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Pac-10 Men's Basketball Power Rankings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:17:02 +0000

WEEK 3 PAC-10 RANKINGS Not a whole lot of movement this week. Arizona State's stock is rising and Oregon's is falling. Otherwise, not a whole lot of change from Week 2.

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Play of the Day: Oregon's 'routine' PAT: 'Wow, that was a close one'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:15:59 +0000

Dave Curtis, Sporting News Football's most famous holds usually involve penalty flags--and shame for the holder. Things are different this year out west, where Oregon's Nate Costa might have made the Pac-10's play of the year Saturday night. With six seconds left in regulation, Costa salvaged a poor extra point snap, allowing kicker Morgan Flint to convert the game-tying kick. The Ducks eventually won 44-41 in two overtimes. Here's a look back at the key play: The background Costa, Oregon's junior backup quarterback, told Sporting News he hadn't held for kicks in high school or college. He started the gig at the request of coaches, who replaced punter Tim Taylor with a quarterback to make fake kicks more feasible. Training camp became a training ground for Costa, Flint, and freshman snapper Jeff Palmer to find a consistent routine. "Changing holders can be a little hectic," Flint said Sunday night. "It's like a ...

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There was an Oregon trail in the desert, but time erased it

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:55:00 +0000

Arizona was clinging to a 31-24 lead when the Ducks started mounting a final drive in the final minutes. Wildcat fans poured out of the stands in anticipation of a victory that had not yet been won. > Arizona was clinging to a 31-24 lead when the Ducks started mounting a final drive in the final minutes. Wildcat fans poured out of the stands in anticipation of a victory that had not yet been won.

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Washington distance runners take to the Border (Clash)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:14:03 +0000

Later this morning, the top high school cross country runners from Oregon and Washington will race in the 2009 Border Clash at Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. The current weather report down there shows the temperature to be in the the mid 40's with humidity approaching 90% and mild winds.

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Oregon-OSU adds to superb final weekend

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:13:33 +0000

The Pac-10 doesn't have an official conference championship. But Don Borst says its de facto one (Oregon-OSU) will be pretty good.

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No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona; on track for Rose Bowl

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:05:40 +0000

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field.

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Oregon's 2-OT win sets up big Pac-10 title fight

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:49:07 +0000

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Pac-10 games stand out on an otherwise dull day

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:14:41 +0000

Leading the way is Oregon's rally from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter in Tucson to beat Arizona, 44-41, in double overtime. > Leading the way is Oregon's rally from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter in Tucson to beat Arizona, 44-41, in double overtime.

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Oregon shows heart of a champion vs. Arizona

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:08 +0000

Oregon shows a lot of courage to rally past 'Zona in double OT and that's why the Ducks are close to a Pac-10 title, CFN says.

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No. 11 Oregon wins, controls Rose Bowl destiny

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:54:37 +0000

Jeremiah Masoli carried Oregon one step closer to the Rose Bowl.

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Pac-10: Oregon rallies to beat Arizona in double OT

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:49:06 +0000

No. 11 Ducks post as 44-41 win and are in position for a Rose Bowl berth. > Jeremiah Masoli carried Oregon one step closer to the Rose Bowl.

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College Football | Jeremiah Masoli helps Oregon survive Arizona, 44-41, in double overtime

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:30:49 +0000

Jeremiah Masoli carried Oregon one step closer to the Rose Bowl.

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No. 11 Oregon slips past Arizona 44-41 in 2 OTs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:51:55 +0000

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Oregon overcomes Arizona in 2OT, has Pac-10 title in sight

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:41:40 +0000

Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second ...

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Portland Rallies to Beat Oregon 88-81

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:22 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Nik Raivio scored 24 points to lead a big second-half turnaround as Portland registered an 88-81 victory over Oregon on Saturday.

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College Football's Best Feast Before Thanksgiving

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:36:57 +0000

Sure, Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, but given the opportunity, the nation’s best teams feasted on much weaker opponents on Saturday, meaning yet another week will pass without any change at the top of the BCS. The top four of the BCS took on four teams on Saturday with a combined 19 wins. The team with the most wins of the four was an FCS team. And Florida, Alabama, Texas and TCU reacted appropriately, pasting their opponents in all four games and keeping all of their hopes alive for a national title chance. Little BCS noise was made at all this weekend, with the top team to lose being the LSU Tigers, who were already counted out of the BCS this year, seeing as though they would be a third SEC team at the party that could only allow two SEC teams in. In fact, the most important news when it comes to the BCS this weekend came from Clemson and Kansas State – two teams not even ranked in the top 20, who were both able to secure spots in their respective conference championship games. ...

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ACC, Pac-10 and SEC Capsules Week 12

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:31:01 +0000

Atlantic Coast Conference Conference Leaders: Clemson (Atlantic Division; 8-3, 6-2) and Georgia Tech (Coastal Division; 10-1, 7-1) have both clinched their respective divisions and will meet for the ACC Championship Game on Dec. 5. Game of Last Week: Clemson 34, Virginia 21. With the Atlantic Division waiting to be claimed after Boston College lost, the Tigers took full advantage, as a full team effort allowed Clemson to claim victory on Senior Day. Game of Next Week: Virginia vs. Virginia Tech. With few inter-conference battles scheduled for next Saturday, this rivalry game is sure to be a good one. Bowl Eligible Teams: Boston College Golden Eagles, Miami Hurricanes, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Tar Heels, Florida State Seminoles. Pac-10 Conference Leader : Oregon (9-2, 7-1) Lurking: Oregon State (8-3, 6-2) Game of Last Week: Oregon 44, Arizona 41. With both teams looking for a bid to the Rose Bowl, this double overtime ...

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No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona 44-41 in 2OT (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:25:13 +0000

Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second overtime as No. 11 Oregon defeated Arizona 44-41 on Saturday night and took a big step toward the Pac-10 title. Masoli threw for three scores and ran for three more as the Ducks rallied from a 24-14 deficit early in the fourth quarter.

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Hot in the headset: Which coaches helped themselves?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:24:38 +0000

The final weeks of the season mean money time for college coaches. Lucrative extensions and bonuses — or better-paying jobs — for the successful; pink slips for the ineffective. Here's a coaching roll call from Saturday — those who helped themselves (and their wallets), and those with a long week ahead: The Winners • Chip Kelly, Oregon. Move over, Iron Bowl. The Civil War ranks as this year's coolest rivalry showdown, thanks in large part to Kelly keeping the Ducks afloat after losses at Boise State and Stanford. If UO beats Oregon State on Dec. 3 at Autzen Stadium, Kelly's rookie head coaching season ends in a Rose Bowl. • Dabo Swinney, Clemson. Published reports indicate the ACC Atlantic Division title the Tigers clinched Saturday will double Swinney's $800,000 salary. Not bad for a guy who was an unknown wide receivers coach 13 months ago. "We're happy today," he told reporters after his team's win over Virginia. "But we're not done yet." ...

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Masoli lifts No. 10 Oregon over Arizona in key tilt

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:16:06 +0000

TUCSON, Ariz.(AP) Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second overtime as No. 11 Oregon defeated Arizona 44-41 on Saturday night and took a big step toward the Pac-10 title.

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Ducks-'Zona

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:24:16 +0000

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Up next for USC: Saturday vs. Loyola Marymount

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The Trojans are missing three players and North Carolina transfer Alex Stepheson. Loyola Marymount's Drew Viney, a transfer from Oregon, has scored 52 points in his last two games. > USC today VS. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT When : 5 p.m.

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Don't count on a Saturday snoozefest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:13 +0000

Matt Hayes These are the bland Saturdays when no one is safe. No, really. How often have we seen this is the past: the relatively uneventful developing into the remarkably significant. Even No. 1 Florida, playing host to cupcake Florida International, isn't immune at this late stage of the season. "We know what's on the line," Florida linebacker Ryan Stamper said. "We're going hard." Maybe it's some cosmic balance in response to the wild weekends of the last three years, but just when you think 2009 couldn't be more predictable we give you these six wild possibilities (ranked in order of likelihood it will happen) that could develop Saturday: 1. A Stanford player wins the Heisman Trophy How it can happen: Hey, it has happened before (Jim Plunkett, 1970), why not again? No BCS league tailback has more yards (1,395) or touchdowns (19) than Toby Gerhart, who has surged to the top of Heisman ...

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Spotlight game: No. 11 Oregon at Arizona

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:12 +0000

Place: Tucson, Ariz. Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ABC Line: Oregon by 6 Three reasons Oregon will win He's back: LeGarrette Blount could contribute for Oregon against Arizona. Double trouble: After LeGarrette Blount TKOd much of his 2009 season, LaMichael James became the newest Ducks running back to jump from unknown to all-conference-caliber in less than a season. Now, Blount is back on the squad, and indications are he'll see playing time Saturday for the first time since before Labor Day. Arizona has decent statistics against the run, but Cal's Shane Vereen, a backup to injured star Jahvid Best, went for 159 yards on the 'Cats last weekend. Oregon averages 237 yards per game and needs a big edge in this area to win on the road. Coach Chip: Chip Kelly's two encounters with Arizona as Oregon's offensive coordinator resulted in some odd results. Dennis Dixon's injury left the Ducks helpless in a 2007 loss. Last year in Eugene, Oregon rolled up 45 first-half points, then ...

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Oregon, Arizona seek control of Pac-10 (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:04 +0000

Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews has a vivid memory from the Ducks' last trip to Arizona Stadium -- a 34-24 loss to Arizona in 2007. "Their fans rushing the field," Matthews said this week. "We were ranked No. 2 in the nation and we came out on the losing side and it was tough. ... It crushed us as a team." The Ducks were contending for a berth in the Bowl Championship Series...

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Picking the Pac, week 12

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:02 +0000

Well, I finally got an Oregon game almost exactly right last week. Stanford, the other team that seems most vexing, was another matter.

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Oregon, Arizona eye Rose Bowl berth (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15:48 +0000

The desert has been inhospitable to the Ducks in recent years. In Oregon's past two trips to Tucson, the team lost its starting quarterback to injury. And in 2007, the Ducks lost more than that. Oregon again visits Arizona this Saturday with both teams playing for a Rose Bowl berth. The 11th-ranked Ducks (8-2, 6-1 Pac-10) sit atop the league standings, and can visit Pasadena in the new year if...

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Lincecum makes first statement on marijuana incident

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:44:04 +0000

Tim Lincecum just did a conference call with reporters to talk about winning the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row. I'll have some of his comments on that in a bit, but at the end of the call, Lincecum made a statement on his recent traffic stop in Hazel Dell, Washington, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30. It's the first time he's talked about the incident.

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Cory McCartney: Game of the Week: Oregon battles Arizona for Rose Bowl life

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:45 +0000

Arizona and Oregon still control their own destinies in the hotly contested Pac-10. Cory McCartney breaks down the Game of the Week and predicts which squad will be smelling roses.

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Trojans put it on the line

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Defense hasn't been able to stop the run against Stanford or Oregon. > Through the first half of the season, USC's defensive line was regarded as one of college football's best, a young and talented group that stuffed the run and led the nation in sacks.

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Saturday could help decide USC's Rose replacement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:09 +0000

Jeremiah Masoli has thrown for 1,581 yards and run for 558 more this season. After watching his team get walloped for the second time in three weeks, USC coach Pete Carroll confessed the obvious: The gap between his Trojans and the rest of the Pac-10 had shrunk to almost nothing. Now the best of the league's nine dwarves will duel in the desert to determine who'll gain the inside track for a Rose Bowl berth. This week's main event, No. 11 Oregon's visit to Arizona, will establish who replaces USC in control of the conference. The changing-of-the-guard out west might be temporary, but it ranks among the nation's top story lines this season. Within the league, though, the surprise isn't as strong. "It's all in college football," Arizona coach Mike Stoops said on a teleconference this week. "I don't think there's a big discrepancy among the top 20, 30, 40 teams. There's some significance in some teams, but you look. Everyone has some flaws." The Pac-10's portion of ...

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Arizona looks to slow No. 11 Oregon (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:54 +0000

After Arizona conceded 55 points to Oregon last year, the Wildcats' coaches might be tempted to destroy the game film. Instead, they're studying it with their players, hoping to find clues to stopping the 11th-ranked Ducks when they visit Arizona Stadium on Saturday night. "There's a lot we can learn off of last year's game," Arizona coach Mike Stoops said.

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Hayes' Hot Seat: Millions don't alleviate coaches' stress

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:40:59 +0000

Sporting News' Matt Hayes analyzes those feeling the heat heading into Week 12. 1. A coach's life So I've got this guy who emails me every so often, more frequently in previous years but less so this fall. It seems as though the target of his vitriol—Dave Wannstedt—is out of range. For now, anyway. After Pitt blew a 14-point lead against N.C. State in September and lost for the only time this season, his email was succinct and to the point: Wannstedt will ruin Pitt like he ruined the Bears and Dolphins. It's a brutal business, people. Coaches are paid millions, but that cash can't salve the mental anguish coaching families go through while their husband or father is judged by anyone and everyone. Every. Single. Day. "It's where we are in this business," Texas coach Mack Brown told me earlier this season. "Winning, unfortunately, is all that matters." Before we go further, spare me the argument that you'd take the millions to take the abuse, too. It ...

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Oregon overwhelms Eastern Washington

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:58:18 +0000

Taylor Lilley recorded a career-high 28 points and Paul Westhead won his women's college coaching debut in Oregon's 86-48 victory against Eastern Washington on Monday.

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Rose Bowl not out of the question for Stanford

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:34:24 +0000

If you had said before the season that a Rose Bowl berth might be on the line in the 112th Big Game, people might have said: Sure, but only if Cal beats Oregon and USC. If you had said the same thing a month ago, after Cal had lost both those games and...

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After loss to Cal, Wildcats prepare for Oregon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:07 +0000

With three games to go in the regular season, Arizona has reached a crossroads.

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Jim Harbaugh close to contract extension with Stanford

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:50:00 +0000

He took over a one-win team in 2007, and has transformed the Cardinal into a contender this year with wins against Oregon and USC. > Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh is close to completing a contract extension with the university.

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Oregon holds off Colorado State 68-55 (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:41:17 +0000

Tajuan Porter scored a game-high 23 points and Oregon held off Colorado State 68-55 Sunday to win the BTI Tip-Off Tournament. Oregon (3-0) scored seven straight points, five on free throws, to pull ahead 29-16 with 4:24 left in the first half and led the Rams 36-27 at halftime. Colorado State (2-1) forward Andy Ogide scored all of his team-high 15 points in the first half on 7-of-9 shooting.

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Surging Oregon not focused on Blount (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:32:48 +0000

Late into the LeGarrette Blount waiting game, the crowd at Autzen Stadium got impatient. "We want Blount! We want Blount!" they chanted in the fourth quarter of Oregon's 44-21 victory over Arizona State. Blount would never get in the game, putting off his return to the field for at least another week.

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An overwhelming display / After stunning Oregon, Stanford demolishes USC

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

It's a little early to start calling the Stanford Cardinal "Destiny's Children." But the "Boys of November" has a nice ring to it. A week after outgunning Oregon, they pulled an even bigger shocker Saturday by handing USC its first November loss in its nine...

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Blount back, James powers No. 14 Oregon (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:57:18 +0000

As LeGarrette Blount awaited his first chance to play since his suspension, LaMichael James ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the No. 14 Ducks in a 44-21 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night. Blount was dressed and ready to go, pacing the sideline at times with his helmet on. The senior running back returned this week from his suspension for punching a Boise State player following...

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Stanford 55, USC 21 / An overwhelming display / After stunning Oregon, Stanford demolishes USC

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:52:52 +0000

It's a little early to start calling the Stanford Cardinal "Destiny's Children." But "the Boys of November" has a nice ring to it. A week after outgunning Oregon, they pulled an even bigger shocker Saturday by handing USC its first November loss in its nine...

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Porter has 26, hits 5 3s to lift Oregon (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:29:54 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. (AP)Tajuan Porter scored 26 points and set the school record for career 3-pointers in Oregon's 95-64 victory against UC Davis Saturday afternoon in the BTI Tip-Off Tournament. The senior guard was 10 of 15 from the field and five of 10 on 3-point attempts. Porter came into the game needing three 3-pointers to break the school record of 282 set in 1995 by Orlando Williams.

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Late-night links

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:50:03 +0000

It was a chilly drive into Oregon tonight, but at least it wasn't too wet.

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Oregon RB Blount may play against ASU (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:31:56 +0000

While there's plenty of other drama surrounding Saturday's game between No. 14 Oregon and Arizona State, a guy who may or may not play will be getting almost all the attention. Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who became infamous for punching a Boise State player on national television after the season opener, has returned from suspension after missing eight games.

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Chris Dufresne's top 25 rankings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:22:06 +0000

Is that the wrong school from Texas at the top? > Rankman is starting to wonder whether he has had the wrong Texas at No. 1 all season, what with Texas Christian having won at Virginia and Clemson and Brigham Young this year and Texas having won at Wyoming. But one thing you learn in this business is never look back . . . unless you're Oregon's defense trying to chase down Stanford's Toby Gerhart. We salute Navy's poll debut this week after the Midshipmen punched Notre Dame in the midsection. And here's a Rankman first: having to come up with a comment . . . for Temple.

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For Mike Stoops and the Arizona Wildcats, Reality Can't Come Soon Enough

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:57:02 +0000

Last Sunday I did an article breaking down the top 10 teams and showing why pretty much all of them have flaws and no one really deserves the No. 1 ranking. Consider this article an extension to that, as I'm about to let you know why Arizona doesn't deserve their "lucrative" position at No. 18 in the latest BCS standings. You see, Arizona is about to be torn a new one in their next four games: at California, No. 14 Oregon, at No. 11 USC, and at Arizona State. They will likely go 1-3 in those next four games. Why? Because the 'Cats have no defense. This "juggernaut" UA team has allowed 27 or more points in half of their games this year and 30 or more in three of their eight. Keep in mind that they played such powerhouse offenses as NAU, WSU, Central Michigan, and UCLA in the games that they didn't. So essentially, every time the Wildcats play someone halfway decent on offense, they get a hole burned in them. I wonder what Danny Sullivan would do to them... Wildcat fans should thank god ...

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Sun Devils coach Erickson supports QB, but still deciding on starter

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:39:51 +0000

Sporting News staff reports Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson defended senior QB Danny Sullivan this week, telling reporters that Sullivan "didn't play so bad (against USC) that you're going to yank him." "I made the change because I wanted to get some energy on offense, which Brock (Osweiler) brought to us," Erickson told reporters. Erickson hasn't announced a starter for this week's game against Oregon. "I've got to do what gives us the best chance to win," Erickson said, according to The Arizona Republic. "Maybe it's not the most popular decision, but it's the decision I've got to make to give our team the best way to win."

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Ducks figuring out how to work Blount back in

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:43:56 +0000

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli spoke for many of his fellow Ducks when he voiced relief that the whole LeGarrette Blount saga is over.

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Blount's playing time to be determined (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:25:44 +0000

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli spoke for many of his fellow Ducks when he voiced relief that the whole LeGarrette Blount saga is over. Only it really isn't. Now the question is how No. 14 Oregon will work Blount back into an offense that has become accustomed to his absence. Blount was suspended by coach Chip Kelly a day after the season opener for punching Boise State's Byron Hout.

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