USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: A WAGER BETWEEN SMITHS.Byline: Scott Wolf Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Steven Wolf and Susan Enowitch, Wolf was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School. Staff Writer A receiver named Smith from Taft High of Woodland Hills will win a bet Saturday when No. 1-ranked USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. plays California. USC receiver Steve Smith shrewdly bet his former high school teammate, California receiver Noah Smith, that he would gain more yards receiving. Considering Noah Smith has three receptions for 72 yards this season while Steve Smith has 42 receptions for 822 yards, it's a fairly safe bet for the latter Smith. ``He just called me,'' Smith said. ``We've got a wager on yards receiving. We'll see what happens.'' Smith was involved in an infamous bet last spring while playing video games See video game console. with tight end Dominique Byrd Dominique Byrd (born February 7, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American football tight end who plays for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. Early life He grew up in Minnesota and attended Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota. , which resulted in an argument where Smith broke Byrd's jaw. --Cushing OK: Results of bone scan Bone scan An x-ray study in which patients are given an intravenous injection of a small amount of a radioactive material that travels in the blood. When it reaches the bones, it can be detected by x ray to make a picture of their internal structure. on linebacker Brian Cushing's neck were negative and he was cleared to play against Cal. USC feared Cushing might have a stress fracture stress fracture n. A fatigue fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers. and that his season might be over but he said he will play despite some lingering soreness. ``I was a little concerned (about a fracture) or ligament damage,'' Cushing said. ``I thought about the possibility of the season being over but I thought my neck would hold up.'' Linebacker 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. (strained knee) participated for about a third of Thursday's practice and will play but Carroll said he was not sure if Lua would start. A probable scenario is that Thomas Williams would start at middle linebacker with Keith Rivers and Cushing starting at outside linebacker. Even though Lua tore knee ligaments in both knees, he said the strained ligament was different than the ones he injured. ``It wasn't a repaired ligament, it was a whole new ball of wax ball of wax n. Slang An unspecified set of items or circumstances: went shopping, had dinner, saw a play  the whole ball of wax. ,'' Lua said. Freshman Rey Maualuga is expected to see considerable action but will not start, Carroll said. Tight end Dominique Byrd (sore hip) is also expected to play but Fred Davis will probably start. Cornerback John Walker (sprained ankle) will also be available but Josh Pinkard remains the starter. --Still sore: Tailback Reggie Bush said he remains sore from bruises and is not fully recovered because of the wear-and-tear of the season. --Special teams dilemma: With players like Lua ailing, Carroll is taking some players on the trip who normally don't travel to play on special teams. One of those is little-used walk-on tailback John Griffin. ``He fills a lot of spots,'' Carroll said. ``It's a challenge on the depth chart to see who will go (on special teams). Everyone has something wrong with them.'' |
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