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2flon278 builte bcsh to th tsraraj 2D Lincoln Journal Star Sunday, October 15, 1995 It it NU strikes qMcHy9 Gordon Winters offMissoiri: 11 U11-LL KJ 1 LSt Tfc rashes BY KEN HAMBLETON Lincoln Journal Star Game statistics Missouri 0 0 0 00 Nebraska 7 21 22 7 57 NU Tommie Frazier 29 run (Kris Brown run) NU Frazier 1 run (Brown kick) NU Frazier 1 run (Brown kick) NU Brendan Holbein 29 pass from Frazier (Brown kick) NU Safety, Terrell Farley blocked punt out of end zone NU Ahman Green 9 run (kick failed) NU Sheldon Jackson 6 pass from Frazier (Brown kick) NU Matt Turman 1 run (Ted Retzlaff kick) NU Damon Benning 16 run (Ret-zlaffkick) A 75,552. Frazier looks best in clutch Now it's Tommie time. Nebraska's quarterback wasn't built for running up scores against outmanned opponents. Tommie Frazier was built for competition and pressure. He's built for third-and-long.

He's built for games that are still in doubt in fourth quarter. That's up next on Nebraska's schedule. Coach Tom Osborne put it this way after Nebraska's 57-0 laugher against Missouri: "From here on it's different." All but one of remaining Husker opponents are ranked teams.On Saturday Frazier looked like the Heisman candidate that he is. His first touchdown was a 29-yard thing of beauty. He pulled away from a tackle, changed direction, changed stride and accelerated in sudden, breath-taking bursts.

Most of his passes were right on the money. One of the more memorable was a 6-yard scoring strike. His receivers were covered, but the protection held up long enough for Frazier to find Sheldon Jackson in the back of the end zone. drive ended with an interception. Despite the dominance, there were some questions in the Nebraska postgame interviews.

"It could have been real ugly if we clicked on offense like we had in the first five games," Husker center Aaron Graham said. "Our offense could have played better. This was not our best performance. You look at 57-0 and think we got the job done, but there's room for plenty of improvement, "Maybe we were just shaking some of the rust off this offensive machine. We stalled at the 3-yard line on our first drive but took care of business after that." Osborne said the lack of yardage was partially due to the fact that the Huskers rarely had to drive far to score.

Still, what little Nebraska lacked on offense was more than covered by the Husker defense. Missouri managed just 122 yards offensively. This time there were no big plays, as the Tigers managed just five plays longer than 10 yards and none longer than 15. "Defensively, this was our best performance," Osborne said. "The; only disturbing thing was that we did have two or three (Missouri) guys running open, but they just couldn't hit them." One reason the Tigers struggled was poor performances from their three quarterbacks, who completed only 9 of 24 passes for 83 yards and two interceptions.

Nebraska's defense tossed Missouri's quarterbacks for four sacks, and slammed Missouri running backs for minus-45 yards with nine tackles' behind the line. Nebraska's defense broke up four passes and hurried Ti-! ger quarterbacks four more Further evidence of the Nebraska's defensive power included a More on HUSKERS, Page 4B Now comes the hard part for Nebraska. The No. 2-ranked Cornhuskers fizzled, flopped and floundered more than ever this season before flashing to a 57-0 victory over Missouri Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska had its lowest offensive output of the season.

The Huskers fumbled seven times and committed their first offensive penalty for the top units, in the last of the laughers of the season. "From here on it's different," Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne said. "There's nothing easy left and that's good. I enjoy that challenge. The players are looking forward to tough games and we are going to get them." For the remainder of the season, Nebraska faces No.

8 Kansas State next week, No. 9 Colorado the following week and No. 10 Kansas the week after that. Then, Iowa State and No. 12 Oklahoma.

"Those will be solid football teams," Osborne said. Missouri, though, was not. "Eventually, you're going to crack them, and we did," Osborne said. Despite the bobbles, the Huskers churned out 475 yards of offense 181 below it's national leading average), quarterback Tommie Frazier set a record with three touchdowns, and Nebraska found a novel way to make a touchdown pass at the end of the first half. "It was up and down a bit," Frazier said.

"I don't know if it was lack of concentration or maybe doing things differently. We just weren't very Frazier scored three touchdowns and passed for two more to boost his career total to 64 touchdowns to take MU NU 9 21 39-39 51-342 83 133 122 475 9-24-2 7-15-0 0 123 5-2 6-0 I'M 1 First downs Rushes-yards Passing yards Total yards Passing Return yards Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Time of possession Third-down conv. Fourth-down conv. 5-24 35:16 4-17 0-0 5-36 24:44 3-11 2-3 0 II-'T i ii i in the school record for career total offensive touchdowns set by quarterback Steve Taylor from 1985-88. The Huskers had plenty of opportunities to score.

Nebraska started six drives in Missouri territory and averaged starting its 16 drives at its own 44-yard line. Missouri started three drives inside its 5-yard line and did net cross midfield until the game's final five minutes and even that 1 ii s' i 1 RANDY HAMPTONUncoln Journal Star Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier (1 5) takes off on a 23-yard run on his first carry of the game as Missouri defensive back Bo Adams (4) misses a tackle attempt. HI Fared How Associated Press Florida beats Auburn; coach wants respect Rank, team Comments 1 Florida State (6-0) defeated Wake Forest 72-1 3. Ho-hum. 70 points again.

2. Nebraska (6-0) defeated Missouri 57-0 the Huskers' real season begins. 3. Florida (6-0) defeated No. 7 Auburn 49-38 Not as close as predicted.

4. Ohio State (6-0) defeated Wisconsin 27-1 6 of roses grows stronger. 5. Southern California (6-0) defeated Washington State 26-14 Big battle with Fighting Irish coming up. 6.

Tennessee (6-1) defeated Alabama 41-14 Manning throws for three, runs for one. 7. Auburn (4-2) lost to Florida 49-38 38 points usually a win. 8. Kansas State (6-0) defeated Oklahoma State 23-17 K-State off to best start in 85 years.

9. Colorado (5-1) was idle Buffaloes will be rested for Iowa State. 10. Kansas (6-0) defeated Iowa State 34-7 KU avoids letdown; OU up next. 1 1 Michigan (5-1 was idle Indiana may get Wolverines' wrath.

12. Alabama (4-2) lost to Tennessee 41-14 Struggle in the Deep South next at Mississippi. 13. Oklahoma (4-1-1) tied Texas This isn't like kissing your sister. 14.

Northwestern (5-1) defeated Minnesota 27-17 The scent of roses wafts again. 15. Oregon (5-1) defeated California 52-30 Ducks tougher than quacked up to be. 16. Stanford (4-1-1) lost to Washington 38-28 Cardinal flying too low over Huskies.

17. Notre Dame (5-2) defeated Army 28-27 Irish shell-shocked but still standing. 1 8. Texas (4-1 -1 tied Oklahoma 24-24 Longhorns gave up 21 -point lead. 19.

Virginia (6-2) defeated Duke 44-30 take on Longhorns next. 20. Penn State (4-2) defeated Purdue 26-23 Nittany Lions still putting up Ws, but just barely. 21. Wisconsin (2-2-1) lost to No.

4 Ohio State 27-16 Respectable loss may not mean ratings drop. 22. Texas (3-2) defeated Southern Methodist 20-17 Vaunted Aggie defense now only a memory. 23. Iowa (5-0) defeated Indiana 22-13 Doesn't matter much outside Big Ten.

24. Washington (4-2) defeated Stanford 38-28 Rashaan Shehee runs for 196 yards in second start. 25. Texas Tech (3-2) defeated Arkansas State 63-25 Red Raiders getting tougher each week. AUBURN, Ala.

(AP) Terry Bowden got all the attention, Steve Spurrier: the championships. Now that Spurrier's Gators have beaten Auburn, the Florida coach wants respect. In an explosive, resilient display by the Gators, Danny Wuerffel threw for 380 yards and four touchdowns as No. 3 Florida finally got some turnovers to bounce its way to beat No. 7 Auburn 49-38 Saturday.

After losing two straight games to Bowden, a victory meant Spurrier would no longer be tormented by memories of Auburn, the only Southeastern Conference team to beat him in two years. "Hopefully, people will realize that this is a team that has won three (SEC) titles," said Spurrier, whose brilliance as an offensive coach vies for attention with his brash confidence. "People need to recognize that this isn't the same i "3 Still, a lot of athletes can look like Heisman trophy candidates when they're playing weak opponents. Opportunity is now It's in the tough games that Frazier can show what sets him apart from the ordinary, run-of-the-crowd 210-pound, 6-foot-2 athlete with a 34-inch vertical leap and the quickness to cover 10 yards from a dead stop in 1.58 seconds. What's different about this quarterback is intangible hard to describe and impossible to measure.

It's best defined by his actions. In Saturday's game, for example, after Nebraska failed to score or reach a first down from the Missouri 12 on its first drive, Frazier pulled the offense aside on the sidelines, and, as he recalled after the game, told them, "We're going to have to get it together." That isn't something that Frazier does often. He doesn't do it by formula. He does something like that occasionally when he sees an opportunity to motivate or to weld the different parts of the of fense into a more effective whole. Frazier describes himself as a calm person in the huddle.

"My voice is the same through the game." His teammates agree that Frazier as a leader on the field is more cool than fiery. But they also see other things. "There's a great sense about him," said right tackle Eric Anderson. "There's a confidence that wears off on the rest of us. A wink in battle Split end Brendan Holbein said that he remembers in the Orange Bowl Frazier caught his eye and winked.

It's an action that probably said more than words could. It sends a message of assurance and importantly enjoyment. His teammates say that he may say something in the huddle to a player who has messed up, but on-field criticism doesn't seem to be a big part of his leadership. He does, however, demand performance. "He's kind of like Coach Osborne.

He's got that voice," Holbein said. As I've watched him through the years, it has always seemed to me that Frazier is comfortable when the game is on the line. His decision-making on options is sharp. In particular his passing setting up and throwing motion may even improve. After Saturday's 57-0 victory against Missouri, Frazier said that it's easier for him to prepare for a game against a highly-regarded team than an obvious mismatch.

"I don't have to force myself to get up for a tough opponent. It's more natural," he said. So it won't be a problem getting ready for next Saturday's game against No. 8 Kansas State? Frazier smiled. No.

I'm looking forward to i them." Braves in Series after NL sweep Florida team as the one when I first got here." In demanding credit for the team he has assembled in five years at Florida, Spurrier stands at the threshold of his fourth straight SEC championship game. His 40-6 record in SEC play is better than any coaiph in the league's history with at least five years as a coach. Essentially. Auburn needs LSlCto lose to meet Florida again in Atlanta, -v "We just crossed the obstacle that we failed to the last two Gators defensive back Lawrence Wright said. Spurrier improved his record against Bowden to 1-2, shaking the jinx that has left him 2-6-1 against the Auburn coach and his father, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.

Chris Doering caught three of More on FLORIDA, Page 2B Nebraska, Weston set Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. Allison Weston had 11 kills to lead No. 1 Nebraska to a surprisingly tough 15-8, 15-7, 15-2 win over Missouri Saturday night in a women's college volleyball Nebraska, 16-1 overall and 6-0 and in first place in the Big Eight Conference, won its 29th straight over the last-place Tigers. NU continued its ongoing school record by winning its 45th consecutive game in -15 straight matches. Weston added a team-high 14 digs and had four blocks and two assists, while hitting .455 for the match.

Sta-cie Maser, a Lincoln Northeast graduate, had a career-high six block; assists, while Billie Winsett had two solo blocks and eight kills. In game one, the Nebraska dj fense held Missouri to a hitting percentage and had four team! blocks. Weston had four kills and; Maser added three. Missouri held to an early 7-2 lead! in game two, but the Huskers rattled off five straight points, forcing' a Missouri timeout. Nebraska ther( scored the last 13 points overall to take game two, 15-7.

Game three was much easier, as-the Huskers jumped out to a 6-0 lead? culminating in the 15-2 win. Up next for the Huskers is Colorado at the Bob Devaney Sports Cen 2 ii 1 -4 Sit. ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves are back in the World Series, this time with a sweep not a struggle. The Braves advanced for the third time in five years by beating the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 Saturday night, completing the first sweep in the National League championship series since 1982. With strong pitching and key hits, including three-run homers in three games, the Braves made it look easy.

"Well, there's nothing better than winning. And a sweep I don't think either team anticipated that. We got timely hitting each game and the Indians even series with rout. 9B Reds didn't," Manager Bobby Cox said. Not only didn't the Reds get hits, they didn't get help from their bullpen.

By the last game, they looked particularly uninspired. Atlanta got a three-run homer from MVP Mike Devereaux and a combined three-hitter from four pitchers to finish the best-of-seven series in four straight. It wasn't always so easy. The Braves reached the World More on BRAVES, Page 9B ASSOCIATED PRESS A Atlanta pitcher Steve Avery throws a pitch in the first inning against Cincinnati. The Braves went on to a 6-0 victory.

Reiling rallies Doane to upset of No. 1 team BY RON POWELL Lincoln Journal Star interceptions from linebacker Jeremiah Vondra and a defensive effort that held the Red Raiders to 89 yards of total offense in the second half. That was a complete reversal from the first 30 minutes when Northwestern (5-1, 3-1 in the NIAC) held a 220-22 edge in total offense and a 14-2 edge in first downs. "Coach (Fran Schwenk) came in at halftime and said games are won in the second half, and told us not to get down," said Reiling, a sophomore quarterback from Lincoln Pius who was 7 of 15 passing for 156 yards in the final 30 minutes. "I can't express how much heart there is on this team.

We find a way to win." Schwenk admitted he underestimated the physical ability of Northwestern's front seven. "We had to adjust and get away from them," said Schwenk, whose team has won three straight and beaten a rated opponent for the second consecutive week. "We felt all week we could win this game, and we still felt that way at half-time. We just had to find a way to do it." The Tigers' second half success offensively took advantage of Northwestern's More on DOANE, Page 3B CRETE Northwestern, Iowa, looked like the No. 1-ranked football team in NAIA Division II in the first half against Doane Saturday.

Unfortunately for the Red Raiders, Doane played better than that in the second half and pulled out a 19-15 upset before an estimated crowd of 500 at Simon Field. The Tigers, now 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the Nebraska-Iowa Athletic Conference (MAC), erased a 154 halftime deficit with three Matt Reiling touchdown passes, two ter on Saturday, October Zl at 7rsq p.m., and Allison Weston needs only nine kills to break the school record for career kills. REILING 3 TD passes i.