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Adam Amato Emerald Kerry Carter hopes to lead Stanford back to a bowl game after the 2002 season. Predictions continued from page 3 in rushing as a sophomore (1,229 yards), and reliable quarterback Ja son Johnson has a good receiving target in Bobby Wade. But they probably won’t be able to make up for what the defense lacks. 10. California (1-10) (0-8 conference) Gal’s new head coach, Jeff Ted ford, has gone from Joey Harrington to Kyle Boiler. It’s hard not to feel sorry for Tedford, the former Ore gon offensive co ordinator who in 9^ *. herits a program that is banned from bowl games this year (not that it really mat ters). Another one-win season is not out of the question for the Bears. Contact the senior sports reporter at adamjude@dailyemerald.com. MSU continued from page 2 it into bowl status. “I feel like we can be one of the best groups in the conference if we play up to our potential,” Grindle told The Clarion (Miss.) Ledger. “We’ve got the athletic ability and the talent, but we have to come out this year making big plays. We’ve got to go into games having people afraid of us, having that attitude that we can’t be stopped. That was the attitude that worked for us at the end of last season.” While the offense is still a mixed bag for Mississippi State, one thing is for sure about its de fense. While talent abounds on the squad, the lack of physical prowess in the secondary will hin der it, especially in a conference with offensive powerhouses like Louisiana State and Tennessee. However, the consensus among those around the MSU program is that the defensive line, not the de fensive backs, may be its Achilles heel. The team has had to deal with losses of four significant players on the line — two transferred for aca demic reasons and two others for medical reasons. “I’m a realist,” assistant coach John Hendrick told The Ledger. “You can’t do any more than you’re dealt with. I’m pleased with the guys I have now. I don’t have as many as I had then, but I think I’ve got some guys who can help this team be sue cessful. Hopefully, we’ll put together a plan where we’re able to rest our starters but still stay as good as we can defensively.” Senior Mario Haggan is the an chor of the defensive group at mid dle linebacker and is expected to contend for a first-team All-SEC honor. An All-American, Haggan has been named to the 2002 Butkus Award Watch List, set to be award ed to the nation’s top linebacker on Dec. 13. “When we moved him back to linebacker (last year), he averaged over 10 tackles a game,” Sherrill said. “There is no reason that he won’t do that again this year.” Haggan will have to be strong, as the team’s underachieving second ary could be porous. Senior corner backs Korey Banks and Demetric Wright both need to step up their coverage in order for the Bulldog de fense to put any kind of pressure on opposing quarterbacks. And with a balanced offense like Oregon’s taking on the Bulldog de fense to start the season, it will be a good indicator of where the Missis sippi State season may be headed. After the Bulldogs invade Autzen Stadium, they host Jacksonville State. But after that, with Auburn, LSU and South Carolina on the schedule in consecutive weeks, it could be another long year for Sher rill and Company. Contact the sports reporter at hankhager@dailyemerald.com. The Best In Italian Dining Since 1973 PIZZA • A N HOMEMADE pizza • shrimp fettucini • manicotti • calzone • ravioli • ^ cannelloni • spinach lasagna • ^ ^ specialty dinners • fresh pasta florentine • fresh salads LUNCH • DINNER • FINE WINES • MICROBREWS TUESDAY: All You Can Eat Spaghetti & Garlic Bread: $3.50 Free Delivery • 484-0996 s 2673 Willamette (27th & Willamette) • 2506 Willakenzie (Oasis Plaza) Jtunck Mon-Fri 11:30 am- 2pm Dinner Mon-Thurs 5pm-9pm & Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm 388 W. 7th 485-0601 ♦ lilies On 7th Street V V Restaurant is a spacious enchantingly restored, turn of-the-century residence, just two blocks from the center of downtown Eugene. We feature fresh daily specials, including veal, Oregon lamb, fresh seafood, quail, duck, chicken and pastas. Our international cuisine and warm friendly service combine to guarantee you a fine dining experience. Local and international wines and beers, full service bar. ♦ EUGENE Jhuzl/aBue. HARDWARE • Hardware • Electrical • Plumbing • Paint • Lawn & Garden • Housewares 342-5191 2825 Willamette - Eugene, Oregon RECYCLE THIS PAPER
