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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2006
Page
13
Kansas dominates NSU from the start with a blocked punt and a botched punt leading to a 6-0 lead. The Jayhawks rattle off 28 unanswered points by halftime, then extend to 49-18 behind strong rushing from Cornish and Meier. NSU adds four field goals, a school single-game record, but cannot threaten.
Brian Murph returned a 70 yard punt for a TD and had a 15 yard TD catch. Kerry Meier threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two. Dexton Fields blocked a punt recovered for a TD by Jeff Foster. Jon Cornish ran 69 yards for a TD and totaled 140 rushing yards. Marcus Herford averaged 39.75 yards on four kick returns with an 88 yard long. Candidacy gaffes: High snap by Kayl Anderson, Kyle Tucker fumbled, Scott Webb missed a 27 yard FG wide left. Justin Thornton jumbled a loose ball on a broken punt play. Northwestern State recovered for a first down.
KU defeated Northwestern Louisiana State 49 to 18 in a season opener. The schedule lists games against Louisiana Monroe at 6 p.m. September 9, Toledo at 7 p.m. September 15 on ESPN2, South Florida September 23, and remaining conference showdowns with Nebraska Texas A M Oklahoma State Baylor Colorado Iowa State Kansas State and Missouri through November 25 with several times TBA
Kansas beat Northwestern State 49-18 behind freshman Kerry Meier who threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, while Jayhawks’ defense contained the Demons. Northwestern State’s Jon Cornish rumbled for 140 yards as the Demons tallied four field goals by Robert Weeks and scored on kickoff and punt returns. Meier stayed in late to gain more snaps, and KU’s special teams miscues gave NSU chances before final tally.
Kansas quarterback Nick Meier earned praise for a poised debut against Northwestern State, throwing two touchdowns and rushing for two more while absorbing pressure. Coach Mark Mangino lauded his poise and potential, comparing him to Tom Brady and calling him “The Magic” for his in-game impact.
Kansas rode Jon Cornish to a career high 140 rushing yards and Kerry Meier to 110 passing yards and 59 rushing yards as the Jayhawks beat Northwestern State 49-20 in their opener. Meier scored on a 31 yard scramble while Cornish added a 69 yard TD run. Kansas sacked expectations with a sturdy defense, forcing two turnovers and limiting NSU’s ground game.
Northwestern State led briefly as Robert Weeks kicked four field goals, setting a school record, while Kansas answered with Jon Cornish highlight runs and Kerry Meier to Marcus Henry for a touchdown. Jeff Foster recovered a block punt for a score and Meier added multiple rushing and passing plays in the 49 18 Jayhawks win.
Kansas wide receiver Brian Murph preserved his perfect punt return record with a 70 yard return in heavy traffic. Jon Cornish ran 13 times for 140 yards in a Canadian night for KU. Northwestern State earned a $275000 guarantee and a strange bat incident capped the trip to Kansas.
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