THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008
SPORTS
BIG 12 WRAPUP
7B
No big upsets this weekend
BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com
NO.1 TEXAS 28, NO.9 OKLAHOMA STATE 24
Hook 'Em Horns: The entire country is running out of adjectives to describe Heisman-favorite Colt McCoy. Texas' wonder boy had another amazing afternoon, completing 38-of-45 passes for 391 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team with 41 rushing yards and another score. McCoy did commit two uncharacteristic turnovers, but the Longhorn defense tightened up and held on for a hard-fought victory.
Cowboy Down: Kendall Hunter continued his assault on run-vulnerable Big 12 defenses. Hunter scampered for 161 yards and a touchdown, averaging 8.9 yards per carry along the way. However, quarterback Zac Robinson couldn't keep pace with McCoy, and the Cowbys were hurt by one costly turnover and five penalties. Still, Mike Gundy's crew proved they deserve to stay in the Top 10.
NO. 4 OKLAHOMA 58,
KANSAS STATE 35
ties. The Sooners called off the dogs in the second half and the Wildcats seemed to do the same.
Boomer Sooner: Oklahoma played a game's worth in the first half, and it really didn't need the final 30 minutes to decide this one. With the game tied at 28-28 and eight minutes left in the first half, the Sooners exploded for 27 points before halftime. Oklahoma's defense forced five turnovers and held Kansas State to 64 rushing yards. Oklahoma tailbacks Chris Brown and DeMarco Murray teamed for 246 yards and three touchdowns.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy runs off the field after they defeated Oklahoma State 28-24 in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. McCoy's play this season has elevated him to the top of Heisman Trophy discussions.
Don't Forget to Bring a Towl: Josh Freeman put up a mind-blowing 478 passing yards, but his three interceptions told the more important story. Kansas State forced only one turnover and couldn't make Oklahoma pay for its eight penal-
NO.14 MISSOURI 58,
COLORADO 0
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Big Mo: After losing two games in a row, Missouri needed a patsy to take out its frustrations on. Enter Colorado. Quarterback Chase Daniel recaptured his Heisman form with a very impressive performance. Daniel completed 31-of-37 passes for 302 yards and five touchdowns. Jeremy Maclin was his favorite target, as he caught 11 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Coffman's seven receptions made him the career leader in catches for a D-I tight end.
Barbecued Buffalo: Freshman quarterback Tyler Hansen started ahead of coaches kid Cody Hawkins, and a fumble on first down put Colorado in an immediate hole. Hansen led the team with 30 yards on the ground, but Hawkins came into the game and out-passed his compatriot. Colorado managed just 199 offensive yards and was shut out for the first time since 1988.
NEBRASKA 32
BAYLOR 20
Bo Knows Bo: The Cornhuskers struggled through the first 30 minutes, but they owned the second half. Nebraska scored the final 15 points as quarterback Joe Ganz helped his team ice the game with two second-half touchdown passes. Ganz finished with 336 yards while running back Marlon Lucky led the rushing attack with 83 yards and one touchdown.
Bummed Out Bears: First-year coach Art Briles was oh-so-close to winning in his first trip to Lincoln, which anyone will tell you isn't easy. However, his team couldn't put together a full game. Freshman Robert Griffin led the ground game with 121 yards and a score, but he struggled through the air, complete-
ing just 9-of-20 passes. Baylor failed to convert a third down attempt, going 0-for-10.
TEXAS A&M 49,
IOWA STATE 35
Gig 'Em: This game had little relevance on the conference as a whole, except for the South to flex its muscle over the North from top to bottom. Aggie quarterback Jerrod Johnson played his best game of the season, completing 31-of-39 for 381 yards and four touchdowns. A&M used a barnload of backs to carry the load, and that group finished with three rushing touchdowns.
Coming Up Lames in Ames: Statistically it was an even game, but the Aggies just came up with more clutch plays. Wide receiver R.J. Sumrall caught nine passes for 143 yards and 11 receivers caught a pass for Iowa State. The Cyclones put up 574 yards but lost two turnovers.
INTRAMURALS Beta A1 blows by Sigma Nu2 in a windy game
The wind was a huge factor in the Greek men's flag football championship game Sunday afternoon with Beta Theta PI taking full advantage. Chad Evenson, Springfield, Mo., senior, said "We won the coin toss and we wanted the wind on our side for both halves; they (Sigma Nu2) weren't able to throw the ball long." The wind helped Beta A1 to a 20-6 victory.
Both teams's defenses put pressure on the quarterbacks forcing the quarterbacks to throw many interceptions. Sigma Nu started the game and during first possession and third down threw a pass which was picked off my Tommy Grutzmacher, Platt City, Mo., senior, on Beta A1. Grutzmacher was Beta A1s most valued player.
On Sigma Nu2's second possession they were forced to punt the ball to Beta A1. Quarterback Chris Wolfe, Winona, Minn., junior, led Beta A1 on fourth down by throwing a complete pass for first down. On Beta A1's second first down Sigma Nu put
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pressure on Wolfe but he was able to avoid the sack and threw for Beta A1's first touchdown. The extra point conversion was unsuccessful leaving the score 6-0.
On fourth down Wolfe passed the ball to a Beta A1 player, who quickly passed the ball to Grutzmacher for a touchdown. The score was 14-0 at the half.
Beta A1 had the option to defend or start the second half with the ball. Since the wind was such a big factor Beta A1 chose to defend; keeping them on the same side playing with the wind. Sigma Nu was forced to play the entire game against the wind but started the second half with a complete touchdown pass from quarterback Michael Jolley to Bryson Kellerman, leaving the score 14-6.
In the final minutes Wolfe ran the ball into the end zone for a touchdown leaving the final score of the championship game for Greek men's flag football 20-6.
Grutzmacher said, "We had high expectations and we fulfilled them; it was a fun run."
— By Nikki Schenfeld
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