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D6 QUADCITY TIMES Friday, September 1, 2006 COLLEGE FOOTBALL www.qctlmes.cornsports Northwestern i wins emotional opener at Miami -Up. ')V Yf NOTEBOOK Peterson's father denied request to watch opener NORMAN, Okla. The father erf Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson will have to wait a little longer before getting to see his son play in person. Nelson Peterson, who spent nearly seven years in prison in Texarkana, Texas, for money laundering, was released to a halfway house in Oklahoma City this summer. He told The Oklahoman that his request to attend Saturday's OU-Alabama-Birmingham game in Norman has been denied, the Oklahoma City newspaper reported in a story on it Web site Thursday.

Adrian Peterson has said he would be disappointed if is dad was not allowed to attend because he has traveled from the halfway house in downtown Oklahoma City to Edmond where he works at an auto dealership. 'I donl see why he can't come 30 minutes down the road to see his son play ball," Adrian Peterson said. Thaf be kind of crazy." Nelson Peterson is expected to be released Oct 5. OU plays Texas on Oct 7. Report: Mangino gets new deal from Kansas LAWRENCE, Kan.

Kansas football coach Mark Mangino has signed a new five-year contract worth about $1 .5 million a year, according to a published report The Kansas City Star said on its Web site that the contract locks up Mangino through the 201 0 season. A Kansas spokesman told The Associated Press the school had no comment and that an announcement could be made soon. Mangino in his four seasons has gone 19-29, but the program shows many signs of being on the rise. The Jayhawks earned both bids in two of the last three years and season ticket sales are up significantly. Mangino's previous contract was to pay about $650,000 per year through 2008.

Mizzou targets excessive tailgate drinkers COLUMBIA, Mo. Football tailgaters stocking up on booze for Missouri's home opener Saturday be warned: Leave the kegs at home. University police announced this week that beer kegs and "bulk quantities" of alcohol will not be allowed at football games. The Tigers' season kicks off Saturday night against Murray State. "We're not trying to dampen people's spirits," Capt.

Brian Weimer said. "We just want everyone to have a safe experience." Ticket holders were alerted to the change earlier this year through an announcement in the annual fan guide that accompanies tickets. The changes also include a ban on free parking on the shoulders of Providence Road and Stadium Boulevard near Memorial Stadium to limit congestion and increase pedestrian safety. Weimer said campus officers would define bulk quantities of alcohol by sight. "Circumstances will dictate," he said.

"If you've got five cases of beer for three people, that would probably be bulk." The Associated Press Game ball goes to Walker's widow OXFORD, Ohio (AP) With his number on their helmets and his nickname over their hearts, Randy Walker's players gave him a two-part tribute. Northwestern got the win. Walker's widow got the game ball Erryn Cobb blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown Thursday night, helping Northwestern finally get beyond two months of mourning with a 21-3 victory over Miami University The entire night was a tribute to Walker, the 52-year-old Miami graduate and Northwestern coach who died two months ago of an apparent heart attack. Afterward, players gathered around his wife, Tammy, while coach Pat Fitzgerald handed her the game ball. "It was the best feeling ever," tailback Tyrell Sutton said.

For Northwestern, it was a chance to celebrate after two months of tears and tumult "A lot of emotion was spent all game long," said Fitzgerald, who was Walker's top assistant and close friend. "You kind of got the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders, and you can move on." The Wildcats' first steps were pretty shaky. There was a lot of emotion but no points in the first half, when redshirt freshman Mike Kafka played like one. He finally found his stride in the second half, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Sutton. Terrell Jordan made the Miami fans head for home with a 4-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter that made it 21-3 too much for Walker's alma mater to overcome.

"I think it's hard to get a feel for what a team is going through on the field," Miami safety Joey Card said. "I don't know if they were playing harder because of coach Walker or not." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Northern Iowa's Corey Lewis (1) Is sandwiched betwen Drake's Jacob Craig (30) and James Adams on Thursday In Des Moines. GATEWAY REPORT UNI spoils party at Drake THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Miami, Ohio quarterback Mike Kokal wears "41 WALK" on his helmet as a tribute to former Northwer- stern coach Randy Walker, who also played and coached at Miami, where he wore No. 41. Walker died two months ago from a heart attack.

Minnesota 44, Kent St. 0 KENT, Ohio (AP) Converted linebacker Alex Daniels rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns to lead Minnesota over Kent State 44-0 Thursday night in Glen Mason's return to the school where he got his head coaching start Daniels, a highly touted linebacker whom Mason switched to running back following several losses at the position, opened the third quarter by carrying all seven times on a 56-yard touchdown drive. The sophomore enjoyed wide open running lanes and punished Kent State's defenders with his 6-foot-3, 255-pound frame. He scored on runs of 1, 3 and 6 yards. After Daniels left, Amir Pinnix scored on a 15-yard run and Justin Valentine went in on a 2-yard run.

Pinnix finished with 114 yards. The Golden Gophers (1-0) forced six turnovers, intercepting Jamal Harris twice, to dominate Kent State in what amounted to a tune up for their Sept. 9 game at No. 9 California. Minnesota's defense twice allowed Kent State (0-1) to reach the 1 in the first half, but the Golden Flashes wasted both opportunities.

Julian Edelman hit Najah Pruden on a 64-yard pass, but as Pruden fought to break a tackle, linebacker Mario Reese forced a fumble and recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchback. The Golden Flashes, 1-10 last season, got to the 1 again behind strong running by Eugene Jarvis, but failed to get in on three attempts. 3rd annual opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown and UNI rode that fast start to a 48-7 season-opening victory over their Division I-AA cousins. "We had talked about getting our season started the right way," said head coach Mark Farley "That was a great way to kick it off." Allen even called his shot. "He kind of told me about it," UNI quarterback Eric Sanders said.

"He said, 'I might house that first He backed it up." UNI built on that start and trotted off the field at halftime with a 31-7 lead. Western Illinois 31, Morehead St. 6 MACOMB, III. (AP) Quarterback Steve LaFalce threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Western Illinois to a 31-6 win Thursday night over Morehead State in both teams' season opener. LaFalce connected with Marco Thomas on a 9-yard TD pass in the first quarter as the Leathernecks (1-0) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead.

Me capped the game's scoring with a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter. Western Illinois pulled ahead 14-0 with just -seconds to go in the first quarter when Fred Amiker finished a 12-play, 73-yard drive with a 9-yard run into the end zone. "This was a learning opportunity. I'm pleased that we didn't make many dumb mistakes tonight and it was nice that we could play all night without a single turnover," Western Illinois coach Don Patterson said. uad Cities Media Tournament Challenge Golf TIMES WIRE SERVICE DES MOINES The stage was set Thursday for one of the biggest nights in Drake football history.

A record non-scholarship era crowd of 10,107 turned out to break in newly renovated Drake Stadium, a statewide television audience looked on from home, the Bulldogs got to play on their home field for the first time in more than a year and state rival Northern Iowa made the trip south to provide the competition. The Panthers wanted no part of the celebration. Newcomer Terrell Allen, a transfer from Pittsburgh, returned the TODAY'S FESTIVITIES The public is welcome to attend the rededication of Kin-nick Stadium and the dedication of the Krause Family Plaza beginning at 4 p.m. today outside the south side of the University of Iowa football stadium. Stadium gates will not be open to the public on Friday.

The program, which will be televised live by Mediacom Ch. 22, will include: The rededication of 77-year-old Kinnick Stadium following its $86.8 million facelift; The dedication of the Krause Family Plaza south of the facility; The unveiling of a 12-foot bronze likeness of Nile Kinnick, Iowa's lone Heisman Trophy winner. Artist Larry Nowlan created the statue, which will be unveiled by Hank Vollenwei-der and Red Frye, two of the three living members from Iowa's 1939 Ironmen football team. we have been able to work within a tight timeframe and create a truly special stadium," Meyer said. "It's something the entire university and the entire state can be very proud of We're ready to show it off" Fans will not have a chance to enter the new facility until Saturday's 11 a.m.

home opener against Montana, but Meyer welcomes the opportunity to celebrate the project's completion. Kinnick's statue was installed earlier this week, and the completed work has been hidden under a tarp and watched closely by university security officers. "No one, including the artist, has seen the entire work in one piece," Meyer said. "It was done in sections and assembled here. We're all going to see it together for the first time on Friday." And once the statue is unveiled, by the pair of Kinnick's Iowa teammates, eyes will turn to the sky for a special tribute to Kinnick, who died at the age of 24 when his naval fighter crashed off the coast of Venezuela.

Steve Craig of Lawrence, will fly over the stadium Sunday, September 1 0th 12:30 pm Oakwood Country Club Coal Valley, IL KINNICK Continued from Page Dl Red Frye and Hank Vollenwei-der. Shortly after that, a flyover by a plane identical to the one Kin-nick flew as a naval fighter in World War is planned. Workers have spent the past week scrambling to put the finishing touches on the new press box and suite facility that stands on the west side of the stadium, housing 46 suites and 1,180 indoor and outdoor club suites. Iowa officials are more than pleased with the outcome of a project which will be completed on time and on budget. "When we began, we had three goals.

We wanted to maintain the historic ambiance of Kinnick Stadium, make improvements which would benefit every fan and make improvements which would make our football program better. We accomplished all three," said Iowa associate athletics director Jane Meyer, who oversaw the project for the athletics department The first phase of the project, completed before the 2005 season, included construction of a new south grandstand and new locker room facilities. The second phase included renovations to the east and west concourses of the existing facility as well as construction of the new press box. Fans in. the stands will notice new concessions and restroom facilities, water fountains adjacent to every restroom and an extra 2 inches of room with every seat.

Revenue from the long-term leases of suites and club seats will cover the cost of bonds used to pay for the project "Those dollars will be used to cover the debt service, and they will not be taking money away from any of the other programs we offer," Meyer said. "No tax dollars are being used to pay for the facility. It's an entirely different pool of money" Meyer said heading the project has been a "wonderful experience." "It's been five years in the making from the start of the planning process and with the cooperation of areat group of contractors, BY THE NUMBERS 86,700,000 Dollars spent on the two-year project 450 Number of 30-yard dumpsters filled with trash and rubble removed from the site 750 Number of tons of recycled steel removed from old press box 46 Number of newly constructed suites, all of which have been leased 1,180 Number of new outdoor and indoor club seats 800,000 Number of new bricks installed 704,000 Square feet of drywall installed 300,000 Length in feet of broadcast cable installed 674 Restroom facilities, 478 stalls for women, 196 stalls and urinals for men 500,000 Hours accumulated by the staff of 24 prime contractors and 63 subcontractors in his F4F-3 Wildcat, the only operational standard U.S. naval fighter of that type still in existence. "I had heard of Nile Kinnick, but I really didn't know a lot about him until I received the invitation to participate this weekend," Craig said.

"I've studied up a bit and it's an honor to be a part of a tribute like this. The plane normally sits in a museum, but I fly it occasionally at air shows to honor those who flew it. Nile Kinnick certainly fits that category." Craig, a former Naval reservist, purchased his F4F-3 Wildcat in 2002, nine years after it was retrieved from the bottom of Lake Michigan. It had sat there for 47 years following an aviation mishap during a training exercise on March 1, 1944. It was recovered and restored by Craig, who has painted it in the light blue color scheme of a 1942 model Wildcat, complete with a red circle inside a white star and red and white horizontal stripes on the tail.

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