STATS, ETC.

Kavin Gailliard rushed for 198 yards, setting the NCAA all-division single-season rushing record, in American International’s 41-20 victory over C.W. Post. Gailliard gained 2,653 yards, breaking Barry Sanders’ record of 2,628 set in 1988. . . . Quarterback Joe Hamilton finished with 317 total yards in Georgia Tech’s 26-23 loss to Wake Forest, making him the first player in Atlantic Coast Conference history with 10,000 all-purpose yards.

Nevada receiver Trevor Insley caught 14 passes for 242 yards, becoming the first NCAA receiver to reach the 2,000-yard mark in a season in a 37-35 loss to Utah State. He also set the Division I record for career receptions with 298. . . . With a 31-21 loss to Clemson, South Carolina extended the nation’s longest losing streak to 21 games, finishing the season 0-11 under new Coach Lou Holtz. The Gamecocks became the first Southeastern Conference team to finish 0-11 without forfeits.

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“We are a great team.”

PETER WARRICK

Florida State wide receiver, after 30-23 victory over Florida.

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“We’re not smart enough to be great.”

STEVE SPURRIER

Florida coach, after team was called for 15 penalties in loss.

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“You really don’t want to hear my interpretation of the fake punt. It’s a shame to me that a league championship would come down to a play of deception.”

JOHN SMITH

Louisville coach, when asked about trick play Southern Mississippi used with 1:05 left that led to winning field goal in 30-27 victory.

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“This is probably the worst game that I have ever been associated with.”

LARRY SMITH

Missouri coach, after 66-0 loss to Kansas State. USC fans will probably be quick to point out a 24-7 loss to Fresno State in the Freedom Bowl while Smith was coaching.

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“Seven and four stinks.”

ROY KIDD

Eastern Kentucky coach, after 20-14 loss to Eastern Illinois.