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The first basketball game of the regular season is tonight at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse.
Forecasts done by University Todays students. For a more detailed HI: 64 page 2. Weather forecast, seethe weekend LO: 36 Starting off bright.
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Warm with strong south winds gusting to more than 30 mph. Mostly clear skies. Comfortable weekend.
warm with hI: 59 Not ascloudy skies. partly Lo: 40 Winds will remain light. Chill out.
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Partly cloudy skies.
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For sale: 5BR 4BA tropical delight along Havanas exclusive embassy row, just steps from the balmy waters of the Florida Straits. Asking price: $200,000. Foreigners need not apply. This is the face of a brand-new real estate market that became official in Cuba on Thursday, as a new measure legalized home sales for the first time in generations, applying a jolt of free-market wheeling and dealing to one of the socialist countrys most dire problems: a grave shortage of housing. I think this law is divine, said Tania Duran, whos offering the home in western Havana. What I find strange is that it hasnt happened before, because its only logical that if you have property and want to sell it, you can.
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A military aircraft from Sudan crossed the new international border with South Sudan and dropped bombs Thursday in and around a camp filled with refugees, officials said. A government official initially reported deaths, but an American activist who spoke to aid workers at the camp later said there were no casualties. There was no immediate comment from the Sudanese government in Khartoum on Thursday, as deadly fighting broke out in the Sudanese state of South Kordofan between the military and forces loyal to South Sudan. The president of South Sudan, which became the worlds newest country only four months ago, said he fears the Khartoum-based government intends to invade the south soon.
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Israels Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the rape conviction of former President Moshe Katsav and ordered him to begin serving a seven-year prison term next month, a landmark decision that culminated a sordid five-year saga. The rape conviction for the former head of state was hailed as a victory for womens rights and equality under the law, particularly at a sensitive time when Israels liberal democracy has come under assault from extreme nationalists. From this day on, let nobody dare claim that these are women who tried to conspire against the President. Rather, they are brave women who must empower all harassed women who are afraid to complain, said Tzipi Livni, Israels opposition leader and most prominent female politician.
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A Japanese aid worker was among 10 people killed by a second earthquake in eastern Turkey, and angry residents protested Thursday that authorities should have closed down two collapsed hotels that were damaged by the first temblor. Riot police used pepper spray to halt the protests. The demonstration erupted as rescue workers with pickaxes and earth-movers searched for survivors of Wednesday nights quake, which hit the same region slammed by an Oct. 23 temblor that left 600 people dead in the eastern province of Van. Some 28 people were pulled out of the rubble in the provincial capital, also called Van, as frantic rescue efforts began Wednesday evening.
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aries (march 21-april 19) Today is a 7 Youre getting into the intellectual side of things. Youve got curiosity and concentration. If you could minimize distractions, you might really get something done. Taurus (april 20-may 20) Today is an 8 Cultivate your talent, whether its math or science, literature or the arts (or some interesting combination). Exploration is the key. Look for the secret door. Gemini (may 21-June 21) Today is a 9 When youre hot, youre hot, but when you get too cocky, youre not. Know your own history for increased power. Spend some time outdoors or in a garden. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Youre inclined to think things over, but at some point, you have to stop pondering and make a decision. You can always change your mind later. Leo (July 23-aug. 22) Today is an 8 Have fun without spending money. Instinct guides your actions. Let go of a wild idea that lacks soul, and get together with friends. Remind them how much you appreciate their support.
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i just beer bonged my laxative. Lofted beds are a drunk persons worst nightmare. i always wondered if anyone facebook-stalks the catch of the week. every time my professor says kinetochores i hear kinetic whores. it makes lecture a little more interesting. i like the Universitys decision on rough toilet paper. They get the brand with the porcupine logo.
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Kansas where guys complain about the toilet paper. Just shake. Punctuation: its the difference between helping your friend, Jack, off a horse, and your friend jack off a horse. Hire Joe Paterno. Editors note: For the multiple FFAs advocating for this, do you know anything about football, or about 84-year-old disgraced coaches?
University athletic departments make millions of dollars, entertain thousands of fans and create an environment for hundreds of student athletes to pursue a college education while continuing to play the sports they love. However, there is a problem with athletic departments: They can fall into a trap of corruption by the vast amounts of money they generate and the need to sustain those high profits. This problem has taken center stage with the story at Penn State unfolding. Jerry Sandusky was a coach at Penn State for two decades, most notably serving as the defensive coordinator at a program that became known as Linebacker U. He was the heir apparent to become head coach after the legendary Joe Paterno would finally retire. Not to mention he was also an intricate part of two national championship winning teams. When he was arrested on Satur-
day, Nov. 5 on 21 felony charges, including seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, it came as a shock to sports fans across the country. It is alleged that Sandusky sexually abused eight boys in a span of 15 years through his charitable organization, the Second Mile. Several alleged incidents have been reported to have taken place at Penn State athletic facilities. The most shuddering piece of the grand jury report is the fact that this had been investigated as far back as 1998. In a June 1, 1998, interview with investigators from both Penn State police and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Sandusky admits to showering naked with an 11-yearold boy, admitting that it was wrong and promising not to do it again,
according to the grand jury report. The problem not only lies with the act itself, but the resulting cover-up within Penn States administration. Penn States athletic director, Tim Curley and another athletic department official were arrested and charged with perjury and failing to alert police or childprotection agencies about what they knew of the alleged occurrences. According to the report, Curley, ... made materially false statements under oath. College athletic departments are made to generate vast amounts of revenuen and anything that could jeopardize this becomes a detriment to the programs success. This model only fosters a greater amount of corruption and a lack of institutional control. They are separate incorporated entities. Isnt it in the best interest of universities to disconnect athletic programs with these opportunities that put
their institutions reputation at risk? Its time that universities took control of theentire institution and cleaned up the programs that take part in athletics wearing the names of these great colleges and universities. This writer isnt advocating that college athletics should become completely separate from the institutions they represent; however, this is just one example of criminality in college sports. The landscape of college sports must change and must have a governing body that has the power to regulate and clean up the entire system. Anything less will only bring about more opportunities for athletic departments to conduct illegal and/ or immoral transgressions. McCroy is a junior from Des Moines, Iowa.
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im crying alone, in my car, eating a Snickers. i always wondered what rock bottom was like. firing Joe Paterno is like killing Santa Claus on national television. my freshman 15 were all blondes. you can download a rotary dialer app for your android, but everyone knows hipsters dont use smart phones. Think how lucky the guy who doesnt participate in no-Shave november is getting.
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@UDK_Opinion aliens. recently there has been more hype about Zombies. its their perfect time to strike. #Unexpectedextraterrestrialecounter
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@UDK_Opinion Zombie. Killing what used to be your friend/ family would be one of the hardest things to bring yourself to do.
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@UDK_Opinion i would normally vote alien invasion, but a new Cod video game just came out, so zombie apocalypse it is.
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@UDK_Opinion apparently the only thing we should be concerned about is another earthquake.
@UDK_Opinion We know zombies are stronger then us, an alien species could be easily defeated by out atmosphere
ellis is the top recruit? more like the Universitys most eligible bachelor come 2012.
in the winter, beats double as earmuffs for hipsters. The nose looks like a penis and bleeds like a vagina. Thanks for that information professor.
i thought no-Shave november was To the kid on the moped who just one of these days, someone will hard, and then i thought of people about got rear-ended, no offense but send in some random brilliant idea. that wouldve been awesome. participating in no-Shave Life. instead of posting, the ffa editor WiLL steal it and make millions. i like how when the University cops get i wonder if Penn State has more Editors note: Editing the FFA is bowl appearances than suspicious called for an emergency, they still only go worth more than millions ... about 30 mph with their dodge Chargers. bathroom visits.
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Student senators are addressing concerns over whether social media profiles could pose problems for students, especially those the University employs. A senate subcommittee met Nov. 1 to discuss the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities to ensure students rights are protected online Senator Aaron Harris, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., said the code currently does not provide adequate protection for students electronically. He said an all-student committee brainstormed about what changes should be made. Harris said the amendment should focus on protecting students when using the campus network, University servers such as the Hawk Drive and social media. We dont want the University to take a back door to find students information, Harris said. He said the group was looking into whether it would be appropriate for students
to be disciplined or terminated from campus employment for online postings. Harris said another major focus of the amendment would be defining terms like social media. Our definitions for social media, now, can be used 10 or 15 years down the road, Harris said. We want this to be long lasting. The committee is looking into ways to protect the University as a whole also, not just the students. One of the ideas was about posting of intellectual property, Harris said. He said the group is talking about whether students should be banned from posting class presentations and other material online to share with classmates. Assistant vice provost for student success Jane Tuttle said she couldnt fully comment because faculty had not been invited to the initial committee meetings, but she wasnt sure what the issue is with the current code. If policies are well written, they should cover social media, Tuttle
said. She said she looks forward to attending committee meetings once they are open to administration. While the Senate reviews the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities every two years, Harris thought the lack of online protection in the code needed to be addressed this year. I dont want to pass this on to another group, Harris said. Harris said he hopes to have an amendment through full Senate by March. The subcommittee will have one more student only meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Governors Room of the Kansas Union. The meeting will be open to any students interested in changing the code. Harris said students are allowed to vote after attending one committee meeting and encourages students to get involved in Senate committees. Not a lot of people realize that students can change things, Harris said. Edited by Jason Bennett
Ann Deever portrayed by maggie Parker talks to her brother george portrayed by Darwin lujan in Kansas production of Arthur millers All my Sons. The show runs Saturday, nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, nov. 13, 2:30 p.m., Thursday, nov. 17, 7:30 p.m, Friday, nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, november 20, 2:30 p.m. in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre.
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Robinson describes herself as a girly girl. At first, she had a hard time adjusting to using only bar soap in the shower and no longer having privacy, but joining the Army was not about the lifestyle. It was about supporting her beliefs. I really wanted to serve, Robinson said. I was really supportive of what we were doing over there and I felt like if I was going to vote for it, I needed to be a part of it. Robinson left college to enlist, and once she was in the Army, she never looked back. She is an intelligence analyst for the Army, so deployment was the only way she could practice what she was trained to do.
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After basic training, Robinson moved on to Advanced Individual Training, a 12-week session that trains soldiers for their specific jobs. During this training, she met her future husband, Jake. Because this wasnt basic training and the soldiers had more free time, it wasnt a big deal for Robinson to date another soldier. However, the challenges of falling in love on a military base did make dating difficult. The two couldnt hang out in each others rooms and they were often surrounded by the other soldiers, so it was hard to find time to spend with just each other. But despite the lack of privacy, the two didnt mind the situation. It felt normal, Robinson said. Because I guess, at that point, I was so used to being with everyone all the time. Being away from her husband for the first three years of their marriage presented Robinson with a personal challenge while she served in Iraq. Although Robinson spent only 14
Although not everyone at the University can empathize with Robinson and Jakes past, the two said the veteran support at the University is strong. Jake is vice president of the Collegiate Veterans Association (CVA), a group that organizes social events and advocates for students who served in the military. Jake said one project the group is currently working on is to get in-state tuition for veterans. In addition to the work they do for veterans, Jake said CVA also provides him with a strong support system. Its good they have the same experiences as you, Jake said. We probably spend half our time talking about being in the military or our deployment. Even though adjusting back to everyday life challenged Robinson, she said her experience in the military helped prepare her for it. It really helped me confidencewise, Robinson said. When I was in school before, I was really, really shy and really nervous about everything. I would have never joined something like CVA before. It really helped me not be afraid to take chances and to know I can be in leadership positions if I need to and its not a big deal. Edited by Sarah Champ
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the University Daily Kansan is now accepting applications for Spring 2012 news and advertising jobs: editor-inchief and business manager. these are student hourly positions that oversee the editorial and advertising content of the Kansan and Kansan.com. Experience with the Kansan is recommended but not required. all applications can be found at jobs. ku.edu by searching University Daily Kansan. applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. interviews will be on tuesday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 2050 of the Dole Human Development Center. Ian Cummings
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KU Endowment is planning to administer a memorial fund in the name of Drew anderson, a University graduate who died Oct. 1. anderson, 22, from Kansas City, Kan., suffered from muscular dystrophy since childhood and graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications in May. although confined to a motor scooter as a student, he lived independently at lewis Hall and served as a copy chief for the University Daily Kansan. those interested in contributing to the fund can send mail to Corrie Moore at KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928 lawrence, Kan., 66044-0928. Contributions should be labeled for the Drew anderson Memorial Fund specifically. Ian Cummings
COMMUNity
Major William Seelmann and Sgt. roy Matthews with the KU rOtC Marines serve the first slices of cake to the oldest present Marines at the Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony on thursday afternoon at the Dole institute of Politics. thursday marked the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
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Chancellor Bernadette Gray-little released a statement thursday addressing the situation at Penn State. in an e-mail sent to students, entitled, faculty and staff, Our duty to our community, Gray-little called the allegations of abuse at Penn State shocking. Beyond any legal responsibilities, we each have a moral obligation to look out for the safety of the other members of our community, especially when they are children, Gray-little wrote. Kansas mandatory reporting law does not cover institutions of higher education, but the University is examining changing its own policies, Gray-little wrote. Jonathan Shorman
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Senior linebacker Steven Johnson slams Iowa States Jeff Woody in a tackle in the second half of last Saturdays game at Jack Trice Stadium. Johnson contributed five tackles in the Jayhawks 10-13 defeat. Kansas is now 2-7 for the season and 0-6 in Big 12 play. loss, he can see it in Johnsons eyes that he feels like he let the team down. His coach, Turner Gill, said that a players development like Johnsons, both on and off the field, is what makes coaching exciting. You get to see guys develop in a short period of time and how much hes grown as a person, Gill said. I think he will definitely have an opportunity at the next level if he continues to do what hes been doing here the last three games. With Senior Day approaching and Johnsons collegiate career coming to an end, his future and whether or not he can continue to play football is in question. Yet no one outside the Johnson camp would have believed he would be where he is today: at the top of the Big 12 in tackles and on the cusp of continuing his football career after college. But Johnsons father, also named Steven, did. Johnson said his father told the chubby high schooler on his first visit to Kansas that he would lead the Big 12 in tackles, among other achievements. I was just like, I hope so, Johnson said. I knew it was going to take a lot of work. And in Johnsons first Division I practice, he was halfway run over by running back Angus Quigley. But Johnson said that he didnt completely run him over and thats when he knew that he had a chance to do something special, if he worked for it. I was just like, I can play with these guys, Johnson said. From then on, there was no looking back. Edited by Lindsey Deiter
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ne petty tweet sent out by Kansas official twitter account on Nov. 6 seemed to be as good an epitaph as any for the now-deceased Border War, aged 120 years. Missouri forfeits a century-old rivalry. We win. But there was no mourning in Columbia, Mo., that evening. There was no funeral for the rivalry that has captured the imagination of the Midwest for more than a century. Instead, the brass at Missouri decided a celebration was in order. The powers that gathered to announce the Tigers marriage to the Southeastern Conference, and in a spectacular combination of awkwardness and pandering, everyone involved managed to embarrass themselves on a grand scale. The so-called celebration was delayed several times before it officially began, apropos given Missouris delayed reaction time over these last few weeks. When the party eventually got underway, Missouris chancellor Brady Deaton made the official announcement that the Tigers were joining the SEC. The fight song and
confetti should have started right then, but Deaton continued for several more minutes, soothing everyone with his increasingly cracking voice. Mike Alden and I have been committed to joining the best of Missouri Athletics with the best of our athletics programs from the very beginning, when we began working together, Deaton said. It appears Missouris Department of Redundancy Department will be a great fit in the SEC. He continued. ...with a spirit of inclusivity as we explore each others cultures and diversity of people, Deaton said. Yes, because when I think of embracing diversity, I think of the south. Were not abandoning our past at all. In fact, were expanding upon it, Deaton said. Hmm, maybe Missouri is a great fit in the south after all. Athletic director Mike Alden made his way to the podium, and he spoke of the athletic
departments responsibility to reflect well on the university. Were certainly not the most important thing by any stretch of the imagination, Alden said. We just happen to be like the front porch. Weve very visible. Somewhere, Quin Snyder, Mike Anderson and Frank Haith are all nodding their heads. The SEC representatives didnt exactly represent themselves very well, either. You could win the SEC next year in any one of the 20 sports you compete in, said Bernie Machen, president of the University of Florida. We believe in full integration from day one. That might seem obvious, but its nice to know the conference doesnt have an Alabama always wins clause. The celebration ended with Mike Slive, the commissioner of the SEC, struggling to name-drop local Columbia establishments. He then presented Deaton with an invisible helmet. I wish I was making this all up.
Perhaps the biggest news to come out of the celebration is that Missouri, soon to be the thirdmost western school in the SEC, will be a part of the SEC East. That is perhaps the best illustration of the overlying theme over these last few years: none of this realignment drama makes any sense. At its core, its all about the money and television contracts. But on Sunday, the talking heads were only interested in talking about diversity, academics and Shakespeares Pizza. Missouri is fickle. If the Tigers had their way, they would have had the same celebration one year before for entry into the Big Ten. Instead of clumsily fumbling through a party they threw for themselves, the Tigers should have just released a pithy tweet of their own: Missouri profits in a century-old conference. We win. Edited by Jayson Jenks
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Football
StARtING
LINEUP
oFFense
Kansas 2-7
After being shut out in Austin, Texas and held to 10 points in Ames, Iowa the Jayhawks have no choice but to hope their offense will pick up its play this week at Memorial Stadium. The offense averages 31.8 points per home game, while only averaging 15.5 points per road game. Still, 31 points or so against Baylor will not cut Miller it. Sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb and freshman running back Darrian Miller will have to step it up against Baylor in order for Kansas to win. Pos. QB RB FB WR TE RT RG C LG LT K name Jordan Webb James Sims Nick Sizemore Daymond Patterson Tim Biere Tanner Hawkinson Duane Zlatnik Jeremiah Hatch Trevor Marrongelli Jeff Spikes Alex Mueller no. 2 29 45 15 86 72 67 77 69 74 10
at a glance
The Jayhawks will be honoring their 15 seniors Saturday at Memorial Stadium, as they will be playing their last home game in their Kansas career. Kansas, now 2-7 on the year and 0-6 in Big 12 play, will have its hands full trying to take on one of the most dangerous offenses in the country. The Jayhawks, who have given up more yards than any other school in the country, will be playing a Baylor offense that is ranked second in the country in total yards of offense.
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at a glance
Baylor started the season out hot, rolling through its non-conference schedule before hitting the speed bump known as Big 12 play. Baylor is undefeated at home but has yet to win on the road. Kansas will be the last opportunity for them to get a road victory, as their last three games are at home or neutral locations.
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The Baylor offense is ranked fifth in the nation in passing. They can score on the big play and have the potential to put numbers up in bunches. The Baylor offense has scored at least 42 points in all of its wins this year.
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coachIng
As if Turner Gill couldnt already catch a break, his questionable play calling garnered attention in the Gill teams loss to Iowa State. Gills job is in jeopardy if his team cannot complete a truly remarkable turnaround. He has to find a way to get his players motivated like never before, and why not use Senior Day as a source for that motivation? Gill will pull out all the cards on Saturday, in a last ditch effort to keep his job.
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year So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr.
PlayeR to Watch
Senior linebacker Steven Johnson: Currently 10th in the nation and first in the Big 12 in tackling, Johnson will be fired up, to say the least, Johnson playing in his final home game at Memorial Stadium. The team leader frequently brings out his best performances in the big games, and look for him to do it once again as he tries to will Kansas to its first Big 12 victory.
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Art Briles is in his fourth season as the Bears head coach. He took them to a bowl game last Briles season and is one win away from taking them to back-to-back bowl games for the first time since 1991-2.
PlayeR to Watch
Junior quarterback Robert Griffin III: Griffin is the spark to the Baylor offense. Early in the season he was in the heart of the Heisman trophy conversation. His Griffin III Heisman talk cooled down as the team struggled in Big 12 play, but he returned to form, leading Baylor over Missouri last week.
Pos. WR IR LT LG C RG RT TE IR WR QB TB FB PK
NAME Lanear Sampson Tevin Reese Cyril Richardson Cameron Kaufhold Philip Blake Robert T. Griffin Ivory Wade Jordan Najvar Kendall Wright Terrance Williams Robert Griffin III Terrance Ganaway Erik Wolfe Aaron Jones
no. 3 16 68 71 74 79 78 18 1 2 10 24 48 43
year Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So.
momentum
Baylor is rolling after putting up a school record 686 yards of offense in its victory over Missouri. It will try to keep up that pace and get another big win over Kansas for the second consecutive year.
deFense
The Baylor defense has been the teams Achilles heel this year, it ranks 114th in the nation in points allowed and have allowed 30 points or more in six games this year. They could be the perfect remedy to the Jayhawks ailing offense.
deFense
The defenses 13 points allowed against Iowa State was the least amount of points a Kansas defense has given up since 2007. Still, the Jayhawk defense ranks last in the nation in yards allowed and plays a Baylor team that averages 41.5 points per game. Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III will provide a challenge Kansas has not seen since they played Baylor last year, in a 55-7 loss in Waco, Texas. Pos. DE DT DT DE OLB MLB OLB CB CB FS SS P name Toben Opurum John Williams Kevin Young Keba Agostinho Steven Johnson Darius Willis Tunde Bakare Isiah Barfield Greg Brown Keeston Terry Bradley McDougald Ron Doherty no. 35 71 90 96 52 2 17 19 5 9 24 13 year Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. RFr. Jr. So.
momentum
Losing their bowl eligibility against Iowa State, things continue to get worse for the Jayhawks. But, if they can use their 3-point loss to the Cyclones as a positive, the Jayhawks may be able to play with some confidence against Baylor. Theyll need a strong start early to solidify any confidence they currently have.
sPecIal teams
The special teams for Kansas played a major part in its 1310 loss to Iowa State. Freshman kicker Alex Mueller was benched after missing a 49yard and a 36-yard Mueller field goal attempt. They brought in the punter, sophomore Ronnie Doherty to kick the Jayhawks final field goal attempt of the game, a 19-yard kick that was practically an extra point attempt. Kansas has not yet named a starting kicker for Saturdays game, and whoever it is will have the spotlight and potentially the game on the line.
sPecIal teams
Sophomore Aaron Jones has been inconsistent in his place kicking duties this season. He knocked down a field goal from 48 yards but has converted just four of his 10 opportunities.
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name Terrance Lloyd Tracy Robertson Nicolas Jean-Baptiste Gary Mason Jr. Rodney Chadwick Elliot Coffey Ahmad Dixon Joe Williams Chance Casey Mike Hicks K.J. Morton Spencer Roth
no. 11 13 90 10 26 4 6 22 9 17 8 36
year So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.
by the numbeRs
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The number of yards the Kansas defense has given up on average this season.
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Can the offense turn it around? After opening the year as the strength of the team, the offense has been on a heavy decline, scoring just 31 points in its last three games. Against a team like Baylor, the only way to win is to put points on the board and a lot of them. The Jayhawks will have to pick up their play on the offensive side of the ball, or this one will get ugly.
Can the Bears win their first road game of the season?
The Bears are 0-3 on the road, losing in Manhattan, College Station, Texas, and Stillwater, Okla.
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11 68
Number of players for Baylor that have started every game; six on offense and five on defense. Number of plays with 30+ yards Robert Griffin III has accounted for in his career, 38 of which have gone for touchdowns.
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Womens basketball
Womens basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson is not shy about criticism of her young team. As the team prepared for the season through a month of practices and two exhibition games, she has found plenty to point out on her own. Henrickson has asked the team to marry the defense, showing more dedication on the opponents side of the court. In the two exhibition games the Jayhawks were out-rebounded 4236 and 39-38 despite winning both contests, and now Henrickson is focusing her efforts on rebounding.
I bark all week and I guess I need to keep on barking I might need a bite because the bark isnt working too well, said Henrickson. Though the Jayhawks showed better pressure on defense, they were not able to capitalize on opponents mistakes. How you can force someone into 26 turnovers and they still get five more shots, Henrickson is just absolutely the definition of just terrible work on the glass, Henrickson said. This Sunday at 2 p.m. the Jayhawks will start the regular season
hosting Western Michigan. The Broncos roster features three players over six feet tall, only one of whom played significant minutes last season. Western Michigan finished the season 9-21 last year led by senior forward Miame Giden, who was named to the preseason all-Mac West team. The Jayhawks enter the game after winning both preseason bouts handily. After another week of practice for the team to focus on rebounding, Henrickson is looking for increased effort on the glass. Senior forward Aishah Sutherland recorded nine points and five rebounds last Sunday against Pittsburg State, but said that the team needs to react faster.
We need to be in position to rebound, looking up where the balls going to hit and having the knowledge to know where the balls going to go after someone shoots the ball, Sutherland said. Its being in the right spot at the right time and being in position to rebound great. Though the Jayhawks shot almost 52 percent for the game and scored 46 points in the paint, they only scored four second-chance points and gave up 16. Because of this, and some well timed blocks in the first moments of the game, Pittsburg State kept the halftime score within six points. Junior forward Carolyn Davis, who finished the game with 12
points, eight rebounds and six blocks, said that the team needed to work on positioning and agility. We werent going and finding people, Davis said. There were a lot of long rebounds because there were a lot of bad bounces. It was going far, and we were all under the basket. Its the little things like that we have to work on. Davis is dealing with a stress fracture in her right foot and is listed day-to-day for the time being. She led the team with 19 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks last season. Edited by Laura Nightengale
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Junior forward Whitney Berry pushes the ball past an oklahoma defender during the game against oklahoma on oct. 28 in Lawrence. Kansas was selected to participate in the NCAA Division 1 tournament and will face Georgia on Sunday at noon.
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Taylors return will start to answer all the questions about his game and dedication. Taylor needs to harness his immense talents and focus on nothing but a Big 12 title and a strong run in the NCAA Tournament in March. He has the ceiling of a first round pick if the NBA ever returns and his floor is most of what we have seen. Expect at least 30 minutes played and a healthy stat line.
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Towson finished up its exhibition season with a 1-1 record after it 50-43 loss to Division II Virginia State on Sunday. Coach Pat Skerry is entering his first season at Towson after coaching at Pittsburgh as an assistant last season. He coached at nine different schools before accepting the job at Towson. The Tigers start just one upperclassmen and look to have experience problems at times this season, as seen in their exhibition defeat. Recruiting started off great for coach Skerry in year one, as ESPN ranked next seasons recruiting class sixth in the nation out of non-BCS conference schools. After opening the season against Kansas, the Tigers play two more BCS schools. The travel to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan Monday, followed by Oregon State at home on Nov. 26.
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The exhibitions are past Kansas and the regular season is finally here. Coach Bill Self said that the team is focused on tonights game, but with Tuesdays Madison Square Garden showdown against Kentucky looming, tonights game could be overlooked. Senior guard Tyshawn Taylor and junior guard Elijah Johnson begin their season after serving a suspension in both exhibition games. Junior forward Thomas Robinson scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his return against Fort Hays State in Tuesdays 101-52 blowout. If the Jayhawks break the game open early with their full lineup assembled, Self can rest his leaders and prepare for a trip to New York City.
Johnson also returns from suspension and steps right into the shooting guard position after playing point guard in seasons past. He has the awareness to hassle opponents as a defender and the speed and athleticism to thrive on fast breaks. He will also play heavy minutes tonight, but with senior guard Conner Teahan shooting at a torrid pace, Johnson cant play the whole game.
Nwankwo is the lone senior in the Towson starting five. A former walk-on who earned a scholarship before the 2009-2010 season, he led the Colonial Athletic Association in field goal percentage (.565) rebound (9.2) and blocked shots (3.2). He finished the 2009-2010 campaign in the top 10 nationally in blocked shots and is the defensive anchor for the Tigers.
Despite going without a rebound on Tuesday, Self said that Releford played a better game than his 14-point season debut against Pittsburg State. Releford will stay in the starting lineup, but move to a more traditional small forward role. He will be relied on more for rebounds and should continue to contribute as a defensive stopper. He could lose some minutes to Teahan, sophomore forward Justin Wesley and possibly junior forward Kevin Young.
Another true freshman in the starting five, Jones had four points and four rebounds in the exhibition loss to Virginia State. At Sanford School in Hockessin, Del., Jones was named the states best player his senior season after averaging 18.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. He led his team to back-to-back Delaware state championships before heading to Towson.
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Fans had to wait through Taylors yearly suspension, but hes back after an offseason of maturation and jump shooting. Self has said that Taylors demeanor has changed and that hes prepared to lead this team. Hell do so down the court as a point guard and on defense with attention to detail. Taylors knock has always been his shooting. With agility and a quick first step, he drives to the hoop at will. Taylor has been running with the first team in practice and that wont change tonight.
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With a starting five consisting of four underclassmen, Nwankwo is the lone senior in the group. First year coach Pat Skerry will look to Nwanko for leadership, and Towsons success or failures this season might depend on just that. A fifth-year senior and former walk-on who missed all of last season, he has all the experience needed from a starting forward. He was named to the Colonial Athletic Associations All-Defensive team two seasons ago and had eight double-doubles. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound native of Hyattsville, Md., finished the 2009-2010 season in the top 50 in the country in rebounds and top 10 in blocks. He needs just 17 rebounds to move into Towsons top-ten of all-time, and hes already third on the schools all-time blocked shots list with 146.
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Entering his third season for Towson as a redshirt sophomore, Gumbs started four games last season and appeared in all 30 contests where he averaged 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. He missed most of the 2009-2010 campaign after suffering a season-ending knee injury against University of Maryland-Baltimore County. He was also a finalist for the 20072008 Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year.
Robinsons left knee was not an issue in his superb start to the year on Tuesday. He was the best player in the exhibition and the force that Self will continue to run the offense through. Robinsons quick maneuvers to the hoop follow with crowd-pleasing dunks and trips to the free throw line. The return of Taylor and Johnson to the lineup wont change this teams game plan. The ball will touch Robinsons hands on most possessions in the half-court offense.
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Kansas 92 Towson 65
Damas is entering his first season at Towson after transferring from Westchester Community College in New York state. He averaged 14.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game at Westchester, earning a spot on the All MidHudson Conference team. He was a McDonalds All-American candidate at Bay Shore High School in Bay Shore, N.Y. He played 25 minutes against Virginia State with two points and four rebounds.
Withey played just 17 minutes on Tuesday after three quick fouls. He wasnt needed much as Robinson took the game over, but another solid outing could back up his triple-double against Pittsburg State. When Robinson is doubleteamed, Withey will have opportunities to score in the paint. If Self goes with a smaller lineup that includes Taylor, Johnson and Tharpe on the floor together, Withey may take a seat. His main goal should be to stay out of foul trouble.
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and would come to be known as Thrilla in Manila. During the pre-fight promotion, Ali took many personal shots at Frazier, even going so far as to call Frazier an Uncle Tom, which only intensified the personal animosity between the fighters. Ali would go on to win the fight in 14 rounds after Fraziers corner decided that he couldnt continue because his eyes were swollen shut. Ali would go on to say that the fight was the closest thing to death that he knew. Frazier never regained his title and also couldnt defeat Foreman in their rematch. After attempting a comeback in 1981, Frazier decided to retire and focus on training his son, Marvis, and daughter, Jackie, for their boxing careers. If Frazier had been in the ring today, he might have gone undefeated and would sit higher on the list of all-time greats. However, Frazier was overshadowed in his era by Ali and Foreman, but regardless, he accomplished a remarkable amount in his career, especially considering how light he was for a heavyweight fighter. It took, arguably, the purest boxer ever in Ali and one of the largest, most powerful boxers ever in Foreman to beat Frazier. Frazier should be remembered as a legend and one of the hardest working and most determined athletes ever. He should be seen as an inspiration for people today.
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kcarpenter@kansan.com After two rather effortless exhibition wins, Kansas opens the regular season when it takes on Towson tonight in Allen Fieldhouse. Guards Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson will make their debuts after serving two-game suspensions for violating unspecified team rules. The twogame furloughs havent changed the flow of practice too much though. Except a few days before the first exhibition game, both Taylor and Johnson have practiced with the first team, coach Bill Self said. Taylor brings back the most experience in the backcourt, but Self is looking for him and Johnson to step it up on the defensive end of the floor. Theyre both better players, no question, but I still think theyre both inconsistent, Self said. And defensively, theyre both average compared to what they could be. Taylor said he thinks that kind of talk from Self is largely for motivation, but he said agrees with the sentiment to some extent. I think I have my average defender ways at times, Taylor said. But I think at times I can also be a really good on-the-ball defender. Elijah Johnson, a six-foot-four junior guard, played sparingly last
season behind Taylor, Brady Morningstar and Tyrel Reed. He looks to be the second option behind Taylor this season, and Self confirmed many suspicions that Johnson will start alongside Taylor tonight and have more leeway this season. He hasnt had an opportunity yet, Self said on Johnson. Maybe knowing he can play through mistakes, that may help him a little bit. Johnson played just 13.7 minutes per game last season while averaging 3.7 points per game. As he played behind the three aforementioned upperclassmen a season ago, it was safe to say he had a short leash with his coach. While Self would only confirm that Johnson and Taylor would start against Towson, he didnt rule out to the possibility of playing the duo alongside freshman point guard Naadir Tharpe, who finished the final exhibition game with 19 points, seven assists, and five steals. Weve got five perimeter players basically, said Self. We could play small with those three, or we could play a little bit bigger with Conner or Travis both in the game with a guard. We have some versatility there I think. Whatever the lineup is, Self said he hopes to see more consistency, from an effort and focus standpoint, head-
ing into the season opener as well as next Tuesdays showdown with No. 2 Kentucky. That will be something we talk about with this team, I guarantee, all year long, Self noted. We have a tendency maybe to space out every now and then, and Id like that to be reduced some. The core of the team outside of Taylor and junior forward Thomas Robinson is inexperienced, no doubt, and the non-conference schedule doesnt do the Jayhawks many favors. After facing No. 2 Kentucky, they could potentially face No. 20 UCLA and No. 6 Duke later this month in the Maui Invitational. The upcoming games arent totally distracting Taylor from the season opener, however. Im just excited about my first game, Taylor said. Kentuckys definitely what Ive been thinking about a lot, but Ive been thinking about my first game a lot, too. Speaking of Kentucky, Self didnt deny that the heavyweight matchup in Madison Square Garden is on peoples minds. Were trying to stay focused, he said. Ive said a few things, but not at the expense of getting ready for Friday. Edited by Lindsey Deiter
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The Red Raiders have fallen hard since upsetting then third ranked Oklahoma, being outscored in their last two games 93-27. The Red Raiders get their second shot at taking down a BCS hopeful when they host Oklahoma State and the nations second ranked scoring offense. A win for the Red Raiders make them bowl eligible, while the Cowboys will try to stay on the fast track for the BCS championship game.
Texas Tech
11 a.m. SatuRday, noV. 12 The Longhorns look to stretch their winning streak to three as they go up to Columbia, Mo., to take on the struggling Tigers. This matchup should be run-heavy; the Longhorns rank 11th in the nation and the Tigers rank 12th. The Longhorns are already bowl eligible, while the Tigers will need to win two of their last three games to become eligible. This will be the rare time this season that Tiger quarterback James franklin enters the season as the more acclaimed passer; his Longhorn counterpart, David Ash, is a run-first quarterback making the fourth start of his career. The Wildcats and the Aggies are both coming off two consecutive losses, the difference is the Aggies are still trying to become bowl eligible while the Wildcats have put themselves in position to contend for a top bowl game. Wildcat quarterback Collin Klein will try and keep the Aggie offense off the field by leading long sustained drives that kill the clock. When he has done that, the Wildcats have found success on the year, and it keeps their defense rested to counter the Aggie attack.
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Cross Country
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Freshman beater (defender), Kate Cooley looks at the schedule for the international Quidditch Association World Cup nov. 13-14. much. There have been calls for the Kansas quidditch team to prove themselves at the World Cup because they have been a relatively unknown team until winning the Midwest Cup, Oct. 9 in Fishers, Ind. After the tournament the team was ranked No. 1 in the world, above Middlebury. The team has since dropped to No. 2, below Middlebury and above LSU. Kansas strength is its speed. Throughout the Midwest Cup the chasers, the offensive players, were able to run past the beaters, the defenders, and catch the keeper, the goalie, off-guard. On the other hand, quidditch rules require that two girls be on the field at all times. Kansas is taking six girls. The team is relying on rapid-rotations
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to keep the girls from becoming too tired early in the day. Saturday will be entirely pool play. Sunday the top teams will be seeded into brackets. Sundays matches will be single elimination. Kansas first match is against Vermont at 9:30 a.m. CST on Saturday. Edited by Josh Kantor
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Football
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35-14, Nebraska
Nebraska will come back after its 25-28 loss to Northwestern. after this weeks Penn State scandal it is unlikely the team will be back together and focused by game time. Nebraska coach Ron brown will keep his team mentally locked-in despite the extra attention on the game.
41-17, Nebraska
With the scandal just coming out for Penn State, Nebraska is going to unleash on them. Interim coach tom bradley is not ready to lead the team to a win over a high caliber team like Nebraska.
42-17, Nebraska
Nebraska roughs up an unfocused Penn State team that looks lost after the removal of former Penn State icon Joe Paterno. Husker quarterback tyler Martinez has the game of his season as the Huskers will have the Nittany lion fans leaving Happy Valley frowning.
28-17, Nebraska
Its hard to imagine the Penn State players being able to focus or prepare at all for Nebraska this week. Nebraska needs to win after a bad loss to Northwestern. the combination of the two puts Nebraska on top.
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42-28, Georgia
the Souths biggest rivalry will see Georgia come out on top. Georgias freshman running back, Isaiah Crowell is back after a one game suspension for breaking team rules. the bulldogs did not suffer while he was gone. last week, Georgia defeated New Mexico 63-16. the pressure will be on auburn to win, but they have not walked away with a victory in athens since 2005.
24-17, Georgia
It will be a close one in athens, Ga., and Georgia will come out on top with the help of home field and getting Isaiah Crowell back from the one game suspension will help.
27-20, Georgia
after losing its first two games to ranked teams, Georgia has won seven straight. auburn will keep it close, but the bulldogs have the better defense, and as last weeks lSU-alabama matchup showed, defense is the key to winning in the SEC.
31-17, Georgia
the bulldogs offense, led by quarterback aaron Murray, will overmatch an overrated auburn team. auburn running back Michael Dyer is dynamic, but he wont be able to do enough, as auburn wont be able to put up enough points to bring down the bulldogs.
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32-28, Stanford
the game will determine the Pac-12 North champion. Stanfords senior receiver Chris owes will not play after suffering a concussion last week. Stanford is looking to come back after last years 52-31 loss to the Ducks in oregon. Despite the injury, No. 4 Stanford has the motivation to win at home Saturday.
41-34 Stanford
the game in Stanford could be the best game this weekend. It is going to take an overtime to decide this one with andrew luck having four touchdowns.
31-28, Stanford
the marquee matchup that the Pac-12 has been waiting for all year finally arrives. Stanford quarterback andrew luck will prove on the field why he will be the No. 1 overall pick as he leads Stanford on a last minute touchdown drive to clinch the victory and all but assure his team a spot in the Pac-12 championship game.
48-38, oregon
Quarterback andrew lucks Cardinals will suffer their first lost of the season under oregon running back laMichael James lead. In the end, oregons offense out-duels Stanford in a high scoring game that will surely be entertaining.
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