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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, October 6, 1994
7B
Rivalries spark mud slinging
By Rick Warner The Associated Press
The sound of trash talk is in the air. It must be time for FloridaState to play Miami.
Already, Miami linebacker Ray Lewis has predicted a blowout and Hurricanes defensive tackle Warren Sapp has ripped Tallahassee as a second-rate city.
The verbal volleys have become a traditional part of the Sunshine State rivalry, which resumes Saturday night when the third-ranked Seminoles (4-0) play the No. 13 Hurricanes (3-1) at the Orange Bowl.
Although the game could have an impact on the national championship, it's the first time since 1987 that at least one of the teams won't be ranked No. 1 or No. 2 at kickoff. It's also the first contest since 1986 that won't feature two Top 10 teams.
But this game is about more than rankings.
"There's not a day I don't think about it," Sapp said. "It's what you live for."
Florida State has lost four straight games to Miami at the Orange Bowl, but the Hurricanes' aura of invincibility was shattered last month when Washington ended their record. 58-game game winning streak.
In fact, the Miami mystique may be a thing of the past. After winning four national championships in nine years, the Hurricanes are only 12-5 since losing to Alabama in the 1993 Sugar Bowl.
Miami is a 3 1/2-point underdog on its own field Saturday. The fear factor is gone, so is the chance for another national title ... FLORIDA ST. 21-17.
TODAY
No.19 Kansas St. (plus 2 1/2) at Kansas
Wildcats unbeaten but untested ... KANSAS 24-21.
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
LSU (plus 27) at No.1 Florida
Another rough day for hard-luck Tigers ... FLORIDA 42-
14.
Oklahoma St. (no line) at No. 2 Nebraska
Oklahoma St. (No line) J at Nc. 2 Neeskaw
Cornhuskers have won last 20 meetings ... NEBRASKA
45
No. 5 Colorado (minus 33) at Missouri
No. 5 Colorado (minus 35) at NC State
Buffs finally get a breather ... COLORADO 51-17.
No. 23 Colorado St. (plus 16) at NO. 6 Arizona
WAC us vs. Pac-10 this season ... ARIZONA 24-14.
Michigan St. (plus 13) at NO. 7 Michigan
Spartans upset Wolverines last year ... MICHIGAN 24-21.
No. 8 Notre Dame (minus 11) at Boston College
Irish avege last year's heartbreaking loss ... NOTRE
DAME 34-21.
No. 9 Auburn (minus 3) at Mississippi St.
No. 9 Auburn (minus 3) at Mississippi St.
Tigers heading for Oct. 15 showdown at Florida ...
AUBURN 24-17.
No. 10 Texas A&M (no line) at Houston
Mismatch of the week.. TEXAS A&M 5-5-0
southern Mississippi (plus 16) at No. 11 Alabama
Tide rolls with "Air Bark" attack ... ALIABA 28-
43
Florida St. vs Miami
No. 13 Miami leads No. 3 FSU, 22:15, in their 43-year-old football rivalry. The Seminoles won last year in Tallahassee, 22:15.
Knight-Ridder Tribune
Offense
2nd, 556.8 Total 14th, 451.6
37th, 188.8 Rushing 42nd, 183.3
1st, 368.0 Passing 11th, 268.3
4th, 45.0 Points scored 8th, 36.8
Defense
13th, 265.5 Total 9th, 245.8
8th , 77.0 Rushing 25th, 117.5
19th, 97.9 Pass efficiency 7th, 87.00
26th, 17.3 Points against 14th, 12.8
SOURCE: National Collegiate Athletic Association
San Jose St. (plus 42) at No.12 Washington
Huskies have won all five meetings ... WASHINGTON 45-0
Georgia Tech (plus 13) at No. 14 North Carolina Since joining ACC, Tech is 0-6 vs. ranked Tar Heel teams N. CAROLINA 35-21.
No. 15 Texas (plus 2) vs. No. 16 Oklahoma at Dallas Both teams enter game ranked for first time since 1985...
TEXAS 27-24.
Illinois (plus 7) at No. 17 Ohio St.
Illinois have won last three at Ohio Stadium ... OHIO ST.
21-17.
No. 18 N. Carolina St. (minus 21/2) at Louisville Wolf pack has ACC's top defense ... N. CAROLINA ST.
17-14.
Temple (plus 29) at No. 20 Virginia Tech
Owls are 18 in Big East .. VIRGINIA TECH 31-7.
Pittsburgh (plus 11) at No. 21 Syracuse
Orangemen have won four straight after dropping openers. SYBACUSE 34.21
Oregon (plus 11/12) at No. 22 Washington St.
All-time series tie 32-12-7 . WASHINGTON ST. 17-10.
No. 24 Wisconsin (minus 13) at northwestern
Badgers are struggling . WISCONSIN 21-20.
No. 25 Utah (minus 71/2) at San Diego St.
Utes' first AP ranking since 1947 ... UTAH 24-14.
Last week: 16-6 (straight); 8-11 (spread).
Season: 72-19 (straight); 40-43 (spread).
Blood clot sidelines Frazier again
Extra year of eligibility probably not possible
The Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb. — Once a leading contender for the Heisman Trophy, Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier lay yesterday in intensive care while doctors tried to dissolve a second blood clot in his leg.
"There isn't much else we can do right now than to keep up the medicine, rest, heat and elevation of the leg," said Pat Clare, chief of staff for the University of Nebraska athletic department.
"There are no operations planned at this time," Clare said, explaining that there is a minor operation with local anesthetic that can be used for smaller clots.
Cardiovascular surgeon Deepak Gangahar said yesterday that Frazier had a series of tests earlier in the day and came through them just fine.
Frazier, who thrust himself into the Heisman running with his performance in the first four games of Nebraska's 5-0 season, is not a candidate for surgery. Clare said.
The first clot was discovered Sept. 25. At that time, Gangahar said Frazier would be out for the season if the clot re-formed.
"That appears likely, but to say anything further is very premature." Clare said.
While the No. 2 Cornhuskers prepared for their daily practice, Frazier spent time across town in the hospital's intensive care unit for the second time in as many weeks.
But six days after Frazier was released from Bryan Memorial Hospital, a new, similar-sized clot was found in the same general area — behind his right knee — even though he was still taking medication.
Doctors had used blood thinners and enzymes to dissolve the first clot, which was 6 to 8 inches long, over four days in the hospital.
He was readmitted to the hospital Tuesday.
Doctors thought the first clot came from trauma, possibly a blow to the leg suffered in the Huakers win over UCLA on Sept. 17. However, neither Frazier nor Coach Tom Osborne could determine when Frazier might have taken a hit to the leg. Frazier had complained of a sore call before the UCLA game.
Having the second clot appear without further trauma complicates the situation. Clare said.
Although he never redshirted, it is unlikely that Frazier would regain a year of eligibility for medical hardship if he misses the rest of the season.
"It appears that he has played in too many games this season to be eligible for the hardship status," said Al Papik, Nebraska's NCAA compliance officer. "I have talked with the NCAA and the Big Eight Conference offices just today.
Hurricanes preparing to strike Seminoles
The Associated Press
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The big play is back in the Miami Hurricanes' playbook, and that will help their chances Saturday night against Florida State.
The 13th-ranked Hurricanes (3-1) have already scored five touchdowns covering more than 50 yards this season, matching their total for all of last year.
"Their big-play capability scares you as much as anything," said Bobby Bowden, coach of the third-ranked Seminoles (4-0).
This year, thanks to a group of fleet.
Break-away speed and a sophisticated passing attack traditionally make Miami one of the nation's most explosive teams. But the long-range threat was lacking last season, which accounted in part for Miami's disappointing 9-3 record.
young targets for quarterback Frank Costa, the Hurricanes have regained their ability to strike suddenly.
"Their receivers are the strength of their team," Florida State linebacker Derrick Brooks said. "They've come back to making the big play. Last year that was missing."
Games between Miami and Florida State often swing on one bolt of offense. Last year when the Seminoles won 28-10, they scored on Sean Jackson's 69-yard touchdown run and Charlie Ward's 72-yard pass to Matt Frier.
That was only Florida State's second victory in the past nine games of the series. When the Hurricanes won by such scores as 26-25 and 17-16, their offense produced the big plays.
"That's the way it's been down through the years against us," Bowden said. "It seems like with all those
one-point losses, you can go back and find one or two big plays that beat you. Maybe you're out-playing them, and all of a sudden they get a 60-yard strike when we have them shut down."
This season, much of the Hurricanes' success comes from instant offense. They struggle near the goal line but have scored on a long-gainer in every game.
Costa has thrown touchdown passes of 82 yards to Chris T. Jones, 56 yards to Jammi German, 53 yards to Jonathan Harris and 51 yards to Yatil Green.
Running back Al Shipman provides another threat. the sophomore scored on an 82-yard run in the season opener, and last week at Rutgers he ran 60 yards on the final play of the first half before being tackled at the 11-yard line.
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