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Aluminum in the spot light

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Monica Soto, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., spent the day tabling for Queers and Allies in hopes of educating the student body about one of the myths about HIV/AIDS and blood donation. The Feb. 25 event was planned to raise awareness about the FDAs ban on accepting blood donations from men who have had sex with other men.

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Student group protests blood donation policy

by Annie VAngsnes
anniev@kansan.com For the first time at the University Queers and Allies protested the Food and Drug Administrations blood donation policy that men who have had sex with other men cannot donate blood. Members of Queers and Allies tabled in the Kansas Union Thursday to raise awareness and collect signatures for a petition to send to the FDA. Michael Turner, a freshman from Manhattan, helped organize the event. Turner said the group wanted to raise awareness about people who want to help save lives, but arent allowed to. Were not protesting against the blood drive or the Red Cross at all, Turner said. We are totally in support of what they do. We think its great and we encourage people to donate. The FDA passed its first policy prohibiting any man who had had sex with another man after 1977 from donating blood in 1983 because of the HIV-AIDS scare.

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Smoking bill passes through the House

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raltman@kansan.com As of Thursday, all of the state is set to join Lawrence and other cities in Kansas this summer in banning smoking from bars, restaurants and other public places now that a statewide smoking bill has passed the House. The bill will go on to Gov. Mark Parkinson, who has previously endorsed the measure and is expected to sign, making the bill effective July 1. This is a move towards a healthier direction for the state of Kansas, said Ken Sarber, a Health and Tobacco educator at Watkins Memorial Hospital. The decision has been battled for

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Dan Parker, lead singer for local band The Snugglebugs, wails during the bands performance at the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti at The Granada Thursday night. The event was organized to raise funds for Haiti after the January 12th earthquake.

concert connects community

by KiRsTen KWOn
kkwon@kansan.com For Fritz Esperance, a Haiti native, the Jan. 12 earthquake was devastating. I was shocked, Esperance said. I didnt know what to do or what to say. Esperance, who is now a Lawrence resident, came to the United States in 1998 with a Haitian student group. His sister arrived in the U.S. recently, after she was found alive but with a spinal injury from the home that crushed her. But most of his family his mother, father, aunts and uncles still live in Haiti, and some have yet to be found. LawrenceRocks4Haiti concert, We lost, Esperance said. The which was held Thursday night at death count doesnt matter, the The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts point is we St. lost. The show Since the was put on by We lost. The death count earthquakes several studoesnt matter, the point hit the coundent groups try hes been and individuis we lost. working als that came with KU stutogether to Fritz ESpErAnCE dent groups raise money Concert organizer to sponsor for Haiti. events and Student groups raise money included for the cause. In Lawrence he Delta Force, Campus Christians, runs a musical production Engineers Without Borders, company called Afro United Amnesty International at KU and Entertainment. He performed sEE Haiti on pAgE 3A at and helped organize the

Academic calendar changes underway

by Annie VAngsnes
anniev@kansan.com Students for the 2011 school year may see some changes in the academic calendar, including fewer instructional days. The University Senate approved calendar changes for the academic calendar Thursday. The next step is for Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor Danny Anderson to approve the changes. Cindy Derritt,

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A relief worker from the Red Cross who spent time assisting victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti addresses the crowd, calling for more donations and support. She emphasized that working through channels like humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross was necessary, because some people with good hearts would do more harm than good by traveling to Haiti without a plan.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.
Anthony Burgess

Friday, February 26, 2010

Graduate students working to improve public transportation State might toughen seat belt laws
kansas drivers could be facing tougher seat belt laws in the near future.

FACT OF THE DAY

you cannot snore and dream at the same time.
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SATURDAY
Feb. 27
n The university Theatre will perform the play Arms and the man from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the crafton-Preyer Theatre in murphy Hall.

SUNDAY
Feb. 28
n university Theatre will show the play, Arms and the man, at 2:30 p.m. in the crafton-Preyer Theatre of murphy Hall. n soprano Jacquelyn V. kelly will perform as part of The ku school of musics student recital series from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the swarthout recital Hall in murphy Hall.

MONDAY
March 1
n An international conference will address Why do Humans migrate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The commons of spooner Hall. n sachi nakachi, professor of english at Tsuru university, Tsuru yamanski, Japan, will present surviving Hiroshima: A daughters story from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the kansas room of the kansas union.

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n salsa night will be from 7 to 10 p.m. in the ballroom of

n student union Activities will screen reservoir dogs from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Woodruff Auditorium of the kansas union.

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n Voices unheard, an open mic and poetry slam benefit for Haiti, will begin at 7 p.m. in the theater of Hashinger Hall. n student union Activities will screen reservoir dogs

TUESDAY
March 2
n richard barker, former senate Historian, will discuss some of the u.s. senates hallmark personalities, achievements and limitations. He will also provide historical perspective on the chambers role in the success of the u.s. political system. The discussion, The Worlds Greatest deliberative body? will be held from 7:30-8:45 p.m. at The dole institute of Politics.

WEDNESDAY
March 3
n The international student and scholar services will offer the workshop employment Topic Workshops for international students: resume Writing for international students from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in room 149 of the burge union. n Artist kerry James marshall will present the lecture, John browns body: The representation of black bodies as revolutionary Gesture, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the spencer museum of Art Auditorium.

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March 4
n eleana kim, assistant professor at the university of rochester, will give the lecture from Third World orphans to first World Adoptees: fifty years of Transnational korean Adoption, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Pine room of the kansas union. n The university Theatre will perform the play Arms and the man from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the crafton-Preyer Theatre in murphy Hall.

from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Woodruff Auditorium of the kansas union.

n The Aluminum show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the

Lied center. Tickets are $12 for students and $28 for adults.
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BY MOLLY MARTIN
mmartin@kansan.com With midterms coming up, Anschutz Library, or Club Anschutz, will soon be the place to see and be seen as students gather to study and, for some, to crack open that book for the first time this semester. Some students, however, prefer a different environment to study in. They prefer a place where they can listen to music from speakers and not from headphones, or a place where they can drink fresh coffee at 2 a.m. instead of coffee dispensed from a box machine and served in Dixie Cups. For these students, Java Break, located at 17 E. 7th St., offers such options. Jeremy Hochstedler, a Java Break employee, said about half of the people who come to the 24-hour coffee-and-sandwich shop come to hang out and the other half come to study. Going to the library is not the equivalent of coming here to hang out, he said. Hochstedler said Java Breaks

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patrons see the shop as a place to socialize with friends and, as the evening progresses, finish their homework in the same laid-back environment. But Java Break isnt just a night spot. Its also a popular and quiet place to study during the day. Leslie Schulte, a senior from Wichita, said she studies at Java Break at least every other day. Although she never stays there all night, she sometimes works until 2 a.m., preferring Java Break to the campus libraries. The library is just an awful environment, Schulte said. The shop provides a nice alternative because libraries are places of repressed silence, Hochstedler said. At Java Break, students can socialize and still do well in their classes. Strangers come in here all the time to tell me it helped them pass a test, Hochstedler said. Edited by Sarah Bluvas
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Matt McCarthy, a freshman from Manhattan, reaches out to catch a sandwich thrown by an employee. Jimmy Johns sold sandwiches for $1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new location at The Oread hotel.

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BY ALISON CUMBOW
alisonc@kansan.com Ilan Azriel, the creator of tonights performance at the Lied Center, The Aluminum Show, got the idea for it while browsing a tool shop in Tel Aviv, Israel. He pulled a tool off a shelf, and it fell on the floor. As it fell, the tool, an aluminum air duct piping, moved in a slinky-type motion. As Azriel watched it move, he pictured it in a much bigger form, with lights, music and dancers. Tonight, his idea will be implemented as part of its first tour of the United States when it makes a stop to perform at the Lied Center. Ilan was always very creative, and looking for new ideas for new shows, the U.S. producer of The Aluminum Show, David Azulay, said via telephone in Maryland. He wanted to create something unique that no one had seen before. The 75-minute Aluminum Show is similar in genre to Blue Man Group in that it requires audience interaction, but Azulay said the content isnt the same. The props are made of aluminum tubing, foil sheets and balloons some of which the audience must pass around. Walls become animated, creatures transform and objects turn into dancers during the performance, according to a news release on the event. Rachel Baram, CEO of Dollbeat Group, the production company that puts on the show, said the performance was compared to a theater spectacle. Ilan was inspired by the material, she said, adding that the audience interaction part of the show came about after the company realized that the audience really wanted to touch and understand the material. Its a fun show, Azulay said. People have never seen anything like this. Kim Spencer, a pre-Pharmacy student from Overland Park and associate director of ticketing at the Lied Center, said the center had never had anything like The Aluminum Show before. There are six dancers in the performance, and three prop operators who are also part of the show. All of the performers are from or live in Israel. Azulay said the show had a successful five-week run in Atlantic City in 2008, which planted the seed for its first U.S. tour this year. The tour began in January in New York, performed a three-week stint in Charlotte, N.C., and traveled to Florida before its stop in Lawrence tonight. Its something different, Spencer said, adding that as of Thursday,

thE alUmInUm show

what: An interactive performance similar to blue Man Group and Stomp whErE: The Lied Center whEn: 7:30 p.m. tonight cost: $12 for students and children; $24-28 for adults about 1,200 tickets were sold, and the capacity for the show would be about 1,900. The Lied Center Student Association will also accept canned goods tonight as a donation for a food drive that will benefit food pantries in Lawrence. Edited by Kate Larrabee

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Dancers in The Aluminum Show during the 75-minute performunce. The show will be at 7:30 tonight at the Lied Center.

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Turner said at that time people most commonly associated a high risk of HIV with homosexuals. Turner said some colleges actually ban blood drives on campus because of the discriminatory practices. In a letter to The University Daily Kansan, Scott Caswell, the American Red Cross regional CEO, said the FDAs policy did not reflect the views of the Red Cross. He said the Red Cross was dedicated to fairness in donor selection regardless of beliefs, race, gender or sexual persuasion. Caswell said in 2005 the Red Cross worked with AABB, formerly American Association of Blood Banks, and Americas Blood Centers to petition the FDA to review its policy. On May 23, 2007 the FDA reaffirmed its support of a lifetime deferral for men who have had sex with men. Jill Burkoff, FDA Consumer Safety Officer, said there were several checkpoints to the blood donation process that ensured the blood supply was safe for all Americans. Please rest assured that this policy is not discriminatory. Burkoff said. It is risk-based. Burkoff said men who have had sex with men have an HIV infection rate 60 times higher than the general population and 800 times higher than a first time blood donor. She said the FDAs policy was similar to many other countrys policies, including countries in the European Union.

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Anyone who has ever used intravenous drugs (illegal iV drugs). Anyone who has ever received clotting factor concentrates. Anyone with a positive test for HiV (AidS virus). Men and women who have engaged in sex for money or drugs since 1977. Anyone who has had hepatitis since his or her 11th birthday. Anyone who has had babesiosis or Chagas disease. Anyone who has taken Tegison for psoriasis. Anyone who has risk

factors for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJd) or who has an immediate family member with CJd. Anyone who spent three months or more in the united Kingdom from 1980 through 1996. Anyone who received a blood transfusion in the united Kingdom or france after 1980. Anyone who has spent five years in europe from 1980 to the present.
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Sierra Amon, a sophomore from Lawrence, and Dayona Nett, a sophomore from Kingman, eat samples of student recipes Thursday night in the Big 12 room of the Kansas Union. The event was a contest to find out the best student recipe, the winner of which would be a featured dish at the Impromptu Cafe located third floor of the Kansas Union.

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nearly five years between health and anti-smoking advocates and business owners who find it too intrusive. People are dying every day, said Kathy Bruner, coordinator for Clean Air Lawrence. Its been a long five years, but were awfully proud of Lawrence for being on the forefront. Don Sayler, president of the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association, said that because many of its members were already non-smoking, the association took a neutral stance on the bill. Yet Sayler and some business owners had hoped for a different bill that would allow exemptions for some bars and restaurants. The current bill allows few exemptions, mainly just for tobacco shops and casinos. If its that bad, go after the product, Sayler said. Were protecting the states interest by not messing with casino revenue, but yet we dont care what its doing to the private industry. Edited by Kate Larrabee

The FDA welcomes scientific and public input and we reevaluate our policies as new data becomes available, Burkoff said. She said the FDA was always open to new information, but the current scientific evidence did not support a change in the policy. Monica Soto, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., helped table Thursday and said Queers and Allies had received mostly positive responses. She said most of the negative feedback they received were com-

ments on their Facebook event page due to confusion about their reasons for tabling. She said there was confusion because people thought Queers and Allies was protesting the blood drive and the Red Cross. Were not protesting the Red Cross, Soto said. We love that theyre saving lives by people donating blood. Edited by Kirsten Hudson

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.university registrar, is on the calendar committee and said calendars between fall 2011 and spring 2013 would need to be updated with the new schedule. After this, the changes would need to be approved by the Board of Regents. If the changes are approved, instructional days would fall from 150 to 146, fall break would fall on a Monday and Tuesday, fall semester would start on a Monday and spring semester would begin after Martin Luther King Jr. day. Derritt said a main reason for the changes in the calendar was because fall and spring semesters currently start on a Thursday, which leads to an unequal number of class sessions for those on certain days of the week. She said the changes would be helpful to students class schedules. It more closely balances classes for students, Derritt said. Particularly the labs and seminars where there was a very disproportionate amount of classes. Edited by Megan Heacock

The university announced Steve Warren, the current vice provost for research and graduate studies, as the second candidate for provost. Warren will address faculty, staff and students Monday at 4 p.m. in the bruckmiller and McGee rooms

Second potential provost introduced

in the Adams Alumni Center, 1266 Oread Ave. He is the second of three candidates for the position. The first, Philip McConnaughay, is dean of Pennsylvania State universitys law school. The third candidate will be announced at a later date.
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he female orgasm is one of the biggest mysteries in sex. It is as complex as it is desirable. What we do know is that the sexual response cycle has four stages, from the beginning of arousal until after the orgasm. It begins with excitement, indicated by increased blood pressure and lubrication. The cycle goes on to the plateau stage, with a swelling of the muscles in the vaginal area. Next is the actual orgasm, which consists of six to 15 muscular contractions, varying in length. After the climax, women reach the resolution period with relaxation of muscles and return to normal breathing. Even if easy to describe, many men and women get frustrated about the female orgasm. In order to lighten the dark of female pleasure and clear up the mess that orgasm myths have created, here are a few truths and falsities about the center of female satisfaction:

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This is both true and false. Although every woman is capable of having an orgasm during sexual intercourse, only about one-third of women actually have them, according to various statistics. The rest can reach an orgasm by additional manual stimulation or with devices, such as a vibrator.

Not yet answerable. The famous spot, introduced by German gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg in 1950, has led many people on a pleasurable quest, and into frustration. A new study by British researchers at Kings College London indicates the G-spot is a myth. Though it is true that there is still not sufficient

False. Every woman can have multiple orgasms. After an orgasm, a woman can have several more with further stimulation because women dont go through the refractory, or recreational, period after an orgasm like men do. Some may not like to continue after an orgasm, but if they do, they can have many more. Multiple orgasms are very rare during sexual intercourse, but are reachable by manual or oral stimulation. Trying it out is the best method at this point. Despite scientific evidence for many of these phenomena, every orgasm is different and even the absence of one is not a physical dysfunction. Often, women just havent really tried it yet. The best way to explore the complexity of your own orgasm is discovering it yourself first. A more comprehensive list of myths about the female orgasm is available on Kansan.com. Bledowski is a graduate student from Cracow, Poland, in journalism.

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his is Alexandra Esposito, reporting live from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Well, sort of. In reality, getting invited to a fashion show during New York Fashion Week is comparable to finding one of Willy Wonkas golden tickets. Seats at one of the shows of the worldrenowned, featured designers are saved exclusively for celebrities, the designers families and close friends, famous stylists and very lucky fashion journalists. That is, until now. This year, designers gave anyone with the Internet access to their exclusive fashion shows. Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Rodarte and many other top name designers streamed their Fall/Winter 2010 shows live online. This allowed viewers to watch as if they were actually in Bryant Park. After the success of the late Alexander McQueens live stream last season, designers are quickly picking up on the trend and trying out the new concept. And, in the spirit of competition, all of Londons fashion week will be streamed online. Whats more, Burberry announced that it will stream its Feb. 23 show to New York, Paris, Tokyo and Dubai in 3-D. However, some members of the fashion community have expressed concern that letting mere mortals watch the shows live will destroy the exclusiveness and air of celebrity that goes along with Fashion Week. Personally, I think streaming the videos is one of the best ideas the fashion world has produced in a long time. Yes, videos and pictures of these shows end up online eventually. But, the feeling I got in watching Marc Jacobs designs parade live down the runway to a hip remix of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and knowing I was among the first to see his new line come to life, was an experience that cannot be compared to watching it the next day on YouTube. Even though the show was fewer than 10 minutes long and the connection froze and cut out a few

By Alex esposito
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times, to me, it was like watching the Jayhawks play in a national championship game. Top of the line fashion has always been about exclusivity; its made for the rich and famous who can, and will, buy skirts that cost as much as car payments. Recently, some top designers have begun making more affordable lines, such as Marc by Marc Jacobs or Rodartes recent line for Target. These designers want to make clothes for celebrities as well as college students. Now, with the video streaming, theyre allowing both parties to watch their shows. The Web is a tool for sharing information. Forward-thinking design companies should see the value in using this tool to share creations with people all over the world. This year marks the last year Fashion Week will be hosted in Bryant Park. As the fashion industry grows, the show grew with it. Now, the small grassy park, just a few blocks away from Times Square, is no longer big enough to host its main attraction. As an aspiring fashion journalist, I have always dreamed of going to a show in Bryant Park. Unfortunately, Ill never get to, but at least now I can say Ive seen a few. Fashion, like any entertainment industry, cannot survive without people. Thank you, designers, for inviting the people to your show. This is a trend I definitely approve of and I hope it continues to catch on. esposito is a sophomore from Overland Park in film studies and journalism.

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Equality in the law
In response to Mondays editorial, Continue standing up to City for human rights, it is disheartening to hear that, yet again, transgendered people are denied basic human rights because of fear and ignorance. Any arguments made based upon uninformed and religious ideas should not be valid. It is painful to hear that the transgendered community is seen as unnatural sexual predators. It is extremely ignorant to say that because a person identifies as a different gender than the one they were born with that they are immediately thought to be dangerous, sick and constantly trying to sexually harass people. This is an outrageous claim that comes from very close-minded people who have obviously made no attempt to reach out and learn about the community they fear and hate so much. While, often, we fear what we do not know, when peoples rights are put on the line, it is the communitys responsibility to learn more about the other side. Also, any arguments made based upon religious values, such as God had standards when he created Adam and Eve, should not be held above all others in courts. It has become strikingly more apparent that America is not the Land of Freedom it has so long boasted to be. I can respect the rights of people to being religious. However, I can not respect when religious values are used to oppress people. Society must be conscious that not everyone shares the same beliefs. When will we stop our pattern of inflicting ignorant injustice upon people?
Anne Scrogham is a freshman from Prairie Village.

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hree words: Facebook status updates. Whats on your mind? Ah, the ultimate question, and by now, you have probably developed a love/hate relationship with this sentence. What are you thinking? What is it you want to post out into the world to associate with your name? When it comes to a Facebook status update, the opportunities are endless. But be wary of what you post, because it could get you into trouble. Not to bring up the University of Oregon football program again, but it was ex-Duck Jamere Hollands Facebook status update that bashed Chip Kelly. The post read, Outside looking in now tell me what you see, ya dont. My FB is being hit up like no other. Im this, Im that, call me what you want but its gone take more than crazy messages and an Oregon scholly to break me ...Freedom of speech (expletive) it!!! Dont exist. Holland violated team rules and was dismissed from the team the next day. He serves as a reminder than when posting a Facebook status, you must be careful about what you post, because once you press that share button, Facebook shares it with everyone. Refaceme.com posted the 12 most annoying types of Facebookers. Well name just a few here so you get the idea.

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You must be careful about what you post, because once you press that share button, Facebook shares it with everyone.
The let-me-tell-you-everydetail-of-my-day bore: These are the types who post statuses like Just woke up, showered, ate breakfast, did homework, now going to class, or Im at McDonalds everybody come! Look, were really glad you want to share this with everyone, but youre really not that cool, and no one wants to hang out with you at a fast-food joint. The sympathy-baiter: Im so lonely. No one to eat dinner

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with. These folks are just putting out the saddest, most depressing thing they can think of for a little social media attention. They want people to care about their sorry lives so bad, but typically these are the updates that never get any comments. The crank: These grouchbuckets are the angry people who have nothing better to do with their time other than to post mean comments on the Internet. They hate their lives and often post things like People are such idiots. These are basically posts that dont matter most of the time, but sometimes these particular Facebook updates are the kind that can cause you to lose your job, get kicked off a team, etc. When it comes to Facebook, you must think about how you want to be perceived by the world around you. What image are you portraying? What do you say that could influence people? The choice is yours.
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zgetz@kansan.com twitter.com/zgetz The Jayhawks left their last tournament in Florida with some momentum and with a tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn., this weekend, Kansas needs to keep and carry that momentum into the University of Tennessee-Chattanoogas Frost Classic. Kansas struggled offensively early in the season, but coach Megan Smith said she thinks the offense is progressing. Were improving every time we go out, and were improving in practice, Smith said. Were not where we need to be yet, but were getting there and making strides. Kansas will again have some tough teams to face, including a Kentucky team that is on the verge of being ranked. The Jayhawks need to keep working hard and remember the little things such as fundamentals, Smith said. We are going to make sure we are focusing on ourselves and what we need to accomplish in order to be successful and not on our opponent, Smith said. Even though the season is well on its way, there is still a lot of enthusiasm among the team members, freshman third baseman Mariah Montgomery said. The enthusiasm

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has helped the team stay focused no matter how rough some of the earlier games have been. Kind of a good thing about softball is you have so many games in a season, Montgomery said. If we do bad in one game there is always the next game you can bounce right back.

Senior shortstop Sara Ramirez. Ramirez belted two homers at critical times last weekend in helping Kansas grab two victories. Shell need a strong bat to ramirez help energize Kansas offense early in the weekend. Freshman pitcher/outfielder Alex Jones. Jones has had a monster impact in her young career. She is hitting .417 after 10 games and her 15 hits are secJones ond in the Big 12 Conference. Her 2.96 ERA is also the best on the team.

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Freshman outfielder Rosie Hull. Hull made her first collegiate start last weekend and responded with seven hits and three runs with 13 appearances at the plate. Hull could be the next big freshHull man who steps for Kansas. Quick start. Kansas is 0-4 on opening days of the tournaments it has played in this season. Kentucky and Tennessee-Chattanooga will be stiff tests, and if Kansas can get a couple of wins on the opening day, the Jayhawks could be in great position to win the tournament. Offense. Kansas averages just over two runs in each of its losses while averaging more than five runs in victories. Kansas needs to come out and establish its hitting early with a tough start to the tournament. Focus. Now that some of the preseason excitement has worn off and Kansas is stuck in the middle of a 19-game road trip, the team needs to stay focused on what it must do in order to be successful and continue to improve.

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fRIDAY: 11:30 a.m. vs. kentucky (8-2) 4:30 p.m. vs. Tennessee chattanooga (7-2) SATURDAY:11:30 a.m. vs. Tennessee Tech (2-3) 4:30 p.m. vs. Lipscomb (7-1) SUNDAY: 9 a.m. vs. austin Peay (1-4)

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Scott Oliver, a junior from Overland Park, boxes against a punching bag in the new expansion of the Ambler Student Recreation Center Thursday afternoon. Introduced to boxing by friends, Oliver stated that the sport was good all-around exercise that makes you feel happy when youre done.

As young as we are and to go out in the first 10 games and be .500, I am pretty pleased with that at this point. Coach Megan Smith I still have a little adapting to do hitting-wise and the brains I have on defense, but I feel like I am adapting pretty well. Freshman third baseman Mariah Montgomery Weve had our ups and downs definitely, but people are stepping up when we need them too, and thats definitely whats keeping us in every game. Senior infielder Alicia Irwin Edited by Cory Bunting

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surPrise, ariz. Gil meche will not be the kansas city royals opening day starter, an assignment he has held the past three years. Zack Greinke, the reigning american League cy Young award winner, will start the april 5 opener against Detroit. meche will start the second game, and he has no

qualms with that. meche wants to make all of his starts, as he did in 2007-08. Last year, back and shoulder injuries limited him to 23 starts and 129 innings. meche, who made only four starts after the all-star break last season, has his sights set on throwing more than 200 innings again in 2010.
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Morris fills huge role in McCray's absence

BY ANDREW TAYLOR
ataylor@kansan.com If someone traveled back in time to one year ago from last night and watched Kansas pull out a tough victory against Oklahoma State, they might notice a few similar story lines. Just like this year, Kansas was struggling to make up ground in the Big 12 while attempting to impress the NCAA tournament committee enough to earn a tournament berth. Last year, Kansas then-junior guard Sade Morris scored 13 points, just the third-most on the team, and thats all she needed to do for the Jayhawks to earn a victory. Last night Morris upped that point total from a year ago by one to 14, once again third-most on the team. This time it wasnt enough to scrape out a victory, though, as No. 13 Iowa State snuck out of Allen Fieldhouse with a 57-54 victory. One of the more glaring differences between the two games, aside from the Jayhawks loss this year, was the lack of Morris proverbial Batman. Senior guard Danielle McCray fulfilled that role last year as she scored 30 points in the victory over the Cowgirls, while Morris simply had to play the part of Robin. With McCray out with a torn ACL for the rest of this year, Morris has to perform an entirely new role. Whereas she stayed in the background and gave help wherever it was needed last year, now Morris resides squarely in the center of the spotlight. Ever since she went down, its like, Okay, its just another game, Morris said. Ive just got to play Junior forward Nicollette Smith battles amongst two Iowa State players for possession of a loose ball. Kansas remains winless against ranked teams after suffering a 57-54 loss to Iowa State Thursday night.
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Kansas shot just seven of 23 from the field, or 30 percent. We had been fouling a little bit and we wanted to save our legs, Fennelly said of the decision to use the zone. Theyre not a team that shoots the three a ton, so we really wanted to pack it in. The Cyclones received the majority of their production from senior guard Alison Lacey. She delivered crafty cross-court passes on her way to five assists, and mixed a pretty jump-shot with fearless drives to the hoop to record 22 points. Yet despite Laceys excellence and the suffocating 2-3 zone defense, Kansas hung around. Neither team led by more than five points the entire game. With 3:16 left in the game, Kansas led 52-48. But a Carolyn Davis turnover soon sparked a 5-0 Iowa State run, which was colossal in a such a tight contest. The run was capped off with a floater by Iowa State senior Denae Stuckey in the thick of Kansas defense. After missing her first six shots, Stuckeys final attempt rattled around the rim and found its way in. The Cyclones would never trail again. Denae picked a great time to hit maybe the biggest shot since shes been at Iowa State, Fennelly said. The pressure now boils as Kansas will likely need to win at least two of its three remaining games to be considered for an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Kansas has a lot to play for, Fennelly said. I still think theyre a team that has a chance to play in the NCAA tournament. Edited by Kate Larrabee

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The Jayhawks will play the No. 17 baylor bears 4 p.m. Sunday, feb. 28, in Waco, Texas. The game will air on eSPN2.

Key to the game

winning the post battle Simply put, baylor has one of the most dominant post players in the nation in freshman forward brittney Griner. Shell be matching up with the Jayhawks' own red-hot freshman forward Carolyn davis, who scored 17 against iowa State last night. She'll need a similar strong performance to compete against Griner.

even harder. Ive got to be more disciplined, take care of the ball more, take better shots, and get people open shots. Morris is doing things she never did last year when the Jayhawks won nine of their last 12 games en route to an appearance in the WNIT championship game. For example, shes playing point guard, a spot she hasnt played regularly for quite some time. She gets to play the point, so thats something a little new for her, freshman guard Monica Engelman said. She has a little bit of experience over me and I think thats going to really benefit. Morris has executed that role well enough to earn a spot on the floor as point guard in clutch situations, a part she performed down the stretch in the loss last night. On top of learning how to play an entirely new spot on the floor and regularly guarding the opposing teams best player, Morris has managed to increase her scoring productivity in recent games. If one were to omit her performance in a Feb. 21 loss at Texas Tech where Morris got into early foul trouble and spent a significant

amount of time on the bench, she has averaged two more points per game in her last six contests than her previous 20. She has played with some toughness and confidence; shes played like a senior has, coach Bonnie Henrickson said. While thats still a far cry from the 17 points Morris averaged during the teams WNIT run last year, it has been enough to keep her team in games. Engelman and fellow freshman Carolyn Davis have led the Jayhawks in scoring over the last six games. Well I know that Carolyn has stepped up, Ive stepped up, and I feel that Day (Sade) has really stepped up, Engelman said. We may have three or four, but we need all five to get a win in. In the teams remaining games, Morris will continue her shift from the part of Robin to a more central role as her team moves to unify around her. Were not quite there yet, were getting there, Morris said. Once we all start clicking, well get on that run and well feel good about ourselves. Edited by Cory Bunting

Keep an eye on
monica Engelman freshman guard Monica engelman has averaged almost 17 points a game since danielle McCray went down with a torn ACL. She has also transformed into the Jayhawks' go-to player. She had the ball in her hands in the final seconds of last night's loss. despite her missed last-second three-pointer, her continued production will be a necessity for Kansas down the home stretch of the season.

Opponent to watch
brittney Griner Griner has put up staggering numbers so far this season as she has led No. 17 baylor to a 20-7 record. in her most recent game, a 65-63 victory against Texas A&M, Griner recorded 22 points and 21 rebounds to go along with four blocks. She has also recorded multiple triple-doubles this season, the most recent of which occurred in a feb. 10 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners.

Score prediction

baylor 76, Kansas 63

Andrew Taylor

road (continued from 10A)

in this years approach while being the visitor. All season long, arenas have sold out at almost every road location. Self said Kansas has played in front of a total of 300 empty seats all season. Those bothered the players. This team is kind of weird, Self said. Theyd be disappointed if it wasnt full. They get juiced from that. Senior guard Sherron Collins said playing in a hostile atmosphere like Allen Fieldhouse and being ranked No.1 makes a player expect some noise. Plus, the satisfaction of shutting crowds up requires a good showing of fans. Its more fun to win on the road, Collins said. Its always fun to win here, but home court advantage makes it easy. But the 2008 champs were never ranked No. 1. They came into the season with a sour tournament loss to UCLA still on their mind. They faced late-season adversity, losing three out of five games at one point. They were hungry. Self said there was inner turmoil in 2008 that needed to be settled and the losses magnified it. But as of right now, no such problems exist and Self sees that this years team is still motivated even after victories. Would a loss be good for us down the road? Self said. I dont feel that right now. The Jayhawks are at a stable point right now. All the controversies circulating before the season and in the early goings are settled and the team, including junior guard Tyrel Reed, wants this run to keep going. That was a great team, Reed said of the 2008 squad. They went through a little lull and had a couple losses on the road, but I think they learned from it and got better. Hopefully we can keep getting better and not have to lose to get better. And Self was adamant about getting better. He said during the Oklahoma game, for example, there were moments where the team got it and there were times they needed some serious work. They play to the situation which is why they let bad teams come back into games, but its also why they come out on top of the close ones. The latter is something the champs were also good at. Sometimes its bad when you get a big lead early, and sometimes it really good when you need to hunker down and make stops and execute late, Self said. There is an element of toughness in this team that I think does exist that rivals the 08 team. Edited by Cory Bunting

8A / GAME DAY /

FRIdAY, FEBRuARY 26, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM

COUNTDOWN TO tiPoff

kU tipoff
At A GlAnce
Did you know the Jayhawks are the winningest team in NCAA Division I in the past two seasons with a 54-9 record? Not to mention Kansas is 13-0 in the Big 12 so far and that is the best record since it went 16-0 in the 2002 season. The Cowboys handed coach Bill Self what he called one of his worst ever losses, beating the Jayhawks 80-60 in 2004. Also, during the 2008 championship run, the Cowboys handed the Jayhawks their only loss they failed to avenge, though they didnt get the opportunity.

Jayhawks have opportunity to clinch the Big 12 title outright.

RefUSing to ShaRe

No. 1 kaNsas at oklahoMa State

3 p.m., gallagheR-iba aRena, Stillwater, Okla., CBS

kaNsas
27-1 (13-0) starters
Sherron Collins, guard Now the winningest player in Kansas history with a championship under his belt, what is left for Collins to do? He is still nine victories from becoming the all-time winningest player in college basketball, but at the rate this team is going, that is definitely attainable. He leads the Jayhawks with 15.1 points per game and scored 17 Feb. 22 against Oklahoma, his most since scoring 28 against Baylor on Jan. 20.

oklahoma state
19-8 (7-6) starters
Keiton Page, guard Page, generously listed at 5-foot-9, hasnt let his small size be a problem in running the show for the Cowboys. Hes a dangerous marksman from outside who has a tendency to get hot in spurts. Page didnt play great against Texas in the last game, which the team lost 69-59 in Austin, but in the four games prior he was averaging more than 20 points per.

oSU tipoff
At A GlAnce
Oklahoma State doesnt have the wealth of talent at every position that the Jayhawks boast, but James Anderson is the type of guy that would get five out of six stars. Hes maybe the best player in the conference, and hes without a doubt the best pure scorer in the league, maybe the country. Bill Self has always had trouble in Stillwater, dating back to his days coaching at Oral Roberts. At Oral Roberts, Self lost to the Cowboys by 40 points one year and jokingly vowed after the game that they wouldnt lose by 41 the next time. He was right. They only lost by 39.

Collins

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Tyshawn Taylor, guard Taylor is enjoying his best stretch of the season, scoring 11 points without a turnover in his last game. In the two games since being put in the starting lineup, he is averaging 14 points, helping the Jayhawks not only offensively but also defensively. His speed allows him to matchup with the fastest player on any team and Oklahoma State is full of those kind of guards.

Obi Muonelo, guard Muonelo was recruited hard by Bill Self and Kansas coming out of high school, but ultimately wound up picking the Cowboys. Its been a major pickup for Oklahoma State, which has gotten a solid four years out of Muonelo. Hes the teams second leading scorer and has the ability to take a game over. He posted 31 points in a 69-64 win at Iowa State.

PlAyer to wAtch
Tyshawn Taylor Lets ride him while hes hot. There are a lot of Jayhawks playing well right now, but the bench players are playing minimal minutes and the other starters are consistent Taylor for the most part. The only wildcard is Taylor. But if he has another solid game against one of the top players in the country, James Anderson, then we might consider him to be at his peak for this season mentally and physically.

PlAyer to wAtch
James Anderson One of the most entertaining things about the Big 12 is the chance to consistently watch future NBA players. James Anderson is one of those types. Hes a lethal scorer from Anderson anywhere on the floor. While his counterpart, Xavier Henry, demonstrated a totally complete offensive repertoire for the first time on Monday, Anderson does it on a game-bygame basis. Hell provide matchup nightmares for the Jayhawks, and is the one player in the conference that can basically singlehandedly win a game for his team. Hes already done it against one Sunflower State team, posting 30 and controlling the game against the Wildcats.

Muonelo

Taylor

James Anderson, guard Anderson is the frontrunner for conference player of the year, and its easy to see why. The talented junior can score in every way fathomable and leads the conference with 22.5 points per game. In four of his last nine games, Anderson has posted 30 points or more.

Xavier Henry, guard The freshman is in a groove, coming off a game where he started 8-for-8 from the field and finished with 23 points. He is averaging 18 points in his last five games, contributing to his third Big 12 Rookie of the Week nod. His insideoutside game is developing nicely because he no longer settles for jump shots.

Henry

Marshall Moses, forward Moses seems to overachieve or underachieve every time hes on the floor. He pulls down almost nine rebounds a games, but nine times hes gone double figures or more, and eight times hes grabbed five or fewer rebounds. Same thing goes for scoring. He had 10 points against a talented Texas frontcourt last time out, but had a combined three in the three games before that.

Anderson

Marcus Morris, forward Morris hasnt done much in the past few games, averaging nine points in his past three games. The points he does score look good, but he isnt getting as many opportunities because Henry and Taylor stepped up as of late. Everyone on the team isnt going to score 20 every night, but it doesnt mean they are in a slump. Morris is a prime example.

question mArk
Can the Jayhawks seal the conference outright? Its a question that has to be asked. Its hard to imagine the Jayhawks not winning another game, but all possibilities must be considered. They have a rough schedule with this Oklahoma State team, get second-place Kansas State at home then travel to Missouri. You can look at the Jayhawks and with the regularseason Big 12 trophy already in possession ask, What do they have to play for? They have history to play for but the other factor is the most important: Pride.
Morris

Moses

question mArk
Can Bill Self conquer his demons in Stillwater? Self has always had problems knocking off his alma mater Oklahoma State. Two years ago, the Jayhawks traveled to Stillwater in a similar situation to this year. An ultra-talented team looking at a probable No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament visiting a dangerous team looking to play its way into the tournament. This years Cowboys have a better shot at the tourney than they did two years ago, but picking up a win Saturday would all but clinch a spot in the field of 65. That year, the Jayhawks couldnt quite come away with a victory, losing 61-60.

Matt Pilgrim, forward Pilgrim isnt overwhelming on the offensive side of the ball, but hes a massive body and pulls down his fair share of rebounds. Hes averaging 9.8 boards per contest over the last five games. Pilgrim, who sat out last year because he transferred from Hampton, has dominated weaker frontcourts, but wont find the going so easy against Kansas big men.

Cole Aldrich, center He has brains and brawn, coming off a week where he averaged 12 points, 11 rebounds and 3.5 blocks against Colorado and Oklahoma. He then won the Academic All-American title, making it a good week overall. Looking at Oklahoma States roster, its leading rebounders are 6-foot-7 and 6-foot-8. It could be a feast if the Jayhawks get Aldrich the ball.

Aldrich

Pilgrim

heAr ye, heAr ye

Its not emotional anymore. Its a business trip. We will not mix personal on this business trip. There will be some people that I would love to see, but it will be when were coming out of the locker room after the game.
Coach Bill Self, who played at Oklahoma State during college, on his emotions going back.

Fred Gulley, guard Gulley wasnt a huge minute-getter for the Cowboys before talented freshman Ray Penn went down with an injury. Since then, Gulley, a 6-foot-2 freshman from Gulley Arkansas, has played 30 minutes or more in four of the eight games Penn has missed. In those eight games, Gulley is averaging 2.5 points per game and pulling down three rebounds per. To win, Oklahoma State needs more bench production, starting with Gulley.

Sixth Man

Brady Morningstar, guard He still leads the Big 12 in assist to turnover ratio at 2.9, but he isnt as promiMorningstar nent during the games as he was in January and early February. In his last four games, he has averaged one point per contest. He is a solid defender and he creates a lot of open opportunities for teammates, but scoring needs to be a bit higher when he is out there.

Sixth Man

heAr ye, heAr ye

I would say Oklahoma States got a lot to play for, because I think theyre in right now, but this would make for a definite. From a sleepless nights standpoint, theyre not going to have those anymore. Everyone would be able to rest comfortably knowing they had knocked us off and solidified their bid.
Bill Self on if beating Kansas would make Oklahoma State a lock for the NCAA tournament

Corey Thibodeaux

Tim Dwyer

Tyshawn Taylor

big 12 SCheDUle
Game
Iowa State at Colorado Baylor at Oklahoma Texas at Texas A&M Texas Tech at Nebraska

SCheDUle
THE JAYHAwKS wILL REMAIN UNDEFEATED IF
they absorb the atmosphere. Coach Bill Self said this week he was surprised with his teams eagerness to play on the road. In all the league road games this season, Self said there were only 300 total vacant seats (when they played Nebraska) and the rest were sellouts. The players on this years roster, Self said, embrace the road hostility more than the 2008 championship team did. Being the No.1 team may do that to you, but this should be one of the better atmospheres the Jayhawks will face this season.

Time (CT)
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m.

TV Channel
Big 12 Network Big 12 Network ESPN Big 12 Network

Date
March 3 March 6 March 11 March 18-19

opponent
KANSAS STATE at Missouri

tV Channel
Big 12 Network CBS

time
7 p.m. 1 p.m.

Big 12 Championship NCAA tournament first round

GALLAGHER-IBA ARENA wILL ROCK IF

The Cowboys hit their threes. Oklahoma State averages around 23 three-point attempts per game, but the teams are near the bottom of the Big 12 in making 35 percent of them. The Jayhawks have taken around 100 fewer threes but made about the same amount as the Cowboys. Teams tend to get hot from beyond the arc against the Jayhawks, especially at home. Plus, the only team to beat Kansas this season, Tennessee, also wears orange. Just a thought.

Kansas 65, Oklahoma State 56

Prediction:

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SpoRTS / 9A

QUoTe oF THe DAY

I hate them with all the hate you can hate with. Can you hate more than that? If you can, I hate them more than that.
Tim Hardaway, former NBA player for Miami Heat

MoRning BRew

FACT oF THe DAY

Three Jayhawks have scored more than 20 points this season: senior Sherron Collins, sophomore Marcus Morris and freshman Xavier Henry have all hit the benchmark.
Kansas Athletics

Do your Big Dance homework T

ell your friends, girlfriends, teachers, parents, family members and pets sorry in advance. You wont have time for them in the next three weeks. You can thank the NCAA. It compiled every single NCAA Tournament game beyond the Sweet 16 from the 2000s into one handy media player. No commercials. Its called the Vault, and you can access it at vault.ncaa.com. The Vault allows you to search by certain highlights, including the best dunks, blocks and finishes, or just watch any big game in the Dance from the last 10 years. But before you head to vault.ncaa.com and watch your life get sucked away, lets look at some of the Vaults possibilities. I scrolled through the Great Finishes and found an absolute dandy of an ending that I completely forgot: No. 2 Texas vs. No. 4 LSU in the 2006 Elite Eight. The Longhorns had the ball down three with under a minute left. Texas drove into the paint and now-Chicago Bull Tyrus Thomas swatted the shot. Texas missed a three but grabbed the rebound. LSU knocked the ball free, made an incredible save but Texas retained possession. It looked like Texas would get an open look for three, but an LSU player raced from out of bounds to deflect the shot to another Texas player. Daniel Gibson, now affectionately known as Boobie in the NBA, hit the game-tying three for Texas. Obviously, my words dont do this sequence justice. Only the Vault does. Thats the value. You can do this with every single game past the Sweet 16 in the 2000s. I went back and watched the first half of Kansas-North Carolina in 2008 and felt the same degree of shock that I felt when it happened. 37-12 in cgoble@kansan.com twitter.com/clark_goble the Final Four? And North Carolina was playing five guys? With the Vault, March Madness debates can be settled. You can roll through more than 50 of the best dunks in big-time games in the 2000s in a matter of minutes. The longest realistic shot Ive seen by looking through the Great Shots was Memphis Jeremy Hunt hitting one from the Alamodome parking lot. Not literally of course, but this shot would have been deep by NBA standards. With March Madness looming, there is no better way to prepare for the Dance than spending a couple hours browsing the Vault. With just a few hours, you can become more than a March Madness expert. You can be a connoisseur, as knowledgeable about your craft as any wine expert. The 2001 Duke-Maryland Final Four tilt is your 2001 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. Instead of noting flavor nodes of a particular wine, you can note Carmelo Anthonys flashiness or Luther Heads ridiculous range. Im sure there are tons of other things you can do with the Vault, and if youve made it this far without going to the site, I applaud you. The time it took to compose this nearly doubled what I expected because I got captivated by the finish of

THiS weeK in KANSAS ATHLETICS

ToDAY
Softball vs. Kentucky in Chattanooga, Tenn., 11:30 a.m. Baseball vs. Sacramento State in Peoria, Ariz., 4 p.m. Softball vs. Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tenn., 4:30 p.m. Track & Field at Big 12 Indoor Championships in Ames, Iowa, all day Swimming & Diving at Big 12 Championships, College Station, Texas, all day

By clark goBle

TRiViA oF THe DAY

Q: How many times has Kansas

shot better than 50 percent this season?

No. 3 Arizona vs. No. 1 Illinois in the 2005 Elite Eight. Your dog may not understand your hours in front of the computer screen in the next few weeks, but trust me. Take the Vault plunge. FRIDAY YOUTUBE SESH The Vault is pretty YouTube-ish, but well go another route this Friday. I wish there was a feature on the Vault that allowed users to add Gus Johnson commentary to any memorable ending. If you dont know Gus, you will by the end of March. Hes the high-energy play-byplay man known for his ludicrous calls to wild finishes, namely UCLA-Gonzaga: The Game When Morrison Cried. Somebody brilliant made a compilation of his best calls and put them over Fort Minors Remember the Name beat. After you get hooked, look out for games Gus Johnson calls. His energy will make the game a lot more intense. Search Gus Johnson Fort Minor Remix, turn up your speakers and enjoy. Edited by Kelly Gibson

A: 14 times. The Jayhawks are

shooting 48.8 percent for the season.
Kansas Athletics

SATURDAY
Tennis vs. New Mexico State, 10 a.m. Softball vs. Tennessee Tech in Chattanooga, Tenn, 11:30 a.m. Mens basketball at Oklahoma State, 3 p.m. Baseball vs. Sacramento State in Peoria, Ariz., 4 p.m. Softball vs. Lipscomb in Chattanooga, Tenn., 4:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Gonzaga in Peoria, Ariz., 8 p.m. Track at Big 12 Indoor Championships in Ames, Iowa, all day womens swimming at Big 12 Championships, College Station, Texas, all day

SCoReS
nCAA Mens Basketball: No. 2 Kentucky 82, South Carolina 61 No. 5 Duke 70, Tulsa 52 No. 16 Vanderbilt 96, Georgia 94 No. 17 Wisconsin 78, Indiana 46 womens College Basketball: Kansas 54, No. 15 Iowa State 57 No. 2 Stanford 62, Arizona State 53 No. 4 Tennessee 81, No. 16 Kentucky 65 No. 13 Georgetown 70 , Jacksonville State 39 No. 9 Florida State 87, Miami (Fla.) 62 No. 10 Ohio State 78, Northwestern 47 No. 19 Gonzaga 83, Santa Clara 52 No. 20 LSU 70, Arkansas 53

Jayhawk offense looking to heat up in Arizona

bward@kansan.com twitter.com/bm_dub While most students daydream about spring break plans, the Jayhawks eagerly await their own trip to a warm weather locale. Kansas (1-1) will escape the lingering cold of the Midwest when it heads to Peoria, Ariz., to take part in the Peoria Spring Training Classic. Its going to be real nice, junior

BASeBALL

By Ben Ward

outfielder Brian Heere said. Im sick of all this cold weather. The Jayhawks will play four games over the weekend in Peoria, two apiece against Sacramento State (2-1) and Gonzaga (2-1). Both clubs have started the season with impressive offensive efforts Sacramento State has scored 43 total runs in its three games, Gonzaga has totaled 29 in three contests. Certainly weve got our hands full, coach Ritch Price said. But

were looking forward to it. Facing opponents with such prolific offenses not only puts pressure on Kansas pitching staff, it also demands that Kansas swing the bats at an equally high level. The Jayhawks scored 10 total runs in Mondays doubleheader against Eastern Michigan, but they totaled only eight hits. I think we need to be more aggressive, Heere said. We took way too many fastballs for strikes and chased too many pitches out

of the zone. Coach Price and Heeres teammates agreed that offensive improvement will be the determining factor in Kansas success this weekend. Strike zone awareness and clutch hitting are going to be very important for us to come out of there with four wins, junior outfielder Jimmy Waters said. Edited by Cory Bunting

peoRiA SpRing TRAining CLASSiC

Friday: vs. Sacramento State, 4 p.m. Saturday: vs. Sacramento State, 4 p.m., vs. Gonzaga, 8 p.m. Sunday: vs. Gonzaga, 11 a.m.

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SUnDAY
Softball vs. Austin Peay in Chattanooga, Tenn., 9

Kansas players to watch

Junior rightfielder Casey Lytle: As the leadoff hitter, the burden falls upon Lytle to get on base and set the table for the guys in the middle of the order. The Phoenix native went hitless in Mondays doubleheader against Eastern Michigan but did manage to reach base three times drawing one walk and getting hit by a pitch twice. Lytle made the most of his opportunities, stealing two bases and scoring two runs, but more production is needed out of the top spot from the speedy outfielder. Sophomore catcher Chris Manship A fellow Arizona native, Manship (from Cave Creek) should see plenty of action behind the plate for Kansas. Coach Ritch Price lauded Manships defensive effort on Monday, as the sophomore blocked seven of eight balls in the dirt and also threw out a runner attempting a steal. But to keep his spot in the lineup, Manship needs to be a threat with the bat as well. Redshirt senior starting pitcher Brett Bollman Throwing behind junior T.J. Walz and senior Cameron Selik in the rotation, Bollman needs a strong outing from the mound. Last season, Bollman made eight starts for Kansas, going 5-0 with a 3.58 ERA. The righty hurler came out of the bullpen on Monday, tossing one and two-thirds innings of one hit ball. a.m.

Tennis at UTEP, 10 a.m. Baseball vs. Gonzaga in Peoria, Ariz., 11 a.m.

Bollman

Lytle

Manship

womens basketball at Baylor, 4 p.m.

Sacramento St. player to watch

infielder Josh powers In his last series against UNLV, Powers was 9-of-16 from the plate with two home runs and 10 runs batted in. Last season, Powers was one of four players to start all 54 games for the Hornets. He plays a variety of positions including catcher, shortstop, second base and third base.

gonzaga player to watch

pitcher/first baseman Andy Hunter Hunter had his best game in a Gonzaga uniform last Sunday, hitting a grand slam in a 10-9 loss to Washington. Only three games into the season, Hunter already leads the team in slugging percentage (.786) and total bases (11).

Did you know?

Sacramento State coach John Smith is in his final season at Sacramento State after 32 years. He brought the Hornets from Division II to Division I and has had 16 winning seasons. Gonzaga baseballs most famous alum is the newly acquired New York Met Jason Bay, who has been a three-time All Star with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox.
Andrew Hammond

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Difficult weekend ahead

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Travel-weary tennis team

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Snap decision seals Hawks' fate

Smith passes up shot, Kansas loses 57-54
mrothman@kansan.com twitter.com/maxrothman Six seconds to go, down by one and a three-point shot staring junior forward Nicollette Smith in the eye. She passed it up. Smiths pass to freshman forward Carolyn Davis was intercepted by Iowa State freshman Chelsea Poppens and Kansas lost to No. 13 Iowa State 57-54. The Jayhawks tied their lowest-scoring total at Allen Fieldhouse this season and dropped to 5-8 in the Big 12. When I first flashed over, I thought I was going to be open, Davis said. I didnt see anyone coming from my back side. Davis managed to finish with a team-high 17 points, but Kansas was bested 30 to 16 in the paint, spelling its defeat. The Jayhawks are now 0-7 against ranked opponents this season, but have a chance to reconcile that number in their final three games, all against ranked teams. Its getting frustrating, freshman guard Monica Engelman said. But the most important thing is that we dont separate from one another. We still have three games left and an opportunity to come home with some Ws. Kansas has lost three games at Allen Fieldhouse against ranked opponents by three points or less. The recurring theme: critical mistakes at the worst possible times. It hurts, coach Bonnie Henrickson said. Especially when you go back and give four or five things that we beat ourselves with. In the first half, Iowa State Coach Bill Fennelly operated his defense in a 2-3 zone. The strategy focused primarily on the painted area and prevented Davis from getting many touches. So the scoring responibility was on the shooters and often times, they couldnt come through. Excluding Davis and senior guard Sade Morris, who shot six of 12 from the field and finished with 14 points,

women's basketball

By mAX rOtHmAn

Jayhawks defined by unselfish victories

commentary

SEE womens ON PAGE 7A

kansas at baylor
The Jayhawks will play the Bears 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Waco, Texas. The game will air on ESPN2. Read a preview of the game on page 7a.

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Freshman forward Carolyn Davis is surrounded by four Iowa State players as she attempts a shot underneath the basket. Iowa State utilized a 2-3 zone defense to contain Davis in the first half, limiting her to only three shots and forcing three turnovers.

Kansas relishes road games

men's basketball

The Kansan introduces Campus Corner

Around these parts, mens basketball is truly a religion. The thousands of students that woke up before 6 a.m. Tuesday are a testament to that. But theres more to campus sports than basketball. Intramural games run nearly every night. Tons of students play club sports, ranging from rock climbing to wakeboarding and everything in between. From now on, the Kansan will have it covered. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on page 2B, well be providing information on the campus sports you may know nothing about. Feel free to shoot us ideas or stories. Look for pictures of your friends, or read how your scholarship hall beat another in a buzzer-beater. And dont fret our basketball coverage isnt changing. Were just getting more content. But a warning: try not to get dunked on at the Rec. Thats a photo that might make the front page.
Clark Goble

cthibodeaux@kansan.com twitter.com/c_thibodeaux During the championship run in 2008, the Jayhawks failed to win at Texas, at Kansas State and at Oklahoma State. This 2010 team has a chance to do what the champs couldnt when it travels to Stillwater, Okla. to face the Cowboys on Saturday. This season, the Jayhawks are 8-1 on the road, the only blip being the 76-68 loss to Tennessee. The 2008 team only lost three road games, but coach Bill Self sees a difference

By COrey tHiBOdeAUX

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Cameron Johnson, a senior from Independence, tees off in the golf simulator at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center Thursday. Although this is the first time Johnson has been to use the machine in a while he says that he is definitely one of the most frequent users. There are sensors that record the speed and spin of the ball when hit and Johnson feels that the simulator is fairly accurate of the way golf is played outdoors.

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was watching the 2008 Final Four game against North Carolina the other day, and the announcer, Jim Nantz, made an interesting point. There wasnt a single player on that team that received first team All-Big 12 honors. Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur of all the great talents on that team not one of them came away with that particular postseason accolade. Obviously, none of them care when compared to the ultimate postseason accolade they did come away with. Anyway, the reason this is important is because, if you look purely at the statistics, this years Jayhawks may have the same thing happen. There are four major candidates for All-Conference honors on this years team: Sherron Collins at point guard, Xavier Henry at the wing, Marcus Morris at forward and Cole Aldrich at center. But at point guard, no one is putting up better numbers than Baylors Tweety Carter, whos posting 16.6 points along with 6.3 assists per game, with an assist-toturnover ratio of well over 2-to-1. On the wing, Henry loses out to Oklahoma States James Anderson, who has as good a shot as any to win Player of the Year in the conference by averaging 22.5 points per game on the season. He could light up Henry this weekend. At power forward, Morris has been an efficient producer on the offensive end, but doesnt have Damion James ability to take over any given game. James averages 17.7 points and 10.7 rebounds to Morris 12.7 and 6.3. Aldrichs defensive presence is unrivaled by anyone in the conference except Baylors Ekpe Udoh, who averages 4.3 blocks per game to Aldrichs 3.8, while narrowly edging the Kansas big in points and rebounds. Obviously, this is unlikely. Sherron Collins will be all-conference because hes Sherron Collins and hes had, while maybe not the best statistical year, a good-bordering-on-great year for a team that is 27-1. Same goes for Aldrich. Despite that, the point remains the same. Kansas, as it was the year it won the national championship, is a top-tier college basketball team because coach Bill Self takes supremely talented players Collins and Aldrich this year and Chalmers and Arthur in years past and turns them into team-first, win-at-all-costs players who think more about victories than points per game. We all come in here as AllAmericans, highly recruited and scoring 30 a game, Collins said. For him to get you to just buy in, youve got to sacrifice, and thats what everybodys been doing is sacrificing. Sacrificing things like all-conference honors. Like Naismith and Wooden and Cousy awards. There wont be a wealth of individual accolades for the No. 1 Jayhawks this year, but theyve as good a chance as anyone, maybe better at the moment, to walk away from the 2009-2010 season with the only accolade anyone really cares about. A national championship. Edited by Kelly Gibson

tdwyer@kansan.com

By tim dwyer