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Show The Salt Lake Tribune COLLEGE FOOTBALL Thursday, December14, 2000 Serving Utah for Over AP COLLEGE FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICA TEAM to a national title game against No. Oklahoma (12-0)in the Orange Bowl on jan. ‘The Sooners’ Josh Heupel made sec- ‘ASSOCIATED PRESS First Team ond team, with Purdue's Drew Brees the yards passing and threw 33 touchdown passes, with just 11 interceptions. He guided the third-ranked Seminoles (11-1) Carter, Calfomia, 65, 260, sr; Casey serea 310, st:ie et NCAA record Nov. 4 against New Mexico State by collecting 578 all-purpose yards — 322 rushing, 134 receiving and 122 on kick returns.'For the season, White led the nation with 238.9 all-purpose yards per game. Miamireceiver Santana Moss was named to the first team as an all-purpose player and Kansas State receiver Butkus, Bednarik and Nagurski awards in the ameoe topped the Big East with 138 ta The Accsa Big12 led the way with five players apiece. Former Snow College defen- sive lineman Mario Fatafehi of I Second, Third teams in Scoreboard D5 Kansas State was named to the second team. — The Salt Lake Tribune Miller Makes the Right Choice Had he stayed at Brigham Young, quarterback Drew Miller might never have known whatit’s like to win a postseason game. Instead, he has won three of them this season alone, and has his Montana Grizzlies one victory away from the NCAA Division I-AA national championship. “Tt has been wonderful,”hesaid. And’ that’s saying something, con- sidering injuries kept Miller from completing a single game in a span of nearly two months earlier this season. But when the fj senior did finally "| finish, he did so in grand style. Miller for 381 yards and three touchdowns in a quarterfinal victory, then threw a 15- Farris — andit served onlytosolidify his belief that he madetheright deci- years at BYU fondly and speaks glowingly of his experience there — almost as if he forgot the rather acrimonious wayheleft after the Cougars’ loss to Tulanein the Liberty Bowl. Miller was upset with being the backup to Kevin Feterik mostof the 98 season, and he ew. caeera r ie third “yy, game of the year, lay in a loss Washington This. kies in Seattle — mirably after leaving BYU following wa i eat this year.” tions. His game-winning throwto wide after. in ——«j_follows, the ‘omanarseam who attended the Dennehy, now at Utah State, was the head coach.They're 13-1 this year, and riding a 13-game winningstreakafter a 10-9 loss to Hofstra in the season eae ees vember — before he was knocked out with a concussion in the fourth quarter. And what would Miller havesaidif offered the chance, immediatelyafter a record-setting prep career, to have precisely the unorthodox college career greatfeelings aboutit.” Greater still, forsure, ifhe wins that national championship. Wednesday a settlement has been reached, and it requires only the aj proval of Gov, Mike Leavitt Under Utah. law, settlements larger $100,000 involving state schools require such approval. In this case, attorneys expect that to come in the next few days. ; Dave Arslanian sued Utah State in October,claiming fraud, breach ofcontract and breach of good faith in the years before taking the Aggie job andis willing to spend the next year or so searching fora position. If he cannot find one before’ his guaranteed salary from Utah State runs out, “we will decide then whafapproach to take,”he said. A settlement would preventa highprofile airing of Arsianian’s accusa- nian said former Athletic Director Bruce Van deVeldeleft Utah State fora job at Oklahomain July 1999 partly be- tions attrial. In the lawsuit, Arslanian accused in salary and benefits that his attorneys say the school owes him. Of that, $180,000 covers two years of base sala- ry.T! at figure is only partly in dispute; Arslanian has been paid regularly since the firi Universit 1 Craig Sim a“ a counsel,Craigi nianhadhired his brother, Paul Arslanian, as offensive coordinator. Arsla- Arslanian. World's largest hair replacement companyis lookingfor peopleof all ages to be examples of the great look wecan achievefor you. If you . His legal t Mi aLRa Acid 5 meet Po er Windows, PowerLocks, Power Tilt, Crulse, AM/FM/Cass/CD,Air Cond. And More!25 Available *Glass Act wiff waive upto $125.00 of your Insurance Deductible. 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With Miller: at quarterback, the Grizzlies have won 22 of 26 games the past two seasons — starting when Mick In eight games,he has completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,439 yards and 14 touchdowns against six intercep- the Cougs in the middleof the 1999 season, and line — backer Dan DeCoite reported that De- tions about his ability and attitude. But Miller has proven himself the Texperienced whatI did this year.” Milleris not the only former Cougar to have experienced it, either. Wide receiver Michael Westbrook transferred to Montana after leaving ‘ ing time. Seldom do quarterbacks who leave BYU make much of a mark exception. was worked out,” Millersaid. “I’m glad (me, with where we're the 1998 season in search of more playelsewhere. “It’s very rewarding for me, with where we're going and how the season ing. But the debate Miller into stayover who should start at quarter- Nobody was certain that Miller would finish his football career so ad- with his secondlosingseason, members from his yard touchdown pass. in overtime 135+ weekend to lift against defending champion Georgia Southern on Saturday in Chattanooga, Tenn. narrowly escaped sticking Edwards meremartee experienced whatIdid misedall re es Drew Miler 26 the No. 1 Grizzlies into the title game fr Drew Millet reer. Last year,they fell apart in their last three games and were embarrassed in a bowl game, while this year. they going and how the Sears friends and family Tread Design May Vary, Limited to Stock on Hand Meantime, the Cougars suffered through twoof the worst years in retired coach LaVell Edwards’ long va- “It'S very rewardingfor jeuneset Wie He cert HELD OVER 1 MORE WE % ENDS DECEMBER 16, 2000 GOODZVEAR THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE among thefirst peopleto pile on top of sionto leave Provo. “This has been everything I ex- pected it to be,” hesaid. Miller said he remembers his two opener. SNOWTIRES" CLEARANCE! Firestone BY MICHAELC. LEWIS receiver Jimmy Farris against Appala- chian State last week was easily the highlight — it sparked a wild celebration in which Coach Joe Glenn was ~ DAYTON Former BYU QB poised to play for I-AA trophy after transfer toMontana Cel PS Centenas Aaron Lockett made the second team. eens ami had as manyas three All-Americans; Florida State had four players on last year’s team. Along with Weinke, wide receiver Marvin Minnis and defensive end Jamal Reynolds were the other Seminoles chosenfor the 2000 team. Weinke led the nation with 4,167 1 x Pittsburgh’s Antonio Bryant, the Biletnikoff /. ward winner wholed the nation in average ae per game(130.2). Rufn, , ‘AlbPurpose — Satan Moss, Mami, 5-10, 180,s. team as an all-purpose player. ‘That’s a good description, considering that ‘White broke an Sone State’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, Chris Wei It’s the first time since 1992 that Mi- the Horned Frogs (10-1) to the Wac title. ‘The 5-11, 20¢-pound Anderson ran for 1,914 yards. Minnis, madelife easier for. Lutes Utah State junior Emmett White was named to The Associ- ated Press All-America third com << squad, The 5foot-1, 217-pound Tomlinson ran for 2,158 yards — the fourth highest season total in I-A history — in leading Runningbacks Damien Anderson, S11, 206; abanTaner,TCU, 511,2175. Widereceivers—Antonio Pittsburgh,6-2, 180,so.; Marvin Minnis, Florida State, 6-1, 185, s. eeee DominicRaioia, Nebraska, 6-2, 300, ‘Garciave Bown GeToh 64 315 &; Leonard Davis, Texas, 66, 366, st; Steve Hutchinson, SS All-America team. Wide receiver/punt returner Santana Moss andsafety Reed were nation’s top two rushers, were the running backs. es ida State with three players selected Wednesday for The Associated Press TCU’s LaDainian Tomlinson and Northwestern's Damien Anderson, the te All-America busi Led by triple etieaie linebacker Dan Morgan, Miami joined Flor- Aggies’ White Makes3rd Team As All-Purpose hoe .oS =< ees ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Seera is back in OFFENSE ‘Quarterback— oe eee ee BFGoodrich Seminoles, ’Canesplace three each on elite squad MICHELIN FSU,Miami LeadAll-America Parade UR Lae | MARK MAALER TOYOTA. 7th South and West Temple neater 3125 So, State 486-4161 Mon.- Sat. 9:30 to 9:00 Sun. 11:00 to 6:00 |
