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n The engineering department will be hosting a free barbecue for engineering students from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. outside Learned Hall.
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n There will be a part-time job fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth floor of the kansas Union. n The opening convocation ceremony will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lied center.
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n classes begin. n kU dining will be holding a back-toschool barbecue from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Ambler Student Recreation Fitness center will be hosting Rock the Rec from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
n The office of new Student orientation will be hosting the annual Beach n Boulevard student organization info fair from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Wescoe Hall.
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n The Theater department will be hosting open auditions from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Murphy Hall. n The Lied center will be hosting a free concert with Jeffery Broussard and the creole cowboys at 7 p.m. n Student Union Activities will be hosting a free screening of Iron Man 2 at 9 p.m. on daisy Hill.
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n The center for community outreach will be hosting its Saturday Service Project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the kansas Union. n The School of Engineering will be hosting Frosh Frenzy from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in front of Learned Hall.
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n The School of Business will be hosting a free resume workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in koch commons in Summerfield Hall. n Someone Must Wash the dishes: An AntiSuffrage Satire, a one-woman show by kU graduate Michelle LaRue will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Tickets are free.
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Obamas daughter makes mini golf ace
PAnAMA cITy BEAcH, Fla. Sasha obama is proving that the president isnt the only golfer in the family. on a family trip to a miniature golf course, 9-year-old Sasha hit a hole-in-one in front of the watchful eye of the media, and much to the delight of her father, an avid golfer. The president gave Sasha a high-five, and declared her stroke, unbelievable. The president followed up by making par with his two shots on the first hole. The obamas are in the Florida Panhandle on a quick weekend trip that the president hopes will jump-start the regions tourism industry, which has suffered following the Gulf oil spill.
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connELLSVILLE, Pa. State police said a woman wiped a dirty diaper on the window of another womans vehicle during a dispute in a traffic jam as both were leaving the Fayette county Fair. Jessica Hollis, 23, of Mount Pleasant, has been charged with harassment in the incident which state police in Uniontown said happened about 10:50 p.m. Saturday. Police said Hollis smeared the diaper on the rear window of a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Melanie campbell, of Hopwood. Police said the women began arguing while they were stuck in traffic leaving the fairgrounds in dunbar Township. online court records dont list an attorney for Hollis, and a phone number listed in her name was disconnected Monday.
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LIncoLn, neb. Lincoln police say a man was spotted walking naked near two churches and a parochial high school. Police said a passer-by called dispatch around 8:40 a.m. Sunday after seeing the man near Pius X High School. According to police reports, the 35-year-old man told officers that he went naked for a spiritual experience. capt. david Beggs said the man was cited on suspicion of public indecency, among other misdemeanors.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle react after daughter Sasha, 9, gets a hole-in-one during a game of miniature golf on Saturday in Panama City Beach, Fla. two restaurant employees and smashing a drive-thru window because she couldnt get chicken Mcnuggets. The tantrum caught on tape in Toledo earlier this year shows the customer reaching through the drive-thru window, slugging one worker and then another. She then grabs a bottle out of her car and tosses it through the glass window before speeding off. It happened early on new years day. Police say Melodi dushane was angry that Mcnuggets werent being served, because it was breakfast time. dushane says she was drunk at the time. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail last month and ordered to pay Mcdonalds for the broken window. The video was released Monday when it became public record.
nEWPoRT, ore. People who bought pink shrimp at some oregon stores are reporting that it glows in the dark. Experts told The Register-Guard that they shouldnt worry because its due to certain marine bacteria that can cause shrimp and other seafood to appear luminescent. They said its not a health risk and does not indicate mishandling during processing. Specialists at oregon State University Sea Grant Extension say the bacteria can grow at refrigerator temperatures, especially on seafood products where salt was added during processing.
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KU Public Safety, 1501 Crestline Drive, responds to all emergency calls on campus. The Public Safety office must communicate with the Lawrence Police Department to avoid confusion between jurisdictions.
BY GARTH SEARS
A man has an emergency on campus. He dials 911. Where does his call go? Whether hes on a cell phone, land line or one of the 78 blue emergency phones on campus, his call goes to the dispatch center at the Public Safety Building, 1501 Crestline Drive. If its a call that requires police response, the University of Kansas Public Safety Office sends a car. If the call involves a fire or requires medical attention, the dispatch center will radio to the LawrenceDouglas County Fire Medical Department to send the appropriate vehicles. The center has Enhanced 911, which means that the dispatch center will receive the mans loca-
tion along with his call, even triangulating the location of a cell phone with nearby cell towers. Its all simple enough, except that the entire campus is enclosed within the jurisdiction of another police force. If the man has his accident just outside of campus, his call goes instead to the dispatch center with the Lawrence Police Department, 111 E. 11 St., and a different department would intervene. There are potential problems with one police jurisdiction located entirely within anothers. But the campus and Lawrence police coordinate well, according to Chris Keary, the Universitys assistant chief of police. Both dispatch centers will actually use the other for an overflow of calls mutual backup, Keary said. They use the same computer
system and monitor each others radio, too, so theres no confusion in a case of multiple calls about the same incident. Marjorie Hedden, the evening shift supervisor at the Douglas County dispatch, said that the similarities were so close that her staff could even move into the Universitys dispatch center in an emergency. Keary said that some cellular companies were even working with both departments to determine the exact latitude and longitude of the campus jurisdiction for their Enhanced 911 cell phone locator. When questions arise about which department is responsible for dealing with a crime say an on-campus crime spills off campus the police officers on scene quickly solve them based on things like where the crime started.
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We figure it out: Whose is this? Is this a crime? Whos going to report this? Keary said. We know where our jurisdictions are, and were good at working it out. Strictly speaking, property owned or operated by the University or any of its associations Endowment, Alumni, Athletics, or student is under the jurisdiction of the Public Safety Office, including all streets and property adjacent to campus. But University officers are allowed authority off campus in two ways. They are allowed to follow up on crimes that started on campus. The city of Lawrence and the University also have a jurisdiction agreement that allows University officers to use authority in off-campus areas of Lawrence if they think a crime is occurring. They are allowed full authority given to the Lawrence Police Department until one of the Lawrence police officers arrives. We work well together, Hedden said. For us, its no different than working with the other local governments, which we do all the time. Edited by David Cawthon
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FARGO, N.D. A Fargo man who tried to kick his own feces at police officers who responded to a party at his home was sentenced to serve a year in jail. Dennis Fike, 66, also must complete alcohol treatment or he might face another year in jail. Fike was accused of defecating on a rug and attempting to kick feces at the officers last Aug. 28. His attorney argued that a handcuffed Fike had asked to use the bathroom and been denied. Fike was convicted in June of attempting to contact a law enforcement official by bodily fluids or excrement and preventing arrest.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. Police say a traffic stop led to animal cruelty charges after they found a live cat marinating in oil and peppers in the trunk of a car. Buffalo police say officers heard the cat meowing when they stopped 51-year-old Gary korkuc of cheektowaga to ticket him for running a stop sign Sunday night. They say they checked the trunk and found 4-year-old Navarro in a cage, his fur covered with oil, crushed red peppers and chili peppers.
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kmorgan@kansan.com There is one item that Ronda Reinke recommends for all students moving into new dorm rooms: a fresh bundle of sage. While not a typical item on most students packing lists, Reinke, owner of Happy Healthy Homes in Lawrence, said sage played an important role in the cleansing process of feng shui. When you move into a new space, the dirt and dust in the room holds the energy of the person who lived in there before you, Reinke said. You really want to clear that out and make a fresh start by wiping the walls down with sage or even holy water. Originating nearly 5,000 years ago in China, feng shui is the belief that the location and mateCONTRIBUTED PHOTO rial of the items in a persons room Mallory Bayles, a sophomore from Lenexa, turned all of the desks and chairs in her freshman has a direct effect on that persons dorm room so they faced a window. She found this feng shui pointer in a magazine article. well-being. Depending on their birthday, Reinke suggests that students friendly dorm room. a person can be one of eight difinvest in storage containers, such One of those tips was to turn ferent elements, Reinke said. as baskets, to keep their visual all of the desks and chairs in a This element will determine how room so that they faced a window. they should arrange the furniture space clear. Theres a lot to be said for Boyle said she was pleased when in their room to obtain the best keeping your space organized, the minor change resulted in a less energy. While its difficult to give a gen- Reinke said. You want to be radi- claustrophobic atmosphere. I really started to notice that eral answer for how KU students ant and clutter can make you procrastinate, affect the area became a lot more comshould arrange how people treat fortable and just a friendly and their rooms, Too much clutter you and can even relaxing place to hang out, Boyle Reinke believes affect your body said. that the best makes you tired and weight. Despite its growing popularity, thing a student lethargic and adds While not there are still many who question can do to ensure experts, some KU feng shui and its impact on a perto the congestion in a balanced life is students have start- sons life. to cut back on your body. ed to incorporate I dont quite see how arrangclutter. feng shui into their ing furniture can create energy in Leaving RONDA ReiNKe furniture arrange- a spiritual way, Mallory Bayles, Feng shui expert clothes on the ments. a sophomore from Lenexa, said. floor, not putting I dont follow it But I believe that there are ways paperwork in the to a T, Veronica to arrange your room to create an right place, it all builds on each other, Reinke said. Too much Boyle, a senior from Wichita, said. environment that benefits you and clutter makes you tired and lethar- I read a magazine article a few your lifestyle. gic and adds to the congestion in years ago that gave some point Edited by Dana Meredith ers for how to make a feng-shuiyour body.
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municating with people outside of them focused on class work, which helps them graduate, Quisenberry the organization. Being part of an organization said. means investing time and energy, Being part of the community is but it also results in new experienc- the key word. Fraternities and sorores, new friends and new opportuni- ities, as well as other organizations, ties that will help after graduation. invest a lot of time in working with Greek life, for example, gives stu- non-profit organizations and funddents and alumni the opportunity raising. They are not only part of the University, to network but also part with other people and be Its always important to get of Lawrence. an successful in yourself out there, push your Beingmember active the job market, said Amy comfort zone, try something in any organization can be Long, associnew. time-consumate director ing, especially of the Student kELLY UNGER when students Involvement kappa Delta president have both a n d classes and a Leadership job. Yet, activiCenter. Besides helping in building a ties range from only one hour to 40 resume and networking, being hours per week. What you put in is what you get active in extracurricular activities helps develop a new skill set and out of it, said Long. Paige Blevins, a junior from try out leadership roles, said Aaron Quisenberry, Associate Director Great Bend, is freshman/sophomore of the Student Involvement and student senator for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and has Leadership Center. It helps students make connec- learned to manage her time accordtions and helps them feel a part of ingly in order to fulfill her duty as a the University community, which student and a senator. She said she keeps them engaged, which keeps needed to put her priorities in line
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and finish class work earlier to focus on her role as a senator. Blevins joined the Student Senate committee in her freshman year and ran as senator in her sophomore year. Her position includes writing bills, attending Senate and committee meetings and reviewing policies. Its almost like having a class and then having to do homework for it. Its a little less intense. Youre not going to be graded on it, Blevins said. Although there are no grades, extracurricular activities can be a challenge, but they offer experiences that prepare students for life after college. Its always important to get yourself out there, push your comfort zone, try something new, Unger said. Edited by Dana Meredith
ORANGE, calif. A parolee jumped into a Southern california police squad car and drove away with overhead emergency lights flashing while the officer was nearby investigating traffic issues. Orange Police Sgt. Dan Adams says the patrol officer had stopped his squad car Wednesday evening to investigate malfunctioning railroad crossing arms. The officer left the Ford crown Victoria running with its emergency lights on. Moments later, 35-year-old Jon Anthony Tolden jumped in and drove away. Adams says Tolden abandoned the black-and-white about a half-mile away and jumped a wall. He was arrested a short time later and booked for investigation of theft of a police vehicle. Hes being held without bail and faces a Friday court hearing. The police car wasnt damaged.
BALTIMORE A Baltimore man has been sentenced to a year and a half in jail for faking seizures to get out of paying restaurant bills. city prosecutors said 43-year-old Andrew Palmer pleaded guilty last week to one count of theft scheme, and a judge agreed to impose an 18-month sentence the maximum Palmer could have received. Prosecutors said Palmer ate and drank at several restaurants between April and July, and when he couldnt pay, he would feign a seizure that required medical personnel to respond. The maximum penalty for each individual offense was 90 days in jail because the value of each meal was less than $100. court records show Palmer has a long criminal record that includes 40 convictions for theft and dozens more arrests.
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Garrett Rainbolt, a senior from Larned, breaks down a cardboard box last year as part of the KU Recycle program behind Corbin residence hall. The Center for Sustainability is asking students to take a sustainability pledge this year. for future generations to come, Satomi, a junior from Lawrence, said. She said another way to conserve was to reduce the amount of water a student uses. An easy way to do this is to take shorter showers and turn off the water while brushing teeth. Satomi said students should also recycle, something Environs helped promote by starting the first recycling program at the University in 1988. Seth Macchi, a sophomore from Topeka, works for the Environmental Stewardship Program, which took over responsibility for the recycling on campus in 1996. He said recycling benefited many people and that everyone should recycle. Basically, there are so many locations on campus that students should never have to throw a recyclable item in the trash, Macchi said. If you know you can do something simple that helps save the world a little at a time, whats stopping you? Students can easily recycle glass, plastic, cardboard, white and colored paper, and aluminum cans at the recycling bins scattered around campus. Its a way of rethinking of your own personal habits and thinking about the little things that may not seem very important in the grand scheme, Severin said. But if you add up those things for over 30,000 students on campus then the accumulated effect is really impactful. Edited by Dana Meredith
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Construction crews demolish McDonalds, 901 West 23rd St., Aug. 9. The building, which opened in 1970, was Lawrences first McDonalds location. A new McDonalds will open on the same lot.
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focused on their achievements based on their birth order, she said. The second part of the study, conducted by Franks young co-author Hannah Turenshine, focused on sibling personalities, concluding that younger siblings were more extroverted than the firstborn, a finding at odds with some previous research. Turenshine, 18, of North Woodmere, N.Y., said that difference could be the result of differing definitions of extro-
vert. The 76 different pairs of siblings were each given surveys to assess their personalities. Resulting comparisons showed younger siblings were more sincere, more emotional, more sentimental, more socially bold, said Turenshine, who graduated from Lawrence High this year and is headed to Binghamton University. Firstborns tended to have stronger perfectionist tendencies, and were more fair.
increases sends to students. If the legislature wont do its part and refuses to give adequate funding, I suppose that realistically higher tuitions are going to be the path we have to continue down, Scherrer said. But that path means that were going to start telling people that its not your talent that gets you into a university, its your ability to pay and, frankly, thats not the kind of state I want to live in. If people have the ability to go and perform well at a university, the state ought to make sure they get that opportunity or at least share more of the costs of it. Edited by Sean Tokarz
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William Harper, a graduate student from Baxter Springs, looks over and discusses his resume with Sara Clayton, the assistant director of the University Career Center, Thursday. The Career Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mnday through Friday. and then went around and critiqued one another, Smith said. They really tried to guide it toward our major. For those individuals unable to make it into their office, the Career Center brings their knowledge and opportunities to students in the form of job, major and volunteer fairs held throughout the year in the Kansas Union. It was just a happy mistake that I ran into someone from the World Company at the Career Fair, Smith said. It was the first time I was heavily using resources and I ended up with a summer internship at Channel 6 News. Hartley emphasizes the importance of these career fairs, noting that some companies in attendance do not advertise their open positions. A lot of times employers are looking specifically to hire someone right out of college, Hartley said. Theyll work with a university to contact students and may or may not post that position on their website. Students looking to utilize the Career Center can make an appointment on its website at www. kucareerhawk.com or can attend the part-time job fair in the Kansas Union on August 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Its not too early to start looking for full-time or part-time jobs your freshman year, Hartley said. The earlier you get started, the more opportunities youll have. Edited by David Cawthon
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An easy way for students to become more involved in the Lawrence community is to volunteer. KU students can find volunteer opportunities in the area through the Roger Hill Volunteer Center, 2518 Ridge Court, a partner with United Way. The center represents more than 150 volunteer programs throughout Douglas County. Opportunities range from working in food pantries to working with animals. Lori Johns, director of the center, said volunteering was about more than resume-building. It helps get you connected in the community and it makes you feel like youre a part of Lawrence, Johns said. It makes you a more well-rounded person. Johns said the center constantly received various volunteer opportunities, so students should check back often. Kellen Bolt, a junior from Iola and communications director of the KU Center for Community Outreach, said he urged students to volunteer. Youre going to be in Lawrence for four years, Bolt said. Its important to be aware of what is actually happening in the community.
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Volunteer coordinator Veronica Howard takes student and local volunteers on a tour through the Humane Society. The group learned of their responsibilities at the orientation which took place on Thursday night. The Center for Community Outreach provides both on and off-campus volunteering opportunities. Bolt said there was a program to suit every student. Students can find more information by visiting the Community Outreach office, located in the Kansas Union or by calling the center at 785-864-4073. Johns encourages students to look into volunteering, even if they have no past experience. Some people find that they become absolutely hooked with volunteering, Johns said. It fills up your gas tank of life. Eliot Hill, a junior from Topeka, volunteers with Meals on Wheels and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He said volunteering provided him with great life experience and helps him become more involved. Most importantly its made me realize that as college students, we are sitting in one of the most hopeful and fortunate places of our lives with regards to our futures, Hill said. It offers more real-world experiences that often arent apparent walking around campus. Edited by Emily McCoy
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mholtz@kansan.com While undergraduate enrollment in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences continues its five-year decline, many students are turning to professional schools for their degrees. As the data over the last 10 years indicates, enrollment fluctuates, Danny Anderson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said in an e-mail. The College, as the largest unit at KU, mirrors the overall fluctuation. Last spring, enrollment in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dropped by 1,455 undergraduate students from spring 2005, according University reports. With the addition of five new majors, undergraduate enrollment in the School of Business rose 22 percent, to 1,093 students. The School of Engineering saw a 24 percent increase, to 1,607 students. Enrollment in the smaller professional schools, such as education and social welfare, has remained consistent during the past five years. In the wake of the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression, some students feel pressured to major in a degree that offer greater financial stability and job security. For me personally, it didnt have as big of an impact, said Mitch Morrow, a senior from Lawrence in electrical engineering. For people who are coming in right now, I think it definitely plays a part in it. According to a survey done by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, 78.1 percent of incoming freshmen last fall said financial well-being was their top goal. It was the highest percentage since the survey first asked that question in 1966. With an average salary offer of $56,367, engineering degrees account for eight of the 10 highest paying college degrees, according a study done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Though the average starting salary offer for college graduates fell 1.3 percent in the last year, the starting salary offer for engineering graduates slipped only 0.5 percent. The average starting salary offer for liberal arts graduates fell 3.9 percent, to $34,747. If engineering paid similar to a teachers salary, I may have pursued something different just because of the amount of work you have to put into an engineering degree and a job in engineering, Morrow said. Ninety percent of the kids in engineering wouldnt be if it wasnt for high paying jobs. Engineering and business degrees offer more than high starting salaries. They also provide plenty of job opportunities. Employers in accounting, financial and engineering services are the most interested in hiring 2010 college graduates, according to a separate NACE study. Certainly one of the very attractive things about engineering is the job market and the potential salaries you can earn, said Alexis McKinley Jones, recruitment director for the School of Engineering. The same holds true for business degrees. Average starting salary offers for accounting and financial graduates are $50,402 and $49,703, respectively. A lot of the students I talk to see business as something that could open the doors to many types of job opportunities, said Frances Lyons, academic advisor in the School of Business. They see business as an area where they will be able to apply what theyve learned in the classroom to a particular job. Despite the allures of high salaries and a growing job market, Jones said students should choose their degree based on personal interests. I tell students that its easier to do things that youre passionate about, Jones said. If theyre not passionate about engineering, its not going to be a good fit for them. Edited by Clark Goble
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Casey Burkitt, a senior from Olathe, repairs books for the library as part of his student job. According to KUs Library Communications Director, Rebecca Smith, the libraries employ between 200 to 300 student workers each year based on the librarys need. do. Riley said that the work study job allows him to pick up a few hours of work between classes, understands about class obligations and even allows employees to choose their schedules during finals week. He found the position on the Universitys jobs website, and while he applied for at least seven jobs, Riley said that only the library responded, calling him a week later. Last year, 25,455 applications were received for 650 on-campus student hourly jobs, or more than 39 applications per job. Rileys strategy is precisely what Ann Hartley, associate director of Career Services, recommends students use when seeking on-campus jobs. It will pick up a lot toward the middle of August, when the students come back to campus, Hartley said. You really do have to check every day and then just apply for everything that interests you that youd at least be qualified for. More than 20 percent of all applications in the last three years have come in August. Last year, that number was 5,897 in the first month of classes. Jeremy Horkman, Watson Library service desk supervisor, helps review applications and interview interested students. He said that chief among what the service desk looks for in an applicant was background in related work, interview performance, availability and, sometimes, a certain age and field of study. Like for the on-campus job market as a whole, this time of year is as busy as any for libraries. By the beginning of August, Horkman said the service desk has an idea of how many positions and hours it will need to fill due to graduation or transfers. We try to see at least see two times or three times more people than we are going to hire to really get the right person and get the right fit, Horkman said. For students that find themselves overlooked, Hartley said failing to complete a resume or cover letter is one of the primary causes. I dont think people realize how important that is, but people really will use a cover letter and resume in addition to that application form to weed you out or to find out how interested you are in the job to take the time to write a letter, Hartley said. As an individual conducting job interviews, Horkmans advice to students looking for jobs is similar to Hartleys. When theyre looking for jobs, really try to align and pay attention to preferred and required qualifications, Horkman said. If they sort of apply selectively and meet the preferred requirements theyll probably be at an advantage. Edited by Dana Meredith
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EVERETT, Wash. An exconvict was jailed on a charge that he harassed a nurse who laughed at his plan to name his newborn after late mob boss John Gotti. John Keinath allegedly told the nurse back in March he would strangle her for laughing at him. He was charged with felony harassment and had been free awaiting trial, but on Monday, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge ordered him held on $1 million bail. The Herald of Everett reported that according to prosecutors, Keinath spent the past few months trying to trick people at Stevens Hospital into giving him the nurses identity, and he finally learned it. That led to concerns about her safety. Keinath was arrested late last week after being chased
around by local police and U.S. marshals. His previous convictions include a drive-by shooting and assaulting someone with a piece of pipe. It was unclear if Keinath has an attorney.
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform along the lakefront during the Chicago Air and Water show Saturday in Chicago.
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. A pit bull delivered quite a surprise in the back of a Prescott Valley patrol car. Prescott Valley police said Tuesday that an officer picked up the pit bull on Friday from an area woman who had been watching the dog. The officer noticed the dog appeared quite pregnant, but the woman told him she was not. She told the officers she was only supposed to watch the dog for a short time and that its owners never picked her up.
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Lansing Correctional Facility will donate these recently refurbished bicycles to children and adults in need. Inmates at the facility spent 11,592 hours fixing up bikes last year, some of which were donated by Student Housing after students abandoned them in residence hall lots.
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Bethlehem, were also charged with disorderly conduct for participating in the fight. Lianmary Rosa told police she got into the fight because of rumors posted about her on Facebook. Court records did not indicate what the rumors were. Charged with stabbing Rosa are Krystal Ann Espinosa, 25, and Brenda Santiago, 25, both of Bethlehem. Both Espinosa and Santiago are charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct and are in Northampton County Prison under $50,000 bail each.
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Similar to Eubanks, many students chose to live on campus during freshman year. After that point, students prefer off-campus living arrangements. Kelly Davis, a sophomore from Overland Park, currently lives at The Exchange. As a former Templin resident, Davis said living in the dorm helped ease her into living on her own. Lawrence offers multiple apartment complexes geared toward students, including The Exchange and The Legends Place. Brittany Butterworth, media coordinator for The Legends Place, said the dorm style rooms, rent
and utility packages helped make the transition to off-campus living easier. Each room is leased out individually, so all residents have to worry about is their own rent, which includes utilities, making it all one payment, Butterworth said. Butterworth said The Legends Place came fully furnished and hosts frequent events, such as pool parties. Davis said that student-oriented apartments kept her surrounded by friends. Unlike the dorms, though, residents often have more room to themselves. Although she now has more
responsibilities, Eubanks said she liked having space that wasnt possible in the dorms. I got sick of the dorms, Eubanks said. There were always so many people there all the time. Butterworth said amenities, such as shuttle buses to campus, packaged rent and entertainment helped students transition to off-campus living. Im very glad I lived in the dorms, Eubanks said. But I was very happy when I moved out. Edited by Emily McCoy
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You might be a genius at school. You might be able to sit through a math lecture and understand theories with ease. You might be able to write a perfect A paper on your first try. Not everybody is a genius though. Most students need some help with classes at some point. Whether youre a freshman or a graduate student, its important to know where to find the help when someone needs it. Check out these tutoring options that KU has to offer.
it, Tannenwald said. Its cool to see students get better and pick stuff up, but frustrating when students come in and they just want to be shown how to do it. Theres a lot available if you really want to learn.
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Justin Riley, a junior from Lees Summit, Mo., sets aside time to work out at the recreation center.
Patricia Noteboom, assistant director of the Academic Achievement and Access Center, said students pay $75 per course to be placed in a tutor group of no more than four people, but one person is enough to get a group going. The tutors are KU students who have been approved by the center. Students arrange the meeting time and place and can request a tutor through the first ten weeks of the semester. The Center is located on the first floor of Strong Hall.
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The Writing Center offers students a chance to bring in their papers at any point along the writing process. From outline to final draft, the graduate and undergraduate students who work as writing consultants will talk you through ideas and work on parts that the student is concerned about. Terese Thonus, director of the writing center, said this last academic year, more than 2,000 students visited the Writing Center. Consultations are free.
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Rock the Rec (Social Event) Thursday August 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness center check out all the health and fitness opportunities available to students on campus. Watkins Student Health center and the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness center will be hosting this event full of information, demonstrations and giveaways. Sport clubs and health and fitness programs will be on hand to answer questions. Recreation center Hours, August 16 - September 3: Monday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - Midnight Friday 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Midnight more Information at: http://recreation.ku.edu
The Math Help Rooms, located in Snow and Strong Halls, cater to students who need assistance with specific math courses. Students come in with their questions and calculators and are helped by instructors or, in some cases, student assistants. The rooms are open five days a week and students can walk in anytime. Ben Tannenwald, a senior from Overland Park, is one of the student assistants who work in the Math 002 and Math 101 Help Rooms. If you come in here and you really want to learn, then youll get a lot out of
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This may seem like an obvious suggestion, but a professors office hours can often be a useful tool for studying. Office hours vary for each professor and most professors are open to making appointments. Laura Vinci, a senior from Lincoln, Neb., used office hours before most big assignments. My professor was really helpful because he used his office hours to actually comment individually with me about my writing style and to make sure I was following the assignment requirements, Vinci said. I liked getting the feedback from him on my work because it would either steer me in the right director or assure me that I was being successful. Professor of African Studies Beverly Mack said she helps two to a dozen students during her office hours every week. Edited by Sean Tokarz
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There has been a great deal of effort to preserve downtown and its historic nature, Pennington said. New Englanders founded Lawrence in 1854 and from its birth, Lawrence residents have made Massachusetts Street and the downtown area the center of its commercial, political and local activity. That center was threatened, however, when on Aug. 21, 1863, William Quantrill led 300 Missouri men in ransacking the businesses on Massachusetts Street. The House Building, where Lids and Francis Sporting Goods are currently located, was the only downtown building left standing from the raid. Carol Francis, a KU journalism alumna, currently owns the building at 731-737 Massachusetts St. More than 150 years after Quantrills Raid, the only name remaining from the historic birth of downtown is Weavers Department Store, 901 Massachusetts St.
Considered one of the longest running department stores in the country, Weavers is one of 20 clothing and shoe stores that can be found downtown. Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St., Urban Outfitters, 1013 Massachusetts St., and Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., are all within walking distance of Weavers. The biggest difference between downtown and other shopping districts is that in most cases, you are dealing with the owner, Pennington said. And when the owner is dealing with the customer, he knows what the customer wants and if he doesnt have it hell get it for you. In addition to shopping, at least 20 restaurants can be found on or around Massachusetts Street. Zen Zero, 811 Massachusetts St., offers Pan-Asian cuisine and veganfriendly options. For a more upscale evening, Tellers, 746 Massachusetts St., serves Italian food and wine.
Bookstores, like locally owned and operated The Raven, 8 E. Seventh St., banks and gift shops also populate downtown. For students looking for a fun night out, downtown has bars such as the Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., Quintons Bar and Deli, 615 Massachusetts St., and the dueling piano bar The Barrel House, 729 New Hampshire St,, Each provides a special atmosphere. All the bars are within walking distance and there is a good variety of restaurants, which helps make it a vibrant area, Stewart said. If students arent interested in drinking, Liberty Hall Theatre, 644 Massachusetts St., shows art films, while The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, offers shows by local and national artists. Further enriching the downtown arts scene, beginning on Aug. 27, Final Friday Artwalk will
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Daniel Lierz, a junior from Topeka, is ready to greet customers outside of Kansas Sampler. Kansas Sampler is just one of many KU apparel shops on Massachusetts Street. Lierz said he enjoys the diversity Massachusets Street has to offer. I like all of the shops and everything, and just being able to walk around for hours and see something new everyday, Lierz said. take place downtown on the last Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. Galleries will open their doors to visitors and the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., will hold a variety of activities. In the evening, all of the places will be open and make it a festive place to be out and about, said Laurie McLane-Higginson, educational consultant at the Lawrence Arts Center. We want to help make people aware of the art community and bring them in the doors of the center. Edited by Dana Meredith
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A KU bus drives pass the Burge Union on Irving Hill Road. KU on Wheels underwent many changes last summer due to road construction and other conficts, including the merging of several routes. the two systems. Since the fare-free system was put into place, KU on Wheels has proven to be a more popular transportation option with students as well. Ridership doubled during the first year of fare-free, with another 20 percent increase last year. Coordination with the city, improved service on the street and the reciprocal fare agreement are the large drivers for last years increase, Meier said. Students still pay $78.50 in student fees per semester toward KU on Wheels. Danny Kaiser, assistant director of Parking and Transit, said the fee money is used on operational costs, bus acquisition, maintenance and the free nighttime transit services on campus SafeBus and SafeRide which help combat drunken driving. Service and route changes were also implemented earlier this month to coincide with the start of the Universitys school year. The adjustments include improvements to the citys main 10 routes, and an alignment modification for the 25th and Melrose route to prevent overcrowding during peak demand. The changes are intended to enhance access to the city and University, increase service frequency and make the best use of resources available. In addition to being convenient and cheap for students, using alternative transportation reduces greenhouse gas emissions and benefits the environment. Why burn gas in your own vehicle when you can ride on the bus? Kaiser said. It helps the environment and it helps keep cash in students pockets. For more information on bus schedules, rules and maps, check http://kuonwheels.ku.edu/ Edited by Tim Dwyer
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line yelling at the box. The sign wasnt even lit. However, not every KU student shares a love for midnight food binging. Nathaniel Vigil, a senior from Lansing, doesnt like eating late because of the extra calories that go with it. I want to stay in shape, and eating late at night doesnt really help me do that. Vigil said. Healthy or not, its safe to say late night dining will continue in Lawrence as new and returning customers flood the town at the new school year. Edited by Sean Tokarz
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EDINBURGH, Scotland Drinkers uninterested in designated drivers should consider the new offering on Scotlands real estate market the Old Forge. The local is Scotlands most remote pub with no roads in or out. Located on the Knoydart Peninsula in the West Highlands, the thirsty must hike about 18 miles (29 kilometers) from the nearest road or travel seven miles (11 kilometers) across the sea loch from the town of Mallaig. Owners Ian and Jackie Robertson are retiring and seeking offers starting at 790,000 pounds (US$1.2 million). Jackie Robertson said Thursday she enjoyed the pub, which she describes as ideally situated for those who want to get away from it all. But she says its time to stop pouring pints and start drinking them.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. A former volunteer with an Arizona fire department is accused of setting fire to a station while firefighters were on a call. The U.S. Attorneys Office says Jamie Billy of Tuba City is charged with one count of willfully and maliciously setting fire to the Navajo Nation Fire Department station. The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says a passer-by noticed
the station on fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 5. The crew was not in the station because of a call. The fire started in the station truck bay and caused damage to a fire truck and to the station. Billy is scheduled to appear in U.S. Magistrate Court Thursday to determine whether he should be released from custody until his trial.
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Ill., said. Marchiony said. On game day, its important to I would encourage freshmen to arrive early, Marchiony said. The attend Traditions Night on Monday, student section is general admis- Aug. 16 at Memorial Stadium, he sion, so the earlier students get to said. At Traditions Night students games, the better seats theyll get. learn about the Rock Chalk Chant Student seating is on the east side and the clap and other great tradiof the stadium and encompasses tions. sections 18 through 20 and the Traditions are what set Kansas top of section football games 21. The stuapart from dent entrance other schools, It creates a feeling of is in the northand even other camaraderie with your west corner of sporting events, the stadium Dowd said. fellow students. near section The best 17. Students part is particiMArie DOwD should remempating in cheers Des Plaines, ill., senior ber to bring and clapping their tickets during the and KUIDs to games, she games. . said. It creates a feeling of camaraAn important aspect of cheer- derie with your fellow students and ing on the Jayhawks is knowing really makes you feel like youre a the popular KU chants. Attending part of the Universitys legacy. Traditions Night during Hawk Week is a good way to get some Edited by Sean Tokarz practice before the big game,
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ove-in day is a pain. If you live in student housing, like me, then you know that on Sunday you saw waves of people descend upon the residence and scholarship halls, sometimes with parents and siblings in tow, storming lobbies and common rooms everywhere, searching for the right paperwork and the right room. While everyones focused on signing the right papers and unpacking their stuff, its easy to miss that move-in day represents one of the best ways for new students to see the diversity of the University. When students mingle
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lion unfamiliar ideas every day. This is a page for ideas. Quirky ideas, intelligent ideas, inspiring ideas, smart ideas. Its a page for you to find new ideas and contribute your best ones.
Thats why we have close to 20 columnists, all students, to bring you new ideas every school day. Each columnist writes on a different subject area from fashion to foreign policy. Thats why we publish letters from students on virtually any topic that affects you and your fellow students. Whether you agree with what you read, disagree or are just plain disgusted, write to us. Then theres Free For All, a place that celebrates anonymous speech, where you can just as easily give your two cents about last nights escapade as well as the
most pressing issues facing this campus. The positions taken in the editorials, which use the voice and authority of the paper, help push for policies and decisions that we believe will make this university a better place. This semester were also starting a new feature, tentatively called Opinion Minute which will consist of short video interviews with columnists posted online a few times each week. It will be a chance to get the backstory on columns and tidbits of information that dont always make it onto the printed page.
In all these ways, we want to make the Opinion page a place where every student will find something to agree with, something to disagree with and something that shines a new light on a difficult subject. If this page can do that then we will have been successful. So be sure to pick up Thursdays Kansan and see how weve done. Until then, enjoy Hawk Week and welcome to the University. shorman, the opinion editor, is a junior from McPherson in journalism.
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ansas officials met Tuesday to discuss the passing of an overdue and imperative state law to penalize Kansas drivers who choose to text while driving. This is an act that will keep streets safe from negligence. According the Hands Free Information website, the law that took effect on the first of January and bans texting and e-mailing for drivers with a restricted license remains in full force. Both the Kansas House and Senate proposed bills to extend the ban to all drivers, and failure to comply would result in a $100 fine. This bill, however, shouldnt be necessary for drivers to practice good streetsense. Texting while driving may sound harmless at first, given that this generation has grown up with the development and mass-dispersal of technology. But it is only another impairment, an irresponsible habit that can cause damage. Kansas is not the first state to recognize this issue. Nineteen other states and the District of Columbia currently have similar laws in effect. Strong supporters of a broader federal ban include Verizon Wireless and The Wireless Associationcompanies that agree drivers who text are substantially more likely to be involved in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers are four times more likely to be involved in harmful accidents
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when texting. In Kansas, drivers without restricted licenses who get into accidents because of text messaging are only subject to being ticketed for reckless or careless driving. However, ticketing the use of cell phones as being reckless would be more difficult for law enforcement to prove without an existing rule as a binding reference. Many accidents are the result of negligent driving, leading to injuries or fatal consequences to passengers and other drivers and making those negligent drivers responsible for the lives or damages to others. A law regarding the use of cell phones would prevent car accidents, saving the lives of not only the victims, but also the offenders. Exclusively banning messaging for restricted drivers makes
the habit appear to be something that has to be practiced and only performed by experienced drivers, similar to driving on the freeway or operating a manual transmission. Texting while driving is not a skill to be rehearsed; it is a hazardous behavior that should be habitually avoided. Regardless of state statute, Kansas drivers, especially teenagers and college students, should have the self-discipline to ignore their cell phones while driving. If the state legislators are looking out for the best interest of Kansas citizens, they should pass this bill.
If you see a restricted driver texting while driving, call: (785) 843-0250
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hat do you do when one of your icons doesnt have the law on his side? Apparently, you try and change who interprets the law. At least, that is the page in the playbook of an anti-abortion group, Kansans for Life. While protesting Roe v. Wade at the Kansas Judicial Center recently, the group announced it would campaign against Kansas Supreme Court Justice Carol Beier in her retention election later this year. Why is this? Apparently Kansans for Life didnt like some recent rulings she handed down in hearings involving former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline. But, conservatives rallying against so-called activist judges are nothing new. People trying to oust judges in retention votes arent new, either. I spent a summer a few years ago interning at the Judicial Center. Occasionally, I got to read or hear stories when some fringe group or another had campaigned against a Supreme Court justice and failed miserably. I believe that none have succeeded at all in this state since the Supreme Court became an appointed, not elected, position. We can argue all day about the merits of the rulings against Kline. What he did, regarding moving medical records subpoenaed from an abortion clinic in Wichita out of the possession of the Attorney Generals office, did go against an order by the Supreme Court. This matter was settled about a year ago in the hearing that featured Beiers controversial ruling. So, here we have the basis for the ruling, and why the majority opinion contained such harsh criticism. (Kline was described as showing little, if any respect for the court.) But, is this the way to fight for a cause? Coming to
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the defense of somebody who has been an awful spokesman for a cause, and who hasnt been able to win public election on either state and county levels for the better part of a decade? The members of Kansans for Life think it is, sadly. The group will fail, as well they should; but, they will continue on in their inane efforts to fight against reproductive choice, and we will be forced to watch it all. Why then, if the effort is almost guaranteed to fail, is this news annoying? Kansans for Life is crossing a line when they go after the Judicial Branch in this way. The one non-partisan branch of government is that way for a reason, to make sure that nobody interpreting the law is beholden to the ideology of a fickle electorate. By targeting Justice Beier, and threatening similar campaigns against other judges, Kansans for Life is trying to inject a fear of its far-right beliefs into the justice system itself. The statement it makes is to rule the way we want, not the way the law dictates, or suffer the consequences. We can take solace in the likelihood that the group will fail. But if this level of ambition continues past the upcoming election, it is a given that we will be subjected to more such campaigns, for equally shoddy reasons. Cohen is a senior from topeka in journalism
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was. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman were talking to me as if I was standing next to them in the prison courtyardjust another day. It was one of those movies where thinking was required for the full experience. In other words, I wasnt paying $10 to watch giant robots based on Hasbro toys blow up one another for two hours. Most everyone has fond memories of the violent fight scenes in Fight Club; certainly the inclusion of these scenes is what makes the movie such a popular one. But, has anyone ever stopped to think why the fight scenes stick out? Its because of the art in the storytelling. When Edward Nortons character gives his famous I am Jack narrations throughout the movie or Brad Pitt demonstrates the inner workings of movie reels, the scenarios are so bizarre that viewers cant help but think
about the character, about the story, about something. Thus, when you watch Pitt and Norton beat the hell out of each other, it means more to the movie. The problem with standardizing 3-D in movies is that the one element of a good 2-D movie when you find yourself sitting next to Morgan Freeman in the courtyardis automatically commonplace. This is because, well, you really are in the movie. How will movies such as Up in the Air, Shawshank, or Schindlers List find a home in 3-Da genre built for action next to giant exploding robots? They cant. The point here is not to call for the elimination of all genres except drama. I could talk about TPS Reports, Bond movies, or ask if anyone knows where Doug, from The Hangover, is all day long; all genres have merit. The fact that the technology is even available to make a movie like Avatar is amazing in itself. But if 3-D, over-lade visual movies become the latest way to make money in Hollywood, expect to be stuck with less Shawshank and more G-Force. Boultinghouse is a sophomore from Girard in history and journalism.
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Freshman quarterback Jordan Webb throws to sophomore quarterback Kale Pick during the Jayhawks' first practice of the season Aug. 4. The two are competing for the starting quarterback position.
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hope you all enjoyed it while it lasted. The past 365 days were as entertaining as it can get. Think about how much this beloved university was on the news in the past year. It had to be more than any other college. Be proud, Jayhawk Nation. What other university can claim to have its high-profile football and basketball teams duke it out on school grounds? How many coaches and athletic directors were surrounded by controversy? Where else can you find the most illustrious ticket hijacking scheme in recent memory? Im sad to tell you, but 20102011 cannot compete. Nothing can. The Big 12 exists now as 10 schools in a summer with twists not even M. Night Shyamalan could have written. Now were stuck seeing how long that lasts. The mens basketball team fell in the second round in an ESPY award-winning upset by Northern Iowa. Sorry to open up old wounds, but think about it in terms of this season: theres nowhere to go but up. And the football team. So promising last season. The Jay-
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cthibodeaux@kansan.com hawks won their first five games but then splat. Lost the final seven. You can fill in the blanks with any other newsworthy story surrounding the University of Kansas. Not even USC and its chaotic summer cant compete. It may be more affected, but its not as widespread as Kansas. I want to point out track and field middle distance runner Lauren Bonds graduated with a 3.93 grade point average and was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year. Sophomore thrower Mason Finley was the best discus thrower at the NACAC Under-23 Track and Field Championships in early July. But corruption in the organization they were part of masked those achievements.
Perhaps the only way to salvage the thrill of Kansas Athletics and make us forget about 2009-2010 is to win an NCAA championship. A football bowl berth would help. There is no substitute for winning on the grandest stages. But there is a positive to all of this: I will promise that this year will be better than last year. Exciting doesnt always mean better. And there is hope in the revenue sports. The basketball team is poised for something special. The Morris twins are looking excellent this summer, working out three times a day. Freshman Josh Selby is skilled enough to perhaps make his own shoes to fill someday. And how can you not like where the football team is at? Coach Turner Gill sat down this summer and said his purpose on life was to teach 18- to 22-yearold men how to be better people. Whatever side Im on, I want him on my team, whether he wins or loses. And whether its exciting or not, its going to be a good year. Edited by Clark Goble
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Junior forward Marcus Morris launches a shot over former Iowa State forward Craig Brackins in Allen Fieldhouse Feb. 13, 2009. Morris practiced with Team USA during the summer.
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PHILADELPHIA Playing their first game without Donovan McNabb, the Philadelphia Eagles showed they have capable quarterbacks. Starter kevin kolb was impressive and backup Michael Vick displayed flashes of his old self before rookie Mike kafka rallied the Eagles to a 28-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason opener Friday night. Pro Bowl kicker David Akers made all five of his field goals, including a 36-yarder that gave the Eagles a one-point lead in the fourth quarter. Jaguars backup Luke Mccown picked apart Philadelphias juniorvarsity secondary, throwing for 244 yards and three touchdowns.
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all me a pessimist, call me a homer, or call me an antidreamer I just cant lie to myself. The three-headed Mon-star in South Beach leads me to fear for the future of professional basketball. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the 2010-11 Miami Heat and perhaps the grandest demolition crew that never broke a rule. Now before you get out of your proverbial beach chair and toss said chair in a vicious manner out of severe disagreement with my previous statements, allow me to relate to all you dreamers. I get it. I really do. First of all, the Miami Heat will be nothing short of a flabbergasting cash crop. They will rake in television ratings like American Idol on fire. NBA 2K11 might be the best selling and most enjoyable video game of all time. Together, these three will sign so many endorsement deals, they will put Peyton Mannings advertisement total to shame. Forget Obama and that little economic recession thing. The Miami Heat will dominate our nations attention, basketball fans or not. Few things will match the brilliance of watching a squad akin to the USA
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mrothman@kansan.com Olympic team playing 82 games plus playoffs per year. Throw in Mike Miller, Zydrunas Ilgauskus, Mario Chalmers, Eddie House and more, and this team could roll to gold in the summer games. This is also why they might just ruin the NBA. This team is simply too good. Talented players from far and wide are throwing their names into the hat, praying that Miami Heat president Pat Riley throws a bone (a league minimum contract) their way. The world of sports has never seen anything like it. Weve seen stars take minor pay cuts so that they can return with their beloved franchises. Weve seen juggernauts join forces so that they can finally hoist that first championship trophy. But never, and I mean never, have we seen three of the finest athletes in their respective sport combine to form a super squad while still in their
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll Jayhawks to face energized by return to the pros football upheaval Q
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SEATTLE Pete Carroll pumped his fists and hugged players, greeting nearly everyone. He ran a lot on the sidelines on a left knee the 58-year-old had surgically repaired just two weeks ago. And all that was before the national anthem. Then he highfived the guy who sang that. The coach who bolted Southern California in January to resurrect the fallen Seahawks looked like he was having more fun than his players during Seattles 20-18 preseason victory over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night. Carrolls first NFL game since Jan. 2, 2000, when he was coaching New England, was more notable for the new leaders energy being as advertised than it was for anything the players did. Chris Johnson scored a touchdown to end Tennessees first drive, on the same field where he became the sixth player with 2,000 yards rushing in a season last January. He had five carries for 7 yards on Saturdays initial drive. His score came on his third try from the 1, a cutback behind tight ends Bo Scaife and Craig Stevens. It felt good to get hit a few times because I really havent felt that since last year, Johnson said in quotes provided by the Titans at halftime. We still have some work to do together uick. List the first six people who come to mind with regards to the last few years of Kansas football. Heres the six you thought of: Todd Reesing, Darrell Stuckey, Mark Mangino, Kerry Meier, Dezmon Briscoe and Jake Sharp. Now tell me where they are. They are, respectively, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, San Diego Chargers, now living in Florida, Cincinatti Bengals, Atlanta Falcons and trying to latch on in the NFL. Not a Jayhawk among them. Now list the first six people that come to mind with regards to the coming year of Kansas football. Youre stuck at Turner Gill, arent you? If you got to three, chances are you listed the two favorites for the quarterback position, which says something about the stability of the 2010 Kansas Jayhawks football season. No one can, with any certainty, say who the starting quarterback will be in, oh, three weeks. Its OK. Head coach is really the only position in Kansas football thats locked down at the moment. Sophomore running back Toben Opurum was the Jayhawks leading rusher last year. He was the favorite to win the starting job in a walk this year. Hes not on the two-deep depth chart, meaning hes at best third in the rotation. Angus Quigley, back at running back after a one-year move to linebacker, tops the list (Blake Gideon quivers with fear). Huldon Tharp had 59 tackles as a true freshman in 2009. Hes out for the season. tdwyer@kansan.com And of course, theres the quarterback position that is all sorts of wide open. It could be Pick (who, lets face it, should really wear number six. Pick six. Get it?). It could be Webb (who, lets face it, nobody really knew anything about until spring practice). The point Im making is that in 2010, with Jayhawk football, the unexpected is all you can expect. I dont think Im exaggerating when I say that all but a couple of positions locked down for game one are on the offensive and defensive lines. Skill positions are up for grabs, save for Johnathan Wilsons hold on the top wide receiver spot. Gills first year as head coach could get ugly at times (and likely will). Or it could be a seamless transition (but likely wont). With as much turnover as the football team is experiencing, matching last years 5-7 record would be, in my book, pretty much expected. Going bowling at the end of the year would be impressive. But like I said, in 2010, with Jayhawks football, the unexpected is all you can expect. Edited by Anna Nordling
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ARLINGTON, Texas Just in case they didnt already know, the Dallas cowboys got a reminder of the importance of getting touchdowns whenever theyre close. The cowboys were within 16 yards of the end zone on four drives against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night, yet managed only three field goals. It came back to bite them when the Raiders got two touchdowns and a field goal in the final 4:58 for a 17-9 victory. Dallas (1-1) had snaps from Oaklands 16, 13, 9 and 10 without getting into the end zone. One of those drives was stopped on downs, and the others were settled by David Buehler making kicks of 42, 27 and 28 yards. Oakland went ahead 10-9 with 2:24 left when first-string kicker Sebastian Janikowski nailed a 28yard field goal.
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets quarterback Charlie Whitehurst on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans , Saturday in Seattle. (but) well be ready to go when it matters. Vince Young, heading into the season as Tennessees starter after going 8-2 to finish 2009, completed his first five passes for 78 yards. Seattles Josh Wilson intercepted the sixth and final one, on a comeback route near the sideline intended for Justin Gage at the Titans 39. Chris Simms replaced Young with 4 minutes left in the opening quarter. The rest of Tennessees starting offense was out by the start of the second period. The Titans rallied within 20-18 with 4:39 left on a 1-yard run by LeGarrette Blount and 2-point pass by rookie Rusty Smith. Tennessee got the ball back with a minute left but Smith threw an interception to Kam Chancellor with 25 seconds remaining. Seattles first-team offense produced a 44-yard field goal by Olindo Mare in its three drives. Matt Hasselbeck was 4 of 10 for 26 yards. He was sacked once and had three passes deflected, two by Titans linebacker Stephen Tulloch. The toasty home crowd on an 87-degree night got its biggest thrill from Mike Williams. The top-10 pick by the Lions in 2005 who ballooned out of the league for two years caught a short pass from backup Charlie Whitehurst midway through the second quarter. Williams, and ran 51 yards untouched for a touchdown.
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he soap opera that was the summer of 2010 for the Big 12 Conference ended with a pleasant, anti-climactic agreement to keep most of the conference intact. But the departure of Nebraska and Colorado, to the Big 10 and Pac 10 respectively, has actually changed the history of the University forever without many people noticing. The Im a Jayhawk fight song that everybody claps along to at football and basketball games is now changing because of the imminent departure of the Cornhuskers and the Buffaloes. After three years of going to home football games, Ive sung until my lungs didnt have any more air during the Rock Chalk Chant. Ive waved the wheat. And Ive tried to master the Im a Jayhawk clap during every lull of every game. But Ive never known the lyrics to Im a Jayhawk, which, now that Ive learned them, I think it makes the fight song one of the Universitys most special traditions. The fight song shows a competitive tradition, challenges the Universitys Big 12 rivals and rings with Kansas pride for not just the school, but for the state as a whole. I find it surprising that the lyrics to this chant, which has been around for almost a century, are never sung. Doing so could add an extra fighting spirit and another unique showing of school pride at football games, which can sometimes be lacking in enthusiasm as evidenced by the crowds that leave at halftime. The lyrics that will be changed this year are: Husk some corn and listen/ to the Cornhuskers wail, Talk about the Sooners, the Cowboys and the Buffs and Talk about the Wildcats, and those Cornhuskin boys. The Alumni Association is holding a contest for students to submit new lyrics. The winner will be announced at the homecoming game on Oct. 23 and the new lyrics will be put into effect in the 2011-2012 season. I suggest emphasizing tradition and the strength that is left in the remaining ten teams of the former Big 12. Tradition is a perfect three-syllable word to substitute in for Cornhusker. Something like: Got a beak thats big enough to twist the tigers tail, We the crimson and blue, shine as tradition prevails. It wouldnt be a direct stab at either of the teams for abandoning one of the most historically strong conferences in the country. But it would show the values of a school proud of its history. Kansas and Nebraska had the longest continuous series between two schools in the country during their time together in the Big 8 and Big 12. They have played each other 104 straight years, for a total of 116 times since 1892. Sometimes money and TV contracts overrule tradition, but not in Kansas, and thankfully not in Texas. This is exactly why the new fight song should emphasize the importance of tradition for Kansas and should be more of a part of game day experiences in the future. Edited by Dana Meredith
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The Kansas football team has a completely new feel this year. Last season, the internal issues of the Jayhawks were well documented. Players claimed to have suffered all kinds of distress, leading to a complete remodeling of the coaching staff. With first-year coach Turner Gill at the helm, senior cornerback Chris Harris senses an overwhelming change within the team. Hes a loving coach that wants the best for us, Harris said. Other college coaches are just like a robot. Gills positive idealism was evident during the recruiting process. Instead of focusing solely on the Xs and Os of football, he communicated faith and good human qualities. Senior defensive end Jake Laptad had nothing bad to say about his new coach. It struck him how caring his coach is to the students athletes. Hes more concentrated on your personal life, Laptad said, not only just getting you a better football player but a better person. With that mentality, Gill has instilled some unusual, but positive, customs. For instance, he had players stand up and discuss the most influential person in their lives. He said it was an effort to build relationships and looking inside yourself will help others see you as you truly are. I wanted to make sure that we got a chance to know that theres a lot more in common that we have with each other than we have differences, Gill said.
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Coach Turner Gill talks with the media before the start of Kansas first practice of the season Aug. 4. Kansas opens the 2010-2011 season Sept. 4 against North Dakota State at Memorial Stadium. Cursing is discouraged, which could be a difficult transition for some. We try not to cuss, Harris said. Weve been around it so long. And when a player does something wrong, the punishment is not as bad, Harris said. Former coach Mark Mangino would tell players something once and they would have to figure it out on their own. Gill walks players through the learning process. If we mess up on the field, he teaches us, Harris said. They come at us in a totally different way. Through the tumultuous summer, Gill could only do his job as a coach since the realignment and ticket scandal were all out of his control. And it didnt affect his lifes purpose. Gill said his purpose on Earth is to work with men 18- 22 years-old. Its what he loves. As long as I was going to be able to be coaching and teaching young men, thats all that mattered to me, Gill said. Senior lineman Brad Thorson loves his new coach. Gill has entrusted a leadership role to him and the other seniors, and even more than that. Hes truly a mentor to me right now, Thorson said. Hes what I want to become as a man. Edited by Clark Goble
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The defensive line is having trouble keeping bodies on the field and is probably the most uncertain group on defense. The Jayhawks kicked Jamal Greene off the team after he was connected to an attempted robbery. With off-and-on injuries on the line, sophomore Darius Parish is back on the defensive front after playing on both sided last season. Senior Jake Laptad will be relied on as the main pass rusher, leading kansas with 6.5 sacks last season. Defensive line coach buddy Wyatt said a few young players are making strides in camp. Freshman defensive end Tyrone Sellers, Wyatt said, has made the biggest improvement since the beginning of summer. Freshman kevin Young impressed both coach Turner Gill and Wyatt from the defensive end position, making himself an early breakout-player candidate.
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Senior receiver Johnathan Wilson cuts inside after a reception from senior quarterback Todd Reesing. Wilson had 66 yards receiving in Kansas Sept. 12 win at Texas-El Paso.
Senior chris Harris leads a unit that lost Darrell Stuckey to the NFL and bradley McDougald, Daymond Patterson and D.J. beshears to the offensive side of the ball. by moving the more athletic players back, kansas might get exposed in the secondary early in the season. calvin Rubles, a 6-foot-3 senior, shows promise as a bump-and-run coverage man. Free safety Lubbock Smith was a productive tackler last season and could emerge as a play maker. Teams might stay away from Harris, a starter in the 2008 Orange bowl, and try to exploit kansas at the opposite cornerback position.
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Linebackers
The linebacking unit took a huge blow with the season-ending injury to sophomore Huldon Tharp. He started seven games last year and made a couple of freshman all-American teams last season. Gill suggested at the football media day that the coaching staff might move someone to a different position to fill the gap. Senior Justin Springer will likely start at middle linebacker and played in all 12 games last season. Dont be surprised if Gill converts a safety to linebacker to get more speed on the field.
Junior wide receiver Daymond Patterson returns a kick for a touchdown against Florida International Aug. 30, 2008. Patterson switched to No. 15 last season.
Sophomore wide receiver Bradley McDougald fights off a Northern Colorado defender Sept. 5, 2009. McDougald is one of several wide receivers vying for the starting job this season.
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Despite all the turnover the Jayhawks have this year, the offensive line remained completely intact. All five starters at the end of last year seniors Brad Thorson and Sal Capra, junior Jeremiah Hatch and sophomores Tanner Hawkinson and Trevor Marrongelli return and look to have a crucial role protecting the new quarterback. Earlier this summer, the Jayhawks lost junior Jeff Spikes for the season with a leg injury.
Quarterbacks
Controversy. Battle. Competition. Call it what you want, but both sophomore quarterback Kale Pick and his freshman counterpart Jordan Webb are ready for a starter to be named at their position. We both want to know, but were just making ourselves better now, Webb said. So I think the competition is going to pay off in the end. Pick, the only quarterback on the roster with any FBS experience, has only 22 yards in mop-up time accumulated last season. Webb, who is almost identical to Pick in height and weight, redshirted last season. Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chuck Long is not working on a deadline to name a starter, but he does have a comfort zone he would like to stick to. The latest you ever want to go is 10 days before the first game. Youd like to give them 10 days at the very minimum, Long said. Thats as far as Ive gone before; weve named the quarterback anywhere before that. But again, thats up to coach Gill.
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Sophomore running back Toben Opurum makes his first career touchdown against Northern Colorado Sept. 5. injury. Opurum said all the guys are getting pretty even reps in early practices. All its doing is making each and every one of us better every week, Opurum said. I think its a competition thats going to keep going until one of us can emerge as the number one. Mitchell certainly appreciates that the coaching staff has a little less than a month to see if any one back will emerge. If no one sticks out, Gill knows he might have to wait until the middle of the season to get a true answer for the position. Quigley wants the chance to start at running back like he did at times in 2008, but that doesnt mean he minds the competition. Tobens pushing me, Im pushing Toben, Quigley said. Rells pushing Sands and Sands is pushing me. Thats the way it has to be. If you have a core of guys who are competing for a spot, you cant help but be successful at that spot. Edited by Tim Dwyer
Believe it or not, Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco could end up influencing the Jayhawks most talented receiver. Speaking to former teammate and Cincinnati Bengals rookie Dez Briscoe on Facebook, senior wide receiver Johnathan Wilson said he learned a thing or two about the duo referring to themselves as Batman and Robin. [Dez] was talking about Chad and T.O. and how its crazy, but he said hes learned a lot from those two guys, Wilson said. Im just excited for him to be in that situation because he can learn a lot from those two guys, and when he comes back, Ill try to learn what he learned from them. Wilson also received words of advice from former teammate Kerry Meier, now with the Atlanta Falcons. He just told me to be a leader because Im the oldest one now, Wilson said. I learned from them, so obviously I need to do the same thing, teach guys and show them the ropes.
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Last year, senior Angus Quigley was a backup linebacker. But right now, hes sitting on top of the preseason depth chart at running back. Quigley rushed for 309 yards in 2008. Sophomore Toben Opurum started as a true freshman last year, but it is clear that the competition for carries will run through August. Look out for freshman Brandon Bourbon, a raw talent with the straight-away speed that Gill loves. We may not see anything settled until Big 12 play starts up.
Sophomore Linebacker Huldon Tharp dives at Duke quarterback Sean Renfree, forcing him to throw the ball away. The Jayhawks won the Sept. 19 game, 44-16.
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Sophomore linebacker Huldon Tharp will miss the 2010 season because of a foot injury.
Coach Turner Gill said that the injury will definitely affect the linebacking corps. He definitely was going to be a guy who was going to play, Gill said.
Tharp was slotted in as the starter at weakside linebacker on the preseason depth chart. Gill hinted that the coaching staff might tinker with a couple players positions to fill the gap.
Freshman Josh Richardson was second on the depth chart at weakside linebacker.
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Meghan also has a strong competitive fire. Fellow Jayhawks Jennifer Clark, a junior, and Audrey Yowell, a freshman, placed in the top eight in that amateur championship. We have a lot of experience in our upperclassmen, ONeil said. Overall, everyone has done a great job of playing in tournaments and keeping their games sharp. However, two of the teams key players from last year, Meghan Gockel and Emily Powers, graduated this past spring. Gockel was a four-time member of the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team and played in every tournament for Kansas, with an average of 78. She will be working on an MBA at the Texas this fall. In the last academic year, the womens golf team set a Kansas
Athletics record-high GPA of 3.62. event needs to be prepared for ONeil attributes this success to the in the same way. I think we have basics: studying and tutoring, as many great opportunities waiting well as good management of sched- for us this year and Im looking ules and support forward to another from the athletic year. department. She The Kansas womOne thing we need tells the golfens golf team will to get better at is ers that they are host the Marilynn students first treating every tourna- Smith Sunflower and athletes secInvitational tournament like its the only ond. ment this September One thing we at Alvamar Golf & tournament. need to get better Country Club, 4120 at, ONeil said, Clinton Parkway. In EriN ONEil coach is treating every the coming weeks, tournament like the team will play its the only tourrounds to deternament. It seems mine who will travel like we will make certain tourna- to the Nebraska Womens Amateur ments, like the Big 12 Conference Golf Association Tournament in Championship for instance, into Kearney, Neb. the biggest event in the world. It definitely is important, but each Edited by Dana Meredith
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fellow 2009-2010 redshirt Travis Releford and maybe even Tyrel Reed, who has improved his defense to the level that hes no longer just a sniper for the Jayhawks. If the job Little is Littles, though, hell bring a dangerous mid-range game to the lineup. The 6-foot-5 Little played primarily power forward in the Jayhawks 2008-2009 Sweet Sixteen season, but he has said hes much more comfortable on the outside.
If Selby is cleared for play by the NCAA, hell have a pretty solid hold on the point guard spot for the Jayhawks. The nations toprated recruit is under investigation for a Selby relat ionship with Robert Frazier, the manager for the NBAs Carmelo Anthony. Selby, Anthony and Frazier are all from the Baltimore area. If hes not cleared at this point still a big if the job may go to Elijah Johnson, who showed flashes of inhuman athletic ability in his freshman year.
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Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor drives to the basket against Missouri. Taylor scored seven points but turned the ball over five times against the Tigers. Kansas won 84-65.
After emerging as the top returning option for the Jayhawks throughout a stellar sophomore campaign, Morris has earned rave reviews for his performances at various camps over the summer. He Marcus Morris spent some time training with the national team in Las Vegas, where Kansas will return for the Las Vegas Invitational Thanksgiving weekend. Morris is a serious candidate for Big 12 Player of the Year in what could be his last year in a Kansas uniform.
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Taylor has been wracked with inconsistency throughout his career, following brilliant performances with sub-par, turnoverheavy games. If he can rein in his considTaylor erable potential hell be one of the most dangerous players in the Big 12. Taylors greatest asset is his speed, which gets him from end to end as quick as any player in the conference. Keeping it under control, though, has been an issue for Taylor.
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Markieff doesnt get praise to match his brother, but he has an inch and 10 pounds on Marcus. Hes not a traditional center the Jayhawks will look to Thomas Markieff Morris Robinson for a back-to-thebasket guy on offense but he brings plenty of offensive ability and rebounds like an absolute maniac on both sides of the floor. Markieff s performance at the Adidas Nations camp turned some heads, and hell likely be the Jayhawks top center over Robinson and 7-footer Jeff Withey. Edited by Sarah Kelly
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score reset at the beginning of each period. The Americans outscored the Chinese 35-8 in the third quarter, then lost the fourth 17-16 . Coach Mike Krzyzewski likely showed who two of his cuts will be, not using Jeff Green or JaVale McGee. Yi Jianlian of the Washington Wizards scored 13 for China.
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Outfielder Brian Heere is one of five Jayhawks from the 2010 team now playing in the minor leagues. Heere is playing for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
Heere currently plays for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, the Cleveland Indians Single A farm team, after being drafted in the 41st round. Heere is a Lawrence native who has Heere gotten off to a
Selik has had the most recent success out of any of the young Jayhawks. On Aug. 1 he picked up his first professional victory with the Vermont Lake Monsters, the Single-A affiliate of the Wa s h i n g t o n Nationals. He has been used as a relief pitchSelik er in all 10 of his appearances this season, and boasts a 3.45 ERA in 15.2 innings and along with the win he also has a save on the season.
three doubles in his last 10 games and has carried a .343 average during that run. Price has hit .322 in Price 35 games with 14 doubles, a triple and two home runs, he also has swiped 14 bases for the team.
The last of the Price boys to play at Kansas, Robby has lately picked up the hitting for the Hudson Valley Renegades. Price has had
Now with the Tri-City Valley Cats, Blankenship is currently 2-0 in 14 outings. Blankenship recorded nine consecutive scoreless appearances out of the bullpen, and held opponents to a batting average of .190 which now Blankenship has reached almost 13 innings. Blankenship is currently with the Houston Astros on their Single A roster. Edited by Tim Dwyer
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New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson carries the ball during morning practice at the teams NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 3. a 17-14 divisional-round win over the Chargers. He rushed for 41 on 10 carries against the Colts in the AFC Championship Game, but left the 30-17 loss early in the third quarter with rib cartilage damage. We thought he was ready when he was in college (at Iowa), Ryan said. Thats why we moved up in the third round to get him. He was well worth it. You look at him, hes a banger. Hes a No. 1 back without a question. But the funny thing is, we have another No. 1 back in LaDainian. Its going to be a terrific one-two punch. Thats what it takes in this league. Tomlinson is ranked eighth in the league in career rushing with 12,490 yards, and second in career rushing TDs with 138. But as with most running backs who turn 30, his numbers have fallen off dramatically the last couple of years. He averaged just 3.3 yards per carry last season and 3.8 the year before. The beauty of it is this guy has a huge chip on his shoulder, and rightfully so, Ryan said. This is one of the best backs in the history of this game. We had to defend against him in the playoffs last year. We had to put two guys on him. So we knew how valuable he was, even though the yardage totals and average-per-carry mightve made it look like he had dropped off.
FORNEY, Texas _ In Hank Semlers office, just beyond the North Forney High School field house, a shiny, plastic helmet sits on the shelf. It wouldnt catch anybodys eye at first glance. Its a pretty standard decorative item for a coachs office, after all. But to Semler, that shell and face mask symbolize the fledgling programs emphasis on safety. Those helmets are definitely his pride and joy, said Sloan Walls, a junior safety. They are like his babies. As awareness of the dangers resulting from concussions grows, more coaches and athletic trainers are seeking solutions in improvements in headgear. SAfETy ComES firST North Forney, a Class 3A proSo does Semler, who came away gram that was launched two years impressed when he witnessed a ago, paid between $150 and $200 presentation by Xenith at a coachapiece for 250 helmets made by es convention a few years ago. Xenith, a company that devised a Xenith, which pulled out of revolutionary approach to head- the recent NFL testing because of gear and is a newcomer among the studys procedural approach, traditional primarily marmanufacturers kets its product such as Riddell, The consensus is that to athletes on Adams and the amateur levthere are no helmets Schutt. els. Semler liked But while or mouth guards that what he saw, medical experts and he equipped will prevent concusare heartened his players with sions. with advances in Xenith helmets technology that last season. Tamara C. can reduce the Sports are vvaloviCH mCleod risk of head injuabout tradition, concussion expert ries, they caution even down to the that there is no equipment, said such thing as a Semler, whose concussion-proof helmet. team will make its varsity debut The consensus is that there this season. are no helmets or mouth guards And we didnt have tradition. that will prevent concussions, For Semler, traditional headsaid Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, gear seemed to always present a leading national concussion problems. The foam padding in expert and an associate professor most helmets even those that of athletic training at A.T. Still were reconditioned and recertified University in Arizona. yearly deteriorated regularly Maybe there will be something when he was on staff at Southlake down the road, McLeod said. If Carroll, Texas. Sometimes, the air someone could design a helmet bladder that was supposed to prothat could prevent concussions, vide cushion would leak. that would be like winning a lotAnd thats when a childs safety tery ticket. is compromised, Semler said. When Semler played in high school, he wore a plastic shell that SignS of progrESS While that breakthrough may was held together by four canvas never come, progress has been straps. The primitive technology made in recent years as helmet didnt safeguard him against mulmanufacturers have responded to tiple concussions. He doesnt want the growing concern about head his players to suffer the same fate, especially after considering the injuries. Simbex, in partnership with recent studies. Last summer, a report published Riddell, developed an apparatus that can be placed inside the by the Dallas-based National helmet, measures and identi- Athletic Trainers Association fies the location of head impacts showed that high school footand transmits a wireless signal ball players suffer greater head to the sideline athletic trainer. accelerations after impact during Oklahoma is one of several col- play than college football players, leges that have used the Simbex which can lead to more concusHead Impact Telemetry (HIT) sions. And nothing, Semler said, system, which made its debut in can replace a caring, knowledge2003. Its still largely a research tool able coach that has that childs for us, said Scott Anderson, the welfare at heart. They are going head athletic trainer at Oklahoma. to make sure that childs skull is It gives us information on con- protected. cussions . . . and it could have an impact on how we manage conpoSiTivE rESuLTS cussions and recognize concusSo far, Semler has been pleased sions. But were not there now. Its with his purchase. Last season, still a work in progress. one North Forney player suffered And while Oklahoma has a grade-one concussion, said the funds Deniese Anderson, to invest in a licensed athletic They are going to HITS technoltrainer at the school. ogy, few high make sure that childs The year before, schools have four concussions skull is protected. the financial were diagnosed. wherewithal Those numbers Hank Semler to purchase were reflected in a High school football coach what amounts report by Xenith, to a diagnoswhich claimed that tic device. The the number of diagcost to outnosed concussions fit an entire among the seven team with the high schools outfitRiddell Revolution IQ is $60,000 ted entirely with its helmets had to $70,000, and highlights the dif- decreased since the equipment ferences among the various levels switch had been made. of football with regard to headThose positive results are gear. touted by Vin Ferrara, the CEO of Xenith and a former Harvard quarterback, who said he started STudy quESTionEd The issue came to the forefront his company to seek a solution to in the last couple of weeks, when a problem that affects thousands the NFL released data from a of athletes a year. helmet-testing program that elicited criticism from outside parties
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Kansas athletics director Lew Perkins pulls away from Allen Fieldhouse as members of the media follow. Perkins announced that he will retire after the 2010-11 school year.
forward to that day. And these werent recent discussions. Im not talking about the last two months, Self said in June. Im talking about in the last year or so. I knew that the day would
come. Perkins went through a lot this summer, dealing with the ticket scandal, being blackmailed (then cleared of wrongdoing), and the near-implosion of the Big 12. But,
Self said, his departure was not because he wants to avoid these problems. He wont walk away or run away from any battle or fight and you guys know that being around
him, Self said. It was just something that he felt in his heart it was something to do. Edited by Tim Dwyer
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that coach. Your institution has a responsibility to try to keep that coach. Beebes plan was an 11th hour desperation move to save the conference, and while it did work, it raised plenty of questions. Beebe had to reprimand Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville after Tuberville voiced some of those questions in an interview with Rivals Radio. We have a 10-team league right now, but I just dont know how long thats going to last, to be honest with you, Tuberville said in the interview. Tuberville cited the imbalance of funds that could be brought about with the new deal: no school in the Big 12 reached the $20 million mark last season. I dont think this conference will last long because there is too much disparity between all the teams, said Tuberville, who most recently coached in the SEC at Auburn. In the SEC, for instance, Vanderbilt makes as much money in the television contract as Florida. Everybody is good with it. Everybody is on the same page. Beebe assured fans that Tubervilles attitude was an isolated one, but questions still linger among fans. Tubervilles comments were unfortunate and contrary to the very strong feelings of unity expressed publicly and privately by the Big 12 Board of Directors and athletic directors, Beebe said. Edited by Anna Nordling
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Cousins are NBA rookies now. Calipari said he anticipated about 90 percent of UKs scoring effort to be a product of the dribble-drive, which he said contrasted to a 30-percent reliance last season. Miller described the practices as a lot of just trying to get down the offense. As simple as it might look to people, its difficult to run. Nobodys ever played that way in their life. The variance from conven-
tional basketball complicates the learning process, Miller said. The dribbler must beat his man and be confident of where his teammates are ready to receive passes. Everything has to be perfect timing, really, for it all to work, Miller said. The practices and the trip to Canada can enhance Kentuckys ability to learn. Its kind of like a head start on everything, Miller said. And I definitely think thats going to help us.
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Sophomore guard Monica Engelman drives past an Iowa State defender Feb. 25 at Allen Fieldhouse. Engelman served as a mentor for local elementary school children through the Schools for Success program.
Upon signing Moore, Henrickson looked forward to the element of toughness Moore would bring to the team. Averaging 17.1 points, 1.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game her senior season, Henrickson said part of the appeal was her ability to be an active rebounder, despite her 5-foot-nine stature. Moore averaged 3.2 rebounds per game in high school and said being able to maintain that role would be an important part of helping her team and living up to Henricksons expectations. When I saw that she said that about me I was kind of surprised, but now I just want to work to uphold that, Moore said. In this conference, being an aggressive rebounder is really important, especially on the offensive end where people dont go to the boards. Moore said she considered herself to be a scrappy player who recognized the impact hustle plays can have on the outcome of a game. Growing up in cedar Hill, Texas, Moore said she remembered being a 4-year-old little girl who dreamt of playing in the Big 12 one day. I remember having a little basketball goal in the backyard and I just used to play with it all the time, I thought it was just my best toy ever, Moore said. Ever since then, Ive just been in love with it.
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Mays was also a 2010 McDonalds All-American nominee after averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game her senior season. As the 18th rated point guard in the country, the Texas standout said she knew her role would change and she was ready to take backseat early. Ive got to do whatever I can to help my team, which means more of a leadership thing now and distributing the ball to my teammates and not so much being as big of a scorer, Mays said. Henrickson said that Mays was not only a strong outside scorer, but also had the ability to drive hard and finish. This season, Mays said she might have to adjust her typical game with the more intense physicality shell face in college. Its definitely going to be harder, but Ive been working hard already to get in the weight room to get stronger, Mays said. Ive always looked to pass first, but now Im really going to have to look for whoever gets open even more. Mays said she trusted her teammates to be able to finish those shots and if they did, she was confident they would perform well enough to make it to the tournament. It was pretty depressing when they lost so early, but it was more motivation for me to come and help improve on last years season, Mays said. She said coming to the University was daunting at first, but as quickly as she adjusted to campus life, will be as quickly as shell need to adjust to a faster, more physical style of play.
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Bill Phillips, a former University of Evansville football player, died when the single-engine plane crashed on a remote mountainside Aug. 9. His youngest son, 13-year-old Willy, survived with undisclosed injuries and was taken to an Anchorage hospital.
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Junior Emily Cressy makes a move on a defrender at the US National Womens Under 23 Cup. Emily played for the Eagles Soccer Club from Southern California during the summer where she won a national title. out we were playing each other, we kind of trash talked each other, but it was all in fun. Head Coach Mark Francis said he can see the effect that playing in tournaments over the summer has on his players. We had several players go out and do that, and you can definitely tell they look really sharp, Francis said. Some other players are fit, but soccer-wise, you can really tell, they are sharp. Cressy also noted the effect that playing in the ment had on her. The experience of the ment definitely prepared preseason and the upcoming season, she said. This season, Cressy looks to lead the Jayhawks to new heights. My main goal is to help this team get farther than we have ever gone before, she said. I think this year more than anything I want to be someone who is pushing everyone to the best of their abilities. Edited by Dana Meredith
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Its the end of the Big Ten as we know it. With Nebraska joining in 2011 not to mention the possibility of others also climbing aboard the expansion train the Big Misnomer puts its 11-team alignment on the field for one final time this fall.
Next season the conference will go to a divisional setup and begin playing a conference championship extravaganza. Its enough to bring pause to many longtime Big Ten lovers. Its truly an end of an era, said Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. A new era will begin in 11.
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After a second-half surge and a fourth-place finish in the Big 12 Championship, the 20092010 Kansas swimming and diving team ended the year with a 33rd place finish in nationals, finishing with 18 points. Coach Clark Campbell said he looked to build on that late success this year. Honorable Mention All-American Iuliia Kuzhil will return for one final season as a Jayhawk. The Cherkasy, Ukraine native finished ninth in both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke events at the NCAA Championships. Kuzhil will be joined by senior Joy Bunting, a three-time winner of the Karen Dionne award, given by the coaching staff to the most inspirational
athlete on the team. Bunting was also named one of this years captains, joining junior Abigail Anderson and senior Brittany Potter. After the annual alumni and intrasquad meets on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, the team heads to Tuscon, Ariz. to compete against the powerhouse University of Arizona Wildcats in the Arizona Triple Duals, which will be held Oct. 15 and16. The teams first home meet puts Kansas against Drury and North Dakota, set for Nov. 13. After picking back up in Florida for the Orange Bowl Classic Jan. 4, the team competes throughout February leading up to the Big 12 Championship Feb. 23-26 and culminating with the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas March 17-19.
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Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley argues with referees Doug Rosenbaum and Carl Paganelli during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday in Atlanta. Atlanta won 20-10. No. 5 overall pick, was credited with one tackle. The Chiefs had a winless preseason in 2009, then no victories in the first five weeks of the regular season. They finished 4-12 under first-year coach Todd Haley. Atlanta is coming off a 9-7 season that ended a 44-year franchise history of never achieving consecutive winning records. The first half was a dud despite McClusters speedy bursts and a few timely defensive plays by the Falcons. Five of the first eight drives ended with field-goal attempts. Matt Bryants 30-yarder on Atlantas first possession made it 3-0, but the next four tries all missed from 50 yards or more. Falcons running back Michael Turner, a 2008 Pro Bowl selection trying to come back from an ankle injury last year, gained 29 yards on four carries. Ryan, whose final month of 09 was affected by a turf toe injury, connected on a pair of third-andlong completions to tight end Tony Gonzalez, for 16 and 12 yards. He otherwise went 1 of 4 for 6 yards. Cassel, who completed 6 of 8 passes for 25 yards, suffered from worse protection. After a three-and-out, Cassels second drive ended with Kroy Biermanns sack and John Abrahams fumble recovery. Nine plays into his third drive, Cassel was sacked by middle linebacker Curtis Lofton for a 6-yard loss. Lofton, the heart of Atlantas defense, limped off the field before halftime, but Falcons officials said he only had a leg cramp. McCluster, a second-round pick from Mississippi, ran five times for 25 yards and caught three passes for Wichita. The kickoff gala will feature National Football League great Gale Sayers as its first speaker on Aug. 30. The Wichita native known as the Kansas comet starred at the University of Kansas before going on to a Hall of Fame career as a running back with the Chicago 22. He needed only limited space to run past the first level of Atlantas defense and into the open field. Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop twice tried field goals from 53, hitting the left upright and missing wide right. His 20-yarder with 2 seconds left before halftime made it 3-3. Haley started Thomas Jones ahead of Jamaal Charles at running back. Jones played one series, gaining 2 yards, before Charles played the rest of the first quarter and into the second, running five times for 33 yards. Croyle was 8 of 16 for 65 yards. Third-string Chiefs QB Tyler Palko completed 7 of 10 passes for 62 yards, but Falcons cornerback Chevis Jackson picked him off and ran the ball back 26 yards to set up Steve Hauschkas 37-yard field goal and a 20-3 lead. Palko ran for a 1-yard TD in the final minute. Bears. Kansas Hall board director Tim Daniel says the board wants the Boathouse Club to be like a private country club for sports junkies.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Eight years after he was baseballs overall No. 1 draft pick eight long years Bryan Bullington finally has a major league win. The soft-spoken right-hander who wondered more than once during long bus rides through the minors if he should find something else to do shut out the defending world champion New York Yankees on two hits through eight innings Sunday afternoon. Joakim Soria pitched a perfect ninth, the Kansas City Royals beat the Yankees 1-0, and Bullington felt like, finally, he had arrived. Yeah, today it feels like it, he said. Im 29. Creeping up on 30. Ive been kind of plodding along, been down the last couple of years. It feels really good today, thats for sure. Bullington (1-2) walked one and struck out five to outpitch A.J. Burnett (9-10), who yielded only four hits and one run in eight innings. Its a long time coming, said Bullington, who was drafted by One day after everyone in the Pittsburgh in 2002 but also spent New York lineup got at least one hit time with Cleveland and Toronto in an 8-3 victory, the Yankees, facbefore signing on as a minor league ing a pitcher theyd never seen, were free agent with Kansas City last shut out for the sixth time. November. The first time through, I thought I had a few brief (major league) we hit some balls hard, Girardi said. stints, Bullington said, but this Then after that maybe he wasnt in is the first time I myself believe I the middle of the plate. He used his belong here and can slider effectively. pitch at this level. He used his chanAlex Rodriguez, geup. He threw This is the first time who homered in his some 3-2 offI myself believe I final three at-bats speed pitches. Saturday night, gave The Royals belong here and can Bullington a scare only run off pitch at this level. leading off the secBurnett was ond. His drive to earned, but helped BrYAN BULLINGTON deep center drove along by a Yankee royals pitcher Gregor Blanco error. almost to the wall, W i l l i e but A-Rod went Bloomquist sindown quietly the gled in the first, rest of the way. stole second and When it left the bat, you could went to third on a throwing error tell he hit it pretty well, Bullington by catcher Francisco Cervelli before said. But there was enough wind Billy Butlers RBI single. coming in that Gregor was able to Burnett walked three and struck get back on it. out six in one of his best outings. It gave Joe Girardi a start, too. I was having fun out there today I thought it was gone when he pretty much, he said. I gave up the hit it, said the Yankees manager. one early. Me and Cervelli got on a good pace. It was a fun game to be part of. Bryan kept us off balance and pitched a heckuva game. Thats basically the story. Robinson Cano grounded a single into right field with one out in the fifth to become the first Yankees baserunner, and was erased on a 3-6-1 double play. Brett Gardner singled with one out in the sixth but was thrown out trying to steal. The only other baserunner Bullington allowed was Marcus Thames, who walked with one out in the eighth while batting for designated hitter Lance Berkman. Berkman stumbled going across the bag in the fifth inning and left with a sprained right ankle. Soria pitched a perfect ninth and extended his club record with his 26th consecutive save. He has 33 saves in 35 chances. Bullington was making his 20th major league appearance and seventh career start. Its taken him a long time, said Royals manager Ned Yost. He was touted as a high prospect a couple of times in different organizations, but sometimes you find a late bloomer.
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as hed like to, but he needed some help, too, Colts coach Jim Caldwell said of Painter. The things that are hidden, dropped passes, the things you need to extend drives, you need guys to do their jobs and we certainly didnt play as well as we wanted. The game did rekindle some old memories, though. Manning was in midseason form, going 8 of 10 for 91 yards and leading the Colts to scores on their first two drives just minutes after accepting the MVP trophy. Smith, who finally emerged last season as the quarterback the 49ers expected, was 3 of 9 for 37 yards and managed only two first downs. Six Colts starters including Pro Bowlers Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, Bob Sanders and Jeff Saturday did not play on Sunday.
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April 14. Eight days later, Calipari landed another top-five prospect As Kentucky basketball fans in Teague. It will be nice (playing with prepare for their first look at the Gilchrist and Teague), Davis told class of 2010 this weekend, coach John Calipari has given them ESPN. They are very talented another reason to salivate over and unselfish players, who are about winning, like me. the incoming freshmen in 2011. Davis, who plays for Anthony Davis, a 6-foot-10 forward from Chicago, commit- Perspectives Charter in Chicago, ted to the Wildcats on Friday, his shot up the recruiting lists this spring after an 8-inch growth father said Friday. Davis, who is rated the No. spurt. Hes now a 6-10, 2205 player in the nation by the pound prospect with the skills of Scout.com recruiting service a guard and a 7-4 wingspan who and No. 8 overall by Rivals.com, appears an ideal fit for Caliparis picked Kentucky over Ohio State, dribble-drive offense. I used to stay on the perimSyracuse and DePaul. Davis joins eter a lot, and now Ive got to go 6-6 forward down low and Michael Gilchrist my weight hasnt of Somderdale, They are very caught up with N.J., and 6-2 me, Davis told point guard talented and unselfScout.com in an Marquis Teague ish players, who are earlier interview. of Indianapolis Ive got to put about winning, like as top-10 proson more pounds. pects in the class me. It makes it a litof 2011 committle harder playted to play for ANThONY DAviS ing with bigger Kentucky. freshman forward guys, but I use C o a c h my strengths Calipari is easy pulling up for to talk to and he listens to what you are saying, jumpers, shooting a three, or Davis told ESPN recruiting writ- going past them with the driber Paul Biancardi on Friday in ble. Davis was the subject of a recent explaining his choice. (Calipari) will be a father figure to me away controversy involving a report in from home. Hes a demanding the Chicago Sun-Times newspacoach that will not tell me what I per that cited anonymous sources want to hear, but what I need to suggesting the players family was soliciting financial offers in hear to improve. Calipari, who is unable to return for his sons commitment. speak about committed players The newspaper suggested that the until they sign national letters of Davis commitment would cost as intent, is taking his current lineup much as $200,000. Davis father vehemently of Wildcats to Canada this weekend for a series of three exhibi- denied the report, which was criticized by many in the national tion games beginning Sunday. Kentuckys 2010 group was the media. For me, I would never in my No. 1-rated recruiting class in America, and Davis commitment life ruin my sons opportunity to made it almost inconceivable that go play in college and possibly Kentucky wont again have the the NBA for $200,000 or any type of money, the elder Davis, also No. 1 class in 2011. Gilchrist, the No. 1 prospect in named Anthony, said. the 2011 class, pledged to UK on
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MANHATTAN, Kan. Usually when a coach has several quarterback candidates and says no one is standing out, it means no one is outstanding. In Bill Snyders case, that does not always hold true. Starting in the early 1990s when he practically raised Kansas States program from the grave, Snyder has consistently come up with productive winners at the key position in the game. Players like Jonathan Beasley, Michael Bishop, Ell Roberson and Chad May never went on to start in the Pro Bowl. But Snyder was able to hone their skills and burnish their talents, and package it all into an effective attack that took the once-woeful Wildcats to 11 straight bowl games. Now in his second season after KANSAN FILE PHOTO a three-year retirement, the 32nd Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas leaps over Kansas cornerback Chris Harris for extra yards. Thomas was the Big 12s leading rusher in 2009. and 34th coach in Kansas State history again finds himself with a challenge. Hes moving with custhis season. Davis had 23 sacks in tomary caution while deciding season nod as Big 12 offensive Prince, the man who was fired two years in junior college and his player of the year. three years after replacing him. among Carson Coffman, Collin Thomas proclaims himself 100 I just feel like we have a bet- loss could hurt. Klein and Sammuel Lamur for the We need to come together, said percent. ter grasp of how this programs quarterback job. I think the sky is the limit going to be run, said center Wade Lamur. But the whole defense has Coffman may have a slight edge room to improve. We are a team, since he started four games last for us, Thomas said. We have a Weibert. We have a good idea of so it is not just the defensive line year before giving way to Grant lot of playmakers on offense so what coach Snyder wants from us or the linebackI think we can be as good as we at all times. There Gregory, a sixth-year senior who ers or the secwant to be. really are no surhad transferred as a graduate stuondary. We all Thomas consistency and prises, like, Oh dent. I think hes the best have areas we toughness has made him popular my gosh, he wants I would say that when we take running back in the can improve. with teammates. us to do that? the reps, Carson takes the first rep, Various proI think hes the best running D e f e n s i v e l y, Big 12. Collin takes the second rep and jections have the back in the Big 12, said Coffman. the strength may Sammuel takes the third, Snyder Wildcats picked Four of the five starting offen- lie in the secondCArSON COffMAN said. We arent going to invest anywhere from sive linemen who helped open ary. Returning are Senior quaterback that kind of repetition unless there third to sixth in holes for Thomas are back. But Tysyn Hartman, is a belief that they are on an equal the Big 12 North the loss is a big one all-confer- Emmanuel Lamur stage and will remain competitive following last ence left tackle Nick Stringer. and Troy Butler. for the spot. years 6-6 camThe bad news is the departure Hartman sufWhoever winds up under cenpaign. of Brandon Banks, the 5-foot-6 fered a knee injuter will not be the hub of the Snyder said hes equally uncerdynamo who tied for the national ry in the season-ending loss to offense. That job falls to Daniel tain how things may turn out. Thomas, the Big 12s leading rush- lead last year with four kickoff- Nebraska but had a team-leading Teams are different year-in return touchdowns. five interceptions. er in 2009. Though hampered by Altogether, the Wildcats return Adam Davis, a defensive and year-out, he said. Theyre a sore shoulder that he hurt on always going to be different, no the last play of the season opener, five starters on offense and seven end who starred last year at on defense. The returning play- Hutchinson Community College, matter what. You can have all of Thomas wound up with 1,265 them back or none of them back. yards, the fourth-largest harvest ers have a better idea of what to was being counted on to shore up expect from Snyder, who came the line. But a disk problem will Things are always going to be difin school history. The rugged 6-2, ferent. 228-pounder got this years pre- out of retirement to replace Ron require surgery and sideline him
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Freshman Whitney Berry cuts inside to free herself of a Missouri defender. Missouri started out with a goal in the first minute but Kansas came back to win the game 3-2. tices in order to be on the same page. The Jayhawks played Creighton Sunday night in their only tuneup game before the season starts on Aug. 27, when the Jayhawks host Western Kentucky at 5pm at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The preseason will allow the team to gain experience as a team. Well gain team chemistry, Magness said. And with team chemistry comes good play. Edited by Tim Dwyer
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Bobcats offered a league minimum contract to Collins. Hell make $473,604 for the season. With the departure of starting point guard Raymond Felton, the Bobcats had space on the depth chart for a third point guard. Collins is expected to compete for the backup point guard spot with Shaun Livingston. Former Longhorn D.J. Augustin is slotted into the starting role.
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University of Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp reacts during the second half against the University of Alabama at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Cal., on Thursday, January 7. Alabama won, 37-21. off, not to take anything away from Earl. Hes richer than all of us for a reason, Gideon said. But Christian is a great player, and hes going to contribute to what we hope is a great secondary. Added Brown: What we do feel is that our secondary can all run, they can all cover, we can disguise (and) were really two-deep. Linebacker features Robinson and Emmanuel Acho, who can both close quickly. Defensive end? Freshmen Reggie Wilson and Jackson Jeffcoat might have been starters for a majority of Bowl Subdivision teams. Instead, theyll add big-time depth behind Sam Acho, Eddie Jones and Alex Okafor. Only tackle seems suspect behind junior Kheeston Randall, though redshirt freshman Calvin Howell has been solid. Then again, Muschamp always has options. Acho played tackle about 40 percent of the time last season, mainly in passing situations, by Muschamps estimates. He still recorded 10 sacks. Or Texas could throw a 3-4 look at opponents. Muschamps goal remains the same: Tweak and change just enough. It starts with recruiting and evaluating talent. Then you get them on campus and figure out the best things that they can do, Muschamp said. Gideon and Robinson say Muschamps combustible, type-A-tothe-max personality shows no signs of mellowing, even now that hes Browns designated successor. Hes the same guy that we met that first night in spring ball my freshman year, Gideon said. Thats his personality. So why does Gideon remember that first meeting so much? I probably had the worst buttchewing of my life, he said.
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for 78 yards, directing Houston to a field goal on its first possession and throwing a 44-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson on the second before retiring for the game in a 19-16 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Rookie John Skelton directed two late touchdown drives against the Texans reserves to give Arizona the victory. Williams, battling a hip
problem, sacked Leinart twice as Houston took a 16-0 lead. Leinart completed 6 of 7 for 49 yards but, in addition to the sacks, misconnected with Tim Hightower on a handoff, for a fumble. Leinarts backup, former Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson, threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Beanie Wells but was intercepted twice. Too sloppy, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said at halftime.
Asked about Leinarts play, Whisenhunt targeted the entire first-team offense. Im not pleased with how our offense performed in general, he said. Its not so much the quarterback. We had guys the wrong routes, guys in the wrong spot. We had a protection breakdown, not a breakdown but we got beat. All things that weve got to clean up.
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Cast members Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko pose at a photocall to promote the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden on Oct. 14, 2008. link-up with Spyglass or Summit Entertainment or, perhaps, the arrival of a white-knight outside financier for Bond it would mean the movie would still not be ready to go. And by the time it was, it could run into actor scheduling issues, extending an already long layoff. Switching Bond actors is not believed to be on the table though as the delay wears on, its not lost on some observers that Craig will go deeper into his 40s before a new film is shot. (He turned 42 in March.) The exact script issues on the new Bond remain shrouded in mystery, but the difficulties arent entirely surprising given the abundance of top creators and a franchise with ever-more complex mythology. Moreover, the new Bond film has always been framed as the third in the trilogy that began with Casino Royale. And with the need to wrap it heartened fans, who found in up many dangling plot lines in Craigs Bond a darker, subtler take this case, Bonds quest for resolu- that moved away from some of the tion after the death of romantic spy-movie cliches and over-the-top interest Vesper Lynd, among oth- special effects associated with earers the third lier versions. movie in a trilogy Even with MGMs is typically harddifficulties looming, In addition to est to lock down. it wasnt supposed financing woes and MGM declined to turn out like this. to comment. increasingly crowded When Mendes and A call to EONs Morgan came on to talent schedules, office in London the film early in the was not returned, year, MGM officials theres this one nagand the Santa were quietly hoping ging fact: The script Monica office the movie would be of EON holding in production in isnt ready. company Danjaq the summer, for a release in 2011. also yielded no While his camp has not ruled comment. The stakes are high for numer- out a return to Bond, Mendes has ous players with Bond, which was begun preparing a new movie, given a jolt with Casino and On Chesil Beach. Solace, which earned more than $1.1 billion around the globe. And
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Cast members of the movie The First Avenger pose for a photo during a panel at Comic-Con International July 24 in San Diego. subject material cant sustain the Hollywood trample, he said, and the inevitable box-office duds and derivative projects will mark the end of the gold rush by studios. It is a crowded room, Vaughn said Its too crowded. The 39-year-old filmmaker (who is married to German model Claudia Schiffer) is known for a candor that is rare in Hollywood circles. He had been in talks to direct the third X-Men film but that didnt work out (he instead went off to make the underrated Stardust) and the superhero project went to Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), who delivered X-Men: The Last Stand. the 2006 film that became the biggest money-maker in the franchise despite far more sour reviews than the two previous films. Vaughn didnt shy away from slagging on Ratners film: As it happens, I could have made something a hundred times better than the film that was eventually made, Vaughn told the Daily Telegraph. It sounds arrogant, but I could have done something with far more emotion and heart. Vaughn made his mark in movies as the producer of three Guy Ritchie films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch and Swept Away. He made his directorial debut with Layer Cake in 2004. X-Men: First Class, starring James McAvoy as Charles Xavier (aka Professor X) and Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr (aka Magneto) is due in theaters in June 2011.
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Although its still unclear who will be the American Idol judges next season, two major behind-thescenes changes are underway for Foxs aging hit show, the Los Angeles Times has learned. After two years away, Nigel Lythgoe is returning to run the talent show that he helped make a huge hit. Lythgoe, who also is a judge and executive producer on Foxs So You Think You Can Dance, will manage American Idol with executive producer Ken Warwick, according to two sources close to the show. Lythgoe left American Idol in 2008, in part to focus on the dance show, but sources at the time said that friction with Cowell behind the scenes was the primary reason for his departure. Also taking a role on American Idol will be renowned music producer Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records, who will be a central figure on American Idol next season, according to a person close to the show. Since leaving American Idol, Lythgoe has been openly critical of the talent competition. When Fox allowed former judge Paula Abdul to depart over a salary dispute, Lythgoe criticized the network and producers, adding that the show had lost its heart. Lythgoe was unavailable for comment. With Cowell and DeGeneres officially gone, and Kara DioGuardi reportLythgoe edly out of a job, it looks as though Lythgoe will have his way. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are negotiating deals to sit at the table with Randy Jackson, according to sources and a person close to Tyler. Tyler has confirmed his interest publicly, but officials at Fox and the producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment have declined comment. Nick Cannon is late calling in for a phone interview, but with the schedule hes keeping these days, its easy to cut him a little slack. In the space of a week, Cannon has hosted two live episodes of NBCs Americas Got Talent, been on the air daily as the main morning personality for New Yorks WXRK-FM and begun a run of stand-up shows in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. The latter is part of his first national stand-up tour. Pile on to that Cannons other careers: R&B singer, actor, producer, chairman of cable TV channel TeenNick, with the 29-yearold coming full circle to the Nickelodeon empire that gave him his breakthrough when he was still a teenager. As busy as Cannon is, it doesnt seem like hed need to add a national stand-up tour to his plate especially while hes hosting AGT and its in the thick of its season. Within the past 10 days, Cannon has hosted the show in Hollywood, flown to Florida for his act, flown back to Hollywood for another week of AGT, then made his way to Texas. But he says it was time to do the stand-up tour. Its just something that I needed to do, he said. Ive gotta exercise my stand-up muscle. According to his Americas Got Talent bio, he headed to Hollywood at age 15 from his hometown of San Diego and got gigs at comedy clubs such as Improv, the Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store. He did warmup for the Nickelodeon show All That, and had such a knack for it that the producers cast him on the show and hired him as a writer when he was 17. He later became host and executive producer of his own show, The Nick Cannon Show, then went on to a movie career, making his breakthrough with the 2002 sleeper hit Drumline. Around the same time, he began a recording career, releasing his debut album in 2003. In 2009, he took over as host of Americas Got Talent when Jerry Springer departed. Cannon says his stand-up act will be pretty freewheeling, and that hell talk about everything. This includes pop superstar Mariah Carey, whom Cannon married in April 2008. I always tell people shes one of the funniest people Ive ever met, he said. As Cannon begins his standup show, another project of his premiered on TeenNick: The Nightlife, four summer variety specials centered on contemporary music, dance, fashion and entertainment. Among the people scheduled to appear are rapperactor Ice Cube, Up in the Airs Anna Kendrick and hip-hop artist T.I., as well as several dance troupes. Its just creating a destination for young tastemakers, he said, the same way that we all grew up on American Bandstand, Soul Train, all the way to TRL. Its just todays generation, giving them that same outlet. The series is currently down as
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Angela Grube, owner of 9th Life in Baltimore, holds up a beaded silk-wool cocktail dress from the early 60s. AMCs hit drama Mad Men has captured fans not only for its Emmy-winning writing and acting, but also for its fashion.
Terry Crews, left, a cast member in The Expendables, and his wife Rebecca pose together at the premiere of the film Aug. 3 in Los Angeles. titles could be strung together as commentary on Crews and his career: The Benchwarmers, The Longest Yard, Harsh Times, Get Smart, Middle Men, Gamer and, now, The Expendables. Theres plenty of muscular, glowering actors, but Crews has made his mark as the big man who can flip easily into broad comedy and winking irony. As Ice Cube, who once employed Crews as a bodyguard and then shared the screen with him in Friday After Next, puts it: Terry is the funniest muscle-bound man in America. For black America, Crews is something of a franchise guy he, his wife, Rebecca, and their five children even had their own realty show, The Family Crews, air for 11 episodes early this year on BET. The real breakthrough for Crews was playing the father role on Everybody Hates Chris for four years, a role that echoes now in Are We There Yet?
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Fashion inspired by AMCs Mad Men includes a Bruce Douglas mens jacket over a narrowcollared white shirt with narrow silk tie from Italy at 9th Life in Baltimore. The boom has been both a blessing and a curse for owners of vintage stores. Angela Grube, owner of 9th Life, said she goes online to find more clothes for her shop. We cant hold it in the store long enough to advertise the items, she said. store, Ten Car Pile Up, demanding 40s cocktail dresses for their theme parties. Although the show is based in the mid- to late-60s, many of the characters wear clothing reminiscent of the late 40s and 50s. Experts say people of that time would have worn older clothing because of economic constraints. The show has reinvented the theme party, Gullivan said. It is more of a tailored look. The fashion industry wasnt exploiting that at the time. While the look and feel of the garments of that period might be a fashionistas dream, the delicate, posh fabrics havent exactly held up over time. Deodorants, hygiene, and the soaps of that time did a number on those clothes, Grube said. You can see evidence of Grubes claims in the underarm region of the clothing. Holes where deodorants would have been used have almost become synonymous with vintage items from the Mad Men era.
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Every song is fully realized in what Im trying to say, pop singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright says about his new album, Release the Stars. Martha its your brother calling time to go up north and see mothin the hospital, and I was working on the Shakespeare show in Europe, and I was trying to get her there to see it, and it wasnt looking good, and I was totally, totally helpless. Over the years, says Wainwright, 37, Ive learned to appreciate and be grateful for this huge, musical family dynamic, and give myself permission to use it. Everyone has been generous and kind as we all work through this.
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