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Show 14 THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 an FOOTBALL continued from page 11 n to win, and very little scouting knowledge aside from rudimentary principles, how is McBride even preparing his team for South Florida? By reminding the Utes that, first, any underestimated opponent is dangerous, and second, in spite of their 6 demolition of New Mexico last week, the Utes have hardly reached perfection. "If we don't play better than we did last week, these guys will beat us," McBride said. "They crushed Pittsburgh. I'm not blowing any smoke these guys are going to get better and better." In defeating the Panthers 6 a game McBride said "wasn't even close" USF served notice that it may be a young program, but it is one that is not to be trifled with. And while Utah doesn't necessarily anticipate the Bulls chucking the ball up 60 times or so, as they did against Pitt for 343 yards), it docs expect a (Blackwcll went attack. "It's going to be an exciting game to watch. Their offense is really said U tight end Michael Richardson. "Our defense is going to have its hands full." One of the members of the defense, starting corner Yohancc Scott, agreed, saying the thought of USF's aerial onslaught provided "a little pressure, but a good challenge." Meanwhile, though the Ute defense might be subjected to more constant pressure, the sometimes-sluggis- h U offense would be challenged nevertheless by a South Florida defensive unit McBride described as "extremely talented," and possessed of "really good athletes." "Their defense is very quick in the secondary and the linebacking corps, their defensive line is full of big guys who hold their ground pretty well," Richardson said. "We're just going to have to fulfill our assignments." Ultimately, as is always the case, McBride said the outcome is dependent upon effort and execution. "If we play hard, we'll be OK; if not, they're going to give us problems," he said. e waldenchronicle. utah. edu they're they're going to get more reps, so they're to more going get opportunities to go at you." Meanwhile, figuring out the defensive strategy isn't much easier. As the Hulls have played a pair of hurry-uopponents in Pitt and Memphis, as well as conventional offenses such as Northern Illinois and North Texas, South Florida's defensive strategy is a bit muddled too. Tm just not sure because they've played a variety of teams," McBride said. "I think it's an eagle front with movement on the line, where they might bring the safety up for p, front if they want to." So, with very little motivation other than a general desire eight-ma- 37-1- le 35-2- fast-pac- ed 37-0- high-powered- Adam Tate and the U running backs look to replicate their success Saturday against South Florida. ) ," Rob Sirstens will try to help the Utes to their third straight win. 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Perhaps the only thing more curious than Rider's continued self- destruction, after all, is that NBA teams continue to gamble that his ample talent is worth enough headaches to make investing in Excedrin stock the soundest of financial moves. "We hope the kid can make it, but we can't give him one chance after another after another," Dan Issel told v Aj JCsjy u y nd guy who has turned excuse-makin- g into an art form that renders Picasso a freakish hack by comparison. And while I am no longer surprised by the basketball player's propensity to alienate teammates, coaches and any remaining fans with his childish antics, I still can't help but wonder what exactly is running through his cranium that so consistently compels him to screw up. The newest addition to the Denver Nuggets thanked the latest team to offer him redemption and one last shot at salvaging a career, which has more recently resembled a greasy sludge comparable only to New Jersey tap water, by skipping the squad's first practice. Whoever didn't see that coming has vision problems that not even automobile drivers can once-promisi- 2CoMjCuttno 3 Turkey gieast 4 Tuna pre-ma- " ing homework? We are, after all, talking about a oon-1:00p- Salt Lake City, UT 933-808- 6 Chronicle grade teacher could tell myriad stories of an impressive dog with a special craving for paper products... How else could an Rider account for his inevitably miss- Wyndham Hotel 215 West South Temple Cedar Room - 3rd Floor Ph: (801) 1 ERIC WALDEN Ten bucks says Isaiah Rider's third II 9am-7p- Monday-Saturda- t; J is CPK team members enjoy: Flexible Schedules Apply in person, : y The Associated Press. "If he shows Valid At: up and he plays hard, he will be here. If he doesn't, he won't. It's that simple." That could be a song by Creed, I've heard it so damn often. see WALDEN, page 15 |