TODAY'S GAMES NO. 10 USC VS. ARIZONA STATE.Kickoff: 12:30 p.m., Sun Devil Stadium Chicago/St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals • • . TV/Radio: Ch. 7; 1540-AM, 1330-AM (Spanish). Records: USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. 3-1, 0-1; Arizona State 2-2, 0-1. Injury update: USC - TE Alex Holmes Alex Holmes (born August 22, 1981 in San Diego, California) was a National Football League tight end. Professional career Holmes played for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and signed as a free agent with the Saint Louis Rams for 2006. (back), WR D. Hale (ankle), CB Kevin Arbet Kevin Arbet is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Arena Football League San Jose SaberCats. His uncle, Darren Arbet is the head coach. Professional career Arbet played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League in 2005. (foot), LB Oscar Lua Oscar Lua (born May 9, 1984 in Indio, California) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. High school career Lua attended Indio High in Indio, California. (knee), LB Lofa Tatupu Mosiula Mea'alofa Tatupu (born November 15, 1982 in Plainville, Massachusetts) is an American football linebacker for the NFL Seattle Seahawks. Early years Tatupu attended King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, Massachusetts. (ankle), DE Chris Barrett (shoulder), WR Chris McFoy Chris McFoy (born August 14, 1983) is an American football wide receiver. Pro Career McFoy was signed as a free agent by the National Football League's Oakland Raiders in April, 2007. (ankle), TB Chauncey Washington (ankle) and OT Winston Justice (ankle) are out. Arizona State - OL Chad Rosson (back) is out. Keep an eye on: USC offensive tackle John Drake - He's expected to start with Justice out with a sore ankle. But the 350-pound junior college transfer might wilt in the desert heat, so he'll probably need help, with senior Eric Torres a likely candidate. USC tailback LenDale White - The game plan includes a larger role for the freshman, who gives the Trojans a physical presence. USC wide receiver Jason Mitchell - Another player promised more playing time. Will he actually get it? USC linebacker Daniel Urquhart - He makes his first career start filling in for the injured Tatupu. Kicker Ryan Killeen - After missing an overtime field goal last week, will he rebound or have another frustrating day? Arizona State update: The Sun Devils might be the biggest disappointment of the Pacific-10 Conference after being picked to finish second. They scored two points in their first big test against Iowa and were routed by Oregon State 45-17. Quarterback Andrew Walter has completed 52 percent of his passes for 892 yards, but the Sun Devils are converting just 23 percent of their third-down plays and have the eighth-best offense 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 vs. NO. 18 WASHINGTON Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Rose Bowl. TV/Radio: Fox Sports Net; 1150-AM Records: UCLA 2-2, 0-0; Washington 3-1, 1-0. Injury update: UCLA - TE Keith Carter (hip), TB Jason Harrison (knee) and FB Pat Norton (ankle) are out. TE Blane Kezirian (ankle) and QB Matt Moore (knee) are probable. Washington - TE Joe Toledo (back) and LB Robert Lewis (wrist surgery) are out. TE Ben Bandel (shoulder) and WR Charles Frederick (flu) are probable. Keep an eye on: How often UCLA matches 6-foot-3 CB Matt Ware with 6-4 Huskies WR Reggie Williams - Ware has practiced on the left side in case the switch is made. Williams is second in the Pacific-10 Conference at seven catches per game and third in yardage yard·age 1 n. 1. An amount or length measured in yards. 2. Cloth sold by the yard. Noun 1. at 103.8 per game. When the Bruins turn to Moore - UCLA wants to get Moore back in after missing the past three games, and if QB Drew Olson has problems early the switch can come soon. TB/FB Manuel White and TB Tyler Ebell - White was anointed "Anointed" redirects here. For the process of anointing, see Anointing. Anointed is a Contemporary Christian music duo consisting of siblings Steve and Da'dra Crawford. Their musical style includes elements of R&B, funk, and piano ballads. the starter the same day Ebell met with first-year coach Karl Dorrell to discuss his role. Dorrell said he would find more ways to get the ball to Ebell. DT Rodney Leisle - He must sit out the first half as his suspension for getting ejected last week. He will be high energy when he enters. Washington update: QB Cody Pickett is third in the conference with 253 passing yards per game but is the most prolific passer in the West; he set a Pac-10 record with 4,458 passing yards last season. Pickett completed 29 of 60 for 429 yards with four INTs in the Huskies' 34-24 loss to UCLA last season. Williams has 28 catches and four TDs. TB Rich Alexis has gained 342 yards rushing, which is 2 more yards than UCLA's total. The Huskies' defense is yielding 84.6 yards per game rushing, and UCLA is averaging a Pac-10-worst 85 a game. DT Terry Johnson has 10 tackles for loss and five sacks. QB Casey Paus, the brother of former UCLA QB Cory, is a Huskies backup. - Brian Dohn CAPTION(S): 2 boxes Box: (1) TODAY'S TOP GAMES (2) TODAY'S PAC-10 GAMES |
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