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CIVIL WAR OREGON VS OREGON STATE McLemore: Graziani at the helm makes receiving easier ■ Continued from Page 12B it up aiul cart me back to !ht> stadium. U*t's go back and play some more football, because if it ain't broke, I guess I can still play ‘ “ McLemore had four i niches for 7:i yards in the game and accomplished that despite missing most of the sen ond and third qtiar ters He didn't have a touchdown, but his 31-yard catch in the deciding drive proved to be.one of the biggest plays of the game “That was kind of a little fairy tale game last year for me as an individual.” Mclaunoro said. "And I was just very lor lunate to be able to lie put in the position to make the catch on the last drive and have some fun. It wasn't like it was planned to be heroic or anything, that is just the nature of the game "I think the game brings out heroes and people who persevere through problems like that. 'Hint happens every week I think ll just so happens that it happened at such a big time.” Those antics weren’t, however, limited to just that game. Mcl.emore's ,*>-4 re< op tions are already more than he has ever had in a season Indore, as are his 048 yards this year. That kind of play, Oregon quar terback Tony Graziani says, adds a lot of depth to a team. "It just makes my job that much easier when you have someone with the talent he has,” Graziani said. “He has got the knack to mako that spectacular play but also the tough play in the critical situation.” That knack, that flare for the dramatics hits made Mi 1 .emote not only n fan-favorite but also a favorite target for Oregon quar terback*. "I am a dramatic ponton, so 1 guess that is wheni I get that little flare from.” Mi Onnore said I enjoy surprising people. I like to see expressions of surprise and amazement of how did that ever occur ” “He is so athletic,” Graziani said, "that when he has the chance to show off ftis ath leticism it makes him that much flutter And after those four years at Oregon, iifter breaking all the rw ords and playing in all the big games. Mi f.emore has gotten to know what the Civil War always one of the Ducks' toughest games — is all about. "I guess I have just butter understood the game and that is when* 1 get a little hit more bate and desire. I guess, against rnv rival," Mi laimoro said of bis experience ”1 don't rare how talented we are and how not so talented they are. it is going to be a great game They am going to put up a big fight They have got some talent, and they are going to (day with a lot of heart ” Hut to cap of a great Oregon career, McUmora said, a win is must "I never get to play the Heavers again I have to the Imst I can do. 1 have to leave here with the l»*st feeling of at romplish ment that I can, and that is just to beat them," he said. "To cap off this career of mine, the best way would lie to get a win and have a good, fun game myself. And if I am having fun it usually means I am catching halls." *-. --. -.TT ... , ___I MAfw u rvfvc/fmtiu Crlstln Met ©more hasn't looked back since coming to Oregon as he has become one of the best receivers In college football Defense: As of late, unit has been tough ■ Continued from Page 11B defense that consisted mostly of third-string players. Domination of Washington State in a game where the defense came up with three interceptions would help the Ducks through a stretch game without regular starters. With some key players back from injury, the defense once again t ame up hig against Washington holding the help less Huskies to only 10 yards rushing the entire game. hast week's impressive goal line stand ended up keeping Arizona front getting what would have been the winning points in a 17-13 Oregon victo ry All of this loads the Duck's defense into yet another big challenge this Saturday us the defense will again tie put to the test. Far the second year In a row the Civil War game has huge bowl implications for the Ducks to go along with the usual traitlu for pride and brag ging rights The Heavers' stnashmouth type of offense is the kind that has given Oregon teams of the past problems, l-ast year’s Gang Green held Oregon State to one offensive touchdown. 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