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Washington State defeated Oregon in double overtime last year, a game that ignited the Cougars run to a 9-4 record and a bowl game victory over Miami. Roberto Osuna Jersey .That was a turning point for us, said Washington State quarterback Luke Falk, who threw for 505 yards and five touchdowns in the game in Eugene.On Saturday, Washington State (1-2) will host Oregon in another game the Cougars hope can light a fire under a team that has mostly underperformed so far this season.Safety Colton Teglovic said last years game proved to the Cougars that they could win a close contest in a tough environment.We used that as a springboard, Teglovic said.But Washington State coach Mike Leach isnt much for looking backward, and doesnt want his team thinking about last year.This is 2016, Leach said. If they go in a time machine, or Captain Kirk, theyll miss the whole thing by a year and the Klingons are gonna kill them all. They better focus on this year or it wont be a productive, happy experience.One thing the Cougars need to improve on is their slow starts.Weve just got to stop coming out flat, said cornerback Marcellus Pippins. Weve been coming out flat the last couple of games. Weve got to start fast and have a rhythm coming out.Oregon (2-2, 0-1 Pac-12) is coming off a 41-38 loss to Colorado, the Buffaloes first win over Oregon since joining the Pac-12 in 2011. Quarterback Dakota Prukop was intercepted in the end zone on Oregons final drive to kill a comeback attempt.Two days after the loss, Oregon held a players-only meeting after practice.We just want guys to play harder, to give it all they got, particularly on special teams, receiver Dwayne Stanford said. We want everyone who touches the field to give it all they got.Oregon has been slowed by injuries, with defensive end Jalen Jelks and defensive tackle Drayton Carlberg doubtful to play against the Cougars. The status of star running back Royce Freeman is unclear.Inexperience is also an issue, with 11 freshmen included on Oregons offensive and defensive two-deep depth chart prior to Saturdays loss to Colorado.Coach Mark Helfrich said its too early to panic.We were left for dead last year and bounced back, he said. We were left for dead the year before and that turned out OK.I told the team, and I believe it 100 percent, this team can be special, Helfrich said.Some things to watch when Oregon plays at Washington State:RAH, RAH: Falk said he needs to take a greater leadership role. This year Ive got to be more of an energy guy, said Falk, who isnt the type for speeches. Im kind of a calm, even-keeled guy, its definitely not within my personality, but I definitely can do it.WILL ROYCE ROLL?: Freeman, who ran for 246 yards and three touchdowns against the Cougars last year, may not play. The Ducks do not talk about injuries, but Freeman suffered a leg injury two weeks ago against Nebraska and did not play in Oregons loss to Colorado. The Cougars say his injury status is of no concern to them because Oregon has other weapons. The other backs are good too, Leach said. It really doesnt change anything.MORROW RETURNS: Washington State junior running back Jamal Morrow was ejected in the second half of the Idaho game after officials ruled that he appeared to punch an Idaho defender at the end of a special teams play, an act that could have required Morrow to miss the first half of the Oregon game. But Washington State officials say because Morrow was tossed for unsportsmanlike conduct, not targeting, the penalty does not carry over to the next game.NO 3S: Cougars kicker Erik Powell has missed all three of his field goal attempts this season.GROUND RAID: Sure they call it the Air Raid offense, but Washington State is averaging 121.7 rushing yards per game behind Jamal Morrow, James Williams and Gerard Wicks. They have accounted for eight of the Cougars 16 touchdowns.Nolan Ryan Jersey . Both players have lower body injuries that will keep them out of the lineup until at least January 31, which is the first game they can be activated from IR. J. R. Richard Jersey . Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats. http:///...sey-large-1746y.html . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. SAINT-DENIS, France -- France defender Samuel Umtiti looks set to spend Sunday night trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from scoring for Portugal in the European Championship final.Two months ago, it seemed highly unlikely Umtiti would even be at the tournament.But the 22-year-old center half is now tipped to start after an impressive performance in the 2-0 win against Germany in the semifinals.He has the mental strength and character to play at the highest level, said France coach Didier Deschamps.He did not previously seem so sure.When Deschamps named his 23-man squad on May 12 -- before UEFAs May 31 deadline -- Umtiti was only among the eight reserves.Two weeks later, Real Madrid center half Raphael Varane pulled out with a thigh injury.It seemed logical that Umtiti would be called up. But instead Deschamps chose Adil Rami, even though Rami was not on the reserve list.But as Frances defensive woes worsened, with Jeremy Mathieu being ruled out with a calf injury, Umtiti finally got called up on May 28.Just in time.Ironically, Umtiti took Ramis place in the lineup, making his international debut against Iceland in the quarterfinals. Having previously overlooked him, Deschamps is now a big fan.He knows that I believe in him, despite his young age, Deschamps said Saturday at a pre-match news coonference. Authentic Custom Astros Jersey. Some people arent even mature at 30 while some are at (22) -- which is his case.It has been a hectic few weeks for Umtiti, who is joining Barcelona from Lyon for a reported fee of ?25 million ($27.6 million).His upsurge in form is surprising given how poorly he played during last seasons Champions League, where Lyon finished bottom of its group. But Umtiti finished the season strongly, as Lyon hit form to finish second in the French league behind Paris Saint-Germain.Born in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde, he rose through Lyons widely-admired youth academy before making his debut in the 2011-12 season.Against Germany, Umtiti made two crucial interventions.The first came in the 32nd minute when he stole the ball from forward Thomas Mueller just as he was about to shoot. Early in the second half, with Germany 1-0 down and pressuring strongly, he made a key interception to thwart a dangerous break by winger Julian Draxler.Umtiti also passed well from the back and cleared danger with commanding headers from crosses.Technically hes ready, mentally hes ready, veteran France right back Bacary Sagna said. Its the start of something special for him. ' ' '
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