Life without Cliff means young dbs get the isolation camera

Meanwhile, as the coaches sort out the police report and Cliff Harris' future, the Ducks have a game to win to get to 7-1 and the crux of their season.


It's a great test for the young secondary with the Washington State Cougars having the 10th-best passing attack in the NCAA, averaging 313 yards per game. Jeff Tuel's doubtful with myriad injuries (leg and collarbone) so senior Marshall Lobbestael again takes over at quarterback. The Cougar offense hasn't stalled under Lobbestael; he's thrown for over 1700 yards, with 15 touchdown and just 5 interceptions, a very healthy ratio. He's been sacked 14 times but stays cool in the pocket, completing 64% of his passes.

photo left: Troy Hill, Terrance Mitchell and Ifo Ekpre-Olomu will have a opportunity to grow up in a hurry facing Marquess Wilson and a capable Wazzu passing attack. (espnnorthwest.com photo)

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