LEADING MEN
JOE HAMILTON
Quarterback, Georgia Tech
Hamilton was Elway-esque in moving Georgia Tech 79 yards from its two-yard line with 1:10 left to a game-tying field goal with five seconds. He added the game-winning touchdown run in overtime for good measure.
Saturday: 14 for 26, 273 yards, 2 TDs
Season: 79 for 117, 1,347 yards,
12 TDs
Next: at Duke, Saturday
PETER WARRICK
Wide receiver, Florida State
Warrick can run a defense ragged, but it appears that he won’t be caught looking that way off the field. Those economics courses must be pretty good at Florida State--getting department store clothing at five cents on the dollar is a darn good deal.
Saturday: Since he couldn’t play, a shopping-gate party was an option
en route to Doak Campbell Stadium.
Season: Enough bargain apparel for any leading man to look good at Heisman Trophy award dinner.
Next: Court appearance, Monday.
RON DAYNE
Running back, Wisconsin
While Wisconsin was winning one for the Gimper (Coach Barry Alvarez), Dayne was losing ground in trying to pass Ricky Williams as major college football’s career rushing leader. He came into Saturday’s game needing to average 157 yards, but that figure is now at 172.
Saturday: 25 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD
Season: 158 carries, 853 yards,
11 touchdowns.
Next: Indiana, Saturday.
Understudies: Shaun Alexander, running back, Alabama; Drew Brees, quarterback, Purdue.
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