Section B · Page 8
The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 16, 1998
Jason Benavides/KANSAN
Oregon, UCLA: Offensive worlds collide
Practice continues despite injuries
The Associated Press
Oregon certainly won't be sneaking up on No. 2 UCLA.
good shots, be unselfish and play really, really hard."
"I spent six years as offensive coordinator there and they're still using a lot of the same things," UCLA coach Bob Toledo says. "When I watch them now, it's like looking in the mirror."
Which means there should be plenty of points in Pasadena when the 11th-ranked Ducks waddle into the Rose Bowl to play the Bruins. It's conceivable the teams could combine for 100 points and 1,000 vards.
Oregon (5-0, 2-0 Pac-10) and UCLA (4-0, 2-0) rank 2-3 nationally in scoring, with the Ducks at 50.6 points per game, and the Bruins at 48 points. The Ducks, led by the passing of Akili Smith and running of Reuben Droughts, average 554.3 yards per game. The Bruins, with quarterback Cade McNown at the controls, are at 485.3 yards.
Minnesota (plus 371/2) at No. 1 Ohio State
"UCLA has all the ingredients to be a great team," Oregon coach Mike Bellotti said. "And we have staked a claim to that, too. We'll find out more about that this weekend."
The Jayhawks are looking forward to a season in which they are not expected always to be the top team.
For the Bruins, tailback Jermaine Lewis returns after a one-game suspension for his involvement in an off-campus fight. But he won't start, as Keith Brown and freshman DeShaun Foster were more than capable replacements. They ran for two touchdowns apiece and combined for 209 yards on 29 carries in UCLA's 52-28 win at Arizona.
This is a role Robertson finds himself comfortable in after starting for the Jayhawks at point guard in all but one of their games last season.
Oregon's Smith, meanwhile, has joined the list of Heisman Trophy contenders with his play. The 6-3, 215-pound senior leads the nation in passing efficiency with a 196.3 rating. Smith has thrown for 1,418 yards and 15 TDs as the Ducks shoot for their first 6-0 starts since 1964.
Buckeyes have shutouts against two unranked teams they've played. . . OHIO STATE, 49-7.
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During the preseason pickup games, team members have developed a closeness that will benefit them during the season, Williams said.
The picks:
Robertson was the only Jayhawk ranked in Athlon magazine's top 100, and neither the front nor the back court were ranked among the notion's best. But as a team, Kansas was ranked ninth, *Street & Smith* magazine had Kansas ranked 13th, and *Basketball News* had the Jayhawks ranked 16th.
"It's exciting, it's very different and it's exciting," Robertson said. "This year, more than any other year when we win a game, we're going to be very, very happy. In the past, people expected us to win, and now there will be questions, some people wondering how good is Kansas going to be?"
No.11 Oregon (plus 10 1/2) at No.9UCLA
No.2 UCLA
"I think a lot of guys will be looking up to me to step up and take that leadership role," he said. "I think that's just natural. I'm a senior, I've been here three years and I have a lot of experience."
Although the Jayhawks see several obstacles ahead, they still garner respect. Most magazines still have Kansas ranked in the preseason top 25, though not in the top five as in recent years.
"I think this group has a lot of pride, and I have even heard them say this, that we have to do this together," Williams said. "I do think that we will have tremendous chemistry on this team, and I do think they will take it as a challenge to be a good basketball team."
Ducks' Akill Smith and 50.6 points per game vs. Bruins' Cade McNown and 48 points per game ... UCLA 56-44.
Oklahoma State (plus 21) at
Ryan Robertson returns as the team's leading scorer, averaging 8.3 points per game last year. He will be expected to step up as the senior leader on the team and contribute more offensively.
Clemson (plus 281/2) at No. 6 Florida State
Seminoles averaging unusually low 28.7 points per game. ... FLORIDASTATE, 33-13.
Hard-luck Cowboys can stick with Wildcats, too ... KANSAS STATE, 27-13.
No. 7 Virginia (even) at No.25
Tigers off to worst start in 46 years; Gators could care less ... FLORIDA, 42-17.
Auburn (plus 20) at No.5
Florida
Georgia Tech
QB Joe Hamilton set to lead Tech over another Top 25 team. ... GEORGIA TECH. 27-24.
Kansas (plus 341/2) at No.8 Nebraska
'Huskers going for 30 in a row against the Jayhawks. ... NEB-RASKA, 52-0.
No. 9 Wisconsin at Illinois (plus 20)
Badgers have more to offer this year than just Ron Dayne ... WISCONSIN, 35-14.
No.10 Texas A&M (minus 61/2) at Baylor
If nothing else, Nittany Lions have solid secondary to handle Drew Brees. . . PENN STATE, 31-24.
Vanderbilt (plus 27 1/2) at No. 18 Cougars
Beware the Baylor Bears. ...
TEXAS & AM 3124.
Purdue (plus 81/2) at No.12 Penn State
Winless Vandy won't have to worry about losing on last play this
time. ... GEORGIA, 44-10.
Temple (plus 36) at No.14 Virginia Tech
Hokies remain perfect; Owls perfectly awful. ... VIRGINIA TECH, 38-0.
No. 16 Arizona (minus 8 1/2) at Oregon State
Beavers will have huge homecoming crowd; Wildcats are down after UCLA loss. ... OREGON STATE, 27-24
No.17 Arkansas (minus 7) at South Carolina
Hogs' five-game win streak is longest since 1989. ... ARKANSAS, 27-21.
No.22 Texas Tech (plus 5) at No.10 Colorado
Buffs face another unbeaten, but plan a different outcome. ... COLO-RADO. 27-24.
Oklahoma (plus 161/2) at No. 20 Missouri
Tigers have lost 10 in a row to Sooners, dating back to 1983. ...MIS- SOURI. 30-10.
No. 1 Ohio State vs. Minnesota, 11 a.m.
No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 11 Oregon, 2:30 p.m.
No. 4 Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State
1 p.m
No. 5 Florida vs. Auburn, 2:30 p.m.
No. 6 Florida State vs. Clemson, 5 p.m.
No. 7 Virginia at No. 25 Georgia Tech
2:30 p.m.
Top 25 College Football Schedule Saturday, Oct. 17
No. 8 Nebraska vs. Kansas, 6 p.m.
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No. 9 Wisconsin vs. Illinois, 11 a.m.
10 Towson A&M&T Baylor, 8 a.m.
No. 10 Texas A&M at Baylor, 9 p.m.
No. 11 Oregon vs. no. 2 UCLA, 3:30 p.m.
No. 12 Penn State vs. Purdue, 2:30 p.m.
No. 13 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt, 11:30 a.m.
No. 14 Virginia Tech vs. Temple, noon
No. 16 Arizona at Oregon State, 3 p.m.
No. 17 Arkansas at South Carolina, noon
No. 19 Colorado vs. No. 22 Texas Tech,
2:30 p.m.
No. 20 Missouri vs. Oklahoma,1 p.m.
No. 21 LSU vs. Kentucky, 8 p.m.
No. 22 Texas Tech at No. 19 Colorado.
2:30 p.m.
No. 23 Syracuse at Boston College, 2:30 p.m.
No. 24 Tulane vs. Louisville, 2:30 p.m.
No. 25 Georgia Tech vs. No. 7 Virginia,
2:30 p.m.
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