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Sunday, Sept 21. 1997 SEC FOOTBALL The Jackson SunPage 7D Arkansas stuns No. 1 1 Alabama, 1 7-1 6 i- winner in 1995, the Crimson Tide crowd filed to the exits in shock. The loss kept Mike DuBose from joining Frank Thomas and Ray Perkins as the third coach to begin his career with the Crimson Tide at 3-0 since the 1930s. More importantly, it made Alabama realize that its greatest fears about a struggling offense appear to be true.

"Hopefully something good can come out of this," DuBose said. "We need to take a real hard look at the reasons for this loss. If we don't, we'll be back in this same position real soon." For the second straight week, the Crimson Tide looked lost and confused on offense in failing to gain 250 yards. But unlike last week, when the Tide beat Vanderbilt 20-0, the opponent capitalized on the ineptitude. VV." i tin "1'C "i37 tr'si" i iV TrV'T--' Alr; The Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

It seemed like an instant replay of 1995 for Arkansas. The Ra-zorbacks can only hope the rest of the season plays out just as well. Clint Stoerner hit a wide-open Anthony Eubanks for a 29-yard touchdown with 1:45 left Saturday, giving Arkansas a 17-16 upset over No. 11 Alabama. It was the second straight one-point win in Tuscaloosa for Arkansas (2-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference), which built on a 20-19 win at Bryant-Denny Stadium two years ago to capture its first and only SEC West title.

After the win, the Razorbacks carried coach Danny Ford an Alabama alumnus off the field, then held their helmets high in north end zone and chanted "Back to back in Tuscaloosa" and "This is our field." The Razorbacks became the first team to beat Alabama (2-1, 1-1) two straight times in Tuscaloosa since Texas-Christian did it in 1955-56. "This is a very difficult place to win," said Ford, an offensive lineman for Bear Bryant in the late 1960s. "We came down here and played a tough, tough football game against a very good team and we should be proud." Trailing by six with 3:34 left, Stoerner led Arkansas on a 58-yard scoring drive, one yard more than the last-minute drive the Razorbacks used to pull out their win in 1995. Arkansas stopped Alabama on four plays on the next drive, then ran the clock down to six seconds before turning the ball over on downs deep in Alabama's territory. Freddie Kitchens' desperation pass fell incomplete and, as was the case when Barry Lunney hit J.J.

Meadors for the game- --T. ixiX- i i I I fj? tage in total yards on a steamy afternoon with temperatures in the mid-90s. Hines Ward had two of Geor- gia's big plays. He ran 63 yards on a fake punt to set up a touch- down in the first quarter and -took a screen pass in the flats and raced 62 yards to the end -zone early in the third period. Ward, perhaps the most dan- gerous offensive player for the Bulldogs and frequently the tar- get of double coverage, also had an 11-yard touchdown catch from Bobo in the second quar- ter.

The receiver accounted for 66 yards rushing, 99 yards on five receptions and 11 yards on his only punt return. Bobo completed ll-of-17 for 229 yards and also threw a 72- yard touchdown pass to Corey Allen. For the season, the senior quarterback has completed 63 percent of his passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns, with only one interception. 0 9 0 6-3 21 7 14 6-42 First Quarter Ga-CaHowy 1 run (Hines kick), W05 Ga-Ata72cBmBcto(rirmluck), 6:02 Ga-Gary 14 run (Hines kick), 1 $7 Second Quarter Ga Ward 11 pass (Hines kick), 5:54 31,1:07 Third Quarter Ga-Ward 62 pass ftom Bobo (Hras kick), 11:15 Ga-Gary 8 run (Hies kick), 1:21 NO. Gs 8 20 3345 43-196 Comp-Afl-Int 9-21-3 Return Yards 1 51 PuntfrAvg.

Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-0 Penalties-Yards 2-23 64 Time ot Possession 29:10 34:50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHiNG-Northeast Louisiana, WKams 1849, Ala 4-17. Leva Ma Masks 1-2. Mtchet 3-1, Rcard 14. Grain 44ninus -4). Georgia.

Gary 9-71, Ward 346, Pass 7-16, MiKcan 6-13, Amaud 5-10, England 3-7, Bradley 14. Usty 2-4, Parker 1-2, Edwards 1-2. Caloway 1-1, Bobo 4-(mmus 2). PASSING-Norlheast Louisiana, Greet 5-12-2-46, Meeka 44- 14. Davis 0-144.

Georgia. Bobo 11-174-229, Usry 1-344, England 2-24-16 AECEMNG Northeast Louisiana. Alans 3-29, Stevenam 2- 16 Love 2-4. Allen 14. Rlcard 14.

Georgia. Ward 549. Allen 2-' 61. Wiggins 2-19, Edwards 1-15, Pass 1-14, Brown 1-13, Bradley in romp USC ECU 15 7 59-218 164 131 89 14414 1041-1 47 -1 7-434) 14 14 11-102 6-76 41:47 18:13 First downs Rushes yards Passing Cornc-Att-inl Return Yards Punts-Avg. FumbkLest PsnaRies-Yaius Time ot Possession INWVIDUAl STATISTICS PAISHIrW-SCaroRna.

Hamferk 14-72, Mori 14-40. Bush 7-36, WSarns 1049. Wright 1241, Mont 4-19, Hood 14. ECarokna. Wilson 5-18, Harley 44, Harris 1-1, Gonzaktt 20).

PASSING-SCarolina, Wright 1041-1-137. ECarollna, Gonzatez 1448-249, Weaver 0-1-14, Nichols 0-144. RECErvTW-SCaroNria, Davis 347, Hambrick 2-21 Kelly 2-15, Hood 1-41, Bush 140, Mays 14. ECarotm. Smith 441, Harley 4-16, Deere 2-4, Cokra 140, Chappetl 14, Harm i fi 4, JTi jr, Passng The Associated Press Arkansas' Danny Ford is carried off the field after the Razorbacks' 17-16 upset victory over Alabama on Saturday past four seasons, the Bulldogs were a mediocre 22-22-1.

Northeast Louisiana (1-3) was UK's Couch throws for seven touchdowns had three touchdown passes and the Bulldogs broke loose for three plays longer than 60 yards. Georgia is 3-0 for the first time since 1988, when Vince Dooley retired after 25 years as coach to conclude the most successful era in Bulldog history. Over the and beat "the home team." Wright received a standing ovation from about 8,000 South Carolina fans when he exited the game with three minutes left and the Gamecocks victory secure. Before he got to the sideline, the junior from West Craven High School about 25 miles down the road turned to sections packed with red and black and thrust his hands into the air to urge on the cheers. "I was happy to come back home and win," said Wright, who threw first-half TD passes of 41 and 20 yards to stake the Gamecocks to a big lead.

"It's No. 25 Georgia 42, Northeast Louisiana 3 ATHENS, Ga. No. 25 Geor- gia protected its first ranking in two years, coasting past North- east Louisiana as Mike Bobo 748, Wftereon 545. Unmet 2-25, Browning 2-16, Hogan 2-3, Conner 14, Boms 1-7.

South Carolina 26, East Carolina 0 GREENVILLE, N.C. The chant outside the South Carolina locker room was deafening Saturday evening as Anthony Wright emerged for his post-game interview following a 26-0 win over East Carolina. The mood coming from the Pirates' side was one of shock. As about 50 relatives and friends from nearby Vanceboro chanted "A-l, A-l, A-l," Wright couldn't hold back a big grin as he returned to North Carolina MM FMLLLISrl Arkansas Alabama I I I 7-17 7-1 Rria Quarter Ark-FQ Latouretta 34, 113 Ala-Fa Qmngnam 31. 1 Second Quarter Ala-FG Cunningham 38.

1 24 Third Quarttr Ark-Stoemar 1 run (Latourette kick). I0: Ala-FG Cunningham 30. 4:10 Fourth Quarter Ala-Jackson 28 pass torn Tucker Ark-Eubanks 29 pass torn Stoerner (Latouetle kick), 1:45 Ark Ala 14 15 35-70 34-106 200 141 16-31-0 14-2M 72 134 W7i 1-0 30 First doans Rushes-yards Comp-AtMnt Return Yards Punts-Avg. Fumbtos-Lost Penalties-yards 1041 7-56 29:02 3058 Time of Possession INDMOUAL STATISTICS RUSHINQ-Arkansas. CNAwrna 12-65, SUnson 5-22.

Branch 64, Stoerner 12-(mmus 23). Alabama. PrirJdte 12-49. Aknander 9-36, S. Alexander 7-14, Kitchens 34, Madden 1-0, Tucker 2-(minus 1).

PASSING Arkansas, Stoerner 16-21-O-2O0. Alabama, Kitchens 10-17-01, Tuck 4-12-0-67. RECEIVING Arkansas, Eubanks, 7-104, Lucas 343, Sno den 2-14, Davenport 1-18, Branch 1-6, Srraon 1-4. Harris 1-1. Alabama.

Hal 48, Jackson 2-33. Goes 2-23, C. Aieandar 24, Riddle 2-minus 3), Buchanan 1-16. Rueedge 1-16. on receptions of 12, 6, 7 and 10 yards tied the record set by Al Bruno against North Dakota in 1950.

"I told Tim before the game I didn't sleep all night I was so ready to play, I couldn't go to sleep," Yeast said. "All I kept thinking about was routes, catching balls, scoring touchdowns. I even thought about getting celebration penalties. "But I told him I was ready to play, and he said, 'All right, I'm going to throw you the and he just came out and was throwing me the ball and I was getting in the end zone." The Wildcats built a 49-0 lead after three quarters. With reserves in the game, Indiana finally scored with 9:47 to go on a 1-yard run by freshman DeW-ayne Hogan.

The Hoosiers helped the Wildcats with their own errors throughout the game. Indiana lost the ball twice on interceptions, twice on fum bles, three times on downs and once on a blocked punt, setting up five of the seven Kentucky touchdowns with those mistakes. "We just need to get to a point that when we get the ball to the 20- or 25-yard line, we are going to score," Cameron said. "It is not hopeless. We just need to keep working." It took Kentucky less than two minutes to score on the first possession of the game.

Couch completed all three of his pass attempts on that drive, including a 33-yarder to Kevin Coleman, and a 15-yard run by Anthony White set up the first touchdown by Yeast After Yeast's second touchdown, Indiana moved to the Kentucky 19 on a 51-yard pass from Rodgers to Jason Spear. The Hoosiers reached the 15 before a fourth-down run by Rodgers came two yards short, giving the ball back to the Wildcats. 7 14 26 0-49 0 0 0 7-7 Indiana FMOuaner UK-Yaast 12 pass torn Couch (Johnson kick). 1316 Second Quarter UK-Yeast 6 pass torn Couch (Johnson kick), 16 UK-Yeaat 7 pass Iran Couch (Johnson lock), 634 Third Quarter UK-Coteman20peaafiomCajch(Jori UK-Sarsord 37 pass torn Couch (Johnson kick), 10:23 UK-Coteman 11 pass tram Couch (Jorroon kick), 7:32 UK-Yeast 10 pass ton Couch (Johnson lock), 0:32 W-Hogan 1 nil (Griggs kick). 9:47 First downs Rushes-yards 31 36-17 367 4-15 1- 14 2- 16 23 33-47 288 2-1 340 04 Punt Returns Kckoft Returns itaLOuHone Ret.

Comp-Att-klt Sacked-YardsLosI Punts-Avg. FurnbkeHoat PenarMs-Yards 28-394 28454 14 3-17 5-374 3-1 3-2 13-116 9-123 32:40 27.20 TsneofP WOrVTOUAL STATISTICS RUSHING Kentucky, A White 14-131. Grant 10-40, Chads 14, Homer 64. Smon 14, Bonrar 1-Unrus 3), Couch 1-(mlraa 9). Mans.

Spear 12-25, Rodgers 10-7, Emm 2-7, Hogan 2-7, Gal 2-1, Grubbs 54. PASSING-Ksntucky, Couch 24424434, Bonner 5-7-0-33. Indiana. Rodgers 28-45-2-288. RECEIVING -Kentucky.

Yeast 648. Haley 5-22. Coleman 4-78, Santord 449. Robinson 441, Mickeban 247, Love 1-11, Daves 14, J.Whse 1-3, AWhaa 14. Man, Spear 6-106, Gal FOOTBALL FORECASTING CONTEST Enter nmi for your chance to 1113011 Mall Entry Form School Sept 26, 1997 HOME totally overmatched.

Georgia scored on its first three pos- sessions to build a 21-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and finished with a 451-140 advan been something I've been dreaming about, something I've been waiting on all season. We did it" While Wright took care of the offense for South Carolina (2-1), the Gamecocks' defense the Southeastern Conference's lowest-ranked avenged last year's 291-yard rushing performance by Scott Harley. SCarouna ECarorina 7 6 3-26 0 0 0 0-0 USC-FGFtork) 36, 11:10 USC-hVxxl 41 from Wnrflcfloliick), 5:16 Second USC-Bush 20 pass from Wright (Ftork) kick), 0:21 Third Quarter USC-FQFMo 37,85 USC FG Florlo 29, 224 Fourth VISITORS North Side South Side Gleason USJ TCA Manassas Lexington Crockett County Dyersburg Huntingdon Germantown Hardin County Camden Westslde West Carroll Dresden Greenfield Lake County Union City Ripley Lambuth SE Missouri St. Lane Cumberland (Ky.) Southern Miss La Tech Central Florida Florida Akron Vanderbilt South Carolina Sunday, Tenn. Oilers Nam Addms City Phone Are yoa a Jackaoa Saa Tie MAIL ENTRIES TO: r.a Clip and High Friday, Saturday, 2 tickets to see the Tennessee Oilers its.

Cincinatti Bengals Sunday, October 12 Noon Prize pacKag3 provided by Ace Travel House, Inc. The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. The records keep falling. Tim Couch, who earlier this season set a Kentucky record for passing yardage, threw a record seven touchdown passes Saturday as the Wildcats beat Indiana 49-7. Craig Yeast caught four of the TD passes by Couch, tying another Kentucky record, and the Wildcats (2-1) dominated the Hoosiers (1-2) by the widest margin in their 28-game football series.

"The receivers did a great job, and the offensive line was just outstanding. They gave me a lot of time to throw the football," Couch said. "The records really don't mean a lot, but to win this kind of game means a lot to me. If I go out and just play my game, the individual things are going to come. I'm more into the win and stuff like that" Couch, who broke the game open with four touchdown passes in the third quarter, was 24-for-32 for 334 yards before going to the sideline at the start of the final period.

His yardage was 64 yards short of the school record 398 he set against Louisville in the season opener. The sophomore quarterback has passed for 1,081 yards and 15 touchdowns in just three games. As a backup last year, he had 276 yards and one TD in seven games. "Right now, the main thing that's going right for me is I feel comfortable in this kind of offense. I always knew I could throw the football.

Last year was a tough time for me," he said. The seven TD passes broke the Kentucky record of five by Babe Parilli against both Cincinnati and North Dakota in 1950. Couch also tied the Southeastern Conference record for TD passes in a game, set by Florida's Terry Dean in 1994 and tied earlier this season by Florida's Doug Johnson against Central Michigan. "I don't know how good of a quarterback he is going to be, but in that system he will be very productive," Indiana coach Cam Cameron said. "They created a ton of problems for us, but I thought we were able to move the ball pretty well offensively.

The one thing I am going to say about this team is that they are giving us everything they can." Jay Rodgers passed for 288 yards for the Hoosiers, but Kentucky limited Indiana to a net 47 yards on the ground. "That was kind of a shock," Kentucky coach Hal Mumme said of the Wildcats' domination of the line. Yeast's four touchdowns Try your luck at picking the winners of area high school and college football games by entering The Jackson Sun's "I Beat Fearless" football forecasting contest. Old Fearless, The Jackson Sun's football prognosticator, will publish his picks each Wednesday throughout the season. At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At JCM Chester County JCS Harding Academy Lighthouse Christian Humboldt Milan Trenton Gibson County Riverside Haywood McNairy County Bruceton Westview Adamsville Halls Middleton Dyer County Obion Bolivar 4M S3.

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