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University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, January 25. 1989
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Intense rivalry assumes friendly competition
Wichita State's Fogler and Jayhawks' Williams have North Carolina ties dating back 20 years
by Mike Considine
Kansan sportswriter
If there is a rivalry between the two coaches and the schools they represent, neither man will acknowledge it.
To many, tonight's game between Kansas (15-3) and Wichita State (12-4) is really a battle between Roy Williams and Eddie Fogger, who are former assistant coaches to Dean Smith at North Carolina. Toothers, it is the 10th renewal of a bitter intrastate rivalry
However, Williams and Fogler said that tonight's matchup at Alen Field House was just another game. More recently, they played a game they were reluctant to play.
"I'm not going to enjoy it by any means," Williams said. "During the game I'm not going to think about it. But after the game, if we win, I go to feel bad for Eddie. And they win, I'm going to feel bad for our guys."
The two men first met when Williams was on the North Carolina freshman team in 1968-69 and Fogler was a junior on the varsity team.
They later worked together on Smith's staff for six years (1979-85).
When talking about the game,
Fogler and Williams sound more like politicians than basketball coaches
practice.
"I just hope that it's a good game, that both play hard and that both teams play well," Fogler said. "If that happens, then winning and losing isn't that important."
During the last meeting between the two teams, Williams said he was cheering for Wichita State The Shockers won that game in 1987, 54-49.
"I was at a high school game in North Carolina and called here to find out what the score was at halftime of the high school game," Williams said. "I thought it was important for Eddie and his program, at that time, to get a big win in the state."
"I guarantee you one thing, I'm not going to be pulling for Wichita State (tonight)."
The Jayhawks return home after four games on the road, which included losses to Miami, Fla., and Big Eight Conference rival Oklahoma.
The Wichita State game begins a three-game home stand. Kansas will host Kansas State Saturday and Missouri on Feb. 1.
sold on Fri.
The Shockers took a two-game
streak to bring Allemany Field House.
The Shockers defeated Illinois State
65-33 Saturday and moved into second place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 5-2 record.
coneffects a team.
Fogler has a 54-25 record in three years at Wichita State and his teams have played in the NCAA tournament in each of his first two seasons. Four of this season's top six players for the Shockers were regulars on both of those teams.
"I think they're a very talented team," Williams said. "I think that experience and the way that they can come at you from many different angles is something that you have to be concerned about."
those teams.
Senior Steve Grayer leads the Shockers in scoring (14.2 points per game) and rebounding (7.6 per game), but will not start tonight. Senior forward Dwight Praylox, whose twin brother Dwayne also starts for the Shockers, has a 13.4
searing average Sasha Rabnowitch, a 6-foot 10 center, averages 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
"I think the two factors for us are going to be how well we execute," sophomore forward Mike Maddox said. "We run a very similar offense and our defensive calls are the same."
The similarity between the playing styles isn't coincident. Both are patterned after Smith's system at North Carolina
However, Smith advises his assis tants to make their coaching styles fit their personnel, Williams said. Kansas plays an up-tempo game, while Wichita State has a more deliberate style.
On the court, I like to gamble a little bit more than he does." Williams said. "We like to run it up and down, but we have to get the rebound before you can run and I think they're a great rebound team."
Williams said he was glad that tonight's game wouldn't be a one-on-one matchup between the coaches
Eddie was a heck of a lot better
Game 19
Kansas Jayhawks
Coach: Roy Williams
Record: 15-3 (3-1)
Wichita State Shockers
Coach: Eddie Fogler
Record: 12-4
PROBABLE STARTERS
Player Ht. PPG
F·Mark Randall 6·9 17·9
M·Milt Newton 6·4 17·4
G·Sean Alvarado 6·10 5·1
G·Kevin Pritchard 6·3 14·7
G·Scooter Barry 6·4 17·6
Player HT. Ptg.
F John Cooper 6-5 11.9
D Fwayne Praylow 6-5 9.7
C S. Radunovich 6-10 12.1
G Dwight Praylow 6-5 13.4
G Paul Gaufrovich 6-3 8.1
Game notes: Kansas leads the series 7-2. The Jayhawks won the only game played in Lawrence, 79-69, in 1984. Wichita State won the last meeting, 54-49, two years ago. Kansas has won three of four. The contest is game 9 of the Student Ticket Package. It will be broadcast on the Jayhawk Television Network (Channels 13 and 41) and KLZR 106-FM. Tipoff is 8:08 p.m. at Allen Field House.
player than I was anyway, so if we were playing I'd just have to be dirty or something." Williams said. "He'd beat me on the basketball court and I'd probably kill him on the golf course."
Williams said that he learned much
Schottenheimer named as new coach of Chiefs; sets championship goal
from Fogler, but the Wichita State coach may have saved one lesson for tonight.
"Maybe he kept some secret thinking this day was going to come," the first-year Kansas coach said with a smile.
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Marty Schotterheimer, the winningest coach in the American Football Conference the past three seasons, was named head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday.
"Our goal will never change," said Schottenheimer, who resigned as coach of the Cleveland Browns at the end of the season because of a dispute with owner Art Model.
with owner. Ace Murray wrote, "our goal for 1989 is to become the champions of the National Football League. The most important thing is to establish right now that our goal is to be the very best," he said.
no resigned from the Browns Dec.
27 after a dispute with Modell, who
insisted Schottenheimer hire an
offensive coordinator and relinquish
that role himself.
to be very clear. Schottenheimer, 45, took the Browns to the playoffs each of his four full seasons as head coach His $2.15 regular season record the past three years is unmatched in the AFC and trails only the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 98ers in the NFL.
take Schuttenheimer said he would hire an offensive coordinator for the Chips and change the approach that led to his departure from Cleveland. "Rest easy," he said. "Marty Schuttenheimer is not going to call the plays. Someone will have that role if not the title." he said.
He said that he thought remaining as offensive coordinator for the Browns had been the best thing to do in that situation.
The maring of Schottenheimer completes a house cleaning that began in December when team President Jack Steadman resigned and owner Lamar Hunt fired General Manager Jim Schaaf
Eleven days later, Hunt hired Carl Peterson as president and general manager. Peterson, as expected, fired coach Frank Gansz after Gansz
had completed 4-11 and 4-11-1 seasons.
The Chiefs, a power in the old AFL and winners of Super Bowl IV, have made only one playoff appearance since 1971 and consistently have been in the AFC West cellar.
"I see a gathering of talent here that can make us competitive," Schottenheimer said. "I mean in 1989. My primary reason for selecting this opportunity is I believe we can win here and win quickly. The first task for me personally is to make sure we raise the level of great expectations on this team."
expectations on the USFL, who enjoyed success in the USFL with the Philadelphia-Baltimore Stars, will retain authority on draft decisions but will let Schottenheimer select his own staff.
Schofteheimer indicated he may discuss openings in Kansas City with members of Ganzs' staff and his old staff at Cleveland.
succeed.
"I believe Marty brings to the Chiefs what the organization needs now," Peterson said. "Namely, unqualified success, a proven record as a head football coach in the NFL and the impact to our players and fans that the Chiefs are committed to get the very best."
get the very best. Schottenheimer's 44-27 record is sixth among active coaches. His 1986 and 1987 Cleveland teams lost to Denver in the AFC championship game.
Schottenheimer was defensive coordinator with Cleveland when he was elevated to head coach in 1984 after Sam Rutigliano was fired and the Brown's went 1-7.
Kansas City City Chiefs Gansz was hired to coach the Chefs two years ago when John Mackovic was fired after taking Kansas City to its first playoff game in 15 years.
"His availability at this time is both timely and fortunate for the Kansas City Chiefs." Peterson said.
KU quards Jeff Guildner and Scooter Barry scrimmaged in Allen Field House yesterday to prepare for tonight's game against Wichita State
Vanderbilt coach is named Kentucky AD
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vanderbilt University basketball coach C.M. Newton was selected yesterday to be athletic director at the University of Kentucky, returning to his alma mater and a basketball program that is under siege
Newton, a letterman on Kentucky's 1651 championship team, will take over April 1. His appointment was unanimously approved by the school's Board of Trustees.
career victory Saturday, will replace Cliff Hagan, who was athletic director for 13 years before resigning Nov. 15. Joseph Burch has served an interim athletic director since Hagan resigned.
Kentucky president David Roeleil said Newton's contract was for five years with an annual salary of slightly more than $100,000.
Newton, who coached his 500th
The school's basketball program was charged with 18 violations of NCAA regulations last year. The school is expected to respond to the
allegations by Monday and to meet with the NCAA's Infractions Committee in late April.
matter in late April.
"It's not an issue with me, and it
nothing I have any control over."
Newton said of the allegations
Newton, 58, has developed a reputation for running clean athletic programs during the more than 30 years he has been a coach and administrator.
tor
Asked if he thought the announcement of his appointment would send a message to the NCAA that Kentucky was intent on adhering to rules.
Newton said, "really don't know I would hope honestly helps any situation."
Kentucky has the winningest basketball program in the country with 1,462 victories. The Wildcats also have won five NCAA titles.
saw him. He said that he didn't know if having an athletic director would have any effect on his status as coach. It has been speculated that Sutton would leave at the end of the season.
The Kansas women's tennis duo of freshmen Eveline Hamers and Renee Raychaudhuri, ranked 19th in the nation, practiced in Topeka yesterday for this weekend's tournament at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Tennis women claim they're ready to play strong teams
by Laurie Whitten
Kansan sportswriter
Forget how young the Kansas women's tennis team is this year.
Jayhawk coach Eric Hayes said the team, comprised of one senor, four sophomores and five freshmen, was strong enough to compete with the best in the nation.
"These girls have played enough tennis in life and do well against great teams. I expect us to be tough." Hayes said.
The doubles combination of freshmen Eveline Hamers and Renee Raychaudhari may be the toughest of all. Although Raychaudhari was hampered by a back injury late in the fall season, the duo won enough matches to currently rank 19th in the nation.
in the big Eagle game. The women's spring season officially begins tomorrow with the three-day Brigham Young Univer-
Hamers, a Netherlands native who is ranked first in the region in singles, predicted the two would continue to do well, both nationally and in the Big Eight Conference.
Hamers said her skill at playing the net was complemented by Raychaudhurt's strong backcourt shots.
city Quad Tournament in Provo
Utah California Irvine, Colorado,
Brigham Young University and Kansas will be participating.
siss will be peeled.
"Renee and I didn't play that much together during the fall because she had some problems with her back."
Hamers said. "But that's over now. I think the way we play together is excellent, and the more we play, the better we'll do."
trated.
"I had a lot of problems in the fall," said Raychaudhuri, a New York native. "I got sick early on
"Renee has really good ground strokes and volleys." Hamers said. "And she's strong at the net too, which is probably my greatest strength in doubles."
Haychaudhuri said she was glad he two had continued as a doubles team after being slowed by her injury. She said having sat out part of the fall season had made her frustrated.
then injured my back lifting weights.
Coach Hayes told me to take it easy,
so for two months I was really crazy
"When I went home over Christmas, I saw a specialist who told me that the muscles in my back were weak. I'm going to have to push myself hard now because the spring season is the toughest."
Haybachhunt said the teamwork between Hamers and her played a big part in the duo's attainment of the national ranking.
"I think the main thing is that we get along so well," she said. "I'm confident in her strokes and I know she's not going to miss shots.
"The only reason we get down is dumb errors. We're not worse than any team we've lost to."
Hayes said the tough competition ahead would make the Jayhawks even better.
"The season is set up so we'll be playing a lot of quality teams early on." Hayes said. "Eight of them are in the top 20 in the nation."