1.   And worse, he lost track of the time on the play clock and was called for delay of game.

2.   But he is the sort of quarterback who likes to let the play clock wind down.

3.   But the play clock kept ticking.

4.   Cullors finally stopped, unsure what to do, before the play clock running down made the ultimate decision for him.

5.   He had to hurry the team out of the huddle to the line, and the ball was snapped just as the play clock hit one second.

6.   He is supposed to line up between the hash marks when the play clock starts, according to the ruling, or he is committing an act of deception.

7.   If everything goes smoothly Aikman will receive the play from Garrett with plenty of time remaining on the play clock.

8.   In the first half, the play clock worked for a short time before going out again, this time for good.

9.   Seau, meanwhile, was breathing heavily on Hostetler, who took up much of the play clock Sunday just trying to pick himself up from the ground.

10.   The days have not passed quickly for USC this week, certainly not as fast as the play clock has in critical situations this season.