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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1998
Page
14
West Virginia University students camped outside the Coliseum overnight to buy 500 tickets for the Saturday 8 p.m. game against top ranked Ohio State. Tickets at 25 dollars sold out in a little over an hour and a quarter, with CBS telecasting the nationally.
GAITHERSBURG Md AP Mike Tyson was a passenger in a Mercedes driven by his wife Monica Turner when they were involved in a minor car accident. Police said Tyson had to be restrained by his bodyguards from fighting the driver of the other car after he got out of the vehicle.
Big East fans hear hopeful talk as WVU faces No 1 Ohio State and Syracuse hosts Tennessee. Coaches cite potential to shed weak last season while BC, VT, and Pitt look to rebound. Boston College QB Scott Mutryn earns starting job. Miami aims to bounce back after a 5-6 year.
WVU running back Amos Zereoue says the season opener at Mountaineer Field against No. 1 Ohio State will be a dogfight and electrifying with 65,000 in attendance and CBS televising. He aims to lead a strong start while noting last week's scrimmage stomach pains are healed and Ohio State's defense is formidable.
Florida State, ranked No. 2, edged No. 14 Texas A&M 23-14 in East Rutherford. Chris Weinke, in his first start in years, threw a 9-yard TD to Peter Warrick to seal the win as Warrick, Minor, and a stout Seminole defense dominated after halftime. Warrick had 9 receptions for 106 yards before an ankle limp. Minor, 19, set a school single game record with 34 carries for 146 yards and a TD.
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Paul Wiggins received a four game ban after testing positive for androstenedione a supplement also used by Mark McGwire. Wiggins said he bought it in Eugene Oregon and began using it in June. Coach Bill Cowher criticized the policy but noted the need for awareness among players.
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