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Old 01-06-2006, 09:38 PM   #239
hoopsguy
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Join Date: Oct 2000
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We are listed as 10 point home favorites for #23 Oregon State. The Beavers have a record of 3-1, with their one loss coming to Temple in Week 2. They won 31-10 in their conference home opener against Washington.

Their offense has been explosive so far this year (except against Temple), running up 530 yards per game - good for 6th in the nation. Defensively, they have been stingy and are ranked 10th in yards allowed, with just around 300 per game. We, in comparison, are #3/#14.

We know the faces on offense. SR QB Lamar Horner is a 3 year starter. He is completing almost 2/3 of his passes this year and has 7 TDs to go with 6 INTs. The WR tandem of Bright and Buttone have been together since I've taken over UCLA. Buttone is a four year starter who is having a monster season. 30 catches for 476 yards and 4 TDs so far. LT Bill Banks already has 12 pancakes.

Defensively, they are led by transfer MLB Eric Johnson. He has 32 tackles and 6 stuffs on the year. But across the board this is a prety competent defense. They look like they might be building something good in Corville this year.
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