PLAYER OF THE GAME--Ohio State tailback Pepe Pearson runs out of a tackle by Illinois defender Patrick Rouse during the Buckeye's 41-6 thrashing of the winless Fighting Illini, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997. Pearson, who was named Player of the Game, picked up 111 yards, and scored 2 touchdowns for the Buckeyes.