SPORTS UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Wednesday, September 22, 1993 11 Team tryouts kick Jayhawks into gear By Anne Felstet Kansan sportswriter Women's soccer coach Lori Zito did not have an easy decision. Approximately 50 women attended tryouts two weeks ago, and it was up to Zito alone to place the players on either the A or B team. She said that the A team, which is the traveling team, was extremely tall- She said that the A the traveling team, waented. Zito said that there was not a major skill-level difference between the two teams, which ented. Zito said that there was not a major skill-level difference between the two teams, which WOMEN'S SOCCER showed the high skill level of all the players. Last year, Zito said some women quit because they had to play with less-experienced players. This year she said she had not heard if a player was not happy with her placement on the team. Returning sophomore player Liana Hemphill, A team member, said she did not know of any player who had quit because of her placement on a team. She said Zito was very frank with the players and told them that she could not guarantee playing time so that they could quit right then if they wanted to. Hemphill said almost all of the players stayed. "We are a lot more serious this year compared to last," said Hemphill. "Both teams should be pretty competitive." Freshman A team member Kris Metcalf said she thought that tryouts were organized well but that the outcome was not what she expected. She said she thought that all the best players would be on A team and that all the She said Zito used the only option she could, which was to scrimpage a lot to see who was good. returning players were put on the A team as well. Freshman B team member Kristin Fulford also said that she thought Zito did a good job running tryouts but that an identification system could have made it better. "Lori just called our name if she thought we were good. We should have worn numbers so she could have known us better." Fulford said. Fulford said she was not worried about playing on the B team because she was not out there for status but to play the game. A player's team status is not concrete, Zito said. She said she would promote and demote players throughout the season depending on the player's performance. "As long as I am playing, I am happy," she said. Zito coaches both teams, so she has direct insight into each player's performance. Fulford said both teams practice together, but she did not know how Zito would coach both teams during game situations. The B team will compete in the Recreation Services intramural tournament this weekend as its season opener. October marks the teams' tournament month. Both teams meet Nebraska in Lincoln on Oct. 2. Tournaments at Colorado State and Missouri are also planned. Nike camp may have ruined students' amateur status PITTSBURGH— Dozens of the nation's top high-school basketball players may have jeopardized their eligibility when they played in a Nike-sponsored all-star tournament in Oregon earlier this month. The Associated Press By attending the two-day tournament, which supplemented Nike's annual summertime camp, the 36 players may have violated high school rules governing all-star game participation and amateur eligibility. Accepting money or gifts — such as the $100 gift certificate Nike gave the players — is a violation of amateur status rules in all 50 states governed by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Nike held the two-day, four-game tournament in Beaverton, Ore., on Sept. 11-12, after the start of the school year, to meet NCAA regulations. But Nike apparently didn't check with the National Federation or its 50 state associations to see if the tournament violated their rules. "All of the state high school athletic associations should have been contacted," said Brad Cassman, executive director of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Players who attend schools not regulated by state high school associations may not have affected their eligibility. Each player's case will likely be dealt with on a local or regional level, not by the National Federation. High-school seniors are permitted under NCAA rules to play in two post-season all-star games, usually held in the spring or early summer, after their scholastic seasons are over. State high school athletic associations usually do not regulate these games because the players' eligibility has expired. kansas quarterback Asheli Preston carries the ball past Kansas running back L.T. Levine and Utah linebacker Derrick Stapley during the game Saturday. Kansas is 1-3 for the season and plans to use the next two weeks to regroup after its slow start. Jayhawks look to regroup Season's start leaves coaches players puzzled By Matt Doyle Kansansportswriter Kansas coach Glen Mason wishes he could put his finger on the problem affecting his team after its 1-3 start this season. But to do that, he would need more than one finger because his team has several problems. Big Eight team statistics "I wish I could pinpoint reasons why we're doing so poorly, whether it was poaching or bad attitudes of the players, but I can't do that," Mason said. "My football team is asking for answers, and right now I don't know what to tell them." Injuries. Lack of experience at some positions. Poor execution. Mason said that he, his coaching staff and the players were frustrated by this season's start. But they cannot determine a cause for the slow start. Those are just a few reasons for the team's poor start. Fortunately for Mason, he has two weeks to regroup his team and prepare them for the last two-thirds of the season. The Jayhawks are idle this week and return to action Oct. 2 at Memorial Stadium against Colorado State. Kansas football statistics compared to the rest of the Big Eight Conference in total offense and defense. Total Offense Total Defense | | Plays | Yards | Yds-pg | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Colorado | 245 | 1616 | 538.6 | | Nebraska | 235 | 1462 | 487.3 | | Oklahoma | 156 | 844 | 422.0 | | Kansas St. | 211 | 1121 | 373.6 | | Kansas | **293** | **1307** | **326.7** | | Iowa St. | 173 | 979 | 326.3 | | Missouri | 137 | 566 | 283.0 | | Oklahoma St. | 144 | 566 | 283.0 |
PlaysYardsYds-pg
Oklahoma St.129455227.5
Oklahoma115560280.0
Kansas St.208896298.7
Nebraska188943314.3
Iowa St.2011072357.3
Missouri146771385.5
Kansas2791632408.0
Colorado2291348449.3
Dave Campbell / KANSAN Source: Associated Press "This is a great break for us because we need time to regroup." Mason said. The Jayhawks have been hit hard by injuries. No fewer than 12 players have missed at least one game this season because of injuries. Three key performers were lost for the season in the 46-3 victory against Western Carolina on Sept. 4. Senior starting tailback George White and freshman reserve cornerback Charles Davis both suffered knee injuries, and senior starting free safety Kwamie Lassiter broke his left collarbone. Losing White and Lassiter has affected the Jayhawks' depth and experience at those positions. Other positions also have been affected by injuries and lack of experience. Quarterback is a position that has been affected by a lack of game experience. Juniors Fred Thomas and Asheki Preston may have more talent and provide more depth at the position than at any time in the Mason era at Kansas. But after four games, it is evident that the Jayhawks miss the experience and leadership of Chip Hilleary at quarterback. In the three losses, Thomas has produced only one touchdown drive. "Our quarterbacks haven't played up to our expectations, but neither has the rest of the offense," Mason said. Senior center Dan Schmidt said the lack of experience had hindered the progress of the offense. "It slows down the process of molding together the way good teams do," Schmidt said. Mason said both the offense and defense had lacked consistency and big plays so far this season. That is an area Mason would like to see improved. Senior defensive tackle Chris Maumalanga said he believed this team was better than its record indicated. "I think we be definitely a better football team, but I can't put my finger on it why we're not better," Maumalaanga said. "We have to go back to fundamentals, get our attitude straight and re-evaluate what we real-ready are." The goal for the team was to return to a bowl game. That is still a possibility, but the team must win six of their eight remaining games to have a shot at a bowl game. Maumalanga said that was still a realistic possibility. "If we improve and do the things we're capable of doing, there's definitely a chance," he said. "But if we keep playing the way we have been, then there's no chance." Manning joins fellow Jayhawks in pick-up games at field house By Gerry Fey Kansan sportswriter As rain pelted the windows of Allen Field House yesterday afternoon, players on the Kansas basketball team were working out. They were playing in the house that Wilt built... They were playing in it. And Dannvremodeled. Former Jayhawk Danny Manning was one famous Kansas face in the Kansas pick-up game. Other notable players were Adonis Jordan and Eric Paulley from last year's team and seniors on this year's team, forward Richard Scott and guard Steve Woodberry. Manning, a Lawrence resident during the summer, began his career at Kansas in 1985 and led the team to the 1988 NCAA National Championship his senior year. He was named college basketball player of the year in 1988 and was a three-time Big Eight Conference Player of the Year. Manning was the No. 1 draft choice in the National Basketball Association when he picked by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1988. He has played for the Clippers ever since Valerie Bontrager/KANSAN Danny Manning, third from left, who was practicing with current and former Kansas basketball team members yesterday, sits in the hall of Allen Field House while tornado sirens sounded throughout Lawrence. "I enjoy playing with these guys," Manningaid said. "They're a very tatalunch bunch. They're fun to play with." Although the field house may seem like an intriguing place to play, even to practice, it's not for Manning. It has been 10 years since he first stepped onto the court at Allen. "Practicing at Allen is no big deal." Manning said. Manning comes back to campus occasionally to play with the new members of the lahawks, he said. The pick-up games are fun for Manning, but this is also his time to practice and get in shape. Los Angeles' training camp opens Oct. 8, and Manning is preparing now. In this year's NBA draft, the Clippers selected Terry Dehere in the first round, and Manning said he hoped the team's draft picks worked out. He is looking forward to next year. Manning said. Manning works hard in off-season games, which makes the other players in the pick-up games step up, sophomore guard Sean Pearson said. Everybody steps up because they have to." Pearson said. "He's such a great player." "He's a lot of fun," Pearson said. "Everybody listens to him. He knows what he's talking about. He's been in the position we're in so he should know." Pearson said Manning gives advice in these games, and he tells players what they're doing wrong. Manning led Los Angeles in scoring with 19.3 points a game last year, but the players are not aided by playing with or against this NBA player. Even three-time junior varsity player Brandon Sanders isn't surprised by being on the same court as Manning. "He motivates you to play hard," senior Sanders said. "I've played with him before. The first time was the summer of 1990 so it's not that big a deal, I treat people like people, but I will say that he is good at his profession." For Manning, these games with "Roy's Boys" offer a time to just play basketball, without the big crowds. "I just kind of mind my own business when I'm here," he said. "I'm working out, but I'm trying to have some fun." By Kent Hohifeld Kansan sportswriter Ma.Junen gave part of the credit for his team's world record-breaking performances, including Junen's runner Wang Jumxia who last week took 42 seconds off of the 10,000-meter record at the National Games in Beijing, China, to his home made concoction. Caterpillar fungus, dog meat and turtles may not seem like a tasty meal to most Kansas students, but a track coach in China claims it is great for distance runners. Kansas senior cross country runner Ladd McClain said that he doubted such a diet could be responsible for the team's success. "I wonder whether they found a new drug rather than a new diet." McClain said. Junren has denied the charges his team used illegal stimulants, and his team passed drug-doping tests this week, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. Ann Chapman, dietitian for Watkins Memorial Health Center, said she doubted such a diet could increase a team's performance. "Off the top of my head, I've never heard of that type of diet doing any good," Chapman said. "There is no magical elixir." Chapman discusses diet with many Kansas athletes. She said she suggested diets high in carbohydrates and low in fats. "We suggest that athletes try to get 70 percent of their calories in the from of complex carbohydrates," Chapman said. "We suggest that only about 12 percent come from fats." Chapman's suggestions are followed by athletes like McClain, who said he ate a steady diet of tofu mixed with Mideastern dishes. "I try to eat an ethnically diverse meal," McClain said. McClain said his adherence to a healthy diet had helped his performance on the field. "I've never tried anything as exotic as the Chinese diet though." "My freshman year I was sick a lot from the pressure," McClaim said. "I don't get sick now that I watch what I eat closer." McClain's friend and teammate, senior cross country runner Bobby Palmer, agreed that diet can be important. He said that his sophomore year he began eating a diet that contained a lot of oriental rice mixed with a combination of herbs and spices. V Palmer said that his diet included a ritual of sucking on a Gatorade bottle before meets and a power bar after the meet. He said the team had a traditional meal called the carbo load. This team meal is eaten the night before a meet. They go out to a local restaurant where they load up on carbohydrates, usually pasta. This is one of the few times that the Kansas coaches control what their athletes eat. Assistant track coach Steve Guymon said that suggestions were made by the team's nutritionist who worked with athletes on their diet. He said that the coaches watched what the runners ate, even though they did not have daily team meals as the basketball and football teams do. "We leave it mostly up to the athlete," Guymon said. "If we see a problem, we have the runner talk to our nutritionist for advice." Guymon said that the coaches mainly concentrated on getting runners to limit the intake of junk food. He said that team trips helped the coaches get an idea of what the runners ate normally. "We usually get a pretty good indication of their habits during the team trips," Guymon said. 1