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Performers of the Week
Posted: Sunday November 07, 1999 05:03 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, Nov. 4 - Saturday, Nov. 6.
Player of the WeekTravis Prentice, RB, Miami of Ohio. With apologies to Ron Dayne and Thomas Jones, Prentice gets the nod for a game against Akron in which he ran for 376 yards, accumulated 411 all-purpose yards and got the three TDs needed to shatter Ricky Williams' NCAA career scoring records.
Team of the Week(tie) Minnesota, Oregon State. The Gophers shocked No. 2 Penn State to likely wrap up their first bowl bid in 14 years, while the Beavers topped Cal to clinch their first winning season since 1971.
Unsung HeroShayne Graham, K, Virginia Tech. > His game-winning 45-yard field goal against West Virginia was no accident -- Graham holds Big East records for scoring and longest field goal (52).
Play of the WeekMinnesota WR Arland Bruce's improbable reception to set up the Gophers' upset of Penn State. On 4th and 16, QB Billy Cockerham launched a heave down the left sideline that deflected off Ron Johnson's chest into Bruce's hands just before hitting the ground.
Best coaching callVirginia coach George Welsh, for sticking with struggling QB David Rivers against Georgia Tech in place of the injured Dan Ellis. Rivers led the Cavs' comeback to knock off No. 7 Tech.Quote of the Week"We worked so stinking hard during the offseason. You're sore, your body's absolutely shot, and it comes down to this -- a field goal."-- Penn State's Mike Cerimele after the loss to Minnesota.
Honor RollPassing: Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech vs. La.-Monroe, 35-48-383 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs; Vic Penn, Central Florida vs. Auburn, 29-52-374, 1, 2; Dan Robinson, Hawaii vs. San Jose St, 26-46-371, 4, 0; Chris Redman, Louisville vs. Cincinnati, 32-49-367, 0, 1; Patrick Ramsey, Tulane vs. Houston, 26-55-360, 3, 4; Chris Kasteler, San Jose St. vs. Hawaii, 28-52-359, 4, 3; Drew Brees, Purdue vs. Wisconsin, 36-64-350, 1, 2; Jay Stoner, Wyoming vs. Utah, 21-38-349, 0, 1.Rushing: Ron Dayne, Wisconsin vs. Purdue, 32 carries-222 yards; Chester Taylor, Toledo vs. Central Mich, 22-218; Thomas Jones, Virginia vs. Georgia Tech, 39-213; Ketric Sanford, Houston vs. Tulane, 26-212; Chris Lemon, Nevada vs. Idaho, 31-178; Anthony Thomas, Michigan vs. Northwestern, 17-172; Brian Madden, Navy vs. Rutgers, 30-167. Receiving: Trevor Insley, Nevada vs. Idaho, 14-254; Charles Lee, Central Florida vs. Auburn, 11-203; Arnold Jackson, Louisville vs. Cincinnati, 15-174; Adrian Burnette, Tulane vs. Houston, 10-166; Cliff Russell, Utah vs. Wyoming, 7-155; Lavel Bailey, Akron vs. Miami Ohio, 4-153; Tavarus Hogans, Vanderbilt vs. Florida, 9-153
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