1.   Harris, a redshirt freshman tailback, got a long look this spring when an injury slowed starter DeShaun Foster.

2.   In recent weeks Lewis, a redshirt freshman tailback from Antelope Valley High, has begun rehabilitating his image.

3.   Lewis, a redshirt tailback, observed the competition.

4.   Redshirt freshman tailback Daveron Hightower, who rehabilitated a serious leg injury last season, saw limited action, but when he played, he made an impact.

5.   Redshirt freshman tailback Rodney Williams has been a godsend.

6.   With fewer and fewer offensive options, USC is giving a long look at redshirt freshman tailback Chris Howard for serious playing time against Oregon State.

7.   But as redshirt freshman tailback Avon Cobourne neared the goal line, Syracuse linebacker Clifton Smith stuck his helmet into the ball and caused a fumble.