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Terrence Whitehead's elusiveness as a runner and his pass-catching ability have turned him into one of the most feared running backs in the Pacific-10 Conference. Lauren Wimer Senior photographer Breaking through Terrence Whitehead's aggressive running style has evolved him into Oregon's featured running back BY JON ROETMAN SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER errence Whitehead stood dis appointed in Autzen Stadium’s X west end zone, waiting to be interviewed after a sub-par perform ance in the 2003 spring game. The sophomore knew his 49 rush ing yards didn’t help him toward be coming Oregon’s featured running back. Whitehead said he just needed an other chance to prove himself. For the time being, however, he returned to his role as one piece of Oregon’s tailback-by-committee approach. He split carries with Chris Vincent, Ryan Shaw and Kenny Washington early in the 2003 season. Whitehead never complained, however, instead focusing on improving his shortcom ings as a ball carrier. After noticed improvements in his speed, strength and power, White head was named the unquestioned starter for the final nine games of the 2003 campaign. Now a junior, Whitehead has built himself into one of the Pacific-10 Conference’s best running backs. Even more impressive is the fact that the Los Angeles native is just now truly understanding the position. Whitehead was recruited as one of the best prep safeties in the country while at Crenshaw High School. He played some running back and wide receiver as well, but his strength resided in the defensive backfield. When the 5-foot-10, 210-pounder arrived at Oregon in 2002, the coach ing staff decided his talents would best serve the team at running back. “I wasn’t upset about it,” White head said. “It was just something that WHITEHEAD, page 4B Preview: Arizona offense has struggled Continued from page 2B Heavner isn’t the root of the passing problems. “He’s been efficient as far as get ting the ball to the wide receivers,’ Bellotti said, “but he has had some dropped balls. Their (receivers) are open and the passes are on the mon ey, so if, in fact, they begin to catch some of those passes, they will be ar entirely different football team.” The running game for Arizonc has led the offense with Mike Bell as the focal point. He is sixth in the conference in rushing, averaging 78.8 yards per game. “He was their guy last year,” Bel lotti said. “I think he has become a bigger factor this year.” But for Oregon to be successful, it must correct its penalty woes. They are currently the most penalized team in the Pac-10. Bellotti said he has told his team to watch the “stupid” penalties. “You say ‘don’t do that’ and we have done so rather forcefully,” Bel lotti said. “We’re also instituting a personal responsibility for penalty reduction, which is a site tour of Autzen Stadium after practice for those who continue to transgress.” According to Bellotti, this game is a dangerous one for Oregon because Ari zona is still looking for a Pac-10 win. “Arizona is very, very hungry, much like we were a week ago, to get their first Pac-10 win,” Bellotti said. “I think this will be a battle. 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