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V Perm State’s young tailback sparkles in Kickoff Classic Nittany Lions and Brigham Young win in college football’s first weekend. EAST RUTHERFORD, N J. (AP) - Curtis Enis can’t hide anymore. The sensational sophomore ran for 241 yards and scored three touchdowns Sunday as No. 11 Pom State cruised to a 24-7 victory over No. 7 Southern California in the Kickoff Classic. Enis, a 6-foot-1,231-pounder who was rarely allowed to be interviewed last season, dazzled a Kickoff Classic record crowd of 77,716 at Giants Sta dium with scoring runs of 24, nine and four yards. Enis’ 24-yarder, with 1:57 left in the first half, displayed his power and speed. He ran directly into safety Rashard Cook at the 15-yard-line, bounced off and sped into the end zone to give the Nittany Lions a 10-0 lead. Penn State dominated so completely in the second half that USC John Robinson’s team barely averted a shut out, scoring with 29 seconds left when linebacker Chris Claiborne recovered a fumble by tailback Chafie Fields in the end zone. After a scoreless third quarter, Enis, who coach Joe Patemo said still has to work on his game, ran 57 yards to the USC 27 to set up his 9-yard score with 13:22 left. Just 1:40 later, after Kim Herring intercepted a pass by Brad Otton, Enis was at it again, sewing from four yards out. Enis, who had 27 carries, produced the fourth-highest rushing total in Penn State history and the most by a sopho more. Otton, USC’s Rose Bowl hero against Northwestern, had a poor day, completingjust 11 of 28 passes fw 144 yards and an interception. Penn State’s, Wally Richardson was lOof 18fw 102 yards and two first-half interceptions. He was replaced late in the third quar Aftera scorelessffirst quarter, one in which Richardson threw intercep tions on both Penn State drives, the Nittany Lions finally broke through for a 3-0 lead. And it came on a USC turnover. Darrell Kama’s punt was fair and caught by USC at the 12-yard line. On the next play, Otton fumbled the snap and defensive end Chris Snyder recov ered at the 12. Richardson was almost intercepted again, but USC’s Sammy Knight and Brian Kelly both hobbled the ball and it fell incomplete near the goal line. Two plays later, Brett Conway kicked a 28-yard field goal with 7:12 left in the half. Just when it looked as if Patemo might give Enisarest, back he went in the fourth quarter, running three times for 73 yards (Hi the second touchdown drive. On his 57-yarder, he took a handoff from McQueary and ran around left end until he was forced out of bounds. Sunday's game was the second of the college football season. Saturday in Provo, Utah, Brigham Young de feated No. 13 Tfexas A&M 41-37 in the Pigskin Classic. ffirc at Affordable Prices! «ffr ✓ Birth control options ✓ Free pregnancy testing ✓ Annual gynecological 8c breast exams ■’ V. L < 'T»9t» n ✓ Diagnosis/treatment of sexually transmitted diseases ✓ Piagnosis/treatment of urinary tract infections ✓ HTV testing __— ji.' A _I WHICHEVER TRAIL YOU CHOOSE. I Sleepingbags Travel Gothes Backpacks Hiking Boots Luggage Outerwear Tents Rainwear CHOOSE THE MOOSE'S TOOTH. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA THE MOOSES TOOTH outdoor sports & travel 40th AtO Street 489-4849 ---- . .. ■ ■_:_ 4! Rest Assured be Insured. NOW is the time to review your current medical insurance and/or consider . a plan to assist you with your hedfbxare needs! Your University Health Center, together with GM Southw&t of Dallas,TX, offers UNL students a comprehensive and affordable medical insurance plan specifically designed to suit the needs of undergraduate and graduate students. Tne plan offers students: • ' l • 1*- *: * •';'z*: * An annual premium of only $399! (Coverage for non international students begins 8/21 /96) * The convenient location and services of the University Health Center (located at 15th & U) for initial treatment! * Dependent coverage is also available! >. (see policy brochure for dependent premiums and specific details) Brochures and applications are available at the University • Health Center, International Affairs Office or by mail. Have any questions? Call our 24-hour information line at 472-7437. | http://www.unl.edu/DaiIyNeb/] Need more memory? We have everything you need. (Except a bigger brain.) Nebraska Bookstore Multimedia Dept Upper Level All the stuff your mom forgot to buy you. , 48*Ibr