Sports
University Daily Kansan / Tuesday. November 22,1988
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Shareef has ability, coaches say
Kansas coaches are expecting big things from freshman forward Danielle Shareef.
Says her goal is team success
By Ken Winford Kansan sportswriter
In the first half of the Kansas women's alumni basketball game, freshman forward Danielle Shareef took a pass at the top of the field took a shot and moved by three defenders to the basket for two points.
Shareef said she saw the need to do as much as possible to help the Javhaws.
That type sequence was repeated throughout the course of Saturday's game at Allen Field House as the 5-foot-9 Shareef ended the game with 20 points to lead all scorers.
Shareef averaged 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots a game during her senior year at Palm Beach Gardens High School in Riviera Beach. Fla. She was a second team all-state selection and was named her high school's plaver of the year.
During her sophomore and junior years, Shareef played for Lincoln Academy in Kansas City. He played for the University and 12 rebounds a game as a junior.
Although the transition to collegiate basketball hasn't been easy, Shareef said she was starting to adjust to her new surroundings.
"Saturday night was the most comfortable I've felt on the floor," she said. "It seemed like things flowed, I wasn't thinking so much about making mistakes. When I am playing play loose I think I play better."
Kansas coach Marian Washington said Shareef would play a major role for the Jayhawks this season.
"She's an outstanding athlete with tremendous ability," Washington said. "Danielle is a
player that tries so hard and has such high expectations for herself. When you are a high achiever, you can expect to hear too much pressure on yourself."
Washington said that was probably the case Wednesday night when Shareef scored only two points against the Australian
Junior Olympic team.
"I think her first game she was extremely tight," she said. "But we knew when Daniele got confidence, things would flow for her. I knew there have had a lot to look forward to from Daniele in the years to come."
of the smaller players along the front line, Shareef said she looked forward to playing around the basket.
"I love to rebound," she said. "I know there will be bigger players than me, but that makes it even more of a challenge. The roughe play under the basket, the better I'll become as a player."
Washington agreed that Shareef could develop into an explosive rebounder.
"Danielle has tremendous jumping ability and is quick off the floor," she said. "Offensive rebounding is probably one of the hardest areas of the game to teach. Danielle is one of those kinds of players who just lasted when you have that kind of player, it makes your team that much more of an offensive threat."
Assistant coach Julia Yearet said Shareef, who was an honorable mention academic All-America team. "Academy, was driven to succeed."
Although she usually will be one
"She is very talented and that shows even when she's not as productive," Yeater said. "Both in practice and in the classroom, she sets high standards for herself. She's one of those types of players that wants to get the job done and you want to have on your side."
Although she is a freshman, Shareef has already proven to be a positive influence on the Jayhawks, according to Washington.
"Something about Danielle makes you feel good about her," she said. "She's so disciplined that she feels she can take on any challenge. Because she works so hard and puts in the time, Danielle is going to develop into a fine basketball player."
If individual success indeed comes to her, that's fine with Shareef. However, she said the team would always come first.
"I if I have any goals for this season it's to help my team be the best it possibly can be in the Big Eight Conference," she said. "It's my job to help this team any way I can."
'Hawks expect difficult game against Alaska
By Arvin Donlev
Kansan sportswriter
Kansas coach Roy Williams said he was expecting a difficult game from the Seawolves.
It will be last year's NCAA division I champion against last year's NCAA division II runnerup when Kansas meets Alaska-Anchorage in the first round of the Great Alaskan Shootout Friday in Anchorage.
"All I know is they went all the way to the finals last year and that one poll has them picked to finish fifth this season." Williams said. "They're going to be playing at home and it's going to be a tough game."
Alaska coach Roni Abegglen played down his team's home-court advan-
"I don't think there's that much of a home-court advantage, since the tournament is played in a gym that we're not familiar with in downtown Austin," he said. The other advantage is that we'll have a few more fans cheering for us."
The game begins at 12 a.m. CST on Saturday and will be televised by ESPN
The winner of the Kansas-Alaska game will play the winner of the Florida-California game at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The losers will play at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
In the other bracket, Kentucky plays Iona and Seton Hall plays Utah.
Despite Alaska's 4-record, Abegen said his team was trying to keep it up.
"We only have one returning starter off last season's team," Abeglen said. "So I don't want anyone feeling sorry for Kansas losing Danny Manning. We lost our entire front line to graduation and lost our starting point guard this season to an injury."
Since Abegglen took over as coach of Alaska two seasons ago, the Sea-
wolves have placed fourth in the Shootout each season. In 1986, the Seawolves upset Texas and Washingtope, but last year they defeated Miami, Fla
An Alaska upset in this year's Shootout would be difficult, Abegglen said.
"I think it is a very tough field," Abegglen said. "Everybody has a shot. They're all very evenly matched except for us. We just don't have the physical talent that the teams do. We are the underdogs."
Kansas guard Lincoln Minor said he was looking forward to playing in the tournament.
"I like the Alaskan Shootout," Minor said. "It's probably the most prestigious prescene tournament in the country, but we us a lot of good national exposure."
The Jayhawks are hoping to have more success in the Shootout than they had in last season's preseason tournament, the Maui Classic in Hawaii. The highly touted Jayhawks that tournament with a 1-2 record.
kansas forward Mike Maddox said he was not concerned about having to play three games in three days.
"It will be a tough tournament because there are going to be a lot of teams there," Maddox said. "We'll be able to prepare for Alaska during the next couple of days and try to take each game one at a time."
KU volleyball has worst season
Williams also said playing in a competitive tournament would be good for his team.
"I just like to play." Williams said. "Our players are getting tired of beating on each other in practice. Playing in games is what it's all about."
By Arvin Donley
Kansan sportswriter
Oklahoma wasn't the only opponent the Kansas volley ball team had to compete with Saturday night.
After losing to the Sooners 3-0, Kansas coach Frankie Albizt had to drive the team bus for six hours in a snowstorm between Norman, Okla., and Wichita. Albizt said it was a treacherous journey.
"We tried to stop and get a motel several times, but everything was filled." Abitz said. "Between Norman and Wichita, it took us six hours because much of the time was spent on getting to the motel." Norman at 10 p.m. and arrived in Lawrence at 7 a.m.
For Alibitz and the Jayhawks, the entire 1988 season has been a long and difficult journey.
is a long the season for the loss to the Sooners marked the end of the season for the Jayhawks, who finished last in the Big Eight Conference with a 1-11 record and 5-24 record overall. That is Kansas worst record since 1984, when Bob Lockwood was coach and the Jayhawks finished at 5-30
Albitz said she was still searching for answers to why the Jawhaws had such a disappointing season.
"It's been confusing to me," said Alibiz, who guided the Jayhawks to a 26-9 record in 1966 and 13-20 last season. "I'm not sure why we got so down. Maybe asked them to do too much with too many young players."
Despite having only one senior on next year's squad, Albitz she hoped to see more leadership.
Begin or the 12 Kansas players on this year's roster were freshmen or sophomores. The Jayhawks lost three seniors — hitters Elisa Woods and Lisa Christoph and setter Kim Robinson.
"Leadership wasn't a real strength on this year's team." Albitz said. "Jodi Ocllschler will be our only
senior on next year's team, but I'm hoping someone can
sten forward and be a leader on this team."
Albita also said that Kansas' 0.7 start at the beginning of the year made it difficult to bounce back.
"We played fairly well early on and lost a lot of close matches." Albiz said. "I think that might have been discouraging to them."
With several new recruits and many young, but experienced players returning, Albitz said she hoped for improvement on next year's squad.
"We're a bit better than we were at the beginning of the year," Albitz said. "But we'll need to improve for next season because you never know if the other teams will improve or not. I think we have a good group of kids and if we add several quality players in recruiting, we'll be improved."
Freshman Kris Kleinschmidt said the Jayhawks showed progress late in the season and would continue to improve next season as they became more familiar with each other.
"Late in the season we had more of a set lineup and to know each other better," Kleinschmidt said. "We got to know how each other played and adjusted to it. We'll know each other even better next year, which will make
Although Robinson will not be with the team next season, she predicted that the Jayhawks would make drastic improvements in the next couple of years.
There's a lot of talent out there," Robinson said. "They just need time to develop their skills. They're going to be good in about two years. Their junior and senior are going to dominate the Big Eight. I guarantee they'll do it."
Speculation over at MU, Widenhofer resigns post
The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, Mo — Woody Widenhofer, 45, resigned under pressure yesterday as Missouri football coach with a four-year record of 12-31-1.
"I want to thank my football players and coaches for hanging in there. It was tough here the last seven or eight weeks . . . lots of adversity and lots of things going on." Widenhofer said in a brief statement at a news conference. I love the University of Missouri. I'm still a Missouri Tiger, and I'm going to support this football program 100 percent."
Chancellor Haskell Monroe told reporters that a search would begin immediately for a replacement, and he hoped to have the successor identified by Dec. 1. He said he had agreed to expedite the usual 30-day hiring period. University affirmative action policies require that faculty be when a search for the full period specified would cause a serious disruption of a university program.
Widenhofer's resignation followed weeks of speculation that his contract, which expires Jan. 31, would
not be renewed after finishing 3-7-1
overall in his fourth season. The Tigers showed consistent improvement each season until the one. His first year the Tigers were 61 and was followed by marks of 38 and 5-6.
Ironically, Widenhofer closed out his Missouri career Saturday with a 55-17 victory over arch-rival Kansas, the highest point total his teams ever rang up.
After making his statement yesterday, Widenhofer left without answering questions.
"He said this is the way he wants to handle it. He wanted to go out in style. It was stricly his decision," said athletic director Dick Tamburo. "I respect Woody's decision. Woody is a high quality person. This action by him demonstrates that. I have enjoyed working with him."
"He improved the academic quality of the student-athletes entering the University of Missouri. His resignation shows just how much he cares for the university and leaves us with
Minores said the university would be looking for a college coach with a proven record and said the search would extend throughout the country. He said Tamburo would spearhead the search committee and that the intercollegiate Athletic Committee would serve as a screening committee, meeting with those Tamburo thinks should be considered.
There had been some grumbling among the players, who were solid in Widenhofen's corner, that many would not return if he left. But Tamburo said he met with some of the players yesterday morning.
"That was never discussed," Tamburo said.
"I think this has been going on for so many weeks. I'm kind of glad it's over," said junior tight end Tim Bruton. "I don't know what my future's going to hold. I don't know what the new coach will expect of me as a player and a person."
KU HOCKEY VICTORIOUS: The Kansas hockey team defeated Drake 8-4 Saturday and 8-4 Sunday to even its record at 4-4. Senior Craig Sherman had two goals and two assists in Saturday's game. Senior Brian Farrell had three goals and one assist in Sunday's game.
HUSKERS HONORED: Nebraska running back Ken Clark and noseguard Lawrence Pete were named Big Eight offensive and defensive players of the week yesterday for their part in the Huskers' 7-3 victory over Oklahoma for the conference championship.
championship. Clark became the first Nebraska back since 1983 to rush for more than 100 yards against Oklahoma, carrying 24 times for 167 yards. He ended the regular season with 1,497 yards.
a very positive outlook as we look to take another step forward in our football program."
Sports Briefs
CONNORS WILL MISS MASTERS
Seventh-ranked Jimmy Connors will
undergo foot surgery that will force
him to miss the season-ending Masters tennis championship, tournament director Eugene Scott said yesterday.
past day
Connors' attorney, Ivan Blumberg.
Pete, a senior noseguard, had eight solo tackles and helped hold the Sooners to 137 total yards. It was the first time since 1942 that Oklahoma failed to score a touchdown against Nebraska.
said the player will have surgery within 10 days to remove bone spurs from both feet and repair ligament damage in his right foot.
HUBBELL DIES FROM AUTOMOBILE INJURIES: Carl Hubbell, who won 253 games as a left-handed pitcher for the New York Giants, died yesterday, two days after being critically injured in an automobile accident in 84.
With Connors out of the Masters,
there are now two spots open in the
eight player, round-robin tournament.
Sunday 10:30 at 30 at Madison Squire Garden.
"We assume he died from injuries and trauma suffered in the accident, but we don't have official word on the causes," said hospital spokesman Julia Adams.
Hubbell was injured Saturday when he lost control of his car while driving near his Mesa, Ariz., home and the vehicle struck a metal pole.
PEETE HAS LARYNGITIS: Quarterback Rodney Peele, who led second-ranked Southern Cal to a 31-22 victory over rival UCLA last Saturday in an upset, then threw the game sles, now has laryngitis, it was announced yesterday.
Peee, who will guide the Trojans against top-ranked Notre Dame this season, has been an integral part of the team.
seum, has been ordered by the Trojans' medical staff to retrain from talking until Thursday.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL POLL: The University Daily Kansan/KJIK FM 90.7 college basketball poll will be published every Monday throughout the season. The poll is voted on by the sports staffs of the Kansan and KJIKH.
Tim Tessalone, the school's sports information director, said Peete couldn't speak above a whisper yesterday morning.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KJHK
KANSAN FM 90.7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
TOP TEN
PONTS
1. Duke (10) 182
2. North Carolina (2) 140
3. Georgetown (2) 118
4. Oklahoma (2) 115
5. Syracuse (1) 112
6. Michigan 85
7. Iowa 83
8. Illinois (1) 74
9. UNLV 74
10. Arizona 37
11. first place voice
The weekly top 10 poll is voted on by the sports staff of the University Dalkan Kaisan and JKHK F9.07.
Fewer pheasants disappoint hunters in area,official says
By Ken Winford
Kenson sportwriter
Kansan sportswriter
Many of the estimated 100,000 hunters that participated in opening day of the pheasant season two weeks ago may have gone home disappointed.
Mike Miller, a representative of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, said the banner season expected for beastant numbers never materialized.
"hanc般 we are a little disappointed in the pheasant hunting this season," he said. "Earlier this fall we were expecting a lot of uniformity in the numbers and that just hasn't been the case."
Miller said that although pleasant hunting had been good in the south central part of the state, in other areas — especially the northwest — the numbers had been low.
The pheasant and quail season will continue through Jan. 31
"It's difficult for the hunters because they expected a record year like we did," Miller said. "But most of the hunters we've heard from said the areas are either not any better or not as good as last year."
Jan. 31.
Although many of the hunters that took to the field during the last couple of weeks were after pheasant or quail, others were hunting different game.
The archery deer season opened Oct. 1 and will continue through Nov. 30, when the firearm season begins.
The second segment of the duck season began Nov. 10 and will run until Dec. 4. The snow peeseason, which begins in February, lasts through March 5.
"Like always, opening weekend was our busiest time of the year." Miller said. "It always slacks off during weekends and closes up for a weekend. But it still looks like Kansas is drawing a good number of in-state and non-resident hunters."
With more hunters out in the weeks around the opening of the pheasant and quail season, the chances of accidents occurring becomes greater according to Miller.
"We've had reports of a few accidents across the state," he said. "For the most part, it involved people getting hit by stray shot pellet. The more hunters you have, the more dangerous it gets. That's why its important to follow safety rules."
Miller said wearing a blaze orange hunting jacket was a simple and effective way of cutting down the chances of hunting accidents.
The number of hunting violations were surprisingly low, according to Miller.
"The most common violation we saw was the illegal transportation of birds," he said. "This usually involved transporting birds with no means of sexual identification. The easiest way to do this would be to leave their legs untouched because the males have spurs and the females don't."