Nebraska routs Florida 62 as Rushed for 165 yards and three TDs
In a decisive win Nebraska overwhelmed Florida scoring 62 points. The standout back rushed for 165 yards and crossed the goal line three times as fans witnessed a dominant performance.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1996
Page
6
In a decisive win Nebraska overwhelmed Florida scoring 62 points. The standout back rushed for 165 yards and crossed the goal line three times as fans witnessed a dominant performance.
Columbia AP reports Duke offensive coordinator John Zernhelt is hired as South Carolina offensive line coach as part of a staff restructuring. He replaces Chuck Kelly who moves to coordinate special teams and work with running backs. Zernhelt previously served as Duke offensive coordinator and line coach after joining the Blue Devils from Rice with Fred Goldsmith. He has coached at Marshall East Carolina Maryland and Rice after Maryland graduation in 1977.
CHARLESTON West Virginia AP Former Marshall coach Jim Donnan will take at least five Marshall assistants to Georgia. The group includes Greg Adkins Chris Scelfo Leon Perry and Greg Briner with Briner a former Marshall offensive coordinator.
On January 3 USC Aiken women visit Armstrong State at 5 30 p m and USC Aiken men travel to Armstrong State at 7 30 p m Others include Silver Bluff at Williston Elko at 6 p m Aiken at Greenwood at 6 30 p m and Evans Georgia at Strom Thurmond at 8 30 p m.
On TV schedule highlights basketball matchups with Southern Mississippi against Georgia Tech as part of a regional telecast. Rockets visit Bulls on TBS at 9 pm while Marshall plays Nevada with ESPN coverage and related men’s college basketball action.
No. 1 Nebraska crushed Florida 62-24 in Tempe as Tom Osborne’s Huskers showcased a dominant performance. Lawrence Phillips returned from suspension to rush for 165 yards and three touchdowns, while Tommie Frazier added 199 rushing yards and two scores. Nebraska’s control silenced a high profile Gators offense and reinforced their national title credentials. Nebraska players emphasized resilience and strong program foundations following the game.
Tempe Arizona A relentless Nebraska defense blunted Steve Spurrier and Florida 62 24 in the Fiesta Bowl. Nebraskas pressure sacked Danny Wuerffel seven times and forced misplays as Florida failed to generate offense. Wuerffel who finished high in Heisman voting threw one TD and three picks. The Gators managed only 269 total yards and minus 28 rushing yards.
USC Aiken men and women return to Peach Belt play at Armstrong State aiming to rebound from late December losses. The women, 0-7 after a 73-47 setback to Kennesaw State, plan a stronger effort. The men, 5-3, look to erase a 73-57 defeat at Presbyterian and raise their intensity after a reviewing film.
Evans GA South Aiken High School stars Tony Kitchings and Eric Toole combined for 44 points in just over three quarters to power the Thoroughbreds to a 75 58 victory. Kitchings scored 19 and Toole 25 as they opened with an 11 0 run and dominated on both ends. The duo connected on inside dunks and ran a zone defense that held Lakeside to 16 points in the first half.
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