Burnette (PK) has a sore hip but he was well enough to kick a 48 yard FG against NC State.

Smith was out with a right calf injury.

Craig (center) went out with an injury but it didn't look awful. I didn't notice whether he came back in.

In the "reverse injury" news, Washington (back-up TE) is back.

The young defensive backs have grown immeasurably. Pauling is playing lights out. KK Smith had a really good night.

My only complaint is cutsie play calling in the red zone. In the first half with a chance to go up 14-0 we had 4th and 6 inches and they called a sprint-out pass for Carr and he got run OOB for a sack. Then with 4th and goal at their 3 in the 2nd half we called a pass and Carr was intercepted in the endzone. Then late in the game, Price fumbled at about the 6 inch line.

At least we didn't try anymore stupid Wildcat plays unless you want to count Buchner taking a short snap on a fake punt and burrowing for 3 yards when he needed 2.

USC is by far the biggest hurdle we have left.