UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, December 7, 1995
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Jayhawk tennis teams climb up in college polls
Junior Kylie Hunt gets No. 7 ranking
By Dan Gelston
Kansan sportswriter
With outstanding fall tournament seasons, both the Kansas men's and women's tennis teams have moved up in the newest Intercollegiate Tennis Association polls.
The polls, which will be officially announced on Monday, rank the men's team at No. 22 and the women's team at No. 25. The men jumped three spots from its No. 25 preseason ranking while the women improved two spots.
Kansas women's tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher said that although it's nice to be ranked, it's too early to take much stock in it.
"I think it's a nice measuring poll, but I think we have a lot to prove," he said. "They're nice, but they
really don't tell the whole story. The only poll to be concerned with is the last one."
The biggest jump for both teams came in singles rankings.
Kansas junior Kylie Hunt, who earned a No. 33 preseason ranking based largely on her previous two seasons at North Carolina State, jumped all the way to No. 7.
"Rankings don't mean a thing to me," Hunt said, echoing her coach.
"What I do in tournaments is more important."
Kansas sophomore Christie Sim, who capped off the fall season with a Big Eight Conference Indoor championship, went from No. 98 to No.73.
"They give me a little bit of an idea of where I am and where I want to be," Sim said. "Just as long as I do well and play well, that's better than the rankings."
Senior Victor Fimbes and sophmore Trent Tucker, who were unranked in the preseason, are at No. 36 and No. 96 respectively.
The top 100 players are ranked in the poll.
Kansas men's coach Michael Center said he was pleased with the advancement in the polls. It means the National Tournament Committee thinks that the team has gotten better since last year.
On the doubles side, the men's team didn't have any ranked pairs. The official women's doubles rankings were unavailable at press time, but it appears likely that Kansas will have at least two teams represented.
Hunt and junior Jenny Atkerson won the T. Rowe Price Clay Court championships, one of the collegiate grand slam tournaments, and Sim and junior Bianca Kirchhof had strong showings in the fall as a doubles team as well.
Both the Florida men and Stanford women remained No. 1 in the polls.
Divers ready to rest and relax
Losing strength while away is a big concern for team
By Bill Kenealy
Kansan sportswriter
When the Kansas diving teams return from Winter break, Kansas diving coach Don Fearon will have an idea, as well. The holidays will be a well-deserved rest for the squad but also will present the risk that divers who left in top form won't return that way.
Santa Claus isn't the only person who will know who has been naughty and who has been nice.
"It's pretty obvious when you come back from break and haven't dove in days," senior diver Kris Hoffman said. "You're just off."
Hoffman, the returning Big Eight Conference Champion on the one and three-meter boards, said he planned to keep diving through the break.
Senior All-American Michelle
Rojohn also realizes that the break is a working vacation.
"We have a little time to step back and get out of competition mode," Rojohn said. "When we return, we learn new dives and go back to heavy retentions."
Finding adequate diving space over the break is a concern for some divers. They can retain some of their present sharpness by preforming gymnastics and tumbling at home.
Kansas divers are not strangers to dry land. Throughout the season, the diving team conditions and practices new dives without getting wet. A dry board recently was installed at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. This device consists of a board and an attached harness that allows divers, with the help of a spotter, to attempt difficult new dives without endangering their safety.
"It takes the fear out of the dive," Hoffman said. "It has helped me quite a bit."
In addition to the dry board, Fearon has implemented a cardiovascular exercise program. The program consists of gymnastics and exercises and should help overall conditioning and strength, Hoffman said.
For years, Hoffman and Rojohn have been the strength of Kansas diving. Now, halfway through their final seasons, they still are looking ahead. The Jayhawks return to practice Dec. 28 and to competition Jan. 3 at the All-American Diving meet in Austin, Texas.
the meet will feature all the nation's top divers, including older divers and former Olympians.
"It's a really good meet," Rojohn said. "It's what competition is all about. After being off for a little while, it will get us back into competition mode."
Rojohn prefers to take meets one at a time but said she wouldn't mind besting her school diving records, which litter the walls of Robinson Natatorium.
Hoffman has two Big Eight titles to defend. Hoffman said increased confidence would help him in the coming semester.
"Things are coming along," he said. "I've got to not hold back at all."
Horoscopes
By Linda C. Black
Today's Birthday (Dec. 7): You should be sharp as a tack this year. Plan a move now that will benefit your career. In December, an investment may be required. Try something unusual. Practice at home to improve your skills in March. In June, a friend's annoying criticism is probably right. You may have to do some belt-tightening in July. In October, follow advice from a powerful person who loves you and join the right team.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Things should calm down as the day goes on. Don't let an old grudge keep you from asking for help if you need it. This afternoon's a good time to go shopping, especially for domestic items or food. You may find a massive bargain on case lots.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Travel plans may be disrupted today, so be flexible. Be wary of a person who wants to dominate you. A party could lead to romance tonight. You could rekindle an old flame, or a friendship could develop into something more intimate.
Gemini (May 21-June 21):
Your plans could turn out different from what you expected today. If you're prepared, it could be a wonderful adventure. If you're not, you'll find out what you should have studied! Be stingy with your money and save your love for an old friend.
If you find yourself snapping at dogs and little children for no reason, try to relax. Tomorrow will be better. Keep your goals in mind and don't let changes in your schedule get you rattled. You always eventually get your own way. Call a friend long-distance tonight.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Pay attention in traffic; other people may be even more confused than you are! If you're plagued by nagging doubts, ask an objective friend to help you get rid of them. A sports activity should be loads of fun tonight, once you get done with your chores.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
You may feel capable of even the most trifling decision this morning. If so, don't make any. Gather more information first. An argument at home could be upsetting, if you take it too seriously. Don't make a big deal out of nothing.
Cancer (June 22-July 22):
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):
This morning, you should feel like writing letters. You may have to edit them, however, to make sure you're not telling too much! If you want to impress an older person tomorrow, don't stay up too late talking with your best friend tonight!
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):
If you're planning something difficult, put it off until tomorrow. With luck, maybe you can get somebody else to do it! A drive by the water and dinner out would be very nice tonight.
If you can't afford it by yourself, maybe you could share expenses.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): You have plenty of ideas,
but you may have trouble
putting them into logical order!
Look over your options and choose one. Your sweetie may
be making unreasonable demands on your resources.
Give all your attention, but not
all your money, tonight.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.
19); Concentrate on a difficult task today. If it's not in your area of expertise, you may have to request professional assistance. Your luck and mood should improve tonight. Schedule a special dinner engagement with a nurturing person.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may have to do things a certain way in order to get your point across today. Don't fight it; conform. In romance, your friend may be acting unusually possessive. You'll probably do well to go along on that, too, if your best interests are being served.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Even the most stressful situation will seem funny later, so you might as well try to see the humor in it now! Semi-solitary confinement, with a carefully selected playmate, could be the most pleasant way to spend this evening. In other words, have dinner in.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
Frazier, Davis make AP All-America team
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Tommie Frazier, who led topranked Nebraska to its third consecutive undefeated regular season, made The Associated Press All-America football team yesterday. Rushing champion Troy Davis of Iowa State and scoring leader Eddie George of Ohio State also made the team.
Pace, Frazier was joined by Nebraska center Aaron Graham and defensive lineman Jared Tomich.
Davis is only the fifth runner in NCAA history to gain more than 2,000 yards in a season. He finished with 2,010 yards, including an Iowa State-record of 302 yards against University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
Frazier directed an option attack that averaged a nation-leading 52 points per game. The versatile quarterback passed for 17 touchdowns and ran for 14 scores for the defending national champions.
Along with George, the Buckeyes had wide receiver Terry Glenn and offensive lineman Orlando
Glenn caught 57 passes for a school-record 1,316 yards and 17 touchdowns. The other wide receiver is Southern California's Keyshawn Johnson, who made a Pacific 10 mark with 90 reception and an NCAA record with 12 straight 100-yard receiving games.
Tight end Marco Battaglia of Rutgers led everyone at his position in receptions (69), receiving yards (894) and touchdowns (10).
Montreal fans unstable after goalie Roy traded to Avalanche
Joining Pace and Graham on the offensive line are Jonathan Ogden of UCLA, Jason Odom of Florida and Heath Irwin of Colorado.
Loss of all-star player upsets many teammates
The Associated Press
Roy's burst of temper after yielding nine goals to Detroit last weekend was treated like a global crisis in the Montreal media. His tearful news conference Monday was carried live on nationwide TV.
TORONTO — The swift, bitter exit of All Star goalie Patrick Roy is the most startling installation yet in a season-long melodrama that has riveted followers of the Montreal Canadiens despite their mediocre record.
His trade yesterday to the Colorado Avalanche ignited debate on radio talk shows and the Internet.
Few fans praised the trade, but there was sharp division over whether Roy or coach Mario Tremblay deserved blame for the crisis.
"I will continue to attend games at the Forum, but I cannot honestly say I will cheer for the home team ever again," wrote a dejected Roy loyalist to *The Montreal Gazette*. "I desperately hope one day Patrick Roy sips champagne from the Stanley Cup at the Forum while the Canadiens' management looks on in defeat."
"We shed a lot of tears together. But when you don't win in this city, that happens. There's lots of pressure, but that's what makes this
Another fan on a call-in show said trading Roy would bring a curse on the Canadiens comparable to the ill-fortune that has plagued the Boston Red Sox since they dealt away Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920.
Roy is no Bambino, but many consider him the best goalie in the NHL over the past 10 years. He has won three Vezina Trophies as the top NHL goalie and was pivotal in the Canadiens' Stanley Cup triumphs of 1986 and 1993.
Turmoil began stalking the Canadiens even before the season began, when French-speaking fans and officials of Quebec's separatist provincial government
team win.
Keane, who dutifully began taking French lessons, was traded to Colorado along with Roy.
lambasted the club for selecting Mike Keane as captain despite his inability to speak French.
The regular season started disastrously, with Montreal stumbling to an 0-5 start before coach Jacques Demers and general
Lyle Odelein
Montreal Canadiens player
manager Serge Savard were fired.
Tremblay, who had never coached before, was brought in to replace Demers. The team revived spectacularly, going 12-2-1 in Tremblay's first 15 games. But the spark was missing in the last five games, as Montreal could manage only one tie and dropped to 12-11-2 overall.
The soap opera plot took an electrifying
twist Saturday as Montreal suffered a humiliating 11-1 home-ice defeat to Detroit. Roy, finally pulled out trailing 9-1 in the second period, leaned toward club president Ronald Corey at his perch near the team bench and told him he'd played his last game in Montreal.
Corey decided to back Tremblay. He suspended Roy and opened a search for a team willing to talk trade.
Yesterday, Roy and Keane were sent to the Avalanche for Jocelyn Thibault, Martin Rucinsky and Andrei Kovalenko to Montreal.
Among the Canadiens, there was shock and sadness at the departure of two veterans. Only three players — Lyle Odelein, Vincent Damphouse and Benoit Brunet — now remain from the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1993.
"We shed a lot of tears together," said Odelein. "But when you don't win in this city, that happens. There's lots of pressure, but that's what makes this team win."
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