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For the second time today the Hurricanes will kickoff. Matt Newton will come in to lead the Rams. The give is to Singleton as he carries around the righ end for a gain of two years. Singleton gets another seven on second down. Third and two from the ram 43. Singleton carries close to the first down. First down at the Ram 45. Newton gives again to Singleton who gets back to the line of scrimmage.

Newton wantst to pass and he has Jon Ueland complete for a gain of 25. First down Rams on the Hurricane 29. Singleton got another eight on first down and the Rams will use the clock. Singleton carries to the 20 for a gain of one. On third and one Matt Newton brings the Rams to the line and gives to Singleton who carries to the 16. That's the game.

Updated at 2:57 pm MT.; 4:59 left Fourth Quarter; Rams 44 - Hurricanes 8 .

The first-down handoff goes to Singleton. Eslinger stays in for the Rams. Eslinger under center will drop back and be dropped for a loss of eight. Second and 17 from their own 39. Singleton carries for one to the Ram 40. Preston Loos comes in for the first time today. He gets a high spiral for a touchback for the Hurricanes with Darrell Franklin in hot pursuit.

Wall comes from the shotgun and gives to Mosley. First down Hurricanes on their 31. A complete pass to Corey Brown moves the Hurricanes 18 yards. From midfield Tulsa has a first down. Wall's pass it complete to a wide open Jerold Smith. Smith carries to the 2-yard line. First and Goal Tulsa

Higgins is stopped for a loss of one yard. Second and goal from the Ram 3. Mosley gets the carry and looses another 2 yards. 3rd and goal from the Ram five. The pass goes to the end-zone and there's confusion over wheatehr the catch is good. TOUCHDOWN Hurricanes. The two-point conversion is good.

Updated at 2:47 pm MT.; 9:36 left Fourth Quarter; Rams 44 - Hurricanes 0.

Just over 10,000 people came out today. Leaving more than 15,000 tickets un-used.

Franz's kick goes to Jacobi on the three-yard line and he brings it back for 20. First down Tulsa on their own 23. Wall fumbles again but he covers it. On second down and 11 he passes incomplete for Jerrold Smith. 3rd and 11 coming up for Tulsa. Wall drops back to pass and get it out to Higgins but it will come back for holding deep in the backfield. The call brings up third and 28 from the Hurricane's own 5-yard line. Wall drops back and gives to Higgins who gets six yards to the 11. Fitzgerald is deep to punt he'll get a Tulsa bounce to the Ram's 46.

Updated at 2:34 pm MT.; 11:43 left Fourth Quarter; Rams 44 - Hurricanes 0.

After switching directions Esslinger comes out throwing to Washington incomplete. Washington carries on third down and finds a hole in the left side for a 19-yard gain. First down Rams at the Hurricane's 24.

First down. Esslinger passes complete to Washington who looses two on the play. On second down he moves to the 20. On third and six Esslinger throws a bullet to Darran Hall. First down Rams. A gain of two for Washington brings the Rams to second and goal on the five yard line. Running off the left side Washington dives for a touchdown. Franz will kick as Esslinger will hold. It's blocked leaving it 44-0.

Updated at 2:34 pm MT.; 0:00 left Third Quarter; Rams 38 - Hurricanes 0.

Franz is set to kickoff to Jason Jacobi who waits on his own 5-yard line. The kick is short and Corey Brown collects it on the 20 and makes it out to the 30. Wall under center gives to Kecin Isham. Wall fumbles the snap and falls on it back at the Hurricanes' 28. Third and long and Wall passes complete to Savage for a first down at the Hurricane's 45.

Wall on first down wants to pass and he's got it complete to Mark Lippe for ten yards. First and ten from the Ram 45. Wall gives to Higgins as a flag, probably for holding, comes in. Tulsa will be backed up ten yards from the spot of the call. It's first and twenty for Tulsa.

From the shotgun Wall passes through the hands of Spencer Braggs. Again from the shotgun Wall throws and hits Brister for a gain of 14. 3rd and six from the Ram 41. Wall passes complete as Myron Terry goes down after colliding with another Ram. Terry walks off with help.

First and ten Hurricanes at the Ram 29. Wall gives to John Mosley who is met after four yards by Rick Crowell. Wall wantos to pass and has Damon Savage open and puts it though his hands. Higgins returns for the thrid and six situation and he gets the ball as the Rams show blitz. Andy Englestad meets Higgins in the backfield. On fourth down Wall wants to pass and he's under pressure. Running he throws and Rick Crowell breaks it up.

Ryan Esslinger will take over for the Rams. Esslinger throws a bullet out to Frank Rice who will get the first down. After they move the chains Esslinger brings the Rams to the 46 and gives the ball to Washington for thirteen yards. From their own 49 Esslinger gives to Washington who will move North for 8-yards ending the quarter.

Updated at 2:17 pm MT.; 6:51 left Third Quarter; Rams 38 - Hurricanes 0.

Franz is in to kickoff as Jacobi is deep for the Golden Hurricanes. The kick is out of bounds at the five-yard line.

1st and ten Hurricanes at their own 35. Higgins carries forward for seven to the 'Cane's 42. Wall pitches to Higgins who is pushed out of bounds for a loss of one yard. On third down Rick Crowell gets pressure on Wall. Darran Hall is deep for the game's first punt.and the takes it on the 17. The Rams get called for a face mask on the return.

First and ten Rams on their own 12. Jamie Blake carries right for three yards. Second and seven as Moreno comes up under center and gives to Jamie Blake tho takes it forward 16 yards for a Ram first down at their 31.

Moreno under center wants the pass and throws it downfield for Darran Hall. Second and ten for the Rams. Moreno passes complete to Paul Turner to the Ram 47 and a sixteen-yard gain. On first down the 18-yard pass goes to Frank Rice who drags a Tulsa player along.

On first and ten Jamie Blake is brought down for a loss of five bringing up second and 15. After some comfusion Moreno gets off a complete pass to Darran Hall for a gain of one. Third and fourteen for the Rams as Paul Turner is pushed out at the first down marker. First and ten Rams after a generous spot.

First down on the Hurricane 24. Moreno gets th game clock re-wound as Jamie Blake cuts through the Hurricane line like a warm knife through butter. Blake carries to the 3. On first and goal he takes in in on the three yard touchdown run.

Updated at 2:05 pm MT.; 12:37 left Third Quarter; Rams 31 - Hurricanes 0.

James Anderson will kick to Paul Turner and Darran Hall. Hall takes the bouncing kick back for 13-yards.

1st and 10 Rams on their 24. Moreno under center passes to Eli Workman who dropps it. Second and ten Rams. Moreno gives to McDougal who smashes through Tulsa for 15 yards. McDougal looks like he'll break one open.

On first down Moreno gives to McDougal again for a gain of 5 to the Rams' 44. Moreno uner center passes incomplete to Frank Rice. On second and ten Moreno drops back to pass to McDougal who gets a first down at midfield. First Down Rams.

Moreno counts off and gives to McDougal on the draw. McDougal gets 20 yards to the Hurricane 30. First down Rams and Moreno hits Paul Turner at the 10 and he has one defender to beat. TOUCHDOWN RAMS. Franz comes in for the PAT and it's 31-0 Rams. Paul Turner has four catches for 109 yards on the day.

Updated at 1:35 pm MT.; Halftime; Rams 24 - Hurricanes 0.

Tulsa lines up to go for it. Wall wants to pass and throws incomplete for Jerrold Smith although it's closer to Myron Terry.

First and ten Rams. Washington runs, spins, breaks tackles, spins some more and takes it 23 yards to the 50. Moreno passes on first down with a beautiful leaping catch by Corey McCoy on the Tulsa 29. Moreno is now 10-12 for 226 yards.

Moreno lines up under center and wants to pass. It's complete to Paul Turner who is forced out at the 18-yard line after a gain of 11. Moreno wantos to pass and overthrows McCoy deep in the end zone. Second and ten Rams as Moreno calls teh cadance and passes off the hands of McCoy in the end zone.

Washington carries and fumbles on the Tulsa 10. It's out of bounds so the Rams will have it at the 10 on a 4th and 1. Gain of three on a carry by Washington. Moreno's pass is incomplete and Derek Franz will come in to finish the quarter with three points.

Updated at 1:25 pm MT.; 1:40 remaining 2nd Quarter; Rams 21 - Hurricanes 0.

Wall comes up for third and six. The referees miss the illegal substitution and it's a complete pass for 9 yards. 1st and 10 'Canes on their own 12. Higgins gets 5 yards to the 17 and it's second and 5 for the Hurricanes as Wall passes complete to Jerrold Smith and a Tulsa first down.

1st and 10 Tulsa on their own 25 as Wall gives to Higgins who carries for four yards. Wall passes complete to Savage for six yards and a Tulsa first dow at their own 35.

Wall under center wants to pass and throws it incomplete to Jerrold Smith. Wall changes th call and gives to Higgins who finds room for a 23 yard gain. 1st and 10 Tulsa on the Ram 42. Wall drops back and throws to Jerrold Smith on the Ram 30. 1st and 10 Hurricanes.

Wall under pressure throws incomplete to Brister int eh end zone. Second and ten 'Canes. Wall wants to pass and overthrows Brister again. Brister is well covered by Joey Porter. Higgins carries forward for seven yards bringing up 4th and 3 on the Ram 23.

Updated at 1:15 pm MT.; 6:23 remaining 2nd Quarter; Rams 21 - Hurricanes 0.

10,128 came to today's game. More than 15,000 ticket holders didn't come. C.W. Hurst is on to kick off and it's a short high kick that Tulsa will return to the 40.

1st and 10 Tulsa as Higgins finds room on the right end for a gain of 6. Tulsa needs midfield asn Fitzgerald hands to Higgins and he takes it for the 1st down.

First and ten Tulas on the 50. Fitzgerald throws complete to a wide open Savage.

First and ten Hurricanes at the Ram 37. Fitzgerald gives to Higgins again and it's good for another seven. Fitzgerald fumbles.

First and ten Rams on their own 31. Jamie Blake breaks it open for nine yards right up the middle. On second down he'll do more and spin forward for another 9. First and ten Rams on their own 49.

Moreno passes incomplete to McCoy after it's tipped. Moreno gives to Jamie Blake who once agian drags the Tulsa line along for a 13 yard gain. 1st and 10 Rams on the 38 as the give is to Blake again and it'll be 3rd and 2.

Moreno under center as Blake limps off and the give is to McDougal on the delay for a gain of 5. First and ten Rams on teh Tulsa 25. Moreno on the play action hits Turner who fumbles it and it's 1st and 10 Hurricanes on their own 1.

Wall comes in at quarterback for the Hurricanes and gives to Higgins for four yards. On second down Higgins is stopped for no gain. Wall comes up under center and calls for a timeout.

Updated at 1:02 pm MT.; 6:15 remaining 2nd Quarter; Rams 21 - Hurricanes 0.

Moreno comes under center and the Rams will be flagged for a false start. On first and 15 Washington gets the Rams back to the original line of scrimage. 3rd and 10 Rams on their own 31. Moreno throws complete to Corey McCoy for a gain of 16.

First and ten Rams on the Hurricane 47. Moreno opens it up and hits Darran Hall in the end zone. Hrust adds the PAT

Updated at 12:56 pm MT.; 15:00 remaining 1st Quarter; Rams 14 - Hurricanes 0.

Hurst lines up to kick to the Hurricanes. Jacobi gets the ball on the 7 and brings it back 20 yards. 1st and 10 Hurricanes on their own 27. The Hurricanes have yet to move the ball across midfield as Fitxgerald somes up wanting to pass and hits Lippe who is immedately brought down by Ramson. 2nd and 6 for the Hurricanes. Fitzgerald comes up as the whistles blow and the flags fly. The Rams are called for calling signals. After a six yard gain it's first and 10 Hurricanes from their 42.

Fitzgerald drops the ball as Joey Porter knocks it loose. Cieslinski gets it back for the Rams. The pass to Washington is good for three yards. Moreno comes back and fumbles giving the ball to Tulsa on their own 30.

Fitzgerald changes the call on the line and hands it to Higgins for 4. 2nd and 6 it's a give to Higgins who is tackled by Erik Olson. 1st and 10 Hurricanes on their 44. Fitzgerald passes for the first down to Savage. IT'S TULSA'S FIRST TIME IN RAM TERRITORY at 2:53 in the 1st.

Fitzgerald comes up and hands to Higgins who is wrapped up for no gain by Adrian Ross. Fitzgerald's pass is complete to Savage for nine yards before Kvamme wraps up the play. Higgins carries forward for four more yards and a Tulsa first down on the Ram 32.

Higgins carries for 10 yards and another Hurricane first down on the Ram 21.

Fitzgerald under pressure from Erick Vaughan throws a strike for Willie Taylor - too bad he's a Ram player. Washington gets 11 on the first down carry.

1st and ten Rams on their own 26. Moreno throws to McCoy for close to a Ram first down and it is.

1st and ten to Rams. The give is to Washington to end the quarter on the Ram 39.

Updated at 12:39 pm MT.; 6:15 remaining 1st Quarter; Rams 14 - Hurricanes 0.

Moreno gives to Washington for a gain of 2. Moreno scrambles and dumps the ball out of bounds as the flag comes for intentional grounding. Moreno from the 22 throws a pass for Paul Turner that is batted down. Hurst comes in for a 38-yard attempt that is wide right.

1st and 10 Hurricanes on their own 22. Fitzgerald under center passes complete to Savage who is pushed out of bounds by Eason Ramson. On second down Rams show blitz and back off as Fitzgerald passes for savage and it's covered by Nate Kvamme. The thrid down pass is complete to Savage for a gain of seven yards and a Hurricane first down.

1st and 10 as Savage gives to Higgins who meets Erik Olson after three yards. Ftizgerald on second down coems up to pass and it's complete to Lippe but it will come back for offensive holding. Second and 22 for the Hurricanes. Fitzgerald runs out of pressure and is finally pushed out of bounds by Kvamme at the 33 for a gain of 14. 3rd and 8 from the 33 as Fitzgerald under pressure throws the interception to Myron Terry.

1st and 10 Rams on the Hurricane 48. The handoff is to McDougal who gets six. Second down and Moreno comes under center to pass and swings it out to an open McDougal for a gain of six and a Ram first down.

1st and 10 Rams on the Hurricane 36. Moreno under pressure throws down field for Eil Workman and a personal foul will move it to the Hurricane 4 yard line. 1st and goal Rams. McDougal goes straight across the middle of the line for another Ram touchdown. Hurst adds the extra point.

Updated at 12:25 pm MT.; 10:15 remaining 1st Quarter; Rams 7 - Hurricanes 0.

Hurst lines up the Rams to kick to Jason Jacobi. Hurst's kick is good to the goal line. Jacobi gets it to the 14. 1st and 10 Tulsa. Fitzgerald hands off to Higgins who gets six to the 20. Fitzgerald comes up as the whistles and flags come. The call will back the Hurricanes up five. 2nd and 9 for Tulsa as they line up on the right hash mark. Fitsgerald gives to Higgins who finds some room to run and gets 7. 3rd and 3 for the Hurricanes at their 22. Higgins gets the ball again but just gets the first down this time.

1st and 10 Hurricanes. Fitzgerald wants to pass and throws a bullet for Savvage but it's broken up by Erik Olson. On second down Higgins finds another hole in the Ram's defensive line and gets 8 yards. On third down Taylor blows through the line and hits Higgins as he takes the ball knocking the ball loose. Kvamme recovers.

1st and 10 rams. Washington carries for one yard. 2nd and 9 and Moreno wants to pass, under pressure runs the bootleg and passes deep for Eli Workman. 1st and goal after the 25-yard gain. Moreno comes up on the five yard line and calls timeout.

Updated at 12:15 pm MT.; 13:22 remaining 1st Quarter; Rams 7 - Hurricanes 0.

Hurst's kick is fielded at about the Jacobi gets a return of 19 yards to the 22. On the swing pass Savage gets seven yards before getting tackled by Kvamme and Ramson. On second and 3 Higgins gets three yards on the run and takes it fro a Hurricane first down.

On first down Fitzgerald's pocket breaks down but he gets another block and makes it a complete pass for a gain of 9 yards. Jerrold Smith comes in as quarterback and fumbles the snap. Ram Greg Pollard recovers.

1st and 10 RAMS from midfield and Moreno throws it up high for Paul Turner. TOUCHDOWN RAMS Hurst adds the PAT.

Updated at 12:03 pm MT.; 15:00 remaining 1st Quarter; Rams 0 - Hurricanes 0.

At kickoff the tempature is a balmy 38 in Hughes Stadium. The wind is blowing at 1-3 from the South-South-East. Geoff Turner is not in uniform for the Rams today and will not play. The Rams won the toss and defer. The Rams will kickoff and defend the South goal.

Updated at 11:50 a.m.

With 20 minutes showing on the pre-game clock it is a beautiful day winter day in Fort Collins. Snow covers the area around the stadium as well as most of the bleachers. The crowd looks to be very small on this sunny day. The Rams will take teh field with less than 2000 people in the stands today, likely setting record low for attendence at Hughes Stadium.

The field is composed mostly of crushed grass covering a mud base. The facilities crew prepared teh field for a game yesterday at about the same time the snow finally let up. According to the crew the best time to play on a field is right after it's been cleared. It's now been 24 hours for this field which has suffered through the flood of '97 and now the blizzard of '97.

Last Updated:11/14/98.
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