Friday, October 13, 2006

[Hayes] Ten things to watch this weekend - Sporting News
...4. This is the week we'll feel gaga about the USC offense. I mean, it has to be, right? That Arizona State defense is about as formidable as toilet paper...At some point, USC must extend the passing game and stretch the field with deep balls. The problem is, both Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith have been hampered by injuries. Future star Patrick Turner isn't a deep threat (think Mike Williams), and rising freshmen Vidal Hazelton and Travon Patterson are hit and miss and haven't been able to assume that role. Jarrett says he's about "80 percent" healthy from a shoulder injury that was originally described by USC as a "sprain." The reality is, it was separated -- a much more significant injury. Something that likely will bother Jarrett the remainder of the season...

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