THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006
NU 39 - KU 32 OT
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Anthony Webb, freshman defensive back, falls after attempting to keep the ball from reaching Nebraska's Frantz Hardy. Hardy scored two touchdowns on Saturday against the Jayhawks; both onceptions more than 75 yards. Hardy finished the game with three receptions for 159 yards.
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light passes for 129 yards and one touchdown against the Huskers on Saturday.
No big surprises here as Texas opens the initial Big 12 power rankings in the top spot. The Kansan's panel of experts was impressed by Texas Tech's last-minute victory against Texas A&M, pushing the Aggies over an Iowa State
Big 12 Power Rankings
Russell Brorsen, sophomore defensive end, sacks Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor who then fumbled the ball at the beginning of the third quarter Saturday. Recovered by sophomore linebacker Joe Mortenson, the possession set up a touchdown by Jon Cormish on the next play.
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team that squeaked by Northern Iowa. Voter Evan Hengel points out that Colorado has lost three straight to ranked opponents. Look for a shake-up in the middle of the rankings as Kansas faces Texas A&M Saturday morning in Lawrence.
1. Texas
2. Nebraska
3. Oklahoma
4. Missouri
5. Texas Tech
6. Iowa State
7. Kansas
8. Texas A&M
9. Baylor
10. Colorado
11. Kansas State
12. Oklahoma State
When Kansas linebacker Eric Washington went down in the third quarter of Saturday's game, teammate Joe Mortensen immediately knew something was wrong.
Eric Washington to make full recovery
"I tried to pick him up and he went limp," Mortensen said.
Washington sustained
Washington laid on the turf at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium for more than 15 minutes before he was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field.
a concussion, but doctors told coach Mark Mangino on Sunday that Washington would be able to make a full recovery.
"Our doctors tell me there is the possibility for him to get back and play this season," Mangino said.
Early Sunday morning Washington began a medicinal therapy, which lasts one day, at which point he will be discharged. He is expected to return to Lawrence this morning.
Ryan Schneider and Michael
Phillips
from the press box
Game ball goes to...
Senior running back Jon Cornish rushed for 154 yards on 31 carries, including a touchdown. Cornish touched the ball on nearly half the plays in the second half. His touchdown in the early third quarter brought Kansas within
one possession.
Game to forget..
Kansas' secondary was burned early in the game by Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor. He connected with receivers for two touchdown passes of 75 and 78 yards in the first half.
Taylor struck again late in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard touchdown pass to help Nebraska regain the lead.
Stat of the game...
Barmann threw for a career-high 405 yards in the loss. All of those yards came in the last
three quarters and overtime of the game. It was the first time a Kansas quarterback had thrown for more than 400 yards since Bill Whittemore threw for 422 yards against Colorado in 2003.
-Ryan Schneider
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Coach Mark Mangino looks at injured senior linebacker Eric Washington with medical personnel early in the third quarter of Saturday's game in Lincoln, Neb. Washington suffered an injury while tackling the Huskers' Larry Bonky but be able to play again this season.
UP ORDOWN
Jon Cornish had 31 carries on Saturday night, by far the most touches of any player.
Should his workload continue going up or start coming down?
Kerry Meier's return should help balance the of 'tense' Cornish had
continue to do against the remaining Big 12 schedule. He saw a lot of action in a close game and experienced some cramping as a result. His carnes should go down slightly so that he can remain healthy and be a team leader on the gridiron.
Daniel C. Weixeldorfer
Cornish made plays the whole night, both as a recorder and a trumpet.
Kyle Carter
yards on Saturday, the offense showed that it can move the ball through the air. To keep Cornish fresh, the Jawhaws can always go to Jake Sharp for a nice change of pace.
Kayvon Sarrat
tailback position offensive coordinator Nick Ouartaro should be careful not to put too large a burden on the shoulders of Jon Cornish. Before the 2006 season. Cormish had never run the ball more than 17 times in a single game. Considering the next player on the depth chart is an undersized and untested true freshman (Jake Sharpz Kansas coaches should call plays with prudence as the season wears on.