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SPORTS
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1995
ALOHA BOWL
SECTION B
Sports desk tells it like it is
It's been a good semester here on the Kansan sports desk, so it is with a heavy heart that I crank out my last column until I assume the job of sports editor in January.
But before I leave you to final exams and holiday revelry, there are a few things to discuss. They mostly involve an ongoing problem concerning our newspaper and the athletic teams we cover.
Many have said the Kansan should be supportive and positive about all sports teams here at Kansas. Some have shared their displeasure at stories or columns which are of a negative nature.
Some say that the sports page should back the Jayhawks no matter what.
Sorry kids, but that just isn't how it works. Our job as a newspaper is to report the news — both good and bad.
When something happens,
our sports staff is
there to report it.
Athletes, and
ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
coaches are public figures on this campus, and their news is everyone's news. By putting themselves in the spotlight, public figures sacrifice their privacy to some extent. Therefore, if a coach or athlete does something good or bad, we will print it.
As the student newspaper for the University of Kansas, our most important job is to inform. It would be a crime for any Kansan employee to withhold a story from the public. Sometimes news isn't good, but it still has to be reported.
Next semester looks good for sports at Kansas. The men's and women's basketball teams will both have excellent chances at national titles. The swimming and diving teams should continue their successful start as well. And don't forget about baseball, tennis, golf, softball, rowing and track either.
The sports page will be your place to find all that and more. But we aren't about to become cheerleaders.
Gerry Fey — Thanks for the advice, criticisms and support. I can't think of a way to repay you for all the help. Good luck as you begin your assault on H-Town.
Thanks for all the calls and letters about stories and columns this semester. We like to hear from readers, so keen it is. See you next year.
I want to take a little bit of space to thank some folks who have helped me out as associate sports editor this semester. There are many that I may forget, so if I do, thanks.
Tom Leininger — We made a great team, big guy. Your work on the basketball tab was incredible and the help you gave all of us this semester was much appreciated.
My roommates — Thanks for reading my columns even when you probably didn't care about what I had to say. I'm glad we agreed on a lot of things, though.
Jenni Carlson — It's time for the Wonder Twins to deactivate. Thanks for your patience and ability to brighten up everyone's day. Most of our accomplishments this semester wouldn't have happened without you.
David Wilson -- Watching "CHIPs" in the newsroom just won't be the same without you, man. But the nation needs you, and I know you will serve us well in the nation's capital.
Brian James --- Good luck on your new adventures. I miss getting to lld around with you.
Robert Sinclair — Your story on Roy Williams was incredible. The Kansan sportsos will miss you, but I know you'll do well at that other newspaper.
Deanna — Thanks for the support and ideas. Sometimes I should have put your name on my stuff because you wrote a lot of it.
Bill Petulla — Your "solid-as-a-rock" personality will work well next semester as associate sports editor. I know we will rock the house — the sky is the limit for Bill and Tom's Excellent Adventure.
Sales slow for Aloha Bowl apparel
Merchandise hard for local businesses to sell to supporters
By Craig Lang Kansan staff writer
Mike Reid is happy anytime a Kansas athletic team succeeds because revenues for Jayhawk apparel will increase.
But Reid, manager of the Kansas Union Bookstores, said the
Kansas football team's appearance in the Aloha Bowl might not cause an enormous increase in the sale of Jayhawk paraphernalia.
Brian Flink / KANSAN
"The Aloha Bowl is probably not as easy of a sale," he said. "It's not quite the same as if they were going to the Flesta Bowl."
Marshall Loo, Stillwell junior, searches for a Kansas jacket at the Kansas Union Bookstore. Although such as Loo are eager to see the Kansas football team in the Aloha Bowl, some retailers were hoping for a different bowl.
Many retailers in the area are happy because bowl games mean increases in the sales of Jayhawk products. However, many also agree that playing in the Aloha Bowl is not the most profitable success for Kansas sales.
"It will help a little," said Paul Vander Tuig, Kansas trademark licensing administrator. "But it's not a Final Four appearance."
Vander Tuig said that what helped sales in the long run was the final ranking at the end of the year.
Vander Tug said national companies that produce sports apparel really did not pay attention day-to-day to see which teams were popular. They usually rely on national rankings when they decide which team logos they want to merchandise, he said.
Reid said the scheduling of the Aloha Bowl on Christmas caused some problems. Because Christmas is a day that people usually spend with their families, football parties would not be planned, he said. They would not purchase sweatshirts or hats to take to a party.
"If you had it on another day, people would feel like getting something." Reid said.
But Todd Berner, assistant manager of Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa St., said having the game on Christmas would be beneficial to sales. Many people may put Jayhawk shirts and hats on their Christmas shopping lists because the game would be on the same day that fans opened their presents, he said.
Kahala Carrero, merchandise manager for Sports Authority, a sporting goods store in Honolulu, said locals always wanted souvenirs reminding them which teams competed in the Aloha Bowl. The store also must cater to its out-of-town visitors, she said.
One place where the sales of Jayhawk paraphernalia definitely will have a sales increase is Honolulu.
bring in things right before the bowl."
returned to the school. That money is used to fund athletic and academic scholarships.
"You're looking at not only local clientele, but also visitors who want to support their teams," she said. "You're going to want to
Vander Tuig said anytime products that used trademark Kansas and Jayhawk logos were sold, 7 1/2 percent of the revenue
However, Vander Tuig said bowl- related sales were different.
"On the bowl merchandise, the
royalty is not as great," he said. "It's only 3 percent instead of the normal 7 1/2 percent. It's nice to have this kind of event, but we have to sell more to accrue that incremental bump."
Hilleary remembers Kansas career
Past'Hawks quarterback looks back at 1992 team's Aloha Bowl appearance
year I made it to the Houston game."
By Eric Bailey Special to the Kansan
The No. 11 Kansas football team is headed back to Hawaii, and the quarterback that led the Jayhawks to victory in the 1992 Aloka Bowl couldn't be happier.
Chip Hilleary remains a loyal fan to his alma mater, catching every game on television and, when time allows, in person.
"I try to make it to at least one same a year." Hilleary said. "This
Hilleary's job keeps him busy,
though. for the last year, he has
worked as a customer service representative for Worthington Steel Company in Philadelphia. He sells processed steel, coils and parts to the auto industry.
After leaving Kansas. Hil-
Chip Hillleary
leary, 24, worked for the Kansas City Chiefs for a year, something that allowed him to work with $ \mathbf{N}^{+} $
legend Joe Montana. Hilleary signed with the Chiefs as a free agent in 1993, but was later cut from the team and took a position in the organizations front office.
"I only pursued professional football seven days after I graduated," he said. "Working out with Joe Montana was definitely a learning experience."
But did the decision to become a coach ever cross Hillary's mind?
"That was an option that I really looked into," he said. "I showed some interest in it, but I had played football 16 years in a row, and I basically wanted to take a break.
"However, I'm the best armchair quarterback out there. I coach every time I watch a game."
Hillary fondly remembers his senior season, during which the Jayhawks finished 8-4 with the win against Brigham Young in the 1992 Aloha Bowl. He has conquered two goals he made during his era as Kansas quarterback — to take Kansas to a bowl game and to defeat Oklahoma.
"Oklahoma was a team that I really wanted to beat," the former All-Big Eight Conference quarterback said. The Intechaule defeated the Soon-
The Jayhawks defeated the Sooners 27-10 in 1992.
Kansas assistant football coach David Warner, who works with the quarterbacks, tutored Hilleary during his time as a Jayhawk. Hilleary
See HILLEARY, Page 3B.
Coming Tomorrow in the Kansan
You've followed the Kansas football team all year. You've cheered the interceptions and touchdowns
headed to Hawaii. Read all about the trip, the bowl and the opponent in a special Alona Bowl section tomorrow.
Richard Devinki / KANSAI
Kansas junior forward Jennifer Trapp and the No. 16 Jay hawks will battle their second unranked foe today.
Women's basketball team to play Creighton Bluejays
'Hawks look to improve free throws, rebounds
By Bill Petulla
Kansan sportswriter
Six of the last 11 times that the Kansas women's basketball team has played Creighton in Omaha, Neb., the Jayhawks have lost.
But today, No. 16 Kansas (2-2) will try to improve the series as it battles the Blue-jays at 4:45 p.m. in the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
For the Jayhawks, it will also be a chance to get back on the winning track. Kansas lost 65-58 in overtime to Iowa on Sunday. Kansas women's basketball coach Marian Washington attributed the loss to, among other things, free-throw shooting and offensive rebounding.
"We got hurt consistently on the offensive boards," Washington said. "We have not been shooting free throws well and we've got to try to improve on that. (Iowa) was the third game I have not been happy with."
The Jayhawks will continue without senior guard Charisse Sampson, who had knee surgery on Nov. 27. Sampson's absence gives younger players a chance to play early in the season, but Washington
said that she looked forward to the veteran's return to the roster on Dec. 16, in force for the game against Penn State.
"Charisse gives us a lot more stability out on the floor and more noise. We're having to depend on two freshmen to do a lot or playing for us — that's Nakia (Sanford) and Suzi (Raymant)," Washington said.
Though they are just their first year of Division-I college basketball, forward/center Sanford and forward/guard Raymant have come on strong for Kansas. Sanford has started in all four games, averaging 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds a game. Raymant is averaging 13.3 points and has shot .444 percent from the three-point line.
"We are going to have to have a total team effort to succeed against Kansas,"
Leading the layhawks in scoring is junior guard Tamecka Dixon. Dixon is averaging 17 points and four assists per game.
Senior forward Becky Flynn leads the Bluejays with 19 points a game and four rebounds. Also contributing for Creighton (3-1) is junior guard Holly Sivesind and sophomore center Carrie Wells. Both are averaging 12 points a game.
"We have a tough schedule and we're doing it without one of our key players," Washington said. "We certainly are getting to the point where we understand what we need to do to be able to turn the corner."
Kansas
Probable Starters
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG R60
30 Angie Halbleib G 5-10 Jr 13.3 2.8
32 Erin Reed G 5-4 So 5.8 5.0
33 Tamecka Dixon G 5-9 Jr 17.0 3.0
43 Nakia Sanford F 6-3 Fr. 8.8 5.5
51 Jenpifer Trapp F 6-1 Fr. 4.8 3.0
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG
21 Holly Sivesind G 5-9 Jr. 12.0 3.3
20 Leslie Budak G 5-8 Sr. 9.3 5.5
24 Carrie Wolls C 6-1 So. 12.0 7.0
23 Becky Finn F 5-9 Sr. 19.0 4.0
25 Missy Miller F 6-1 Sr. 4.0 3.0
Creighton women's basketball coach Connie Yori said. "Becky Flynn is the Missouri Valley Conference preseason player of the year, and I think she is one of the top 50 players in the country. But we are by no means a one-player team."
The match against the Bluejays will be the second game Kansas has played against an unranked foe, and the Jayhawks will not take it lightly.
"I'm looking forward to playing each team on the schedule and letting them know what Kansas women's basketball is all about," Kansas sophomore forwar Tamara Gracey said.
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