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3B SPORTS/The Charlotte Post Wednesday, December 31, 1997 i Bulls move to 19th in poll Continued from page 1B along well, and the chemistry is carrying us a long way.” The trip isn’t over yet. After the Marriott, there’s the CIAA’s Western Division, where N.C. Central has dominated for the last five seasons. 'The Bulls real ize theyll be the hunted now, but that’s better than being an also- ran. “It’s something we wanted to get back to,” Joyner said. “Ib some degree, we deserve to be where we are. The question is whether we do the things that allow us to stay there as the season progresses.” Who’s No. 1? Jaguars make case Continued from page 1B Tbesday. 'The championship race could be as close as last season’s, when Howard nosed out Jackson State for the top spot. Ironically, the Bison overtook the 'Ilgers by beating Southern in the Heritage Bowl. Southern did its share of win ning, but it might not be enough to overtake Hampton. The Pirates rolled to the MEAC title in its first year of eligibility, beating FAMU and S.C. State in the process. Southern, on the other hand, lost Jo the Rattlers 33-3, which could (lamage their chances of taking the top spot. But the Jaguars were more dominant throughout Ihe season and managed to win its final game, something that FAMU and Hampton didn’t. “We knew we had to play a full 60 minutes against S.C. State,” Richardson said. “They have a great football team. We had to try to control the line of scrimmage. They have a huge offensive line, and if they get the lead they will start pounding you, so I thought the game had to be won in the pits on both sides.” S.C. State held a 28-20 lead in the fourth quarter, only to have the Jaguars snatch the momen tum with big plays on special teams and defense. Southern’s 'Terrance Blackwell returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and the Jaguars converted a Bulldogs turnover into a 3-yard Jermaine West run for the win- and poor scheduling, had a turn around in for- Jeffries tunes as well. 'The game drew more than 32,629 fans to the Georgia Dome, more than 14,000 better than last year. With McDonald’s as the title spon sor for two and a switch to organizers mng score. “There were two good football teams out there today,” S.C. State coach WQMe JefiHes said. “We did n’t make the big plays. Southern made the big plays.” 'The Heritage Bowl, maligned in past years for meager crowds more years and a Saturday kickoffs, hope the game can grow into a big-time event. “We are very excited about the future of the McDonald’s Heritage Bowl,” executive director Craig Cason said. “We think this game will transcend not only black col lege football, but bowl games in general.” Enis leaving Penn State for the NFL By Aliah D. Wright THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. - All- America running back Curtis Enis is leaving Penn State to enter the NFL draft. Enis, a junior, was suspended by coach Joe Patemo for the team’s New Year’s Day appear ance in the Citrus Bowl after accepting a suit from a sports agent to wear at an awards show. In issuing an apology for his actions Monday, he also revealed his decision to tirni pro. “I would like to begin by apolo gizing to my family, teammates, coaches and fans for recent events,” he said. “I made a mis take and I accept full responsibil ity for my actions. “However, I did not want to hurt Penn State University in any way or the people that have been so influential in helping me achieve my goal of playing major college football. - ^ “I am going to forego by senior season at Penn State and enter the 1998 NFL draft.” Enis, who rushed for 1,363 yards and 19 touchdowns, violat ed NCAA rules when he took the suit from agent Jeff Nalley. Enis also lied to Patemo about it. “Before the recent incidents took place,” Enis said, “Coach Patemo, who has always looked out for my best interests, advised me to turn pro. “I have spoken at length throughout the year with my family, the Penn State staff and various NFL personnel who advised me that I was ready for the next level and should strong ly consider making the jump to the NFL.” Old rivals meet in AFC playoffs Continued from 1B Elvis Grbac has practically none. “The one thing is I’m not plajdng against Elway - I’m playing against their defense,” said Grbac, who started in the regular season finale against New Orleans after missing six weeks with a broken collarbone. “Tm going to focus on what I have to do. You could say John Elwa/s been in this league for so many years, but if you don’t have a team around you that supports you, you’re not going to do weU. 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