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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1998
Page
12
Missouri limited Bowling Green to 56 total yards and shut out the Falcons as the No. 25 Tigers showcase a strengthened defense. Coach Larry Smith praised the solid start, noting rankings matter after deeper tests while stressing the season's first game showed progress.
Missouri charts a 1997 schedule starting Sept 5 at Bowling Green and finishing Nov 21 at Kansas State. Coach Gary Pinkel says the team is dominant, with Corby Jones steering an offense backed by Devin and Rob West. Defensively, MU returns six starters led by Piersey and Odom. A 14-season bowl drought ended last year with a 7-5 record and a Holiday Bowl loss to Colorado State.
Missouri summary notes a 1997 7 5 record 5 3 in the Big 12 North under coach Larry Smith with Faurot Field home. Key players Corby Jones Devin West Kent Layman Todd Neimeyer Marquis Gibson Barry Odom Harold Piersey plus returning starters on offense and defense. Final ranking 23rd. previous Holiday Bowl loss 35 24 to Cole.
Kansas senior tennis player Maria Abatjoglou is among 10 finalists for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She carries a 4.00 GPA and led Student Athlete Advisory Committee while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and other groups. Abatjoglou plans a double degree and may pursue law, philanthropy, or further study after college.
Kansas faces No. 25 Missouri on the road in a televised clash as the Jayhawks aim to rebound from a season-opening loss to Oklahoma State. Coach Allen notes Missouri’s strong offense and stresses the need for solid defense, with Kansas seeking improvement on the road and in the trenches.
Ailing halfback Chris Muskrat is listed as probable for Haskell's football opener tonight against MidAmerica Nazarene JV at Haskell Stadium. Coach Gary Tanner notes Muskrat is recovering from the flu while starting quarterback duties go to Daniel Johnson, and Tanner aims to distribute the ball to Kent Tomah Sonny Duncan and Brandon Watson with a young line and defense led by Stan Holder Dustin Miller and Landon Dean.
El Cerrito High star Andrew Gooden chose Kansas over other campuses after a campus visit that solidified his fit with coach Williams and staff. The 6-9 forward averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds last season and aims to develop for four years to reach the NBA, with family in Arkansas and California: mother and stepfather in Fayetteville and father and grandfather in El Cerrito. He praised Kansas staff and plans to play small forward and power forward, noting the team’s sincerity and environment.
KU medical staff led by Dr Ken Wertzberger found a small osteochondral fragment in Pugh s ankle and recommended immediate surgery to ensure full recovery before the season. Roy Williams said Pugh s return is crucial for leadership and health when the team opens in mid October. The Kansas Penn game was moved to November 17 at the Palestra with regional Jayhawk Network coverage. Late Night With ney Williams will feature a KU Iowa State volleyball match at 7 30 p m October 16 followed by a midnight hoops scrimmage under NCAA rules.
Baker University Wildcat football enters 1998 with similar rushing focus despite logo update. Coach John Frangoulis aims to keep a productive ground game at 422 yards per game, though key backs Cedric Colbert and Rob Winfrey depart. Lamar Delt starts at tailback, Mike Keebaugh returns at quarterback, and a rotating receiving corps along with line and tight ends shape the offense for the season opener at Southwestern College.
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