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playing the Huskies last year, the ri
valry’s intensity may have simmered.
But he doesn’t want his team to wor
ry about any of the off-field antics.
“I like to have my players focus on
playing up to their potential, and not
succumbing to emotionalism,” he
said. “The depth of emotion is felt
more by the fans and boosters who
want to get on the Internet and com
pare notes. The players play the game
because they want to play and win.”
And both teams are desperately
searching for a win after a rough
stretch in the Pacific-10 Conference.
While there’s no Rose Bowl bid at
stake, No. 23 Oregon (7-3 overall, 3
3 Pac-10) and Washington (5-5,2-4)
have plenty to play for.
The Ducks will look to get back on
track after losing three of their last
four. Oregon, playing its last game of
the season at Autzen, has not lost a
home finale since 1993.
“We just need to win. We need to
beat the Dawgs,” senior safety Ra
suli Webster said. “I think we’re up
to the challenge. I think we’re just
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ready to go out there and play.”
The third quarter has been a
sore spot for the Ducks this season.
In a 32-21 loss at Washington State
last week, the Oregon offense net
ted just two yards, although the
Dueks outscored the Cougars 7-3
thanks to Mitchell’s 20-yard inter
ception return.
“We won the third quarter, and
that was our goal,” Mitchell said.
“But there’s still something miss
ing. We need to find that niche. We
need to find that (winning) atti
tude again.”
Nursing a sprained big toe on his
right foot, Oregon tailback Onter
rio Smith did not practice earlier
this week, and is questionable for
the game.
The Huskies, meanwhile, have
not had a losing season since 1976
and have not missed a bowl game
since 1994, when they were on
NCAA probation.
After losing three straight to
USC, Arizona State and UCLA, the
Dawgs took out their aggression on
Oregon State last week in Seattle,
winning 41-29.
During an indoor practice session
on Tuesday, the Huskies’ speakers
blew out while trying to prepare for
the noise at Autzen.
“I know there’s going to be a lot
said about the game, the rivalry and
the feelings that exist between the
two programs,” Neuheisel said. “Ul
timately, it gets down to two football
teams who are going to fight in an
honorable way.”
Pickett, who needs just 136 yards
to break the Pac-lO’s single-season
passing record, and star receiver
Reggie Williams, have helped the
Huskies become the fourth-best
passing offense in the nation with
354.5 yards per game. Oregon’s pass
defense ranks 114th (out of 117) in
the NCAA.
The Huskies, however, rank
113th in rushing offense with 74.2
yards per game. Oregon ranks 13th
nationally against the run, allowing
95.9 yards per game.
“We’ve gotten better (defensively)
the past couple weeks,” Bellotti said.
“The improvements are somewhat
incremental at this point, but they
are there.”
Mitchell said the Ducks will likely
lighten the box against the Huskies to
provide help for its young secondary.
“It just comes down to making
plays,” Mitchell said.
And, apparently, not saying much
— at least not until Saturday.
Contact the senior sports reporter
at adamjude@dailyemerald.com.
Adam Amato Emerald
Oregon linebacker Kevin Mitchell said the Ducks "just want to play ball "this week when Washington visits Autzen Stadium.
Mark McCambridge Emerald
Dregon safety Keith Lewis called Washington's Cody Pickett "overrated" last week, but was banned from interviews this week.
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