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Monday, October 9, 2000

‘Fu’ effective for
Pittsburgh

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Pat Bigold
Star-Bulletin

Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala had seven rushes for 35 yards and two receptions for 23 more in Pittsburgh's 20-3 victory over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands.

The former St. Louis School and University of Utah running back was promoted last Tuesday by Steelers head coach Bill Cowher. 'Fu' is the backup halfback and the one back in the passing offense.

Fuamatu-Ma'afala had a two-yard run and nine-yard reception on a 94-yard drive in the second quarter that ended with Jerome Bettis' 12-yard touchdown to give Pittsburgh a 10-0 lead.

He also had a 14-yard reception and a six-yard run on the 53-yard drive that ended in Kris Brown's field goal to make it 20-3 in the fourth quarter.

He had a 22-yard run to the Jets' 16 on the last drive, but quarterback Kordell Stewart took knees on the last three plays to run out the clock.

Molokai native Kimo von Oelhoffen, once again starting at nose tackle for Pittsburgh, recorded one tackle.

Former Kahuku High and Brigham Young tight end Itula Mili, in his second week back in a reserve role after starting the first five games, caught one pass for 12 yards in the Seahawks' 26-3 loss at Carolina.

Former Leilehua High and University of West Virginia running back Adrian Murrell rushed twice for 14 yards for Washington in a 17-14 victory at Philadelphia.

Former Mililani High and University of Hawaii defensive lineman Ma'a Tanuvasa had his first sack of the season in the Broncos' 21-7 victory at San Diego.

Former UH kicker Jason Elam returned from the injured list to kick three extra points for Denver.