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bisman ktiibune.com Sports Bismarck Tribune Sunday, September 23, 2003 UND gets by Augustana '1 1 1 son and Saturday was no exception. Augustanas first punt was Banially blocked by Tyler allien mJ sputtered only 12 yards downfitld. With Lennon yelling "poison, poison." meaning he wanted the Sioux players to get away from the ball, Lueck swooped in and caught the ball on one bounce. He traveled the 51 yards for the touchdown untouched. "As our guys were getting away from the" ball, their gus were getting away from it, too," Lueck said." "The ball bounced real high and straight up.

I saw -this big seam. When I got under the ball. I had a full head of steam going and only had to outrun the punter." Lueck's punt returns totaling 111 yards on five tries provided UND's only threat until the fourth quarter. Not only did the offense finally score in the final period, but it ate up the final 7:43 of the clock with a 12-play, 67-yard drive that had only running plays. Roland rushed for 66 yards on that clinching drive, giving him 166 yards on 24 carries for the day.

a- AP Minnesota's Marion Barber 111, center, is tackled by Penn State's Yaacov Yisreal. bottom. By RYAN P.AKKEN for til? uue GRAND FORKS University of North Dakota coach Dale Lennon admitted the situation looked "bleak." His assessment may have been putting it mikilv. With a tenuous lead in the fourth quarter, UND was backed up to its 9-yard line, facing second-arid-1'7. The Sioux hadn't been able to run or pass all afternoon.

Their only points had come on a punt return by Travis Lueck. It sure appeared to be yet another three-and-out for the Sioux, with the ensuing punt giving Augustana excellent field position. With strong-legged placekicker Adam Brinkman having kicked a 45-yarder with 10 yards to spare just a minute earlier, at least a tie seemed to loom. But then tailback Adam Roland broke a 60-yard run up the middle. And, three plays later, Dan Grossman converted a short swing pass from John Bowenkamp into a 36-yard scoring play and a 13-3 lead.

Thats where the score ended, leaving the Sioux 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the North Central Conference. Augustana fell to 2-2 and 0-1. "The 60-yarder turned the game around," Augustana coach Jim lleinitz said. "If we stop them there, it appears we get good field position and have our one chance to win the game." The Vikings didn't have any chances because of UND's assignment-sharp, sure-tackling and swarming defense. Their deepest penetration was UND's 28, which resulted in Brinkman's field goal.

The only other time they passed midtleld was when they advanced to UND's 48. "Their blitzes and their disguising of their coverages caused our quarterback a lot of trouble," Heinstz said. "We couldn't get enough time to throw the toll downlkld much. There was so much pressure, we had to threw the shorter routes." Augustana gained only 186 ards of total offense, 52 on the ground and 134 from quarterback Ryan DeGralTs 18 of 32 throwing performance. The Sioux otfense wasn't any better until the fourth quarter, when they gained 173 of their 311 yards.

Roland's GO-yaider got the offense untracked. "That run saved mv butt because I was the one Who got the holding penalty on the previous plav, Roland said. "That run seemed to spark the offense. We needed a big plav because we hadn't had one all day." UND earned their IQ-point cushion when Grossman, a backup wide receiver, scored with 12:10 left. After taking the short pass, he deked one defender to the turf, broke another tackle and used two downfield blocks to reach the end zone.

The touchdown was extra satisfying for Grossman for two reasons. One, he's from Sioux Falls, S.D., the home of Augustana. Secondly, he dropped a pass in the end zone in overtime in UND's loss at Mesa (Colo.) College that would have forced a second overtime. 1 "Being from Sioux Falls, it felt good," he said. "I know a lot of Augustana guvs.

That play at Mesa was my fault. The play today was great redemption for mvself and my team." Lueck, mostly because of his punt returns, has been UND's most dangerous player this sea and John Branson, top, during Saturday's game. Also in on the play for Minnesota is Bismarck's Greg Eslinger, who pushes through the line at the top right Cal surprises USC in 3 OTs BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Tyler Frcdrickson made a 38-vard field goal to end a third wild overtime as California upset No. 3 Southern Califor Auoustane 0 0 3 3 North Dakota 6 713 First Ouamr IMMurt fjom return (run tailed) 12.

Fourin Quarter Auq f-G Bnnkman 45, 14 50 UNO Grossman 3fc pass from Bowenkamp (Glai. 12.10. Aug 26-52 134 18-32-0 49 10-35 3 0-0 4-30 29:28 UND 14 37-207 1U4 11-24-0 166 7-33 1 0-0 119 30.32 First downs Rusnes-yards Passing Comp-Afl-tat Return VarrJs Purrts-Avg. :FumbWs4.ost Penarties-VartJs Time oi Possessor! Oregon with a lackluster win over Indiana. Despite four turnovers, the Wolverines (4-1) led 3 1 -3 late in the fourth quarter.

Michigan St. 20, No. 13 Iowa 10 LASI" LANSING, Mich. (AP) Jeff Smoker threw touchdown passes on Michigan State's first two possessions and broke three school career passing records in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Smoker, 28-of-44 for 218 yards, set school marks for completions (478), attempts (818) and touchdown passes (48).

No. 14 Texas 63, Tutane 18 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Chance Mock threw three touchdown passes and ran for another and Texas backup Vince Young also ran and passed for scores in tire first half. No. 17 Pittsburgh 37, Texas 26 COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) Rod Ruther Indlvtdual Statistici HLHlNft Aug 0enan 12-51 tXlrafl 5-1. Corcoran OO.

Rome 1-0. UNO Fioiaiid 24-166. Stiouln 10-35, Bowenurnp 2-5, 1rVisttrl 1-1. PASSING Aug DeGrafl 18-32-0-134. UND 6oenkarrt) 11444-104.

RbCElVING-Aug Rioe 6-51. Ward 4-12, Ovenden 3-26. Coreoran 2-9, Hauaiard 1-17, Simon 1-11, Barmen 1-6. UNO Starteiman 8-52. Grossman 1-3b.

Strouln 1-12, Luce 1-4. A 10.173. Bison shut out South Dakota State Bison junior quarterback Tony Stauss was once again very efficient, completing 18 of 28 passes for 127 yards. Combined with the running game and short passing attack by Stauss, the Bison were able to control the pace of the game. "Coming in, I didnt really know what to expect," Stauss said.

"Tonight we were able to run the ball and execute our offense, and that opened up the passing game to belp control theoflensc." SDSU 0 0 0 8 0 NUSU 0 10 7 7 0 Second Quarter NtisU Cory Vartanian 37 FG, 5'35. NL'SU MiKe Sheppard 6d tumble return (Vartanian hick. 1 03. Third Ouarter NDsU Kyle Steles 1 tun (Vartanian 3 36 Fourth Quarter NUSU Hod Malone 2 run (Vartanian kick). 11:32.

nia 34-31 Saturday. Ryan Killeen, who tied it with a 33-yard field goal 'for the Trojans with 16 seconds left in regulation, missed a 39-yarder moments beiore I'redrickson's kick. The teams played three madcap extra periods featuring a fumble, a blocked field goal and outstanding passing by both quarterbacks. Reggie Robertson relieved starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the third quarter and passed for 217 yards and two scores, while Adim-chinobe Echcmandu rushed for 147 yards in Cal's first home victory over a Top 5 team since upsetting No. 4 USC 28-14 in 1975.

In both teams' Pac-10 opener, the Golden Bears (3-3) posted the biggest victory yet in coach lelfTedfords rebuilding project. With a dominant first half and the wild overtime, Cal snapped USC's 1 l-game winning streak. USC (3-1 was saved twice by its special teams, which blocked field goals in the fourth quarter and at the end of the first overtime but the Trojans couldn't score on two of their three overtime possessions. Matt Leinart overcame a shaky start to go 21-of-39 for 277 yards for the Trojans, but he threw three interceptions. Keary Colbert had eight catches for 81 yards and an overtime TD for the Trojans, who overcame a 14-point second-half delicit.

No. 21 Washington St. 55, No. 10 Oregon IS EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Matt Kegel threw for three touchdowns and steadily guided Washington State as the Cougars took advantage of Oregon's seven-first half turnovers.

Oregon (4-1, 1-1 Pacific-10) grabbed national attention with last weekend's 3 1-27 upset of No. 3 Michigan, but was done in by its own mistakes. Washington State (4-1, 1-0), the defending Pac-10 champions, went to the air to stymie the Ducks who had successfully stopped Michigan's rushing game. No. 4 Ohio St.

20, Northwestern 0 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Linebacker A.J. Hawk made 13 tackles and Ohio State limited Northwestern to 185 yards to win its 19th straight game. Neither offense mustered much in the Big Ten opener as Ohio State (5-0) posted its first shutout in 62 games, dating to a 41-0 victory at Illinois in 1998. No. 5 Virginia Tech 47, UConn 13 BLACKSBURG, Va.

(AP) Eric Green scored on an 84-yard interception return and Mike Imoh returned the second-half kickoff 91 yards for a score as Virginia Tech overwhelmed Connecticut. The Hokies (4-0), who have specialized in scoring on special teams and defense under coach Frank Beamer, got another when Nathaniel Adibi blocked Adam Coles' punt, and Chris Clifton returned it 16 yards for a touchdown. No. 6 Florida St. 56, Duke 7 DURILM, N.C.

(AP) Chris Rix threw two touchdown passes and Florida State's A.J. Nicholson and Antonio Cromartie added defensive touchdowns. B.I.Ward blocked two field goals for the Semi-noles (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). No. 8 Tennessee 23, South Carolina 20, OT KNOXV1LLE, Tenn.

(AP) James Banks caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Casey Clausen in overtime Saturday night to give No. 8 Tmnpsspp a win over South Carolina. teams," Sheppard said. "When one is slow, the others have to pick it up. The coaches put us in position to make big plays tonight, and 1 am just happy I got to make one." It was the first conference shutout since the Bison beat St.

Cloud State 31-0 in 1997, The Bison front seven dominated the line of scrimmage, forcing three turnovers and putting constant pressure on junior quarterbacK Brad Nelson. "Our defense had a relentless effort tonight," Bohl said. "We were able to stop the run and put lots of pressure on the quarterback tonight." SDSU freshman tailback Anthony Watson had rushed for over 100 yards in his first three games, but was held to just 12 yards on 11 carries. The jackrabbits managed only 11 rushing yards on 23 carries. On the other side, the ground game for the Bison got back on track.

Senior tailback Rod Malone and freshman tailback Kyle Steffes combined for 132 rushing yards, and each scored a second-half touchdown, "Our offensive line dominated and gave us opportunities," Malone said. "We both (Malone and Steffes) know that either of us can pick up right where the other one left oft and execute." By JOE SCHIRMER for the Tribune FARGO A 90-year-old tradition came to an end last night at the Fargodome. North Dakota State opened the North Central Conference season by beating South Dakota State 24-0 in the 90th and final meeting between the two teams at the Division II level. The seventh-longest rivalry in Division II history will continue next season, but at the Division I-AA level, as both teams make the jump after the season. "South Dakota State) is a good football team, and we beat a quality opponent tonight," Bison head coach Craig Bohl said.

"It's great that both schools have realized that the future is moving up to (Division I-AA). The Bison (1-0 NCC, 3-1 overall) used their strongest defensive effort of the season, holding a Jackrabbit offense that had averaged 451 yards of total offense to 270 total yards. Senior safety Mike Sheppard led the charge for the Bison on defense with 10 tackles, one sack and the only touchdown of the first half. It came on a 69-yard fumble return. "We are a three-phase team: Offense, defense and special NDSU 19 42-132 127 18-23-1 60 6-40 2-2 32 38 SDSU 17 23-11 259 26-45-1 11 6-42 9 8-85 3-2 27:22 First Downs Rushes-yarns Passing yams -ml.

Relurn yards Punts-avg. Penatties-yards Fumtiles-fost 1 inie ol possession ford threw five touchdown passes with help from his acrobatic receivers to help Pittsburgh rebound from a loss to Toledo. Rutherford was 14-of-28 for 283 yards and an interception for the Panthers (3-1). No. 18 Washington 28, Stanford 17 SEATTLE (AP) Cody Pickett threw two touchdown passes to Reggie Williams, and Rich Alexis ran for 128 yards and a score as Washington beat Stanford in the Pac-10 opener for both schools.

The I iuskics (3-1) improved to 20-2 against the Cardinal (2-1) since 1976. Stanford hasn't won in Seattle since 1975. No. 20 N. Illinois 24, Iowa St.

16 DEKALB, 111. (AP) Michael Turner ran for 134 yards and one touchdown, and Josh Ilaldi threw two TD passes for Northern Illinois. The win gave the Huskies (4-0) a perfect 3-0 record against teams from BCS conferences. They knocked off Maryland in overtime to open the season, and beat Alabama on the road last Saturday. No.

22 Purdue 23, Notre Dame 10 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Kyle Orton passed for two touchdowns and Ben Jones kicked three field goals as Purdue handed Notre Dame its third straight loss. The Boilermakers (3-1), who had lost three straight to the Irish because of turnovers, turned the tables, as interceptions set up a touchdown and a field goal. Stuart Schweigert had two interceptions and Gilbert Gardner and Niko Koutou-vides had one each to spoil freshman Brady Quinn's first career start. Kansas 35, No.

23 Missouri 14 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Bill Whittemore and Clark Green each scored two touchdowns and Kansas' maligned defense shut down Brad Smith to lead the Jayhawks past Missouri. The sellout crowd of 50,071 was the largest for Kansas (4-1) for anv non-Nebraska game since 1975. Thousands of fans stormed the field and tore down both goalposts after the game. No.

24 Minnesota 20, Penn St. 14 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Marion Barber III ran for 134 yards and a touchdown, and 24th-ranked Minnesota held off Penn State in the Big 1 en opener for both teams. Barber gained 49 yards on the Golden Gophers' final scoring drive, which took 6:17 and ended with Rhvs Lloyd's 30-vard field goal, giving Minnesota (5-6) a 20-14 lead with 2:21 left. Michael Robinson, in after Zack Mills sprained his left knee, drove Penn State (2-3) to the Minnesota 15 with 25 seconds left, but overthrew Gerald Smith in the end zone on fourth down, turning the ball over and ending the game.

Robinson engineered two touchdown drives in the second quarter, bringing Penn State within 17-14 on a 10-yard touchdown run with 2:04 left. After holding the Gophers to three-and-out, Penn State drove to the Minnesota 11. where Robinson's pass was tipped at the line with 7 seconds left. The field judge first called the pass kidrvtdual Statistics Pushing: feUbU Anthony Watson 11-12, Andy Kardoes 1-12. Anthony fiotson, 4-7.

Brad Janecke 2- frnmus 1). Brad Nelson 5-frrnus 19). NUSU Rod Malone 20-91. Kyle Steffes 10-57, Tony Stauss 2- (minus S), John Borocetti 10 (minus H. Passina: SDSU Brad Netson 204.

Andy Ka'does 4-6v0, 55. NDSU Tony Stauss ie--i. 127 Recewog- SDSU Josh Davis 6-56. Bnsn jSne-k Jett Hesse 3-32. Anthony Watson 3-32, Sotomon Johnson 3-26 Chris Moirtor 2-33.

Rvan Lowry 1-8. Anthony Robmson 1-7. C'eg Peit2 1 -4- NDSU Andy DelaBorre 4-38 Allen BuireS ravis White 3-19 Mine Wiese 2-21, Kvle Steffes 2-4. Ryan Simmers 1-10, Marques Johnson 1-6. Elbort Betqutst 1-0.

Cannady leads Jimmies over Valley City 39 pass from Fieklmq 216. Fourth Ouarler V-U HaTy Mills (Bab kKl, 4 38. MSU Hate 32 FG. MSU BEii: 25 Teem Statistic! Ftrst Downs Rushes-vardS Ps-voo rC' W4 Punt-average F-jmt'ies-JosI Fenat'es-yards Individual Statistic Rushmti: Huron Lanv Aidndoe 23-1 26. Carson Gamey 4-17.

Matt tares 21 Robert Lews 3-minus 281. Ke'dnc Stokes e-rntnus 291. Minot Slate Cole Bitter 26-55. Abner Lopel 7-33 Nathan -elding 7-26. Passing: Huron Stokes 5-18-1, 13S vatls.

lewis 2 5 yards. Minot Slate Fe'dtng Receding: Huron Leon Has 4-119 Greg Aurxj J. 5, Arthur HemOon 1-39. Minot State Hany Vi 5-W toper 4-25, Bran Enckson 3-39, lows Brovwi i-53. Rater 1-36.

Fielding 1-8, Wall Jensen 1-0. ST-M 12 3P4 163 9-31 2 3-1 e-42 MSU 16 243 17-31-1 6 0-0 4-29 1 11 VALLEY CITY (AP) -Emmanuel Cannady rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown Saturday to lead Jamestown to a 17-13 win over Valley City State. The Jimmies (1-3, 1-2 DAC-10) led 8-0 at halftime on a Dan Stoudt safety and a 5-yard scoring run by quarterback Dan Wirtzberger. They lengthened the lead to 14-0 on Cannady's 8-yard touchdown, before Sharard Mizell returned a fumbled punt 20 yards for a score for Valley City State 1-2, 1-2 to draw the Vikings within a touchdown. Minot St.

34, Huron 7 M1NOT (AP) Abner Lopez caught a touchdown pass and ran in another score for Minot State University on Saturday as the Beavers beat Si Taiika-Huron. Minot State 3-1. 3-0 DAC-10 broke open a tight game in the second half, scoring 20 points and keeping the Screaming Eagles (2-2, 1-2) out of the end zone. Mj-nn 7OC07 WSJ 7 7 7 13 34 First Quarter i Aor Lrjnv 6 oss trom Nathan Fpetd-ri Mano 6atc'C- 2 2. Leo's Ha pass from Kairjnc Stokes (Dav c.1i.l.

Second Ouarler Co RW 3 run (BaiJC 358. Trnrd Quarter MSu Lopez 45 run iBabtc aokt, 3:59. "feu Fans! SS renewal nts! proud fa say we hsvs 1,700 Scccoa Ticket Holders znd the lowest prices in ths CSA, tat we still need your help to reach cur gesl cf 2,253. Current season ticket holders: Sioux Falls Skyforce Idaho Stampede 2,503 Yakirrt3 Sun Kings 2.3C3 Call 258-BALL Today f' for season tickets! vf' The Volunteers (4-0, 2-0 Southeastern Confer- ence) struggled throughout their first game since winning 24-1 0 at Florida last week. No.

9 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31, 2 OT TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Backup Chris Bal-seiro kicked a 19-vard field goal in the second overtime and Arkansas came back from a 21-1 point deficit to beat Alabama. Arkansas nearly blew it in the first overtime, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by Alabama (2-3, 1-1) and a missed 38-yard field goal bv Brian Bostiek gave the Razorbacks another chance. Jimarr Gallon intercepted a pass from Brodie Croyle to open the second overtime to set up Arkansas' winning score. incomplete, but after the officials huddled it was ruled intercepted by Terrance Campbell.

showed the ball hitting the ground. No. 25 Florida 24, Kentucky 21 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Johnny Lamar's 35-yard interception return set up Ron Carthon's 1-yard touchdown run with 3:15 remaining as Florida rallied from an 18-point deficit. Trailing 21-3 after three quarters, the Gators (3-2, 1-1 SEC) scored three touchdowns in the fourth to complete the biggest road comeback in school history.

uS- enow your support! No. 11 Michigan 31, Indiana 17 i ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Steve Breaston scored touchdowns on a punt return and a recep- tion as Michigan bounced back from a loss at II II I ,1. I I I.