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This is the Ducks’ first road Injuries persist for the Ducks Defense is the Bruins’ strong game since the season as Ward returns, Glasper suit; defensive tackle Brian Price opener at Boise State, and goes down and Costa starts was all-Pac-10 a year ago and dailyemerald.com Oregon hopes to perform in place of Masoli Kelly says cornerback Alter- for real-time updates much better the second PAGE 2B raun Verner is the best in the time around Pac-10 from the game PAGE 2B PAGE 3B 2B Oregon Daily Emerald Friday, October 9, 2009 Game Preview Parallels with last trip to UCLA have Ducks concerned As a ranked team in 2007, the Ducks went into the without their QB and were upset Game day BEN SCHORZMAN who was the offensive coordi- forecast SPORTS EDITOR nator under at In 2007, Oregon came limp- the time, said it’s definitely a 73 degrees ing into the UCLA game on forgettable experience. and partly Nov. 24. Numerous players were “I haven’t watched the game at cloudy. Zero out with knee injuries, includ- all since that day,” Kelly said. “I chance of rain. ing Heisman favorite Dennis try to erase that memory.” Dixon, and the team had just lost So have a lot of Duck fans, but At a glance its second game of the season to with an eerie parallel between Arizona 34-24. 2007 and 2009, some are being Who: No. 13 Oregon (4-1, Things didn’t really improve haunted by it in their dreams. 2-0) at UCLA Bruins (3-1, much for the Ducks either in Their star is out with 0-1) the game. Seldom-used quarter- a knee injury (Dixon in 2007, What: Pacific-10 Confer- back Cody Kempt filled in after Jeremiah Masoli now) and the ence game second-string QB Brady Leaf got rest of the team is also plagued When: 12:30 p.m. hurt on a sack towards the end of by injuries. But unlike 2007, this the first quarter, and the team was year’s backup is just as good as Where: Los Angeles shut out 16-0 for the first time in the starter. No. 13 Oregon takes its 22 years. “Nate’s our guy,” Dickson said. show on the road for the That was the last time the “It’s unfortunate what happened first time since losing 19-8 Ducks were in Pasadena. And to Masoli, but he was competing shawn hatjes | Photographer to No. 14 Boise State on this time around they hope things for the starting job this summer, Quarterback will be starting in his first game this Saturday against the Bruins. He has played a significant Sept. 3. The Ducks are 4-0 go a whole lot better. and I trust (Nate) to the fullest.” amount of time throughout the last two weeks in blowouts, but he says he’s “hungr y” to star t. since and have knocked off “It’s in the back of my mind That sentiment is pretty two ranked teams. UCLA is right now,” tight end Ed Dickson much the same no matter who injury-riddled career. game, it’s the kind of stuff you had a concussion, to name a coming off a loss to surpris- said. “I remember every minute you talk to on the team, and “It’s the kind of matchup you grow up thinking about … I’m few others. ing f irst-place team Stan- of that game.” Costa himself is ready to start hope for,” Costa said. “We’re very hungry right now. I’m starv- The Ducks could use a bye ford, and the Bruins look to Head coach , for the first time in his long and playing on ABC, it’s a prime time ing. I want some action with the week this week instead of next. get back in the Pac-10 first team in the first quarter. I’m “It’s tough without the bodies, title race. ready to go.” but we just have to put the pieces Costa also said he’s been able of the jigsaw together and see to get into a rhythm the past two what we got,” offensive line coach from home. We’ve been here for your campus games because of how much Steve Greatwood said. so long, but we’re ready.” he played. He played the entire The Bruins will try to exploit The home stretch has been fourth quarter against Cal on Oregon’s injuries as they start a nice, some players said. They said outdoor store Sept. 26 in the team’s 42-3 blow- critical two-game stretch. The being able to stay home on Sat- out, and the next week against team is coming off a loss to Stan- urdays let them gain more confi- (getting you ready for Oregon) Washington State he played the ford last week, but the team is dence and gel as a team ­— espe- entire second half. 3-1 with wins over Tennessee at cially after how they performed For No. 13 Oregon, it’s more Tennessee and Kansas State. And in their first road game, when than just playing with a new next week they play California. everyone admits they came out starting quarterback, however. “They have lots of stars flat and played awful. North Face The team has been banged up watching them on film,” line- Not this time, Paysinger says. in numerous spots — includ- backer Spencer Paysinger said. He said it’s a different team and Rain Jackets ing the secondary, which took “Their defensive tackle is re- because a lot of the team is from special student price another blow on Tuesday after ally good. And their safeties and California, the energy level is go- cornerback Willie Glasper in- linebackers are good.” ing to be amped. jured his knee, which will require But the Ducks are ready to take “A lot of us are going home to season-ending surgery. Line- their 4-1 record on the road after Los Angeles, So Cal,” Paysinger 849 E. 13th Ave (campus store only) • 485-0557 • mckenzieoutfi tters.com man C.E. 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ORegon Notes Oregon relying on run game to take pressure off Costa Ducks without Masoli, running 15 times for 73 yards and talented redshirt freshman run- Kaiser and Glasper as another score. ning back LaMichael James who “USC’s had to play two quar- has run for 199 yards and three injuries take their toll terbacks, UCLA’s had to play on 34 carries over the last two weeks. LUCAS CLARK two ,” Oregon head SPORTS REPORTER coach Chip Kelly said. “It’s a deal James, along with fellow red- in this league where if you don’t shirt freshman Kenjon Barner, There are no two ways about have a backup quarterback, junior Remene Alston and se- it: the Oregon football team is you’re probably going to be in a nior Andre Crenshaw, have dinged up and the hits just won’t little bit of trouble.” provided a deep and versatile stop coming. Filling in as the starter will running game, which should And as the Ducks prepared be junior Nate Costa, who was take some of the pressure off for their first road game in over a actually ahead of Masoli on the of Costa. month, there was no telling what depth chart at the beginning of “All four of us right now are the Oregon roster might look last season before going down doing great things,” Crenshaw like come game time. with his third knee injury. said. “It’s fun when all of us get Up to this point, the Ducks to play because we all want to have been playing without run- “I’m completely confident in Nate,” center Jordan Holmes score touchdowns. We all love ning back LeGarrette Blount, when we get to play.” defensive backs T.J. Ward and said. “They battled all through Crenshaw, the veteran of the Walter Thurmond III and this the spring and this fall. Both are EXPAND THE running back corps, has taken week the Oregon secondary took great football players, and if they it upon himself to help James another hit as senior cornerback weren’t, they wouldn’t be here.” TRADITION with some of the smaller things Willie Glasper — Thurmond’s Costa has seen some playing in practice that will make him a replacement — went down with time the past two weeks and has better player on Saturdays. SHOW YOUR a season-ending knee injury. Yet been able to be consistent and despite the injuries, the Duck not make mistakes during the “I tell (LaMichael) everyday, pass defense has continued to time he’s given. Against Cal, he just go out there and have fun,” PRIDE improve week-to-week. went four of seven for 35 yards Crenshaw said. “Play football. “We worked hard in the off- and was sacked once, then fol- It’s that simple. We all know you season,” T.J. Ward said. “I think lowed that up with a strong can do it. We’re behind you and we just have a lot of hungry guys performance in the second half here for you.” WEAR THE out there and they’re anxious to last weekend against Wash- Crenshaw also said part of make plays.” ington State. Costa went seven his job as the veteran is to make While the defense has been of nine for 80 yards and also sure guys like James are focused, COLORS! ran six times for 26 yards and a as well as helping them out with the more injury-prone unit this season, the offense and team in against the Cougars. plays and passing protection. Every Friday, UO students, alumni and fans are wearing “I’m feeling pretty good,” “They get better each green and yellow. Show your spirit and join us for College general took a major hit with the injury to junior quarterback Costa said in practice this week. week,” Kelly concluded. Colors Fridays! “I just continue to get better, and “They’re young. They get bet- uoduckstore.com Jeremiah Masoli’s right knee. During the past two games he my passing game is on par.” ter each game as they start to had turned into the Masoli of Costa will have the help of an see things … it’s neat to see old, going 35 of 43 for 369 yards offense that has improved every their development.” and four touchdowns, while single week, which includes the [email protected] Friday, October 9, 2009 Oregon Daily Emerald 3B

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2009 uo schedule BY THE NUMBERS

september 3 at Boise State, L, 19-8 12 vs. Purdue, W, 38-36 19 vs. Utah, W, 31-24 UCLA’s national 26 vs. California, W, 42-3 ranking in passing 519.0 October efficiency defense, Yards of total offense averaged by Career field goal percentage to date of UCLA 3 vs. Washington State, W, 52-6 with a rating of the Ducks in two Pacific-10 Confer- 10 at UCLA, 12:30 p.m. .862kicker Kai Forbath, who has made 25 of his past 93.47. The Bruins’ ence games, the best mark in the 24 at Washington, TBA overall defense is conference. 26 field goals dating back to last season. 31 vs. USC, 5 p.m. the 20th best in the November nation. 7 at Stanford, TBA 14 vs. Arizona State, TBA 21 at Arizona, TBA December 7 3 vs. Oregon State, 6 p.m. 20 Third-down conversions 2009 uCLA schedule made in 65 attempts by the UCLA’s home record over its past nine Oregon offense. That’s a 6-3games against opponents ranked in the september 30.77 percent conversion Associated Press poll; the Ducks come 5 vs. San Diego State (W, 33-14) rate, 106th in the nation. into the game ranked 13th. 12 at Tennessee (W, 19-15) 19 vs. Kansas State (W, 23-9) October 3 at Stanford, (L, 24-16) Career tackle — also a tackle for loss, 10 vs. Oregon, 12:30 p.m. recorded during the 2008 Sun Bowl Points allowed by the UCL A defense 17 vs. California, 12:30 p.m. Third-down conversions made in 24 at Arizona, TBA victor1 y over South Florida — by Ducks in the second half of all games in the 31 at Oregon State, TBA sophomore cornerback Anthony Gil- 2009 season, in 25 possessions — 50 attempts by the UCLA offense. That’s a 30 percent conversion November don, who will make his f irst career star t two f ield goals and two touchdowns. 15 7 vs. Washington, TBA for Oregon Saturday. rate, 110th in the nation. 14 at Washington State, TBA 21 vs. Arizona State, TBA 28 at USC, 7 p.m. 19 Oregon’s all-time career record against -coached Oregon’s national ranking in teams; the Ducks beat the Bruins passing efficiency defense, 31-24 last season, Neuheisel’s first with a rating of 94.84. The with his alma mater. Ducks’ overall defense is 2-4 12 28th in the nation. 2009 Oregon Statistical leaders 2009 uCLA Statistical leaders

Rushing ATT gain loss AVG TD Rushing ATT gain loss AVG TD L. James 72 444 15 6.0 4 J. Franklin 66 309 9 4.5 3 J. Masoli 48 285 67 4.5 5 D. Coleman 20 126 7 5.9 1 passing ATT Pct YDS TD YPG passing ATT Pct YDS TD YPG J. Masoli 107 59.8 748 4 149.6 K. Craft 58 60.3 390 1 130.0 receiving NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG K. Prince 52 55.8 277 2 138.5 E. Dickson 22 309 14.0 4 36 receiving NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG J. Maehl 18 211 11.7 - 58 T. Austin 12 151 12.6 2 51 J. Holland 7 105 15.0 - 40 T. Embree 11 147 13.4 - 34 Defensive Solo AST Total TFL/YDS sacks N. Rosario 7 113 16.1 - 30 C. Matthews 16 20 36 1.5-9 1.0-8 Defensive Solo AST Total TFL/YDS sacks J. Boyett 17 12 29 - - R . Car ter 16 15 31 2.5-5 - J. Lewis 21 7 28 1.0-2 - K. Bosworth 14 14 28 2.5-5 - J. Boyett 14 14 28 2.5-4 - T. Dye 17 10 27 - - T. Jackson 15 5 20 1.5-5 - A. Verner 15 9 24 - - A . Ayers 15 3 18 3.0 -13 2.0-12

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jordan holmes (54) Brian Price (92) center The Oregon offensive line has im- The six-foot-two-inch, 300-pound Defensive tackle proved with every game, and the rush- defensive tackle has recorded seven ing offense has responded in kind. The tackles for loss in four games, the Ducks average 199.0 yards per game second-best mark in the Pac-10. Work- on the ground, good for 27th in the ing with a first-time starting quarterback PLAYERS TO nation. Still, a potent defense calls the in Nate Costa, Jordan Holmes — the Rose Bowl home, and defensive tackle cornerstone of the Ducks’ line — has WATCH Brian Price is the most skilled lineman to get shotgun snaps off cleanly while the offensive line will face this season. containing Price.

starting lineups UCLA oregon DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS OFFENSE LE: Datone Jones PK: Kai Forbath WR: Taylor Embree DE: Will Tukuafu PK: Morgan Flint WR: D.J. Davis LT: Brian Price KO: Jeff Locke LT: Xavier Su’a-Filo DT: Brandon Bair KO: Rob Beard LT: Bo Thran RT: Jer zy Siewierski P: Jeff Locke LG: Jeff Baca DT: Blake Ferras P: Jackson Rice LG: Carson York RE: Korey Bosworth KR: Terrance Austin C: Kai Maiava DE: Kenny Rowe KR: Walter Thurmond III C: Jordan Holmes SLB: Akeem Ayers PR: Terrance Austin RG: Eddie Williams SLB: Eddie Pleasant PR: Kenjon Barner RG: Mark Asper MLB: Kyle Bosworth LS: Christian Yount RT: Mike Harris MLB: Casey Matthews LS: Michael Clay RT: C .E. Kaiser WLB: Reggie Car ter HLD: Jeff Locke TE: Logan Paulsen WLB: Spencer Paysinger HLD: Nate Costa TE: Ed Dickson LCB: Sheldon Price WR: Terrance Austin LCB: Walter Thurmond III WR: Jeff Maehl FS: Rahim Moore QB: Kevin Prince FS: T.J. Ward WR: Lavasier Tuinei SS: Tony Dye RB: Johnathan Franklin ROV: Javes Lewis QB: Nate Costa RCB: Alterraun Verner FB: Chane Moline RCB: Talmadge Jackson III RB: LaMichael James

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Sophomore Mark Asper has really come into his own this year. He’s school, so I can’t dunk anymore. started every game and gelled with the rest of the offensive line. ODE: Who wins in mini golf? The Emerald recently caught up with the fun-loving tackle from MA: She usually wins. We Idaho Falls, Idaho, to talk about life, his kid and mini golf. tied the last time we went. We went on a triple date one time OREGON DAILY EMER- much free time. with Jordan (Holmes) and Max ALD: What do you like to do in ODE: What sports do you like (Unger) and a couple of girls your free time? outside of football? they strung along, and she beat MARK ASPER: Hang out MA: The wife and I hit up the all of us, man. She was on fire. with my wife and kid. Go to the miniature golf every now and She plays it off like, “I just want movies. Go out to eat. Hang out again, but I enjoyed basketball to have fun and I hope every- with these guys as much as pos- a lot in high school. It was big one does good,” but she gets sible when there isn’t school or in southeast Idaho, where I was out there and Tiger Woods it work to be done. from, and I had a good coach. I and follows it in and punches ODE: What’s your played with the same group of it through. wife’s name? games from eighth grade on, so ODE: What is it like running MA: Michelle. it was a lot of fun. I wasn’t very out of the tunnel on game day? ODE: What’s your good individually, but when I MA: Hard, you have to run al- kid’s name? was with those guys, it made it most 100 yards (laughs). It’s ex- MA: Kayla. She’s eight and a look like I knew what I was do- citing … it’s like you’re caged up half months (old). ing. We won a state champion- and you can’t come up. There’s ODE: So it sounds like you’re ship and everything … I haven’t the poor girl there making sure pretty busy. played it for a while. If I tried to you won’t leave until the clock is MA: Yeah, and I have a part- shoot now, I’d probably have no at the right time, and she keeps time job. My wife and I are touch. Just bang the ball off the having to scoot back and scoot apartment managers for Um- glass … plus I weigh about 50 back. But it’s exciting. brella Properties. I don’t have pounds more than I did in high [email protected] Ivar Vong | Photo editor

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He would have more like a corner, but his speed to stretch the field — something Made Easier easily elapsed the century mark and ability to track the ball have redshirt senior lacks again last weekend had the score been valuable assets at safety. in his arsenal. Tuition costs shouldn't stop you been reasonably close, but James Funny that you mention his size LC: Prince is clearly the better also has several talented backups — last week at Stanford, Moore quarterback in my mind, grant- from reaching your goals in life. By in redshirt freshman Kenjon tried to send a message by lay- ed he is still only a redshirt fresh- joining the Army National Guard, Barner, junior Remene Alston ing a big hit on a bigger receiver. man. Going three weeks without and senior Andre Crenshaw. Instead, Moore suffered a con- being able to eat a solid meal, you'll receive the money you need And with the passing game pick- cussion and did not return to ac- while having his jaw wired shut, to help pay for college as well as ing up as well, the Ducks will be tion. UCLA redshirt sophomore says something about his char- a tough test for a UCLA defense linebacker Akeem Ayers is typi- acter off the field. He appears to the skills and training you need to that allows less than 100 yards cally the one assigned to tight be very dedicated and will be the rushing per game. ends in pass defense, while red- leader for the Bruins for years to get the career you want. Blair Angulo: It’s no se- shirt senior linebackers Reggie come. My concern lies with the cret — Oregon is finally living Carter and Kyle Bosworth worry Ducks quarterback situation. Ju- up its lofty preseason expecta- more about the run. At six feet nior Jeremiah Masoli will likely • 100% Tuition Assistance tions. After losing their opener four inches, Ayers has the size see no action this week, which at Boise State and a pair of close to match Dickson. The Ayers- will leave things in the hands calls with Purdue and Utah, the Dickson matchup is definitely of junior Nate Costa. Costa has • Immediate In-State Ducks were simply dominant one to keep an eye on. won over his teammates and Residency against both California and LC: I agree. That will be one of coaches throughout practice and Washington State. Yet, the Bru- the better matchups. The UCLA camp over the past few years, but ins, at least defensively, should defense is definitely the team’s I’m not sold on him just yet. • Simultaneous membership pose a tougher challenge — even strong point in my opinion. But BA: The fact that Costa will after Stanford’s Toby Gerhart, the Oregon defense has been be playing on the road — at the in UO ROTC Program the Pac-10’s leading rusher, ran nothing short of remarkable, Rose Bowl — does not help, at will against them last Satur- considering the number of inju- either. Like Costa, Prince has day. Schematically, UCLA will ries they’ve had to deal with. Los- earned his teammates’ respect • Montgomery GI Bill and attempt to force runs to the ing safety T.J. Ward, cornerback after earning the starting job inside, where junior defensive and return man Walter Thur- during the spring. And despite GI Bill Kicker benefits up to tackle Brian Price is tough to mond III, and now the torn ACL being sidelined for nearly a $650/month block. Price weighs 300 pounds to cornerback Willie Glasper month, coach Rick Neuheisel and was a first-team All-Pac-10 has put a big hole in the Oregon has given him the majority of the selection last year. secondary. The defensive line, reps in practice this week. Offen- • Up to $50,000 in Student LC: UCLA free safety Rahim lead by Brandon Bair and Will sive coordinator Norm Chow, a Moore is having a standout Tukuafu, has shown great im- renowned quarterback guru, Loan Repayment sophomore campaign for the provement against the run this likes Prince’s composure in the Bruins with five interceptions season, which was one of the pocket and his mobility. The through the first four games, Ducks biggest concerns heading Bruins need a quarterback that • Skill Training in one of over but at six feet one inch and 197 into summer camp. Experienced can get them into the end zone pounds, he as well as the rest linebackers Casey Matthews and and Neuheisel, along with the 100 specialties of the secondary could have a Spencer Paysinger have provid- Bruin fan base, believes Prince problem with Oregon’s big and ed great leadership and are both can do that. Redshirt junior physical tight ends in Ed Dick- great at reading what the offense place kicker Kai Forbath, a Lou son and David Paulson. Dickson gives them. Groza Award watch list honoree, has recorded 18 receptions for BA: The Ducks have allowed a has been efficient in going 12-of- SSG Kristi Bryant 251 yards and four touchdowns combined nine points over their 13. But even Neuheisel would in the Ducks last two games, last two games — highlighted say that’s too many attempts. text or call - 541.285.0163 while Paulson adds another by a brilliant effort against the [email protected] [email protected] Your campus news oregonarmyguard.com source since 1900 d_3x3p_1Oregon Daily Emerald Friday, October 9, 2009 Oregon Daily Emerald 7B Junior center Jordan Holmes and redshirt Bombay PalaceINDIAN RESTAURANT freshman Carson York have been two Lunch Special To-Go Box $4.95! big reasons for the continued Buy any dinner entree & beverage and get the 2nd 50% off progress of this year’s team. 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