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ESPN preview to highlight Oregon-UCLA game ■The Ducks prepare to host a television network; officials hope for a large turnout despite early start time By Jeff Smith Oregon Daily Emerald ESPN prides itself on its in-depth research. The supreme sports television network has a huge contingent of staff that extensively keeps tabs on all major college sports teams. But it freely admits that it by passed a certain school as a poten tial destination during its presea son planning for the hit weekly “College GameDay” preview show. “We scouted a lot of different schools before the season that were possible sites for our show,” said ESPN spokesman Mac Nwulu, re garding the show that travels around each week to the site of the biggest college football game of that weekend. “But nobody thought we’d be at Oregon so we didn’t scout them. Although there were definitely some people who thought that we should.” Rightfully so, it turns out, as ESPN has chosen Eugene as its des tination for “GameDay,” with the Oregon - No. 6 UCLA clash as its headliner. “We feel that with the Pac-10 performing as it has, we wanted to showcase them and really, this is the best game in the country this weekend,” Nwulu said. “UCLA has beaten two number three ranked teams in a row and Oregon played Wisconsin very tough down to the end. “This game has national champi onship implications.” “College GameDay” is anchored by Lee Corso, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit. The three were at the site of the Florida - Tennessee tilt on Sept. 16 and the Nebraska Notre Dame game on Sept. 9. Saturday’s contest will mark the first time ever that the show has tel (( We are extremely excited to be the first college in the Northwest to host ESPN. Bill Moos, Oregon athletic director evised from the Northwest and only the second time that it’s ever been on the West Coast. Coinciden tally, the last time the show ven tured out west was when it chose to have its GameDay crew in Los An geles two seasons ago for UCLA’s wild 41-38 overtime win over the Ducks. Oregon officials are well aware of how huge an opportunity this is to gain national exposure and hope that the community responds ac cordingly. “We are extremely excited to be the first college in the Northwest to host ESPN,” Oregon athletic direc tor Bill Moos said. “1 encourage all of our students, fans and alumni to join me Saturday morning and take part in what will be a great national showcase for the University of Ore gon and the Pacific-10 Confer ence.” The preview show will be broad casted live from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. outside of Autzen Stadium on Sat urday morning. According to Ore gon media services, the outdoor set will be located on the far practice field in the corner, just outside of Papb Field, furthest away from Autzen. The site was chosen to give as much grass between the set and the stadium, in order to fully capture the view of the Moshofsky and Casanova Centers, the stadium, as well as the Coburg Hills in the background. The parking lots to Autzen Stadi um will be opened at 7 a.m. and pre-game festivities will take place at 8 a.m. inside the Moshofsky Cen ter. Also at 8 a.m., there will be an interactive display in the Moshof sky Center that will be put on by Tostitos, the official sponsor of “College GameDay.” “I think it’s very exciting to have ESPN coming to Eugene,” Oregon Turn to Broadcast, page 14 San Jose State has all the makings for a colossal Trojan upset ■ Ninth-ranked USC looks to better its 2-0 record against the dangerous Spartans By Robbie McCallum Oregon Daily Emerald While Southern California en joys its first appearance in the As sociated Press Top 10 poll, it must watch out for dark horse San }ose State. On paper, it’s all Trojans — ninth-ranked USC sports a 2-0 record against the 2-1 Spartans. But San Jose State has every thing in the making for an upset. Following a 49-13 season-open ing loss against top-ranked Nebras ka, San Jose State rebounded with a 40-27 upset over cross-town rival Stanford. The Spartans fine tuned their offense last weekend with a 47-7 demolition of Southern Utah. Leading the San Jose State attack is tailback Deonce Whiteaker. The senior is averag ing 182.7 yards per game. Countering for the Trojans is sophomore Sul tan McCullough, younger brother of former Oregon tailback Saladin McCullough. The tailback is 22nd in the nation in yards per game with 109.5. In wins over Penn State and Colorado, Me Cullough led the Trojans in rush ing and receiving. USC coach Paul Hackett was cautious yet optimistic in a press conference Wednesday. San Jose State “played at Ne braska and Stanford so they’re pre pared to play on the road,” he said in a released statement. “They have the combination of a quarter back who can throw well in that three and four receiver offense, and a great running back to hand it off to. That means we’ll have to be well prepared for the game.” “We face a tremendous oppo nent this week, but our players are improving and starting to learn the system,” Spartans coach Dave Baldwin said. “At this point, I like what I see. I like the camaraderie and attitude of this team.” At this point, Hike what I see. I like the camaraderie and attitude of this team. Dave Baldwin, San Jose coach Also helping the USC cause is sophomore quarterback Carson Palmer, who threw for 275 yards with 83.3 percent accuracy against Colorado last weekend. Palmer re turns to the Trojan lineup after an injury sustained against Oregon sidelined him last season. Southern California place kicker David Newbury earned Pacific-10 Conference special teams Player of the Week honors after kicking the game-winning field goal last week against the Buffaloes. The Trojans currently hold the longest winning streak in the Pac 10 at five games dating back to last season. Southern California is hosting the 500th game ever played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Appearing at Scandal’s 2222 Centennial Blvd. 343-4734 September 28 & 29 at 9:00 VIP $25, general admission $20. 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