Statistical rushers and receivers from KU and FSU clash
KU and FSU produced a high scoring display with rushing leaders including George White and Marquette Smith, while passing was led by Thomas and Stark. Receiving saw Reda Harris and Brent Willeford among top targets, with tackling led by Lagsiter and Ward. attendance reached 51,734.
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George White
Charlas Henley
LT. Levine
Costalla Good
Frad Thomaya
Ashelki Preston
FU — Marquette Smith
Sean Jackson
Warrick Dunn
William Floyd
Clyde Allan
Tamarick Vanover
Griften Abraham
Charla Ward
Jon Stark
KU — Thomas
Preston
FSU
Ward
Stark
Jackson
Danny Kane
Reda
Harris
Brent Willeford
Pete Vang
Florida State dominates Kansas in Kickoff Classic 42-0
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden rated the performance a 10 on the 1-10 scale after the 42-0 Kickoff Classic win over Kansas. The Seminoles piled up 248 rushing and 290 passing yards, stellar goal-line defense, five sacks, and standout middle linebacker Derrick Brooks named MVP. Ward connected for 194 yards as FSU showcased depth against KU’s freshman corners.
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East Rutherford
N.J
Bobby Bowden
Bo Derek
Florida State
Kansas
Bowden
Seminoles
Jayhawks
Derrick Brooks
Jayhawks Had Chances Against Top Ranked Opponent
KU moved early, scoring on a 36 yard field goal but failed to convert a touchdown as Florida State held inside the 10 yard line six times. Receiver Greg Ballard credited strong defense and said the Jayhawks will adapt after reviewing film.
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FSU
Jayhawks
Greg Ballard
Asheiki Preston
Ballard
Kansas Kickoff Classic rout shows linemen hurt and soreness
Kansas suffered three offensive linemen injuries in the 42-0 loss as Rod Jones, Jared Smith and Dwayne Chandler sprained feet or ankles. Jared Smith started at center for Dan Schmidt, who sat with an ankle sprain. The game drew 51,734 in humid 91 degree heat with a brief postgame storm.
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Rod Jones
Jared Smith
Dwayne Chandler
Dan Schmidt
Schmidt
Glen Mason
Tony Blevins
Charles Davis
Charles
Henley
Kansas
Miami
Fla
Iowa
North Carolina State
Florida State
Bobby Bowden
Seminoles Rout Jayhawks After Stiff Goal Line Stand
Florida State shut out Kansas 21-0 by halftime and pulled away to 35-0 in the fourth quarter. KU threatened late with a 99-yard drive that stalled at the FSU 10, as Dan Hickloff missed a 27-yard field goal. Next week KU hosts Western Carolina at Memorial Stadium.
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Jayhawks
Fred Thomas
Asheiki Preston
Greg Ballard
FSU
Dan Hickloff
Western Carolina
Memorial Stadium
Seminoles Dominate Kansas With Fast Start and Big Plays
Kansas faced a quick start by Florida State as Sean Jackson scored on a 4 yard run in the first quarter after a blocked field goal attempt. Charlie Ward connected on several passes to Kez McCorvey, while William Floyd and Rodney Williams produced key scores in the later stages. Bentley added multiple extra points as FSU built a commanding lead, ending with a 42 to 0 score as Stark’s 96 yard pass highlighted the big Seminole win.
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Brooks
Kansas
Dan Hichloff
Seminoles
Pensacola
Fla
Noles
Jackson
Kevin Knox
Kwamie Lassiter
Charles Davis
William Floyd
Sean Jackson
Seminole
Elchiolft
Chariie Ward
Wuon
Kez McCorvey
Scott Bentley
al Elchloft
Bentley
FSU
Knox
Davis
Ward
Fria
McCorvay
F&u
Marquette
Smithy
Smith
Acklers
Rhodney Williams
Jon
Stark
Er! Bentley
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Samuel Cowart
Travis Sherman
Chris Maumalanga
Todd Fordham
Ken McCorvey
Vanaver
Matt Frier
Floyd
Andre Gooper
Rhodney Willams
Dan Eichloff
Sean Liss
KU — Kwamla Lagsiter
Keith Radgars
Rormle Ward
Dick Holt
Herald Hanis
Robert Vaughn
Gerald McBurows
Darrick Brooks
Coray Saivyer
Ken Alexander
Clifton Abrahem
Tyrant
Alonzo Horner
Darrick Alexandr
San
Chris Cowart
Kan Fsu
Wonungonnei Te Ay Connec Sn AD
Az Comno
Fumbias
Posnassior
Quarters
Kanone
Oo O
Flonda State
Chuck Woodling
Eichloff
Charlie Ward
Bear Brunt
KUFSU
Oregon State
Big East
Roy Williams
Towa State
Johnny Orr
Oklahoma State
Eddie Sutton
Yankees
Johnson
Clinton Abraham
Derek Brown
Mason
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