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ASU: Devils meet Duck field goals with TDs Continued from page 7 points. You can’t walk away with field goals against the No. 21 team in the nation." Running back Terrence White head, who finished with 98 yards on 23 carries, said he feels responsible for the Ducks’ lack of red zone pro duction. The junior had four carries for six yards inside the 20-yard line, but scored the Ducks’ lone touch down on a 9-yard shovel pass. “I feel like that’s kind of on me,” Whitehead said. “When we get into the red zone, we’re supposed to be able to punch it in with the running game, so 1 just feel like we need to work a little bit harder.” To make things even worse for Oregon, Arizona State answered each of the Ducks’ long, hard-earned field goal drives with quick, demoralizing touchdowns. After Oregon’s first field goal, Ari zona State capped a 5-play, 80-yard drive when quarterback Andrew Walter found a wide-open Jamaal Lewis in the back of the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 7-3 lead. Two possessions later, Arizona State took a 14-6 lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Walter to Terry Richardson. The Sun Devils moved 39 yards on two plays, taking advantage of a short field provided by a poor punt by Oregon punter David Dittman. Arizona State’s ability to cash in on scoring opportunities was enough to overcome a mediocre day from Wal ter. The senior passed for only 164 yards, but threw three timely touch down passes, moving him into a tie for fourth on the Pacific-10 Confer ence career list with 70. The Ducks actually outgained the Sun Devils, 311-283, but came up short where it mattered most: the end zone. The Sun Devils drove inside or near the Oregon 20-yard line four times throughout the game and came away with four touchdowns. “We didn’t stop them when they were in the red zone and we didn’t capitalize in the red zone when we were on offense,” Oregon linebacker Jerry Matson said. “You don’t really feel like you lose when you beat them that bad statistically. They just ended up in the end zone more than we did.” While Oregon’s offensive red zone woes were typical, its problems on defense were a bit surprising. Ari zona State scored its first two touch downs via the play action pass, fool ing the Oregon defense on both occasions. Reserve Arizona State running Football: Running game remains consistent for Ducks Continued from page 7 Despite the 1-3 record, Oregon can still be a player in the race for the conference title. Next up for the Ducks is a trip to Pullman, Wash., for a Saturday showdown with Washington State. Whitehead said the team will stay focused and positive. “I believe we still have a good team,” Whitehead said. “We need to get everybody on the same page.” claytonjones@dailyemerald. com Feed Your Mind & Fill Your Belly ...without emptying your wallet! CAF^ "Bowls, Burritos, & Beyond” Fresh, home-made whole foods with lots of veggie $• vegan options ..mixed with goofy artwork, snappy tunes 8 an oxygen-based atmosphere Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar Scrumptious Home-made Vegan Baked (roods Micro-brews on tap 760 Clair Blvd (® 8th Ave 8 Monroe, just west of downtown) Open Mon-Sat 1M Opm; Sun 1 l-9pm 868-0668 back Hakim Hill had a big day on the ground as well, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. The Sun Devils were able to pound the ball into the end zone for their third touchdown, a 1-yard run by Hill early in the third quarter. “It’s real frustrating knowing that a lot of the stuff they got, we gave them,” Oregon safety J.D. Nelson said. “They came out, they played hard, but some of the stuff wasn’t ex actly earned. We gave up a lot of stuff on blown coverages and not commu nicating, so that’s stuff we’ve got to get tightened up before next week. ” jonmetman@dailyememld.com Need Cash? extra money for back-to-school expenses? rn $180/month donate plasma 683-9430 IBR Plasma Center I block east of Garfield on 8th I90I W 8th Ave. New donors: bring in this ad for an extra $5 on first visit Student Groups Advertise in the Oregon Daily Emerald. Call 346-3712 to speak with a sales rep. We have great University rates. Oregon running back Terrence Whitehead and the rest of the Oregon offense struggled once again to produce in the red zone. Lauren Wimer Senior PHOTOGRAPHER 020035 It’s easy... Just go to the UO Health Center at 13th and Agate. But don *t miss the deadline. Sign-up runs now through October 22. y/tft>«firft* Review details of the plan on our web page: http://healthcenter.uoregon.edu Any questions? Call 346-2832 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON University Health Center
