Saturday, January 31, 2009

Sports Illustrated Week 2 Recap

(correction---the RUTS Dynasty staff mistakenly listed the #1 Ohio State vs. #3 USC for week 2, but instead, those teams face off against each other in week 3.)




Epic Tiger Fight Goes To Clemson
Late FG Gives Clemson Lead, Defense Makes Crucial Stop To Preserve Victory

#3 Clemson - 17
#2 LSU - 14
Player of the Game:
Andre Ellington (RB) - 22 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 15 yards
Game Highlights:
- Jarrett Lee hooks up with Terrance Toliver for a 100 yard TD pass to give LSU a 7-0 lead in the 1st quarter.

- With the game tied 7-7, LSU drove inside the Clemson red-zone with less than 2 minutes remaining in the 1st half. However, Clemson OLB, S. Hunter intercepted a Jarrett Lee pass to set up a late 1st half TD that would put them ahead 14-7.

- LSU true freshman WR Mark Ford takes a Jarrett Lee pass 60 yards to the end zone with 6 seconds ledt in the 1st half, tying the game at 14-14 going into the locker room.

- With less than 3 minutes remaining, Clemson kicker, R. Jackson, knocks in a 49 yard FG, giving Clemson a 17-14 lead. The Tigers defense held LSU, and this FG turned out to be the game winner.
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It's Good! Florida Upsets Miami On Game Winning 66 Yard Field Goal
Sturgis A Perfect 4/4 On FGs, Sends Miami Home Empty Handed

#11 Florida - 26
#8 Miami - 23
Player of the Game:
Caleb Sturgis (K) - 4/4 FGs, Game winning 66 yard FG as time expired
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Seminole Wind Blows Through Texas
FSU's Reed Goes Down With Injury, But Noles Offense Keeps On Keepin' On

#6 Florida State - 56
#18 Texas - 10
Player of the Game:
Christian Ponder (QB) - 15/17, 261 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
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Eat That TCU! Huskers Pound Horned Frogs Into Submission
Nebraska's Power Running Game Sends Tremors Across The Heartland

Nebraska - 35
#16 TCU - 17
Player of the Game:
Pierre Powers (RB/WR) - 12 carries, 109 yards, 2 rushing TDs; 16 receptions, 179 rec. yards
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Hulkamania Heisman Watch

1. Ponder (QB, FSU)
2. Reed (WR, FSU)
3. Butler (RB, VA Tech)
4. Lee (QB, LSU)
5. Mark Ford (WR, LSU)

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