LEADING MEN

TIM RATTAY

Quarterback, Louisiana Tech

The Rat Attack produced winning numbers as Louisiana Tech defeated Alabama a second consecutive time. However, Brian Stallworth stepped in for this leading man after he was injured and threw the game-winning touchdown pass with two seconds left.

Saturday: 27-50, 368 yards, 3 TDs

Season: 116-181, 1,193 yards, 9 TDs

Next: at Southwest Louisiana

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RON DAYNE

Running Back, Wisconsin

Dayne passed Ohio State’s Archie Griffin as the Big Ten’s all-time leading rusher but can only pass the goal line once against that Monster of the Midway, Cincinnati. Bob Huggins must be the Bearcats’ new defensive coordinator.

Saturday: 28 carries, 231 yards, 1 TD

Season: 79 carries, 524 yards, 5 TDs

Next: Michigan

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PETER WARRICK

Wide receiver, Florida State

He must think he’s Warrick Dunn with a higher rushing average (13.2 yards a carry) than receiving average (13 yards a catch).

Saturday: 9 catches, 75 yards, 0 TDs

Season: 26 catches, 338 yards, 1 TDs

Next: at North Carolina

DREW BREES

Quarterback, Purdue

Is this any way to treat a leading man? There was no mention of Brees until the 17th paragraph of the Associated Press’ story on the Boilermakers’ 58-16 victory over Central Michigan.

Saturday: 25-39, 320 yards, 2 TDs

Season: 75-122, 910 yards, 5 TDs

Next: Northwestern

Also seeking top billing: Joe Hamilton, quarterback, Georgia Tech; Travis Prentice, running back, Miami of Ohio.