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C4 THURSDAY. AUGUST 24. 2006 Sports SALINA JOURNAL Sharp elusive FROM PAGE C1 though he was in pads on the sideline. Keep It simple KU kept its offense vanilla on Wednesday, but a few plays stood out: Backup running back Jake Sharp appeared to be gobbled up behind the left tackle on one play, but somehow escaped and turned a sure loss into a short gain. Second-string quarterback Adam Barmann found receiver Jeff Foster behind coverage up the middle, and threw a strike to him.

Foster ran untouched for a 79-yard touchdown. A glimpse? Kansas hasn't released a depth chart since the end of spring practices perhaps because of injuries throwing a wrench in plans but Wednesday's workout may have provided a brief glimpse of the season-opening lineup, at least offensively The only significant change is at right guard, where Travis Dambach worked with the first team and Ryan Cantrell on second team. Dambach, one of those "program players" Mangino speaks highly of, has started 10 games in his career at a few different positions. New name The Fort Worth Bowl, which Kansas won convincingly last year over Houston, has undergone a drastic facelift. A title sponsor.

Bell Helicopter, signed on, and the bowl was renamed to honor the military It's now called the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. The Armed Forces Bowl now will have patriotic themes surrounding the game, including a flyover, military skydivers and a military band and honor guard. Military veterans will get ticket discounts, and personnel on active duty will get complimentary tickets. The Big 12 Conference no longer is affiliated with the bowl. Juniors Marcus Woods (left) and Tony Temple (22) will get most of the carries this season for Missouri.

Photos by The Associated Press Mizzou Offense more diverse FROM PAGE C1 "When I found out about that, I was angry" Overstreet said. "The only reason Kansas State's behind us is because they got a new coach. "I'm not going to be playing with a chip on my shoulder It'll be more like a boulder" Missouri opens Sept. 2 against Murray State with other nonconference games against Mississippi, New Mexico and Ohio. The Tigers, who have had a tendency to stumble in at least one early- season game, are hoping for a quick start before their Big 12 opener at home against Colorado on Sept.

30. "We're real excited to get going," quarterback Chase Daniel said. "We have some playmakers all around the field." Daniel, a redshirt sophomore, is the top contender to take over for Smith. Unlike Smith, he's a conventional quarterback with better zip on the ball, better accuracy and a stronger inclination to make the play that was called work. Daniel produced a come- from-behind victory over Iowa State last season when Smith was sidelined with a concussion.

Senior Brandon Coleman and sophomore Chase Patton, the other two contenders, also are dropback quarterbacks. "Whoever gets the job, everyone looks to him to lead," Daniel said. "All of us have different leadership abilities. "The team's going to respond to whoever's out on the field playing." The key will be not trying to go it solo. Unlike Smith, the new quarterback should get everyone involved, Pinkel said.

Larger roles are anticipated for the running back tandem of Tony Temple and Marcus Woods. The same goes for wide receivers Will Franklin and Brad Ekwerekwu, and the tight end duo of Chase Coffman and Martin Rucker Rucker and Coffman tied for the team lead with 47 receptions last season. Top recruit Jeremy Maclin, a wide receiver who tore knee ligaments in an offseason drill, will miss the season, however "I think he's got a lot of good players to distribute the ball to," Pinkel said of Daniel. "He's just got to do his job." Pinkel is not concerned about filling a leadership void, and his players aren't, either "Brad obviously was the biggest leader that everyone had seen, but he was leading more by example than being vocal," defensive tackle Lorenzo Williams said. "We're definitely going to miss Brad but we're going to come up with our own group.

"We're the new Mizzou. We've got to do our own thing." MISSOURI TIGERS LOCATED: Columbia, Mo. COACH: Gary Pinkel, sixth season at Missouri (29-30), 16th overall (102-67-3) 2005 RECORD: 7-5 (4-4, T-2nd Big 12 North) LAST BOWL: 2005 Independence Bowl, beat South Carolina 38-31 STADIUM: Faurot Field (68,349) RETURNING STARTERS: 8 offense, 8 defense KEY PLAYERS: QB Chase Daniel, TEs Martin Rucker and Chase Coffman, David Overstreet, DE Brian Smith KEY RECRUITS: WR Jeremy Maclin, OL Tim Barnes KEY DEPARTURES: QB Brad Smith, OG Tony Palmer COACHSPEAK: "We played him in every game. It was important to do that." Pinkel on Daniel last season. 2006 SCHEDULE Sept.

2 Murray State Sept. 10 Mississippi Sept. 16 at New Mexico Sept. 23 Ohio Sept. 30 Colorado Oct.

7 at Texas Tech Oct. 14 at Texas Oct. 21 Kansas State Oct. 28 Oklahoma Nov. 4 at Nebraska Nov.

18 at Iowa State Nov. 25 Kansas 2005 NATIONAL RANKINGS Avg. Rank Rushing offense 205.3 17th Passing offense 224.5 53rd Total offense 429.8 24th Scoring offense 30.8 34th Rushing defense 151.3 74th Passing defense 217.0 58th Total defense 368.3 50th Scoring defense 29.2 81st Turnover margin t-59th Yoder selected as KCAC commissioner New position created after supervisor of officials role had been vacant for years By the Salina Journal Mark Yoder, who served as men's basketball coach at Bethel College in the mid-1990s, has been named commissioner of the Kansas Conference. Yoder will be responsible for all aspects of KCAC operations in the newly created position. He will be the conference's spokesperson, the primary liaison between the KCAC and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and will serve as the ence's secretary and treasurer Yoder will conduct oversight of KCAC competition schedules, officials, compliance, marketing, and promotion.

He also will serve as a member of all KCAC committees. Yoder will report to the KCAC Council of Presidents, will work with the KCAC Governing Council (which consists of athletic directors and faculty athletic representatives of the membei- institutions) and with KCAC coaches on various matters. The commissioner position was cre- Yoder ated to replace the position of supervisor of officials, which had been vacant several years. "I am pleased to be a part of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference once again," Yoder said in a written statement. "It is clearly a conference that believes in developing well-rounded student-athletes.

"I recognize that the KCAC Commissioner position was not created because something was broken, but rather to increase support for the mission and activities of the conference. I look forward to the challenge of helping the conference fine tune what they are already doing quite well." Yoder coached the Threshers from 1993-98 and also was an assistant professor of health management. Before going to Bethel, Yoder was men's basketball at Hesston CoUege from 1986-93. He also was a physical education professor, interim athletic director and student activities director Yoder left Bethel to become men's basketball coach at Fresno Pacific (Calif.) University where he compiled an 83-132 record in seven seasons (19992005). He also taught physical education.

Yoder, a native of Three Rivers, has a masters degree is sports administration from Wichita State and bachelors degree in physical education from Fresno Pacific. KSU Event before kickoff FROM PAGE 01 tribute highlighting Snyder's storied career at K-State and a public unveiling of the new stadium signage. The athletic department is asking that fans enter the stadium early "This dedication will be a celebration of one of the greatest college football coaches the game has ever known," said Laura Tietjen, associate athletics director. "We want to encourage our fans to participate in the stadium dedication and we certainly don't want any of them to miss our on the opportunity to publicly express their appreciation to coach Snyder, which is why we are suggesting that they arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to kickoff." Athletics department officials also announced that tickets remain available for the game. Fans interested in ordering either season tickets or $35 single-game tickets for the Illinois State game may do so in person at the K-State Athletic Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum, by calling 1800-221-CATS or online at www.k-statesports.com.

The ticket office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday Latest Wentland cleared 6-5 FROM PAGE C1 alternate for the 1972 Olympics (1,500 meters). Ivan Riley (1921-23) Riley was a two-time Ail-American at the 1923 NCAA Outdoor meet, winning the championship in the 120-yard hurdles. He was bronze medalist in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Riley, a Great Bend native, received an engineering degree in architecture from K-State and in 1934 won first prize in architecture at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair.

He went on to run a successful architecture firm and lumber yard in San Antonio until his death at the age of 41. Gwen Wentland (1991-95) Wentland was an eight-time letter winner in track and field (four indoor, four outdoor) and a four-time AU-American. She still holds the K- Stat women's indoor high jump record at 6 feet, 5 inches, and the school outdoor mark at Wentland placed second at the 1995 NCAA indoor meet and the 1993 outdoor meet. She went on to win USA indoor championships in the high jump in 1993 and 2005 and placed second at the 2002 USA outdoors. Bob and Betty Tolnton (Honorary) The Tointons were principle benefactors of Tointon Family Stadium, a $3,1 million renovation to K-State's baseball facility They have been members of the K-State President's Club since 1980, are KSU Foundation trustees and have been members of the K-State Athletic Director's circle since 1991.

The couple also have been key benefactors of numerous projects, including the recent Vanier Complex renovation. Betty Tointon served on the Alumni Association's board of directors from 1982 to 1985, and Bob Tointon received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Engineering in 1987. City schools set scrimmages By the Sallna Journal Salina high school athletic teams will be holding preseason scrimmages this week. Following is a schedule for Salina Central, Salina South and Sacred Heart scrimmages: Salina South Volleyball 5 p.m. today in the South High upper gym.

Freshmen, junior varsity and varsity teams will participate. Requested admission is a bottle of sport drink. Football 7 p.m. today at Salina Stadium. Varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams will participate.

Requested admission is a bottle of sport drink. Sacred Heart Volleyball 4 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart gym. Freshmen, junior varsity and varsity teams will participate, including a inner squad scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. Requested admission is a bar of soap, a towel or a bottle of sport drink.

Football 6 p.m. Friday on the practice field east of Sacred Heart High School. Both varsity and junior varsity teams will participate. Requested admission is a bar of soap, a towel or a bottle of sport drink. Salina Central Volleyball 4 p.m.

Friday at the Central main gym. Freshmen will scrimmage first, followed by varsity and junior varsity A volleyball parent meeting will be held in the cafeteria after the scrimmage. Requested admission to the scrimmage is a bottle of sport drink. Football 7 p.m. Friday at Salina Stadium.

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