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40 passes. including four for
touchdowns. Morion's eight
catches per game ranks him
third in the country for that
category. The Johnson-to-Mor
ton combination has ( aught
the eye of tho Oregon defense
ns it prepares for this Satur
day's game against the Tro
jans.
"lohnson is a lot like Cali
fornia quarterback Dave Barr,"
Oregon safety Chad Cota said
"He is a strong guv with a
good arm. lie's also gut Mor
ton. who is good at making
acrobatic catches It'll he
another big test for the sei -
ondary."
Johnson said ho tins soon the
film of California's 30-point
comeback over the Dunks Inst
weekend, hut snid he does not
think that was the real Dunk
defense
"They have a good defense."
Johnson said. "I watched the
Californio game, but I don't
think that was a true picture of
Oregon's defense A team gets
a few long passes, and it just
continues to add up."
Oregon head coath Rich
brooks knows his defense will
have to improve on last
week's effort or else Johnson
will have a field day Salurdav
"Johnson does an excellent
job of finding the open receiv
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passing slats. Since l'lH'i. Oregon is 5-<> when it passes for a! least
300 yards in a game. The Ducks are 4-5 in the same period when
their opponent rolls up at least 300 yards in a game.
• History says the Ducks won't sweep the Arizona schools. Since
Arizona and Arizona Stale entered the Pac-10, Oregon has beaten
both Arizona schools in the same year only one time.
• Even if Oregon goes on a rampage the rest of the season, don l
pick the Ducks to beat both the Bruins and Trojans. After all, Oregon
doesn't play UCLA this year
• Watch out for Oregon State this year. Not because Oregon State
is good, but years ending in three aren’t lucky for the Ducks. Since
1013, the Ducks ore 2-3-2 in every 10th game against the Beavers
(Not counting 1943. when the teams didn't play.) Ten years ago. the
two waged an epic buttle of wills and skills. The final score: 0-0
• Just because you read it doesn't mean it will happen As the say
ing goes: Figures lie and liars figure. Sports is full of reminders to
expect the unexpected.
If you don't believe that, you weren't in Berkeley last weekend
>r," Brooks said "Ho has the
ihility to scramble. he is actu
ate and does an outstanding
ob when given time He does
i good job of getting the ball to
vtorton, no matter what cover
ige comes against them. tho\
ieom to connect."
The Trojans will bo short
handed on the offensive lino
Ihis week, as three starters,
including all-American Tony
Hoselli, will miss this week
end's game because of
injuries Johnson did not try
to hide the fact the injuries
will hurt, but said he does not
expect them to affect his
game.
"The injuries definitely
hurt.” lohuson said "Hope
fully so nut guys will step up
and perform at a high level It
does not c hange my attitude. 1
have to have c onfidenc e in the
job the guys around me will
do."
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