Though he too threw an interception, he also completed 22 of 33 passes for 283 yards, despite a slightly sprained ankle.

``I didn't want to make my ankle an excuse,'' said the kid.

He tossed fourth-quarter touchdown strikes of six yards to Leonard Hankerson and 42 yards to Tommy Streeter.

Golden, watching, watching, tactfully spared Harris but did not hide the positive impression Morris was making.

``I'm sure not displeased with what I've seen Stephen do,'' said the new boss, smiling. ``It's encouraging. He has moxie. Seems to have leadership. Can create with his feet . . .''