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Cal is ‘excited’ about heading into Autzen . . Courtesy of California Media Services Cal defensive lineman Andre Carter is the “best player in the country,” according to Oregon State head coach Dennis Erickson. ■ Led by a sophomore quarterback, the improving Bears look to end the Ducks’ home winning streak By Adam Jude Oregon Daily Emerald With their hopes of a bowl berth gone, the California Golden Bears have their paws ready to ruin the Ducks’ unbeaten conference record and upset the country’s sixth ranked team in its own backyard. Although the Bears (3-6 overall, 2-4 Pacific-10 Conference) haven’t won in Eugene since 1987, they do hold an all-time series advantage against the Ducks, 35-26-2. Oregon, however, has won the last four meetings, including last year’s 24 19 win in Berkeley. Coming off a close 38-32 loss to Oregon State and a near upset two weeks ago in Seattle, Cal is eager to finally put some wins on the board. “They're just excited about this op portunity,” Cal coach Tom Holmoe said of his players. “They respect Oregon and what they have accom plished. They realize it's a very diffi cult challenge, but they're up for it.” The Bears have owned the state of California this season, picking up their only two conference victories against UCLA and USC. On the defensive side of the ball, Cal presents one of the toughest matchups in the country in senior lineman An dre Carter, who holds the school record for most sacks with 28.5. “Andre Carter is the best player in the country — that’s just my opin ion,” Oregon State head coach Den nis Erickson said after last week’s contest. “I’m surprised he’s not in the Lombardi Award race [for best defen sive lineman]. When you play Cal, you’ve got to get ready for Carter.” Cal also boasts the best punter in college history in Nick Harris, who set the NCAA record for total punting yards last week. The senior kicked for an average of 45.5 yards on eight punts versus the Beavers, pushing his career total to 13,161 yards. It is likely that the senior from Avondale, Ariz., will be drafted into the National Foot ball League next year. (( They're just excited about this opportunity. They respect Oregon and what they have accomplished. They realize it's a very diff icult challenge, but they're up for it. Tom Holmoe Cal coach <1 “After the Illinois game [a nation ally televised game in which he put nine punts inside the 20], all the agents started calling me,” Harris told the Contra Costa Times. “I know there is a spot at the table for me. I know I can sit there.” Offensively, the Bears are near the bottom in most of the major Pac-10 statistics. Starting quarterback Kyle Boiler is averaging just 192 yards per game through the air, which is ninth in the league, while the team scores an average of 22 points per game. But things are starting to look up for a program that has had little suc cess in recent years. Over the last four games, the Bears Turn to Golden Bears, page 6B Open Late Every Day $6.99 STUDENT VALUE MENU • 1 - Large 1 Topping Pizza • 1 - Medium 1 Topping Pizza & Twisty Bread $9.99 STUDENT VALUE MENU 010028 • 2 - Medium • 1 - Large Cheese Pizza & 10 Chicken Wings $12.99 STUDENT VALUE MENU • 2 - Large Topping Pizzas • 3 - Medium 1 Topping Pizzas
