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  Nebraska's Matt Davison (3) pulls in a touchdown in front of Missouri's Carlos Posey on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, during the first quarter in Columbia, Mo. -- The Associated Press
Nebraska's Davison continues success at Faurot Field
Story from the Columbia Daily Tribune

Dave Matter and Jason WIlliams

There is something about Faurot Field's north end zone that Nebraska split end Matt Davison likes.

Davison, a junior, caught only his second career touchdown pass when he hauled in Eric Crouch's seven-yard toss in the corner of the end zone with 5:48 remaining in the first quarter of last night's game against Missouri.

That was only about 15 yards from the spot of his finest moment. In 1997, Davison, of course, made the miraculous diving grab after teammate Shevin Wiggins inadvertently kicked the ball on the last play of regulation.

Late in the quarter, Davison looked to be headed toward his third TD catch in the north end zone, but MU safety Julian Jones was able to wrestle the ball away for an interception.

  • DOUGHERTY INJURED: Missouri quarterback Jim Dougherty, who started the game, sprained his left knee on MU's last drive in the third quarter. He did not return.

    He sprained the same knee in the season opener against Alabama-Birmingham.

  • ANOTHERLOSS: Like Missouri defensive coordinator Moe Ankney did in last Saturday's game against Western Michigan, sophomore tight end Brandon Ford mourned the loss of a family member during the game.

    Ford's mother, Debra, died of cancer on Wednesday in Galveston, Texas. He remained in Columbia this week and played against the Cornhuskers.

    Ford, who backs up Dwayne Blakley and is a key player on special teams, went home to Galveston for a few days last week, but his mother wanted him to return to Columbia in order to not miss classes and practice, MU sports information director Bob Brendel said.

    Ankney's wife, Carlalee, died of cancer last Saturday morning.

  • NEBRASKA'S VERSION: MU offensive tackle Aaron Crittendon described the Cornhuskers' formidable defense by saying "they're all Justin Smiths," referring to his teammate, the sophomore defensive end All-America candidate.

    The Cornhuskers have their own Justin Smith. He is a freshman defensive end but is not listed on the two-deep chart.

    Justin Smith, Nebraska's version, recorded a sack during mop-up minutes late in the game.

  • CASHING IN: In addition to its approximately $1 million allotment from the Big 12 Conference network package, MU has earned about $400,000 for its two television appearances this season, MU senior associate athletic director Gene McArtor said.

    Fox Sports Net televised last night's game, and the network syndicated the Tigers' season-opening game against Alabama-Birmingham. MU earned approximately $80,000 more than Nebraska did because of operation and lighting costs, McArtor said.

  • HONORED: Former MU basketball coach Norm Stewart was honored on the turf at halftime.

    Accompanied by his wife, Virginia, and about two dozen former players, including Jon Sundvold, Doug Smith and Kim Anderson, Stewart received a warm applause.

  • EXTRA POINTS: Former Nebraska linebacker Ed Stewart, MU's new life skills coordinator, the position formerly held by Lee Winfield, earned the Big Eight Conference defensive player of the year honor in 1994. Š Former Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog was seen tailgating before the game. Š Last night's win was the 100th of the 1990s for the Cornhuskers, who have a 100-15-1 record this decade.

    -- Compiled by Dave Matter and Jason WIlliams

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