Wednesday, November 15. 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Golfers sacrifice heat for hits
Men's, women's teams use wintertime to train for spring tournaments
By Spencer Duncan Kansan sportswriter
The fall season officially has ended for the Kansas men's and women's golf teams, but the spring season will arrive soon, which means preparation work has to be done in the offseason.
While most people stay inside and keep warm during the cold Kansas winter, a few people will be braving the cold temperatures just to play golf.
"We get out as long as it is above freezing," Kansas junior golfer Anne Clarksaid.
At universities in states such as California and Florida, playing a
round of golf in December is no problem. However, for the Jayhawks, working around the cold and ice of a Kansas winter can be tricky. The team has to keep up on its game, so it must find ways to practice no matter what the weather.
"We go inside to Anschutz and work on hitting if it is too cold," Kansas freshman golfer Mandy Munsch said of Anschutz Sports Pavilion. "You just have to work around the weather."
Preparing for the spring season, which begins in March, is important because it is more competitive than the fall. In the spring, the teams will compete at the Big Eight Conference Championships and work to qualify for the NCAA tournament.
the toughest aspect for some golfers is that they may be out in the cold working on their games at a
time when nothing is requiring them to do so. The teams do not have organized practices during the winter because NCAA rules do not allow the coaches to work with their teams in the offseason.
"If it is a decent 40 degrees or warmer, then I will get out on the course," Kansas senior golfer Slade Adams said. "It's important to work on my game."
Although the golfers cannot have regular practices or meetings with their coaches, the coaches do not let the players leave the fall season without a little direction.
"We put the kids on a conditioning program," Kansas women's golf coach Jerry Waugh said. "We have them work on conditioning and cardiovascular."
While working on their golf games is important, for the next two months it might be more important
for the teams not to think about golf.
"If we would just keep going through the winter then there would be burnout," Munsch said. "It's a good time to work on my grades."
Both coaches and players agreed that going without a break between the two seasons would do more harm than good.
While the coaches want their players to improve, they do not want them out on the golf course immediately.
"A break is important because you play in the summer and start practice here in August," Adams said. "If we went nonstop, then that would just be too much."
"To just continuously go is tough emotionally," Waugh said. "The time they get off is good for them and can sometimes help their game."
Mariners' pitcher wins AL Cy Young
The Associated Press
- NEW YORK — Randy Johnson, whose intimidating fastball and improved control led the Seattle Mariners to the playoffs for the first time, overwhelmingly won his first American League Cy Young Award yesterday. * Johnson received 26 of the 28 first-place votes in becoming the first Seattle player to win a major post-season award in the team's 19-year history.
Johnson came within one victory of becoming the first AL player since Hal Newhouser of Detroit in 1945 to win pitching's Triple Crown. Johnson went 18-2, led the majors in strikeouts for the fourth consecutive year with 294 and led the league with a 2.48 ERA.
The 6-foot-10 left-hander, who combined his 100 mph fastball with the best control of his career, was the only pitcher listed on all 28 balls by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Johnson received 136 points.
Cleveland reliever Jose Mesa received the other two first-place votes and was runner-up with 54 points. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield was third with 29, followed by 1994 winner David Cone, who finished the season with New York, with 18. Baltimore's Mike Mussina, who led the league with 19 wins, was fifth with 14 points.
Despite his reputation for being a power pitcher, Johnson said that he wanted to be regarded for more than throwing fastballs. And unlike the greatest power pitcher ever — Nolan Ryan, who dominated for 27 seasons — Johnson won a Cy Young Award.
Chiefs' Elliott gets kick out of Sunday's victory
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One reason the Kansas City Chiefs have the best record in the NFL is Lin Elliott, who's turned a preseason worry into a comfort zone.
Signed in 1994 after being out of football for almost a year, Elliott has hit 15 of 18 field goal attempts, including three in Sunday's 22-7 victory against the San Diego Chargers.
Elliott, who replaced longtime kicker Nick Lowery last year, also has been booming kickoffs farther than Lowery had kicked them in several years.
"His contributions have been monumental," Kansas City coach Marty Schotenheimer said. "His kickoffs have been excellent as well. They are very material to our success."
The Chiefs, knowing that only three of their last 11 games against San Diego had been decided by more than six points, put heavy responsibility on their kicker in the game that boosted them over Dallas (8-2) for the NFL's best record.
Against the wind in the second quarter, Elliott booted 47- and 48-yarders to send Kansas City into halftime with the momentum and a 13-7 lead.
"I was actually out there on the limit on those two," he said. "But against (San Diego) every point counts. If you don't try to get points when you can, you might end up being sorry."
After hitting 26 of 39 attempts with Dallas in 18 games, Elliott was released two games into the 1993 season. He was given an outside shot at making the Chiefs as a free agent in 1994, then missed the first three exhibition games.
"We're really pleased with Lin Elliott," Schottenheimer said. "Basically, my philosophy with kickers is (to) find out what their range is for the day against the wind and with the wind, and then put them out there to do the job."
Elliott probably has given optimism to every free agent kicker looking for work. He made no effort to overpower his two long kicks against the Chargers, but he almost out-guessed himself on the second, which nearly hit the left upright.
"From where I was standing, the breeze was blowing left to right," he said. "I aimed it right down the middle, figuring it might start to go a little left and then get pushed back by the wind. I was really surprised when it started going that way and didn't come back."
Horoscopes
Today's Birthday (Nov. 15): You may draw lots of attention this year because you're so powerful. A romantic risk should work out in December. Use your experience, plus a new idea to clean up a big mess in January. Your romantic partner can help you achieve a career goal in March. Study for a career exam coming in August. Expect a problem with bureaucratic paperwork in October. Comply with all the regulations and you'll find the right path for you.
Aries (March 21- April 19): The challenge today is to get everybody to play nicely together. If that's not possible, lend your influence to the one who's telling the truth. Sport activities should be excellent tonight. Expect really tough competition, and a few tricks.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): One side wants to take a risk, the other wants to play it safe. You may feel strongly about it both ways! Request more information. In romance, don't be put off by by a headstrong type. Your patience and understanding might be required to get the prize you're after.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): To get what you want you're going to have to be very sure of what that is. Then, expect trouble, and be ready for it. Tonight should be good for romance, but don't discuss a situation that's brewing at work. You may not know everything yet.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): If you're cooking up something that's nobody else's business, keep it under lock and key. This evening, a secret could be revealed, so make sure it's not yours. Be careful if you go shopping, too. You'll want to buy expensive things that are not on sale.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Although you're strong today, you still need to keep a close eye on the other guy. If you have stiff competition, be patient. A change of scene will ease the pressure and may provide the answer you're looking for tonight.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If a
powerful pair you know gets into an argument today, don't bother offering your opinion. Keep quiet and listen. You might learn more than you wanted to know. Later, you might be able to stretch your budget a little. Get something nice for your sweetie.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): If you're trying to reach a compromise, be careful. It's possible that neither side is telling the whole story. Answer the age-old question: How long does it take a flea with a wooden leg to kick a hole in a rubber banana?
**Scorpio** (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You are mega-powerful today. Be careful not to hurt anybody accidentally! A secret admirer could bring you good luck. Also listen to one who counsels moderation. Don't try anything even slightly illegal, though.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): If you're running into problems, slow down a little. The game board could change by tonight. A social event could be more fun than you expected. In partnership with somebody you love and respect, you can overcome any difficulty.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There could be a major problem with leadership today. Two of them are arguing, and a third doesn't want to choose. If you can see what needs to be done, do it! Even in romance you can expect controversy. That's OK; with your best friend, debate can be stimulating.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look out for hidden problems that could pop up later. Take extra time to avoid making a big mistake. Your sweetheart has the best advice for whatever's troubling you. A breakdown could mess up plans.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You can learn a lot from other people's mistakes today. Don't be too quick to choose sides, let them both try to convince you. Be open-minded, and try to avoid conflict with loved ones.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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