TODAY'S GAMES NO. 1 USC (5-0, 2-0) VS. NO. 15 ARIZONA STATE (5-0, 2-0).Kickoff: 12:30 p.m., Coliseum. TV/Radio: Ch. 7, 1540-AM, 1330-AM (Spanish). Series: USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. leads 11-9 and has won the past four meetings, the Trojans' longest streak in the series. USC holds a 5-4 lead at the Coliseum but is 0-4 against Arizona State when the Sun Devils
Injury update: USC WR Steve Smith (leg), QB John David Booty John David Booty (born January 3, 1985, in Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.) is the starting quarterback of the University of Southern California (USC) football team. He is called "John David", and sometimes referred to as J.D., because his father's name is John. (elbow), S Greg Farr (foot), OL Chilo Rachal (knee), FB Brandon Hancock Brandon Hancock (born June 13, 1983) is an American football fullback who played for the University of Southern California Trojans. He quit due to health risks from knee injuries. (knee), TE Nick Vanderboom (knee), TE Kurt Katnik (concussion) and S Scott Ware Scott Ware (born May 5, 1983 in Santa Rosa, California) is an American football player, playing the safety position. Professional career Ware was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent after going unpicked in the 2006 NFL Draft.[1] Ware was later cut. (foot) are out. Arizona State RB Loren Wade (suspended), RB Randy Hill (knee), OL Brandon Rodd (knee) and CB R.J. Oliver (foot) are out. RB Cornell Canidate (groin) is questionable. Keep an eye on: USC RB Reggie Bush Reginald "Reggie" Bush, birth name: Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), nicknamed 'The Human Highlight Reel' and 'The President', alluding to President Bush, is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. . He's going to need to play more at wide receiver with Steve Smith out with a broken leg. ... USC CB Eric Wright Eric Wright is the name of:
Arizona State update: QB Andrew Walter is quietly making himself a Heisman Trophy candidate with 15 touchdowns and one interception. But the Sun Devils could have problems running the ball. They rank eighth in the Pacific-10 Conference in rushing (3.2 yards per carry) and are missing RBs Wade and Hill. The major difference from last season is the defense, which ranks second in the conference. - Scott Wolf UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX (4-1, 2-0) vs. No. 8 CAL (3-1, 1-1) Kickoff: 4 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Berkeley. TV/Radio: TBS; 1150-AM. Injury update: UCLA DE Kevin Harbour (knee), WR Craig Bragg (shoulder), DE Justin Hickman (knee), DT Kenneth Lombard (shoulder) and LB Tim Warfield (tibia tibia: see leg. ) are out. Cal WR Chase Lyman (knee) is out. Keep an eye on: Cal RB J.J. Arrington against UCLA's front seven. Arrington leads the Pacific-10 Conference in rushing at 144.5 yards per game. The Bruins have the third-worst rushing defense in the nation, allowing 250 yards per game. Arrington is averaging 7.7 yards per carry. ... Bruins RB Maurice Drew. He rushed for more than 600 yards during a three-game span but is coming off a 22-yard performance against Arizona after being bothered by sore legs. Drew trails only Arrington in Pac-10 rushing at 138.2 yards per game. ... UCLA DB Marcus Cassel. Teams are starting to challenge him and leave CB Matt Clark alone, and today figures to be the same. The Bears won't have Lyman, their leading receiver, but WR Geoff McArthur is capable of making the big play. Cal update: Cal hasn't played at home since Sept. 11 and is coming off a loss to top-ranked USC in which the Bears held a 424-205 advantage in total yards. Aaron Rodgers, who completed his first 23 passes last Saturday against USC, is the best QB in the conference. He has completed 78.3 percent of his passes, going 72 of 92 for 881 yards and seven touchdowns. He has thrown two interceptions and is the third-rated passer in the country with an efficiency rating of 179.5. Cal leads the Pac-10 in scoring at 40.75 points per game. - Brian Dohn CAPTION(S): box Box: PAC-10 MATCHUPS - Associated Press |
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