By Times Staff Writer
Published September 11, 2004
FRANK GORE, MIAMI: Two torn ACLs, 11/2 seasons missed, one sweet comeback for the junior: 18 carries, 89 yards (25 in overtime) and one winning touchdown.
ANTONIO CROMARTIE, FSU: The sophomore cornerback returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown then came up with an acrobatic interception during the final minutes.
ANTREL ROLLE, MIAMI: A likely first-round pick had he declared, the senior cornerback led a defense that allowed just 108 passing yards to Chrix Rix. And on first and 20 in overtime, he saw a screen pass coming and tackled Lorenzo Booker for an 8-yard loss.
DEVIN HESTER, MIAMI: Xavier Beitia's 34-yard field goal with 3:58 left likely would have sealed it for FSU. But the sophomore receiver blocked it to keep it 10-3.
BY THE NUMBERS
3: First-half points by Miami, the first time FSU has done that against the Hurricanes since 1997.
2: Career touchdowns by FSU sophomore defensive back Antonio Cromartie after returning a fumble 61 yards.
4: FSU first-time starters: defensive end Chauncey Davis, linebackers Ray Piquion and Sam McGrew and punter Chris Hall.
37: Players on the FSU and Miami rosters who attended high school together.
