it any more fun, but it could sure draw out the agony. Don't cover for a bully; let the truth emerge.
NOTE Horoscope have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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