LEADING MEN

SHAUN ALEXANDER

Running back, Alabama

Alexander is leading the Crimson Tide back to national prominence, so there’s a chance we’ll hear Keith Jackson’s “Touchdown, Alllllll-abama!” call

again.

Saturday: 36 carries, 214 yards, 3 TDs

Season: 181 carries, 934 yards,

16 TDs (rushing and receiving)

Next: Tennessee, Saturday.

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RON DAYNE

Running Back, Wisconsin

Since Badger Coach Barry Alvarez is forced to take up residence in the press box these game days, he might consider filing a story for the wire services, something like “Outlined against a blue, gray October sky,

the One Horseman of Wisconsin rode again . . .”

Saturday: 17 carries, 167 yards, 2 TDs

Season: 175 carries, 1,020 yards,

13 TDs

Next: Michigan State, Saturday.

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JOE HAMILTON

Quarterback, Georgia Tech

Duke must have brought in Mike Krzyzewski to devise some defensive schemes after halftime because Hamilton--a 67% passer for the season--was only eight for 16 for 108 yards in the second half.

Saturday: 23-34 passing, 324 yards,

3 TDs; 18 carries, 59 yards, 0 TD.

Season: 102-140 passing, 1,671,

14 TDs, 72 carries, 293 yards, 6 TDs.

Next: North Carolina State, Oct. 30

Waiting for a call back on screen test: Peter Warrick, Florida State, sideline reporter; Drew Brees, Purdue, quarterback.