“No. 11 Oregon and No. 17 California, the main challengers to Southern California's Pac-10 supremacy, square off in Berkeley in what could be an elimination contest. The host Golden Bears, since opening the season with a resounding thud at Tennessee, have looked like the league title contenders they were expected to be. The Ducks were just as dominant against Arizona State but must now win a tougher road game. Cal QB Nate Longshore's huge passing numbers might make defenses forget he still has breakaway RB Marshawn Lynch behind him. Oregon LB Blair Phillips must not forget. Ducks QB Dennis Dixon is a two-way threat who gets plenty of help from RB Jonathan Stewart and WR Jaison Williams. He won't want to challenge Cal CB Daymeion Hughes, who is averaging an interception a game and has returned two for scores.”
1 comment:
Articles on Hughes usually mention Tim Mixon's injury; imagine what could have been! I spend too much time wondering if a healthy Mixon would have meant a dominant Bears' defense: more (effective) one-on-one coverage, more defenders in the box--and no !^%$ing hitch route touchdowns in Knoxville.
On the other hand, Thompson has improved much since the first game. A healthy Mixon next season will combine well with more experience on the other side of the field.
Post a Comment