Monday, September 18, 2000
The University Daily Kansan
Section B · Page 3
Big 12 Football
Garcia's field goal solidifies win
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receiver Roger Ross open deep for a 59-yard touchdown pass.
Of course, cynicism usually comes from repeated letdowns, and Garcia missed the extra point wide-right to keep the score knotted at 20.
"I couldn't believe it," Garcia said. "That's what I said to myself after I missed it."
Garcia redeemed himself, however, when he connected on the game-winning kick with 6:04 left.
Though the fans may have trouble believing that this Kansas team isn't the same team that has let them down in previous seasons, Allen said he had faith in this team.
"You saw it. I saw it. Everybody saw it." Allen said of his team's demeanor after Pelfanio's punt was blocked. "When we had that snap and trouble with the punt team, all our confidence went away. Everybody's mindset set, 'Here we go again.'
As the fans let their disapproval be heard after that play, they had to be thinking the same thing - here we go again.
But eventually Kansas pulled out the win to improve to 1-1, and the fans cheered with no second-guessing.
Notes:
Even if another difficult non-conference game might not be the best thing for Kansas, that did not keep the Jayhawks from scheduling one.
Kansas announced Friday that it would take on UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at Memorial Stadium. The opportunity came after Missouri backed out of its possible game.
However, Kansas won't make a trip to Los Angeles. UCLA's non-conference schedule is booked until 2008.
Political guesswork
No need to vote, folks. Al Gore will be the next president of the United States.
The week-two game for Kansas has predicted the last six presidential elections.
When Kansas wins, so do the Democrats.
1996: Kansas 52, TCU 17 (Bill Clinton,
Democrat)
1992: Kansas 62, Ball State 10 (Bill Clinton,
Democrat)
1988: Auburn 56, Kansas 7 (George Bush,
Republican)
1984: Florida State 42, Kansas 16 (Ronald Reagan, Republican)
1980: Pittsburgh 18, Kansas 3 (Ronald Reagan, Republican)
1976: Kansas 35, Washington State 16 (Jimmy Carter, Democrat)
Ooops
Kansas repainted the names that garner the wall in the closed end of Memorial Stadium, but someone should have picked up a media guide before starting the project.
The name of Bobby Douglass was misspelled. Instead of "Douglass," the name-plate read "Douglas."
Douglass played at Kansas from 1966-68 before a 13-year NFL career.
— Edited by John Audleholm
Junior wide receiver Termine Fulton begins to pull away from Alabama-Birmingham free safety Wes Foss. Fulton had two carries for a total of seven yards in Saturday's game against UAB. Photo by Craia Bennett/KANSAN
Kansas win attributed to strong defensive play
By Allan Davis
By Allan Davis
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas football team escaped from Memorial Stadium with a 23-20 win against Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday night, and a large part of the credit for its success rests with the defense.
Although Kansas led only 14-10 at halftime, the Jayhawk defense stymied the Blazers offense in the first half and allowed the UAB offense just three points and only 69 yards. The Blazers rushed for 66 yards on 23 carries in the first half, an average of under 3 yards per attempt.
In the first half, the Kansas defense pressured UAB quarterback Daniel Dixon, sacking him four times and knocking him down or hurrying him. Dixon finished the first half with only three yards on 3-of-6 passing and throwing one interception.
Kansas coach Terry Allen said he was impressed with the defense's first-half performance.
second half — but scored only to more points.
Junior defensive end DeNard Whitfield
said the successful pass plays came from the
Jayhawks strong pass rush.
In the second half, the 'Hawks maintained their pressure on Dixon. The Blazers responded by running a number of successful draw plays and rushed for 186 yards in the second半叶 — but scored only 10 more points.
"I thought our defense played very well in the first half," Allen said. "There is no reason they should have had the 10 points."
"I guess that's what happens when you get upfield," Whitfield said. "If you've got quickness getting upfield, they're going to hurt you with the draw."
After the Jayhawks erased a 20-14 deficit and tied the game, the Kansas defense rose to the occasion and forced the Blazers to punt. After Joe Garcia's 50-yard field goal gave the
'Hawks a 23-20 lead, the defense forced UAB to nunt again.
The Blazers had one more chance when they got the ball back with 1:20 to play, but the Kansas defense frustrated them again. Junior outside linebacker Algie Atkinson sacked Dixon at the Blazer 45-yard line on the game's final play.
Junior defensive end Ervin Holloman said the Jayhawks tried hurrying Dixon into making mistakes.
"We were really trying to get in his face and
make him throw it." Holloman said. "I think we got a pick and probably sacked him about eight or nine times. He got knocked down a lot."
Senior free safety Carl Nesmith said the defensive line's strong pass rush made the defensive backfield's job easier.
"They were putting a lot of pressure on the quarterback," Nesmith said. "Every time we looked up, he was getting up off his butt. So we didn't have to hold coverage that long." — Edited by Wariso Chulindra
Texas falls to Stanford despite late-game rally
By Allan Davis
sports@kansan.com
Kansas sportswriter
Stanford's DeRonnie Pitts caught the game-winning touchdown pass from backup quarterback Chris Lewis with 1:12 to play, and Stanford (2-1) held off No. 5 Texas 27-24.
Texas quarterback Major Applewhite was ineffective until the game's final minutes, when he led the Longhorns (1-1) back from a 20-9 deficit with 10 minutes to play, completing a 71-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Johnson and a 38-yard touchdown pass to Victor Ike.
But Texas' 24-20 lead was short-lived. Lewis led a hurried, four-play, 59-yard drive in just 43 seconds that culminated in Pitts' touchdown.
No. 7 Kansas State 76. Ball State 0
No mercy rule exists in NCAA football, but Ball State (0-3) could have used one. The Wildcats (3-0) built a 34-0 lead in the first quarter and held the Cardinals to 52 total yards in the game.
K-State's 76 points established school records for points scored in a game. The Wildcats' 11 touchdowns also set a school record. Quincy Morgan caught three touchdown passes, tying a K-State record.
No. 22 Michigan State 13, Missouri 10
The Spartans (2-0) trailed the Tigers 10-0 with 6:57 to play in the first quarter but held Missouri scoreless throughout the rest of the game.
Michigan State's David Schaefer kicked a 27-yard field goal with 10:48 to play in the game, putting the Spartans on top. Missouri (1-2) had been outscored 216-23 in its previous four games but nearly upset the Spartans, controlling the first half before succumbing in the fourth quarter.
No. 9 Washington 17, Colorado 14
Colorado, after leading 7-3 at the start of the fourth quarter, lost its third consecutive game. Washington quarterback Marques Tulasosopo led his team to two fourth-quarter touchdowns, giving the Huskies (3-0) a 17-7 lead.
Colorado quarterback Bobby Pesavento made his first start after two effective performances in relief. In the fourth quarter he drove his team down the field for a score, passing 19 yards to Javon Green for a touchdown, and Colorado (0-3) closed to 17-14. The Buffaloes had one last chance, but the Huskies defense stripped the ball from wide receiver Eric McCready.
Texas A&M 45. Texas-El Paso 17
Texas-El Paso (1-2) led Texas A&M 17-14 at the half, but the Aggies (2-1) dominated the second half on their way to a rout. Aggies quarterback Mark Farris completed 18 of his 29 passes, gaining 178 yards. Ja'Mar Toombs scored three second-half touchdowns, one of which was set up by Texas A&M's Jay Brooks when he blocked a Miner punt.
Oklahoma State 23, Southwest Texas O
Reggie White ran for 130 yards and
 scored a touchdown for the Cowboys
(2-0). The Cowboy defense dominated
the Bobcats the entire game, and the
Southwest Texas offense managed a
total of only 141 yards. The Division I-
AA Bobcats (1-2) gained just 36 yards
rushing. The Cowboys shut out an
opponent for the first time since 1997.
Texas Tech 26, Louisiana-Louisville O
Red Raiders quarterback Kliff Kingsbury completed 24 of 37 passes for 240 yards, and Texas Tech (4-0) rolled to a win against the Ragin' Cajuns. Louisiana-Lafayette (0-3) trailed 13-0 at halftime. Red Raider Tim Baker scored on a 2-yard pass and set up another touchdown with a 71-yard run with a screen pass. Texas Tech's Wes Welker also returned a patt 63 yards for a touchdown.
Iowa State 24, Iowa 14
Iowa State quarterback Sage Rosenfels passed for 228 yards and ran for two touchdowns, helping the Cyclones (3-0) beat the Hawkeyes (0-3) for the third consecutive year. Rosenfels completed 17 of 26 passes and ran for 59 yards on 12 carries. The Cyclones scored on their first offensive play when J.J. Moses took a reverse around left end for a 58-yard touchdown run.
Minnesota 34, Bavior 9
The Bears (1-1) suffered a big blow in the first quarter when starting quarterback Greg Cicero suffered a fractured left collarbone. Minnesota's Thomas Tapeh ran for 183 yards and caught a touchdown pass. Minnesota (2-1) led only 13-3 at halftime but wore down the Bears in the second half.
Notes: No. 1 Nebraska and No. 18 Oklahoma did not play this weekend. The Jayhawks' next opponent, Southern Illinois, defeated Northern Iowa 34-14.
- Edited by Worisa Chulindra
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