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Des Moines Sunday Register DM Page 8C Sunday, October 26, 2003 KNOCK, KNOCK. WHO'S THERE? ISU. "It's rough out there. I got knocked around." -Joe Dailey, Nebraska freshman backup quarterback, who played from the mid-second quarter until the final series. HOW ABOUT THOSE BLACKSHIRTS? Iowa State's deepest penetration was to the Nebraska 42 until the Cyclones reached the Huskers' 20 in the final 2 minutes against the third- and fourth-string defense.

Cyclone Playback Scoring I i ISU Insider UP NEXT: State plays host to Kansas State in two weeks, it will be the 11th time in 16 games the Cyclones have faced a ranked opponent. They are 0-10 in the previous meetings with top 25 teams. HALF DONE: Through their first mi a- YELK IOWA STATE 0 0 0 0 -0 NEBRASKA 21 7 0 0 28 FIRST QUARTER Lord 1 run (Dycrtes kick) Drive: 7plays 19 yards, 3:23. Huellen 39 run (Dyches kick) 2:53: Drive: 3 plays. 79 yards, 1:04.

Bullocks 26 blocked punt return (Dyctieskick) :51. SECOND QUARTER Davis 1 run (Dyches kick) 8:46. Drive: 3 plays 21 yards, :49. Team Stats KEY: IOWA STATE 3 NEBRASKA Total yards 230 Rushing yards 70 Passing yards 160 335 Timo nf 28:26 "iiif-O IUIV ui possession IOWA STATE NEBRASKA Total first downs Rushing first downs Passing llrsl downs Penalty tlrst downs 30 Rushes 2.3 Avg. per rush 5.2 70 Rushing yards 282 160 Passing yards 35 20-41 Complete-attempts 4-7 Interceptions 1 16 4-1 Return yards 77 Fumhles-lost 2-1 5-25 3-16 Penalties-yards 10-67 Punts-average Third-down efficiency 3-11 Individual Stats I XJl mmmmml.

Not again! Iowa State punter Tony Yelk has his second kick of the day blocked, by Nebraska's Demorrio Williams. Nebraska blocked two punts in Saturday's first quarter and turned both opportunities into touchdowns while building a 21-0 lead. four Big 12 games, the Cyclones have been outscored by a combined 98-14 in the first half. Iowa State has not held a lead against any of its conference foes. "For different McCarney reasons we aot off to bad starts," coach Dan McCarney said.

"This week it was the punt team that was ridiculous." BERRYMAN FIRSTS: One of Iowa State's few bright spots came when freshman defensive end Jason Berryman grabbed his first career interception in the third period. Berryman returned the ball 16 yards. Berryman also recovered a fumble, another career first, in the fourth quarter. "Part of playing defense is ball awareness," Berryman said. "When they throw it, the ball is up for grabs.

With the fumble, I was just in the right place at the right time." QUARTERBACK SHUFFLE: Waye Terry replaced starting quarterback Austin Flynn during the fourth quarter, but McCarney said he is not changing his starter. "Austin Flynn is still our starter," McCarney said. "It's good to see Waye get in there and get his first playing time. We'll continue to evaluate those guys." Andrew Logue Cy Says HOW THE CYCLONES STAND AFTER SATURDAY'S GAME DOWNSIDE: This goes down as another mark in the loss column, and that's never what Cy wants. In addition, Iowa State's streak of 138 straight games without being shut out ended.

Credit the Blackshirts but the Cyclones are paying for their inexperience at quarterback. Special teams continued to struggle after allowing two blocked punts that resulted in Husker touchdowns. UPSIDE: Cy has been bragging about the defense, and today It played a complete game. Dan McCarney took four previous teams to Lincoln and gave up an average of 62 points. Giving up only 28 this year after beating the Huskers, 36-14, last year? It's a much-needed sign of progress.

The last time Nebraska failed to score more than 30 points against Iowa State in back-to-back seasons was in 1977 and '78. Cy salutes Lane Danielsen, who is now tied for first with Tracy Henderson (1982-84) on Iowa State's all-time receptions list with 150. In Two Weeks KANSAS STATE AT IOWA STATE KICK0FF: TBA; Jack Trice Stadium; Ames, la. TV: TBA PNd SERIES: owa Stats leads, 46-36-4 SCOUTING REPORT: The Cyclones have two weeks to prepare for the Wildcats, who are clinging to hopes of winning the Big 12 Conference's North Division title. Kansas State will have to avoid looking ahead to a Roberson showdown with Nebraska the following week (Nov.

15). Quarterback Ell Roberson faded off the Heisman Trophy radar after missing time with a hand injury. He is averaging 268.8 yards in total offense and accounted for 20 touchdowns in his first six games. Running back Darren Sproles is averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 105.8 yards a game. IOWA STATE'S SEASON ill 6-3 FTT1 raKta eras '-r IFlwiiuD que of wm Kansas on Oct.

19, 1991 a streak of 138 games. This is a low point for us, offensively" Cyclone receiver Lane Danielsen said. "It's ridiculous. We didn't do anything today, the whole day." Nebraska, which at 3-1 gained sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference's North Division, had a hard time staying focused on Iowa State, now 04 in league play for the first time since 1998. "We need to have a better week of practice," ViliWaldrop said, referring to next week's date with the Longhorns.

"This week, we had a lot of mental and physical mistakes. We have to come out with our heads screwed on right." Johnson said, "The biggest thing is that we have to match (Texas) energy level. We've got to keep it up the whole game." The Cornhuskers took out their ISU Spotlight: IOWA STATE AH. Yds, Avg. long Flynn 15 26 1.7 13 Terry 3 17 5.7 8 Hicks 6 16 2.7 5 Wagner 6 11 1.8 4 NEBRASKA Art.

Yds. Avg. long Fluellen 5 78 15.6 39 Dailey 15 55 3.7 10 Ross 9 54 6.0 13 Lord 5 46 9.2 31 Davis 10 22 2.2 6 Home 6 16 2.7 7 Kriewald 2 11 5.5 7 Davies 10 0 0 Todd 10 0 0 IOWA STATE C-A Inl. Yds. Long Flynn 13-29 1 109 17 Terry 6-11 1 57 28 Yelk 1-1 0-6 0 NEBRASKA C-A Int.

Yds, long Dailey 2-4 1 16 10 Lord 2-3 0 19 16 IOWA STATE No. Yds. Avg. long Young 6 68 11.3 28 Danielsen 4 37 9.5 12 Hicks 4 19 4.7 9 Wright 2 23 11.5 17 Montgomery 19 9 9 Wagner 16 6 6 Davis 14 4 4 Paris 1 -6 -6 -6 NEBRASKA No. Yds.

Avg. long Herian 1 16 16 16 Ross 1 10 10 10 LeFlore 16 6 6 Davies 13 3 3 -v BILL NEIBERGALLTHE REGISTER Through the first 57 minutes, Iowa State ran just five plays inside Nebraska territory. The Cyclones did not cross the Cornhuskers' 42-yard line until the 1-minute 13-second mark of the fourth quarter. "We were getting pressure on the quarterback and getting some good rushes on the inside and the outside," Johnson said. Flynn never had a chance to find a rhythm.

The first time he tried to pass, Flynn was smothered for a 2-yard loss. He took his next snap from the shotgun position and was hit 2 seconds later. "They're good, strong, tough guys," said Flynn, who completed 13 of 29 passes for 109 yards. "They fly to the ball, great team speed. They're just a great all-around defense." And it was a defense in a rush to head for Texas.

sSS, mm I'll 1 starting quarterback, Jammal Lord, and No. 1 tailback Josh Davis with 7 minutes 35 seconds left in the first half vs. the Cyclones. "It was not the finish we were looking for," Nebraska coach Frank Solich said. "But we did get an opportunity to play a number of guys that are second on our depth chart." The Cornhuskers had an overwhelming advantage in the trenches, outgaining Iowa State on the ground, 282 rushing yards to 70.

"I've been over here before and it was a complete physical mismatch," said McCarney, whose teams are now 0-5 in Lincoln. "I didn't sense that at all today. Not from the beginning of the game. Not the end of the game. "But they just dominated our kicking game in the first half and we we could not sustain drives enough offensively to get back in the game Blocked Punts CYCLONES, from Page 1C wounds were self-inflicted.

Nebraska blocked two punts in the first quarter and turned both opportunities into touchdowns while building a 21-0 lead. The "Blackshirts" defense added to the mayhem by hitting Iowa State quarterback Austin Flynn on 16 of his first 19 plays from scrimmage. "It didn't seem like we were getting a lot of five-step drops, so we were trying to throw the ball quicker," Flynn said. When it was over, the Cyclones had been held scoreless for the first time in more than a decade. "That's what it all comes down to," Nebraska defensive end Trevor Johnson said.

"If you get a big, old goose egg, you had a great defensive day. It feels good." The last time Iowa State failed to score was during a 41-0 loss at Nothing By ANDREW L0GUE REGISTER STAFF WRITER Lincoln, Neb. Two blocked punts were bad enough. But the way Nebraska blocked those kicks added embarrassment to Iowa State's already wounded special teams unit. Twice in the first quarter, a Nebraska rusher pushed a Cyclone blocker around in the backfield, then raised an arm and swatted away a punt attempt from Tony Yelk.

Those two blocks sent Iowa State reeling toward a 28-0 defeat and a sixth straight loss. "I was just trying to kick it out of there," Yelk said. "Bottom line is they got two of them and almost got a third." Josh Bullocks made the first block with 9 minutes 27 seconds left in the opening period. A few special about this team's play fX, IOWA STATE Punts Klckofts Banks NEBRASKA 0-0 Punts 2-32 Klckofts Davis Williams Bullocks 2-19 1-10 1-38 1-34 0-0 0-0 IOWA STATE A Total For loss Brown Woodley Anderson Billups Berryman Hobos Buchanan Timmons Jackson Carstens TeBrink Leaders Curvey Robertson Smith NEBRASKA 1-9 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Total For loss Rudd 5 5 10 Johnson 3 4 7 Williams 3 4 7 Bingham 1 3 4 Bullocks 2 1 3 Siegel 1 2 3 SACKS Iowa Stale: Brown, 1-9. Nebraska: Bingham 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS Iowa Slate: Berryman 1-16. Nebraska: Hollowell 1-10; Huston 1-0. MISSED FIELD GOALS Iowa Stale: None Nebraska: None 1-3 1-4 1-1 1-2 0 minutes later, Bullocks scooped up the football after a block by Demorrio Williams and ran 26 yards for a touchdown that put Nebraska ahead, 21-0. "It really hurt our football team," Yelk said. "They're out there fighting and clawing, and we don't help out with field position.

It was killing us out there." The Cornhuskers have blocked a punt in three straight meetings with the Cyclones. Iowa State had hoped to shore up its blocking on special teams after having two punts stuffed by Iowa. "Last year, when we won this game, it was because we made a bunch of plays," Cyclone special teams coach Marty Fine said. "This year our punt team didn't make plays. We had three chances that went awry." The Cyclones tried a fake punt near midfield during the second quarter, but failed to pick up a first down.

Yelk completed the pass to Steve Paris, who slipped and fell for a 6-yard loss. "I thought it was set up nice," Yelk said. "I blame myself. It wasn't a great throw. I didn't throw it in the ground, but it was probably close enough.

I've got to get that throw up." A heavy rush caused Yelk to shank another punt before half-time. He ended with a 34.3-yard average on six punts. "I really feel like we keep fighting and scratching and clawing, but keep coming up empty," Yelk said. "I've said in the past couple weeks that we need to make plays, and I kind of ate my own words." DATE OPPONENT SCORETIME Aug. 30 Northern Iowa 17-10 Sept.

6 Ohio 48-20 Sept. 13 Iowa 40-21 Sept. 27 at Northern Illinois 24-16 Oct. 4 Oklahoma 53-7 Oct. 11 at Texas Tech L.

52-21 Oct, 18 Texas 40-19 Oct. 25 at Nebraska 28-0 Nov. 8 Kansas State TBA Nov. 15 Colorado TBA Nov. 22 at Kansas TBA Nov.

29 at Missouri Noon BILL NEIBERGALLTHE REGISTER It's OK, buddy: Iowa State's Eric Schmitz (96) encourages punter Tony Yelk (14) after his first punt was blocked..