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-JZ vJ- I (rr "4 -jr- I "fi I -h Iff I X--' Vv Ejection may have hurt Pack I By BRENT FEENEY Staff Writer RALEIGH Emotion. You can't play football without it, but sometimes, the emotion a player must have can boil over, especially when a game is taking place against a big rival. North Carolina State's James Walker can attest to that, for it was the sophomore defensive back from Walterboro, S.C., who may have let his emotions get the best of him late in the first half Saturday afternoon, at Carter-Finley Stadium when the Wolfpack took on Triangle rival North Carolina. Walker was tossed out of the game following a near free-for-all at the Tar Heel bench, and the incident may have served to fire up Carolina, who went on to take a 35-14 win over State, the Heels' first win over the Pack in the Mack Brown era. Both Carolina coach Mack Brown and State coach Mike O'Cain sought to play down the incident, as well as another one at the end of the game, when Wolfpack offensive coordinator Ted Cain and Tar Heel outside linebacker coach Donnie Thompson got into a scrap on the field that drew the attention of the 54,500 fans at the stadium.

"There's so much emotion in a game like this, especially early on," Brown said. "I really couldn't tell what happefied'on that incident, but in a game like this, emotions will play a part." "I saw the player get pushed out of bounds, and the next thing I saw was a whole bunch of white jerseys on that sideline," O'Cain said. "Right after that, I was trying to make sure our players didn't cross the field to join in. "There's really no excuse for an incident like that, but it seemed the momentum really changed after James got kicked out." Indeed it did. Carolina came out at the start of the second quarter and scored on the first play from scrimmage, setting the tone for an 18-point, third-period burst which effectively put the game on ice.

While not trying to play up the incident, O'Cain did agree that it was the result of two good teams and rivals battling on the field. "This game is an important game for us, for the fans and the prog-Please see GAME, page 3D By BRENT FEENEY Staff Writer RALEIGH North Carolina football coach Mack Brown, for all of his success the last few years, has had one small monkey on his back: He can't beat North Carolina State. Change that to can beat North Carolina State. The Tar Heels, behind the masterful leadership of quarterback Jason Stanicek, handed the Wolf-pack a 35-14 loss Saturday afternoon, at Carter-Finley Stadium, Brown's first win over State since he took over the UNC program in 1988. "We were very worried about how the team reacted last week (following the Heels' loss to top-ranked Florida State)," Brown said.

"I think it helped that we played State right after that loss." Wolfpack coach Mike definitely noticed. "Give them credit, Coach Brown had them ready to play," said. "The best team on the field won today. We were making too many mistakes, putting the ball on the ground too many times to win. "Our defense was backed up all day long, and they got tired because they were on the field all day." For a while, though, it seemed State's five-game winning streak against Carolina would be extended to six.

After the two teams exchanged possessions to start, Wolfpack tailback Gary Downs got the lion's share of the workload on State's (2-1, 1-1 in the ACC) second possession, capping it off with a 5-yard touchdown run with 4:59 left in the first term to cap off an 11-play, 73-yard drive. Steve Videtich's convert was good for a 7-0 Wolfpack lead. Not to be outdone, Carolina (4-1, 2-1) came right back and drove downfield, with Jason Stanicek (who came in after starting quarterback Mike Thomas went down with a iib. injury) giving the ball to Leon Johnson (15 carries, 61 yards) most of the way. But William Henderson got the call on second-and-goal at the State 1 and drove into the end zone for a 7-7 tie after Tripp Pignetti's PAT.

-Following a Carolina fumble in the second quarter, the Pack scored again when Rod Brown crashed in from a yard out for a 14-7 State lead, which was cut to 14-10 when Pignetti connected on a 40-yard field goal with 6:35 left in the second quarter. Despite having the lead, 0'Cain didn't feel very secure. "We made too many mistakes, missed too many assignments on offense and defense," O'Cain said. "I didn't feel very fortunate to be ahead at halftime. "We got beat up on both the offensive and defensive lines, and you just can't beat a good football team when you get beat on the line." Another turning point came late in the second quarter, when a scuffle between the State defense and the Carolina bench resulted in the ejection of the Wolfpack's starting free safety James Walker.

"When James Walker got kicked out of the game, I felt something happen," O'Cain said. "We lost some enthusiasm and intensity and never regained it." Whatever it was, it was enough to fire up Carolina. It started when Curtis Johnson (18 carries, 153 yards) got the call on the first play from scrimmage in the second half and burst 50 yards up the middle for a touchdown just 18 seconds into the period. Pignetti's PAT made it 17-14 in favor of the Tar Heels and from there, UNC never looked back. North Carolina got a 26-yard field goal from Pignetti and a 3-yard touchdown pass from Stanicek to Marc Montoro, followed by a two-point convert from Leon Johnson, to put the game away.

An 18-yard Henderson run in the final quarter was the last score of the game. "I thought the key was the third quarter," Brown said: "That killed us last week, but this week, we did a good job. "When Mike got hurt and we had to play Jason (who was questionable with a bruised shoulder), he hadn't had any contact all week but ran the option very well. He went in and did a masterful job for three quarters." Next up for the Wolfpack is a 1 p.m. Saturday date at Clemson, while the Tar Heels return to Kenan Stadium for a 1:30 p.m.

Saturday meeting against Texas-El Paso. Associated Pits AFTERBURNERS North Carolina tailback, Carolina State's William Strong (21) en route to Curtis Johnson (32) runs away from North a 50-yard touchdown Saturday. sloes py 010 East CacoBeroa rSHAjH SEATTLE (AP) East Carolina thought Napoleon Kaufman was good. The Pirates thought Washington's defense was great "Kaufman is a good back but we've seen better," East Carolina coach Steve Logan said. "But it's the best defense we've faced in the five years I've been at East Carolina' The I6th-ranked Huskies beat East Carolina 35-0 as Kaufman had 142 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries.

Washington needed little offense because its defense was so potent. The Huskies forced Pirates freshman quarterback Chris Hester into five Andy Mason recovered two fumbles by Hester and David Killpatrick came up with two of the three interceptions. "Our tielense is always looking to score and to make big plays. Mason said. "We've got the mindset that if we shut them out and we score, that's enough to win." Washington (2-1) got its first shutout since a 48-0 defeat of Toledo in 1991.

East Carolina (1-2), playing its first Pacific-10 Conference opponent, was blanked for the first time since losing 17-0 to South Carolina in 1988, a stretch of 56 games. The Huskies played their first game since losing 21-12 at No. 7 Ohio State two weeks ago. "Coming off that game where Ohio State just ran the ball down our throats, it's a good feeling to shut a team down," D'Marco Farr said. "We're definitely on the upswing.

If we execute the defensive scheme the way we're supposed to, we should have no trouble the rest of the year." Kaufman, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound junior, had his sixth career 100-yard rushing game and second this season. He scored from 1 and 3 yards out. The Pirates managed only 103 yards of offense and Washington's offense struggled, too. The Huskies had 288 yards against an East Carolina defense that allowed an average of 452.5 in the first two games. Damon Huard, a sophomore in his first season as Washington's starting quarterback, was 12-of-23 for 102 yards with one interception.

"You've got to give credit to the defense," Huard said. "They played a hell of a game and gave us great field position all day long. The offense has got to pick it up a notch. We had the opportunity to put up 70 points today but everything that could have gone wrong went wrong drops, penalties, overthrows." A 31-point favorite, Washington led 13-0 at halftime. Washington took a 21-0 lead 3:43 into the second half when Mason fell on a loose ball in the end zone after Hester fumbled a center snap.

In the fourth quarter, Washington's defense positioned the offense for short touchdown drives. Kaufman capped a five-play, 34-yard drive with a 3-yard run and Richard Thomas ran a yard to finish a seven-play, 23-yard drive. Thomas' touchdown was set up by Mike Derrow's interception. A -tWx -v. a.

1 SLAM! East Carolina quarterback Chris Hester (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Washington's Hillary Butler. SS.C. UUesBeyara's 'v-y Th Associated ttm woman the net, in or out That was kind of tough early, when I didn know anyone." And Kasey has adjusted well to her first year of college at N.C. Wesleyan. "It's a little crazy, but I find time to do my studies," she said.

"I'm not homesick. It's like so much freedom and nobody knows you, so you have a chance to start out fresh. I love it." And Kasey appreciates the support of her parents, who haven't missed a match, home or away this season, and made every single one of her high school games. "My parents come to every, game, so I see them a lot," Urmin said. "And they're real supprtive of me." Kasey played basketball and softball in high school.

In fact, her softball team was two-time state champs. But Kasey's real love is volleyball. "It's my favorite she said. "I just like to play it. I love to watch it on TV.

"I'm working toward a physical education degree, with a teacher credential," Griffin said. "I want to coach volleyball when I get out It's in my blood." So watch for the Bishops' smallest player to make the big plays this season. little big And endurance allows Kasey to still be sharp, even after a long five-set match in a hot gymnasium. "It's a lot of running around," Griffin said, "but I've just got to be in great condition, I ran a couple of miles every day during the summer. And when practice started, we ran three or four miles a day.

I've built up my stamina." But for Kasey, volleyball is still her favorite sport, despite the grueling hours of practice and all the running. She seems to have a constant smile on her face, truly loving the sport. Kasey admits college volleyball is quite a change, even for someone used to success. Her high school team won 12 straight conference titles. "It was kind of scary to begin with," she said.

"Because I was like, 'Plays? What Because in my high school, we didn't have any plays. I had to learn them here." For Kasey, another adjustment was getting used to her new teammates. "I can tell which set to set each person and where to position the ball," Griffin said. "The setter has to know how each person like the ball to be set off the net, on her back to the net. "Basically I don't pay attention to the other team," Griffin said.

"My eyes are constantly on the ball I rarely look at other people on my team. I don't see their faces or anything. It's just natural." It's a position the petite freshman has been playing since she took up the sport in her hometown of Graham, just outside of Burlington. "My sister played when she was in middle school, so I started playing," the graduate of Southern Alamance said. "It's kind of funny, because in junior high, I tried out for cheerleader and didn't make it." In a game known for flying spikes and action above the net, Kasey said her size has never been a factor.

"I've always been the shortest person on the team," she said. It's quickness and fingertip control, much like a concert pianist, that matter more to a setter than height. "I practice ball drills (in the gym), then go back to my dorm and practice with the ball, basically work my fingertips to make them stronger," she said. "You work with your fingers." Griffin is leader for Lady Bishops By MARK AUMANN Sports Writer ROCKY MOUNT la a game known for size and power, a 5-3 freshman could be the key to North Carolina Wesleyan's volleyball fortunes this season. She's Kasey Griffin, Wesleyan's setter, the quarterback of the Bishops' offense.

"The setter position is basically just to set up the offense," Griffin said. "I call the plays, just like a quarterback. Normally the setter gets all the second hits so they can set the spike for a good attack." No matter where the defense saves the ball, Kasey must get in position to set her teammates. And just like a football quarterback, Kasey is always trying to make the right call in the middle of the action. "We have six offenses," Griffin said.

"Before the serve, I'll call out a play so I'll know who I'm going to set it to automatically. And if the pass is not right there, I've already got. a second option on that same play." Kasey gets a strange view of the game, because she spends most of the time looking straight up, with 1 4f -Kin TlgramCMon Hugh BETTER SETTER North Carolina Wesleyan setter Kasey Griffin Is in action during a recent game at Everett Gymnasium. The 5-3 Griffin is the team's smallest player..