The hurt doesn't show;
But the pain still grows;
It's no stranger to you and me.
(I know you totally just did the drums in your head!)
Leading off
It's depth chart Wednesday! And the people rejoiced. All 12 teams are in action again, so here are the most current depth charts for each team (except, as you know by now, UCLA, which doesn't do a weekly depth chart). As always, I've made some notes below.
Arizona State (page 17 of the game notes)
California (page 10 of the game notes)
Oregon (page 11 of the game notes)
Oregon State (page 28 of the game notes)
USC (page 17 of the game notes)
Utah (page 11 of the game notes)
Washington (page 9 of the game notes)
Washington State (page 11 of the game notes)
Notes (lots this week)
At ASU, not too significant, but this is the first time since his injury that Taylor Kelly doesn't have an "or" by Mike Bercovici. Also encouraging that there doesn't seem to be any lingering effects of the helmet-to-helmet hit he took against Washington (see link below).
Lots of movement at Oregon. For the first time this season, there's no longer an "or" at the running back spot. Royce Freeman is listed as the starter and Thomas Tyner is listed as the backup. Tyner, you recall, did not make the trip to Santa Clara last week against Cal because of an injured shoulder. Sam Kamp is listed as an "or" with Arik Armstead at defensive end. Armstead also did not travel last week. Kicker Matt Wogan didn't travel either, but is listed as the Ducks' kicker this week. Joe Walker, who started the last three games, is listed as the starting inside linebacker ahead of Derrick Malone.
At OSU, the offensive line shifts continue because of injuries. Fred Lauina is listed at left guard and Roman Sapolu is at right guard.
At Stanford, Kyle Olugbode will start for the injured Zach Hoffpauir at safety. DT David Parry is questionable, so Harrison Phillips might get the start.
At USC, with LT Chad Wheeler out for the year, Aundrey Walker is officially listed as the starter. Though per reports, Toa Lobendahn got some work at LT. Darreus Rogers is listed ahead of George Farmer, who missed the Utah game, and Scott Felix is in at rush linebacker for the injured J.R. Tavai.
At Washington, either Deontae Cooper or Lavon Coleman will start at running back. Cory Littleton is listed ahead of Travis Feeney at linebacker.
At WSU, receiver Kristoff Williams is no longer on the roster (see link below). Taylor Taliulu is listed as the starting strong safety and Pat Porter is listed as one of the starting cornerbacks. Also, Vince Mayle is listed as a kick returner.
News/notes/team reports
Arizona is preparing for an unhappy UCLA squad.
Good news for the Sun Devils as Todd Graham describes Taylor Kelly as "fine" after hit.
Some Cal news and notes.
The Buffs are leaning on some young safeties.
Putting the Oregon-Stanford game in perspective.
An interesting look at the contract of Mike Riley.
New-look Stanford hoping for same results against Oregon.
Some post-practice video of Jim Mora talking Arizona prep.
Steve Sarkisian pointing the finger at himself for USC's lack of a killer instinct.
Utah is preparing for Kelly, but ready for Mike Bercovici.
Is a linebacker change coming to clear the way for Shaq Thompson on offense?
Kristoff Williams is done at WSU.
Just for fun
Happy birthday, coach.
"@OregonIMG: Happy Birthday to our two guests tonight @CoachHelfrich and Charles Nelson!!! pic.twitter.com/YXw6pJC9mJ"
— Andy McNamara (@McNamaraUO) October 29, 2014