University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Courtney Steinbock, Lubbock, Tex., sophomore, goes fot the ball. She led the team with 9 fall doubles wins. -photos courtesy of the Kansan. 18 s orts by christy hansen The University of Kansas tennis team had an undefeated season at home this year. For the first time since 1994, they went 9-o at home. Head Coach Kilmeny Waterman, who completed his second year at KU, said that going undefeated at home was a great feat since the KU team played some of the top teams in the Big 12. The tennis team had even more memorable moments this year The women moved up in the ITA rankings this season from number 58 to number 37 which meant that they were the highest ranking team in the Central Region KU defeated number 24 Oklahoma State and number 37 Oklahoma Coach Waterman said that one of the team's season goals was to be in the top of the rankings and was very happy to see the teamls hard work paying off. The Jayhawks also defeated the The gratification the team nationally ranked University of Tulsa earned was well deserved after beating Iowa State University, 7-0 to finalize their 8-o record in the Big 12 Conference. Two players received the Big 12 Conference 'player of the week, award. Courtney Steinbock, Lubbock, Tex., sophomore, won the award for matches played from March 25-31. Her teammate Aurelie Bejar, Clermont-Ferrand, France, freshman, received her award for matches played from April 1-7. The Steinbock twins, of Lubbock Tex were seeded second when they defeated Cal. State Northridge's Tereza Simonyan and Stephanie Chu 8-2 and San Diego State's Julie Chidley and Katey Becker 8 1 at the Aztec Tennis Invitational That same tournament Cheryl Mallaiah, N. Longwood, Fla., senior won four straight matches on her way to the championship tournament. Graduating seniors this year included Cheryl Mallaiah, and Christi Wagenaar of Westville South Africa. A tennis team member prepares to hit the ball. The team went the first time since of the Kansan. in , 'f,.ff.p..-f 1. undefeated at home for 1994.-photos courtesy

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20 sports On Oct. 20, 2001, Greg Cole, Leavenworth senior, locks arms with a Missouri player. The Jayhawks lost the home game 38-34. - photo by Todd Barrett Troubled is a word that the 2001 KU football team knew well. It's also a word they hoped to forget next season, but the hope for the future couldn't save the team from another dismal season. The season started as anything but pleasant. Athletic Director Bob Fredrick resigned before answering the question, would Head Football Coach Terry Allen be around for another season? The new Athletic Director Al Bohl was hired to clean house and get things rolling. But until then, there were games to play. It was kind of odd, Matt Helgerson, Wichita freshman, said. It seemed that we were always looking over our shoulders to see if Coach Allen was iired that day. It kind of became the overwhelming theme of the season. It really took away from the gamesf' Few of the games turned out to be worth watching. The first game was the easiest win, a 24-10 victory against SW Missouri State. The Hawks only won two more games the rest of the season. Those wins came against Texas Tech and Wyoming. Overall, the team proved almost unbeatable during the fourth quarter Of most games. But, as KU found out, a football game has four quarters. Nothing seemed to go right, J l1Sti11 Wright, Chicago junior said. In the end, we couldn't keep up with anyone. But, during the first quarter, it seemed that we could keep up with anything. The one thing we lacked this year was legs, and it showedf he said. Several incidents also hurt KU. Early in the year, it was revealed that Quarterback Mario Kinsey and Running Back Reggie Duncan stole a credit card from a KU student and were subsequently charged with the crime. Also, inhibiting the team's performance was senior Wide receiver Harrison Hill's shoulder injury, which kept him from the field for weeks. Terry Allen was finally fired after the Nebraska loss and was replaced by the Oklahoma University Defensive Coordinator Mark Mangino. Despite a losing record, a coach in limbo and numerous issues plaguing individual players, the team ultimately looked to a new coach and a new future. by patrick godinez Wth coach Terry Allen's future in question, the KU football team- played on despite disappointing loses, lingering injuries and numerous setbacks. L Kyle Cernech, Springfield. Mo., junior, attempts to block a Missouri pass during a home game on Oct. 20, 2001. -photo by Todd Barrett u4 em' I in-.ii 1