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B4 The Salt Lake Tribune FOOTBALL Holmoe Is Returning to Provo With His Woeful Golden Bears Cal coach says ‘no way’to speculation about succeeding Edwards BYMICHAEL C. LEWIS ALT LAKE TRIBUNE. At Washington State. homeof the longest losing streak in the nation until the Bears arrived last weekend.Cal didnotscore on offenseinits 31-7 loss — BYUhasalwaysbeen special place for Tom Holmoe. He played football there in the 1980s, bearing witness to someof the most memorable moments in Cougar history. He methis wii on campus. He became intro- duced to the LDS Church, which he eventually joined. Andhe be- the touchdown came on a fumbie recovery — and managed only 174 yards against a defense that allowed even Utah to put up 424 and 27 points. Afterward, defensive tackle Jacob Waasdorp echoed defensive coordinatorLyle Setencich in suggesting that someof the Bears simply gave up. lot of playersare playing their hearts out,” said gan his coaching career at the foot of the legendary LaVell Waasdorp. “And other guys couldn't care less. We needguys thatare goingtoplay their hearts out. Until Edwards. we get that, we're going to be a shaky team this Heeven has family members season.” still living in Provo. Perhapsthe problemss| ould have been expected. The Bears were only last season, and had the All of those things have con- sition as head coachat California to fuel widespread speculation Tom Holmoe that Holmoe will replace Edwards wheneverhe re- tires from BYU. Solong andso fervently have those rumors persisted, in fact, that the Cougars announced a contract extension for Edwards barely a week before the Golden Bearsvisit Cougar Stadium on Saturday — nocoincidence inaneffort to stem the speculation and make the weekend easier on everybody. But before fans get too much moreenamored ofthe idea that they could be watchingtheir future coach patrol the sideline on Saturday, perhaps they should hear what Holmoetold a Bay Area newspaper the otherday, “This is whereI’n staying,” he said. “! If LaVellretires,I ain’t doingi Then, havea look at his team. placed offensive coordinator Doug Cosbie with Steve Hagen, the manwho engineered San JoseState's surprising — if losing performancein a 46-43 loss at BYU last season. Hagen apped the short-passing gamethe Bears hadbeenusing, and installed one that puts more emphasis on downfield passing and the running game. But injuries and youth have made it hard to put together any consistency. Calloststarlinebacker Matt Beck for the seasonin the Nebraska game, andits receiving corps is so young and bangedup that Holmoe has moved over former starting quarterback Sam Cleamons and formerstarting tailback Marcus Fields to help out. So, with hopes for this season fading quickly for the Bears, hopes for the future have been pinned squarely on freshmanquarterback Kyle Boller, who threwfor nearly 6,000 ‘ds and 59 touchdowns in high ugly a seasonasanyin the dismal Pac-10 Conference this year. Although the Bears beat Rutgers and Arizona State at home, they have been outscored76-7 in State in his first collegiate start two weeks ago, but twolosseson the road. Oneof them came at Nebraska, score, was understandable, ing that the Cornhuskers are a perennial power with a menacing homefield But theother one? ; s in Cleats” by the student newspaperat Cal, Boller led the Bears past Arizona BY PHIL MILLER tainly Holmoeis hoping he will see more good days than badonesoutofBollerandthe rest of his Bears, so hewill get the chance to “make it work”in the long runat Cal. Otherwise, his days as a top candidate to replace Edwards at BYU or very many head coaches, anywhere could be behind him. —— a THE SALTF LAKE5 TRIBUNE “ Feel free to arrivealittle late for Utah's 6 p.m. kickoff Saturday night agai t Louisiana-Monroe. Chances are, you won't miss While Utah’s interceptions have been returned We can’tyejust expect to for touchdowns. Sophomore Karlfon Wachitelont nisl iworeccres: show up and beat them including an 88-yard return, and games and bad, and in their good games, they look pretty dangerous.” interceptions. “They might not have a lot of size, but that's a quick team,” Me- . They have good first-quarter problemsare becomingroutine it's the Utes’ lowest-scoring and 15 minutes all year. In fact, the 2-3 Indians seem- ivision I-A schools Jtah, they havescored atotal of six points. st week's 26-20 mess in Boise, coach Ron McBride thinks these again, play a difficult schedule 40 rushes and only 12 passes per i} is the game.Senior Mike Mi leading rusher, but he averages against moreestablished schools that have openings. That's how they ended uponUtah's schedule; after FresnoState askedoutofits just 47.6 yards per game, and has twotouchdowr contract whenthe Mountain West broke av McBride said, and deep, too even without Kevin Stevenson, Utes needed a gameina hurry Enter Louisiana-Monroe, team that Utah has never f ULM's star wideout who tore inne ligament and is out for the son. layers caught (though BYUdid in 1994, a 24-10 victory), under new coach ULMalumBobbyKeasler. His Alabama-Birmingham|. week. and UAB, three averagesonly 209 yards, compared with Utah's “The numbers don’t mean any thing when youlineup,” McBride insisted. “If we don’t take themse ious, we'll get beat.” Jook pretty dangerous. They have a lot of athletic guys.” the bad, and intheir good games, they lotoffast quarterback ULM averages about receivers has a__ touchdownreception this season; only senior running back Kond Allen has caught a TD. In fact, Louisiana-Monroe’s most reliable scorers ve bee and beat them,” fretted McBride. They have good games and Bridesaid. “They have seven Just none who have proven they can score With redshirt Yet noneof the “We can’t just expect to show up team's a conferenceaffiliation and are occasionally mentioned as a pos sibility should the WAC expand passes in ULM’s 47-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. the Utah's favor, including ULM sightgame roadllocing eticekete Indians, whoarestill shopping for The receivers area fast bunch, Indians look more like cowboys of ( , Coach Utah see So perhaps theUtes could afford to overlook the school that until last month was known as North east Louisiana, a member of Divi. sion I-A only since 1994. But after defense, where a shut out by Minnesota and scored only six points on Arkansas. Theoffense No Comparison: Aggies to Battle ArkansasState all-purposeperformanceof BY DICK ROSETTA 37 yards against Ole Miss earned him Big Westspecial teamsplayerof the week THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE LOGAN honors. The similarities in their seasons are ASU caught a glimpse last year of Kilow’s poten striking, amongthemonelopsided win eachagainst a tial. Before breakinghis collarbone inthe10th game. und a close loss against higher-profile teams. he had 29 receptions for 661 yards. He led the Indians inall-purpose yards (1,089) and was 13th nationally in kickoff returns with a 22.8-yard average. Southland Conference school and a blowout defeat Then there is the wide receiver matchup between Arkansas State (1-4) and UtahState (1-3) to consider for Saturday's 3:05 p.m. Big West Conferenceopener at Romney Stadium. It's not enough that ASU was blown out by Illinois (41-3) while USU was being spanked by Georgia(38-7), or that the Indians were shaded by TCU at home (24 21), while USU lost in overtime at home to BYU ( $1), Or eventhat ASU blasted Sam Houston Sta 20) and USU routed StephenF. Austin (51-17) Consider comparisons between junior receivers Robert Kilow of ASU and Aaron Jones of | un: anny, right down to their yard To watch Kilow and ASU is to watch All of which has kept the Aggie coaching staff busy in breaking down films. The Indiansare upposedly a running team. with Lamont Zachery and Jonathan Adams. cored six touchd ns between them. But Kilow keeps popping up on film and in. the tatistics: 31 catches for 464 yards and three touch downs. He had a school-record-tying 11 catches for 254 yards in a 38-14 loss to Mississippi. Kilow’s ASU relies on Kilow the way USU goes to Jones who has 36 catches, Says AS ive coordinator Randy Fichtner, “We sometimes use eight blockers in pass protection, which cuts down onthe numberof BOZEMAN, Mont about now, Weber State Right could use Montana State might be justthe ight opponent Any ay, Robert can get himself open in 3370sMens1906-Pit Priestley & 1189, Turman 27.09, Bor lowi a RECEIVING—Syracuse, Brominski Lowe2.20, Woodcock219, Johnson, Nunes threw three touch- 349, 212, Brown24, Tyree 1:20, Spotwood 1-4 downpasses in the first Pasar Grim 683, Ketchen 25, Bry 290, MeMullen 19, Bariow 1. half, one a desperation heave on a botchedfield‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH — Troy goal attempt, and No. 18 burgh 2417 Thursday night. ‘Syracuse beat the Pan- thers for the ninth straight time under coach Paul Pasqualoni and is 90-1 against them since 1989. Pitt has never beaten Syracuse in Big Eastplay YiRec AIGm 135 «(43 171 50 145 «(90 129 30 «185 20 Ag ies give up just 158 yards rushingper game surrendered 236 through the air. Those kinds of numbers probably haveKilow spendingex tra time with quarterback Cleo Lemon, who is within 302 yards ofthe all-time ASU career passing record of 5,383 that has stood since 1971. Lemon set schc records of 403 yards and four touchdowns in a 94-31 win over New Mexico State a year ago. That brings up another peculiar comparison. USL beat New Mexico State last year by three points (29-2¢ and rolled up 492 yards won one of those games, Sacramento State. 52-49 over "| was very pleased with our intensity day,” in the game last Satur WSU Coach Jerry Graybeal ber ina 10-7 defeat. The teams meet haven't shown this season, WSU’s defense having allowed 130 MSU (2-2) had an open date last weekend after losing41-10 to Sac points in the last two games, The good news is, the Wildcats (3-2) Part of the intrigue about this ramento State week's matchup is that MSU of fensive coordinator Jim McEl wain formerly coached with Gray and four touchdowns as Armybeat Louisville. Louisville 314 14 147 0-52 “™ ah 8 871-28 First 1Quarter A-Wallace 32 run (Parker kick) * A—Gerena 3 run (Parker kick), 725, LRGHilbert 43,1013 7143 0-24 AWallace 1 run (Parker kick), 2:14 L--Dinkins 8 fumble return(Hilbert ick)435. Syr yoTraut. 810 A-FG Parker17, 00. Pit—Barlow 1 run (run failed), 05 ater Grim13 pass from Barlow (Me Mullen passfrom Priestley), 10: PitFGLotz.99, 647 43 3 6 4 118 442 4 33 431 4 73 5 66 4 52 5 71 9, Damell Arceneux, Utah 10. Jason Vaughan, UNLV 179 66 8 53 126 115 99 124 659 Gi 585 579 574 525 573 6 2 14 1403 12 5 490 4 «1 462 2 2 441 1 1 877 8 5 868 6 6 748 5 5 687 6 2 L--Moreait 1 run (Hilbert kick), 7:5, Green 18 pass from Redman (Hil bert kick), 13:12 Fourth Quarter Lai—Boyd 5 pass from Redman (Ii! bertkick), 133. INDIA LEADERS L-Moreau 1 run (Hilbert kick RUS! ING own 1690, 13:5, eee 1460, ‘eashnson” $31 First Overtime MWilliams 75, Nunes 31, Sudano 14 i sere oe Pittsburgh, Barlow Feola 232, yoney 9 pass from Gerena 14, Goings Mendenhall 12, (Parjer ek Moothart 1-2, Priestley 61, B.Williams1 ‘ond Overtime (minus), 17 run (Parker kick), PASSING—Syracuse, Nunes 1483 1430 1378 1908 1204 1276 1226 1165 Heisman Hopeful Warrick Arrested, Then Suspended ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS top-ranked Seminoles Coles, whois from Jacksonville, had i2 catchesfor TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Peter Warrick went from Heisman hopeful to felony suspect Thursday when he 179 yards andone touchdown. Coach Bobby Bowden andthe top-ranked Semi noles were stunned when they heard the news that and a Florida State teammate were charged with get- the pair were under investigation Monday and then again when they werearrested. ting such a deep discountat a department store that authorities considered it a crime. “It's been tough. It’s like getting hit between the Warrick was indefinitely suspended and another widereceiver, Laveranues Coles, was kicked off the team after both were charged with grandtheft. Police accused them of paying only $21.40 for clothing worth $412.38 — a whopping 95 percent off at a Dillard’s department store. eyes,” Bowden said. “I was shocked when I found out what happened.” Bowdensaid he threw Colesoff the teambecauise he already was on probation for past legal andaca: demic problems, but Warrick was described by athletics director Dave Hartas a “good citizen.” Bowden said Warrick’s only hopeof returning A store clerk, 19-year-old Rachel Myrtil, also is facing the same chargefor underpricing the clothing by about $391. may be to get the charge reducedto a misdemeanor because school rules prohibit an athlete charged with Warrick, an All-American from Bradenton,has 36 afelony with playing until thecaseis resolved. catches for 508 yards and four touchdownsfor the Harbaugh Practices, Is Expected to Face Lions NFL NOTEBOOK ICIATED PRESS, San Diego Chargers quarter. back Jim Harbaugh, nursing two crackedribs anda bruised throwing elbow, practiced Thursday and is expected to play in Sunday's game at Detroit “I feel probably better than I expected,” said Harbaugh, who didn’t practice on Wednesday Coach MikeRiley was encour. aged with Harbaugh's workout. Harbaugh was held out of Wednesda’ tice, although he threw some pa on the side. He was hurt in the first quarter last Sunday, and Erik Kramer came in and threwtwo touchdown passes. “Tt was great to see Jim work * Riley said. “I don’t think p 100 percent, but hegot quite afew reps. We obviously need both of those guys ready to go. “At this point, I would say ev erything is status quo with Jim as our starter, d Riley, who added he won't make final decision un til [today] or Saturday, aftertalk. ing with trainer Harbaugh and the Denver running back Derek Loville did not practice because of a sore left hamstring and listed as questionablefor Sunday's game in Oakland _ Laville, named thestarter when ‘ll Davis suffered a season. ending kneeinjury in last week's UC Davis Football THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DAVIS, Calif Sam Paneno hospital Then, in a horrifying turn of events, the UC Davis running back yt the word from his doctors: His : would have to be amputated i told them, ‘Go for it, just cut it off,” Paneno said. “I was actually little bit excited. I had been in ICU and nothing was helping. This seemed like the final solution to my problems His problems began during a game 21-13 loss to the New York Jets, tweakedhis hamstring whilerun. ning a pass route in practice Wednesday. “His hamstring was tight.” Coach Mike Shanahan said, “It's a NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE WLT Pet ve Pw ‘ New Bngind little bit more than a charley horse. He'll test it out [today]. He feels like he could go, I'd say it's 50-50 right now. It willprobablybe a game-time decision.” a FALCONS The NFL fined Atlanta corner. back Ray Buchanan $7,500 forlos: ing his temper and nming Bal timore receiver Patrick Johnson to theturf on Sunday. Johnson taunted Buchanan af ter making a 52-yard touchdown eatch in the third quarter of the Central Ravens’ 19-13 overtime win Buchanan grabbed Johnson, slammed him down and punched him in the back of the head. An official broke up the fight and ejected Buchananfromthe game. juchanan, who later apologized for his behavior, was fined BRONCOS any better after nine days in the The WEST POINT, NY. — Michael Wallace rushed for a school-record 269 yards (Prout kick), 090. Second Quarter ‘A-Wallace 78 run (Parker kick) Syr_Brominski pass from Nunes £58. mine ‘A-Gerena 4 run (Parker kick), 823. Sit_Brominshi 22 pass rom Nunes Moreau run Hilbert ick), 38 (uth 15, A-Wallace 67 run (Parker hick rd Quarter 2k ASU has probably been watching a little film, too. but have ARMY 59 Syracuse held off Pitts- LOUISVILLE 52 (OT) Syracuse (6-1,20) Pittsburgh (82, 11) was in the intensive care unit, his dislocated right knee not getting said. “We showed some emotions yn both si $ of the ball, which we in Bozeman, with Mwe's too much on the run 168 rushes and 136 passes for the year. “It just so happens that Z have had several good *ichtner The Wildcats held MSU without in offer touchdown last Octo again Saturday Yds TD 176 «1 43 2 522 4 19% 1 480041 3 2% 3 % Utah—Darnell Arceneaux BYU—Kevin Fatorik USU—Jetl Crosbie WSU—Cole Cooper ‘SUU—Matt Cannon, 1. Matt Swanson, Wyo 2 TD. Croshaw, Utah Still, Fic eer is concerned the Indians are relying Emotional Weber State Seeks to Regain Defensive Touch x defensive struggle. Yds TD Yin YIGm 387 7 58 968 18 6 61 610 455 4 «53 1198 SBt 4 72 1162 57 8 67 1154 409-2 78 (1943 387 7 58%. 32 3 45 724 25 1 63 72 27 6 47 4 255 2 54 638 18 6 61 610 20 1 48 580 204 0 50 510 189 3 39 472 9. Steve Smith Utah 40, Nate Turner, UNLV Still, a lot of numbersfall in freshman Andy Chance playing ingly pose little threat offensively to the Utes. Both of LouisianaMonroe's two v tories are against the Indians’ three three guys who can hurt you. Ron McBride highest-yielding period the In dians make Utah look like early risers. ULM has yet to score point in the firs G At 4 6? 3 9% 4 6% 5 81 5 8% MWC's Top 10 3° 89 4 6 5 6 4 4% 5 6 4 47 3 3 5 61 4 41 4 4 Leadi Utah—Chris Christensen BYU—Margin USU—Aaron WSU—Damon Greenbery ‘SUU—Kam Brown 1, Dalas Davis, CSU 2 May liars, UNM had all kinds oftrouble against WSU. That is not unexpected for a freshman, but cer- Utah Seeks Answers to Early Scoring Drought much Anderson BYU—Luke Staley WSU—Derek Poole ‘SUU—Matt 1. Kevin McDougal, CSU 2. Mike Anderson, UNLV 4. Scotty McKay, AFA 5. Larry Ned, SOSU 6, Rahs 7. Luke Staley, BYU 8 Jonas Lewis, SDSU ‘9.Fahu Tabi, BYU 10. Cale Bonds, AFA Fouroffensivestarters are freshmen. The GoldenBearsare only 10-16 in their third season under Holmoe, and they could be headedfor as ide fromthe45-0 NunesLifts Syracuse Past StubbornPitt BiG 5 FOOTBALL STATS worstoffense in the Pac-10, That's why Holmoe re- spired with Holmoe's current po- i Friday, October 8, 1999 for unnecessary roughness. Johnsonalso wasfined $3,500 for taunting. Meanwhile, the Falcons will start backup quarterback Tony Graziani on Sunday at New Or leans as the teamwaits for Chri Chandler's injured hamstring to heal. Star Battles Back After Losing Leg touchdowns. Paneno was tackled onthe first play of overtimein a game his Aggies would win 40-33. ‘| really don’t know what hap pened,” said Paneno, whose team: mates play Saturday at Southern Utah, “T've looked at it on film and I still can’t tell, All I knowis 1 was rushing and the next minute I was hurting.” Nine days and several opera tions later, doctors told him they would have to cut off his lower leg Paneno is takingthe leg as if it's just loss of his another injury The 22-year-old player credits his faith for his outlook. He still plans on surfing and beating his reck: climbing record of 9,000 feet “Everyone says I'll eventually feel the loss,” he said. “But as far as I'm concerned, everything hap: pensfora reason. Bob Biggs, coach at UC Davis last 22 years, is inspired by ¢no’s attitude. Just days ago this young man had to deal with his leg being cut nid. “It’s remarkable, but im, not too surprising.” Paneno plans to take off the rest of this school quarterto get used to his prosthetic leg. He expects to return to school in January. against Western Oregon on Sept. 11, This was thebest game of his career, but it was also his last. The sophomore ran for 114 yards on 26 carries and two I a Salad beal at Eastern Washington 20% OFF This Week Only! Seniors receive addi, 5' AT POOR COPy |
