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3rown, McDonald impressive as Gators shut down Cowboys' pass attack


JF-WYOMING, from page 20


.0 yards, en route to breaking a 39-year-old
!cord.
Leak completed 17 consecutive passes in
te second and third quarter, surpassing the
am record of 16 set by Steve Spurrier twice
k 1966. Also, one of Leak's top receivers
merged as a possible superstar.


 Chad Jackson-who began to break out
at the end of last season-exploded for 10
receptions, 138 yards and three receiving
touchdowns while adding a five-yard rush-
ing score.
 Meyer also praised UF's defensive per-
formance, which included six tackles and an
interception by first-year starting cornerback
Vernell Brown. Also, Ray McDonald, switch-


ing from defensive tackle to defensive end,
kept Wyoming quarterback Corey Bramlet
in check the entire night.
 But UF's tailback woes were apparent,
and an 18-point victory-while certainly
not an immediate cause of concern-wasn't
exactly what the Gators had hoped for in
Meyer's debut game.
 "They had fumbled snaps, their routes
weren't that crisp and they just couldn't get


it all going," Martin said.
 Still, Meyer wanted his players to appre-
ciate the victory.
 "I remember two years ago at Utah, we
beat Utah State 40-20 and you walked in tit
locker room and everyone was disgusted ...
including the coaches," Meyer said. "The
one thing I promised these guys ... is we'll
never be disappointed with a win ... I'm not
apologizing for a.win, it was a great effort."


Vliami falters late in fourth quarter


JM-FSU, from page 20

Wright finished 16-for-28 for 232
ards and a touchdown pass.
So, it came down to the defenses
nd special teams, and even when
lose units set up their offenses with
rime field position, it was no sure
ting they'd capitalize. The Seminoles
lasted a first-and-goal from the 1 in
ie third quarter.
 Most of the talk leading up to the
Oth meeting of Miami and Florida
tate was about the two first-time
starters at quarterback. And when it
aok almost nine minutes for either
eam to complete a pass, it became
parent mhe offenses were in for a
ng night against two fast and furi-
us defenses.
 Wright worked through his prob-


lems, including two early intercep-
tions and a few dropped passes, long
enough to guide an 81-yard touch-
down drive in the second quarter. The
sophomore's first career TD pass was
a 34-yarder, zipped over a defender to
.Ryan Moore to make it 10-7 Florida
State.
 The Seminoles grabbed a 10-0 lead
in the first quarter, with help from the
first interception thrown by Wright.
 The pick set Florida State up at the
Miami 29 and moments later James
Coleman bulled in from the 1 for a
7-0 lead and the Seminoles' first first-
quarter TD against the 'Canes since
FSU's last win six years ago.
 Peattie, a veteran who made 15
 of 24 field goal attempts last season,
 missed badly from 47 and 39 in the
 quarter. It turned out to be a good
 omen for Florida State.


APP, from page 20


sandwich meat in his honor.
 Ooops. Too late.
 But when someone publicly places the
Gators in the company of Air Force, a
thorough psychological assessment of said
person's mental health and potential harm
to society should follow immediately.
 That's exactly what Martin implied
when he proclaimed that "UF wouldn't
win the Mountain West."
 Yes, the Mountain West Conference.
We're talking San Diego State, Colorado
State and UNLV.
 I mean, there are people in jail for mak-
ing less questionable judgments.
 Still, as absurd as Martin sounds, he
raises an issue; one for which Meyer will
vouch.


 What the Gators showcased against
the Cowboys wasn't the same offense that
turned Utah into a national powerhouse
last season.
 A misconception Meyer has addressed,
his Spread 'n' Shred offense is run-based.
 In Utah's;45-28 win against Wyoming
last season -UF actually won by 1 point
more on Saturday the Utes rushed for
just as many yards as they passed: 244.
 In the season opener against the
Cowboys, the Gators rushed for 91 yards.
 Meyer knows that won't cut it when the
SEC big boys roll into town.
 Meyer ripped the 0-line after the game
for creating holes inadequate to toss a
dwarf through.
 Still there's something missing -
DeShawn Wynn.
 If the Gators are going to live up to the
hype, a silent giant will have to step up.


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