101.   Lett sprained the ankle during practice yesterday.

102.   Linebacker David Gibson slightly sprained his ankle Tuesday and did not practice Wednesday but is expected to be OK.

103.   Maurer said the team will proceed cautiously with Smith, especially because he also sprained his ankle on the same play.

104.   McCallum sprained his ankle several days before the fight but did not pull out until midday Tuesday.

105.   Murphy, who is from Encino, said Monday he sprained his ankle the day before the game and was held out by USC coach Henry Bibby.

106.   Note Snyder is awaiting a definitive word on defensive end Quincy Yancy, who sprained an ankle and knee in the game.

107.   Not that tinsel courage that sportscasters talk about when the quarterback sprains an ankle, yet returns to the field to throw the winning touchdown pass.

108.   Offensive lineman Brent McCaffrey sprained his ankle during the scrimmage and his status next week is questionable.

109.   Offensive lineman Joe Bergman, who missed the Boise State game after spraining his ankle three weeks ago, is doubtful for Saturday, Lowry said.

110.   One patient, who sprained her ankle last year but continues to wear the platform shoes, was asked if she was not afraid of falling again.