Tuesday, October 09, 2001
Lorenzen's future dim at UK
College football round-up
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON — Kentucky coach Guy Morriss has been at the helm for only five games, but already he's experienced enough adversity to last several seasons.
The Wildcats (1-4, 0-3 Southeastern Conference) have lost three games in a row — to top-ranked Florida, Mississippi and No. 9 South Carolina — by a combined score of 128-47.
They also have dropped 11 of their last 12 games overall and haven't beaten an SEC team in 12 tries dating back to the 1999 season.
As far as the quarterback situation is concerned, Morriss said redshirt freshman Shane Boyd will remain the starter despite his early season struggles.
Through five games, Boyd has completed 68-of-123 passes for 712 yards and four touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has run the ball 26 times for 104 yards and two scores.
Sophomore Jared Lorenzen (Highlands), who set six NCAA freshman passing records last season, has gotten little playing time.
“I think Shane is the guy for our future for the type of offense that we want to have here and the things we need to do,” he said. “When we can, in the right situations and when the opportunity presents itself, we will go ahead and play Jared. We're not throwing in the towel by not making a substitution. I just feel like at this point in Shane's development, he needs all the reps and all the experience he can get.”
MIAMI-FLORIDA STATE RIVALRY:
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Tears streamed down Joaquin Gonzalez's face as he kept searching for people to hug. Teammates Santana Moss and Dan Morgan were also crying as the Miami Hurricanes celebrated their win over Florida State last season.
It was their biggest victory as Hurricanes — one that was equally important in renewing one of the top rivalries in college football.
Miami had lost five consecutive games to Florida State before last season, slightly tarnishing a series that had been defined by close games, future NFL stars and national championship implications. That image was restored with the Hurricanes' 27-24 victory at the Orange Bowl.
The in-state rivals play Saturday in Tallahassee, where No.14 Florida State (3-1) hasn't lost since 1991. Second-ranked Miami (4-0) is the last team to win at Doak Campbell Stadium.
BCS STANDINGS:
The first set of standings used to determine which teams play in the Bowl Championship Series' national championship game will be released a week later than previously announced. BCS coordinator John Swofford said the first standings will be released Oct. 22, instead of Monday.
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Lorenzen's future dim at UK
