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 Performers of the Week
Posted: Sunday October 03, 1999 04:23 PM
Each Sunday, CNNSI.com will hand out its college football awards for the games just played. This edition is based on the games of Thursday, Sept. 30 - Saturday, Oct. 2.
Player of the WeekAntwaan Randle El, QB, Indiana. There were more candidates than any previous week, and Shaun Alexander, Sammy Morris, Ron Dayne and Joe Hamilton all deserve mention here. But Randle El literally beat Illinois by himself, accounting for 422 (265 passing, 157 rushing) of Indiana's 467 yards. He ran for three touchdowns and threw for the game-winner in overtime as the Hoosiers rallied from 28-7 down to win 34-31.
Team of the WeekAlabama. They said over and over that the mountain of off-field distractions weren't affecting them, but how could you believe them? But in the capitol of distraction, Florida's menacing Swamp, the Tide pulled off perhaps the year's most riveting upset and possibly quieted the Mike DuBose detractors for good.
Unsung HeroBrandon Daniels, KR, Oklahoma. Broke the school record and approached the NCAA mark with 229 return yards in a losing effort against Notre Dame.
Play of the WeekGeorgia Tech WR Dez White's 80-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Maryland in which he spun free from the cornerback immediately after the catch, then put a mystifying move on the safety just as he neared the goal line.
Best Coaching CallJim Herman, Michigan defensive coordinator. The Wolverines defense was the first this season to completely fluster Purdue QB Drew Brees, and its secondary did a first-rate coverage job on his receivers.
Hit of the WeekMichigan CB Todd Howard, who despite his 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame delivered a blow to Purdue WR Larry Shyne that ensured he stopped moving forward and instead fell backward out of bounds.
Quote of the Week"What happened? Really."-- Ohio State left tackle Tyson Walter after the Buckeyes' 42-17 pasting by Wisconsin.
Honor RollPassing: Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech vs. Maryland, 19-31-387, 3, 2; A.J. Feeley, Oregon vs. Washington, 24-32-371, 1, 0; Chris Kasteler, San Jose St vs. Stanford, 24-43-368, 2, 1; Dan Robinson, Hawaii vs. Texas El Paso, 29-45-344, 2, 1; Andrew Zow, Alabama vs. Florida, 28-40-366, 2, 1; Wes Counts, Middle Tenn. vs. Troy St, 26-43-331, 3, 2.Rushing: Bobby Ray Tell, Louisiana Tech vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 23 carries-264 yards; Chester Taylor, Toledo vs. Bowling Green, 18-209; J.R. Redmond, Arizona St. vs. UCLA, 23-185; Keith Brown, UCLA vs. Arizona St, 24-182; Sammy Morris, Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M, 33-170; Darrell Bush, Baylor vs. North Texas, 27-164; Willie Hurst, Washington vs. Oregon, 30-161; Ron Dayne, Wisconsin vs. Ohio St., 32-161. Receiving: Steven Pulley, San Jose St. vs. Stanford, 15-255; Dez White, Georgia Tech vs. Maryland, 6-215; Aaron Jones, Utah St. vs. BYU, 10-195; Troy Walters, Stanford vs. San Jose St., 10-186; Trevor Insley, Nevada vs. UNLV, 11-169; James Williams, Marshall vs. Miami Ohio, 4-164; Dwight Carter, Hawaii vs. Texas El Paso, 8-152; Danny Farmer, UCLA vs. Arizona St, 6-148.
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