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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1998
Page
13
Kansas coach Roy Williams cut Jason Rush from KU after concerns about Rush and others subverting recruiting norms. Analysts say Williams may be rare in quitting a high school standout when ethical concerns arise, noting prior cases and ongoing jockeying among colleges.
Kansas baseball opens a grueling early schedule with a three game series at San Diego State. Coach Bobby Randall notes readiness but warns first game may not be best. The team, weathered by rain and outside practices, faces a slate including Central Florida Houston and Oklahoma State with key returns and fresh talent driving the effort.
Kansas Kansas fielding options include soph Brett Kappelmann and transfer Cliff Bryson along with Clint Wyrick. Wyrick and Bryson bring switch-hitting speed and power, while Kappelmann adds quickness. Dimmrick catches with Shane Wedd backing up. Rusty Philbrick and Mark Carson anchor pitching as questions about closing linger. Home opener vs Creighton on March 3 marks start of the season.
Team roster includes Dan Aukland Josh Bailey Casey Barrett Eric Bettis Ben Blankenship Cliff Bryson Randy Case Mark Carson Dimmick Dreher Jlday Brett Kappelmann Chad King Paul Levins Franco Martinez Derek Metz John Nelson Brandon ONeal Rusty Philbrick Brian Schriner Chad Schuster Peter Smart Les Walrand Shane Wedd Sparky Wilhelm Chris Williams Linus Williams Clint Wyrick with February to April schedule at San Diego State Central Florida Marriott Houston Oklahoma Creighton Hastings Illinois Chicago Missouri Nebraska Arkansas Iowa State Rockhurst Washburn Oklahoma Texas Tech Wichita State Missouri Kansas State St Scholastica and Big 12 tournament dates listed in Central Time.
AAU coach Myron Piggie defended Rush against rumors of a new car, noting Rush will attend UCLA and may seek playtime there. KU coach Roy Williams criticized recruiting pressures and defended his players, while noting his own weariness with the process and minor injury updates.
A schedule of upcoming Big 12 men’s games lists Saturday matchups: Kansas at Kansas State at 3 p.m., Oklahoma at Oklahoma State at 12:45 p.m., Colorado at Iowa State at 12:45 p.m., Texas at Texas Tech at 3 p.m., Baylor at Nebraska at 7:05 p.m., Texas A M at Missouri at 7:05 p.m. Sunday games include Kansas at Colorado at 8:35 p.m. and midweek Baylor at Oklahoma 7:05 p.m. plus Kansas State at Iowa State 7:05 p.m., Texas A M at Texas 7:05 p.m., Oklahoma State at Texas Tech 7:05 p.m., Missouri at Nebraska 7:05 p.m.
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