JOHNSON Continued from Page 38 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 STATS Continued from Page 3B 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." f