1.   Anthony Thomas, the freshman tailback, then slid off middle linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer and into the end zone for a Michigan lead.

2.   ASU freshman tailback Mike Williams had more trouble with sore ankle than he did with Bruins defense.

3.   At least one of the freshman tailbacks, Durell Price, Jermaine Lewis or Keith Brown.

4.   Freshman tailback Chris Howard remains limited from arthroscopic knee surgery and also practiced once.

5.   Freshman tailback Deon Burnett of Claremont is one of the few bright spots for the Cougars.

6.   Freshman tailback Darryl Poston has not recovered enough from a sprained knee to make the trip.

7.   Freshman tailback John Williams does not figure into the equation this season.

8.   Freshman tailback Sultan McCullough tweaked his knee but it was not serious.

9.   Freshman tailback Willie Hurst and backup quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo were weapons enough to get the job done.

10.   Freshman tailback Chris Howard is scheduled to have reconstructive surgery on his left knee on Tuesday and will return for spring practice.