1.   As is reserve cornerback Kevin Mathis, out the past three games because of a fractured forearm.

2.   A nagging right thigh muscle of reserve cornerback Michael Booker, who plays on nickel and dime defenses, could leave the team short two defensive backs.

3.   Briefly Sophomore Jonte Buhl, a reserve cornerback, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the first quarter, coach R.C. Slocum said.

4.   Cal liked Kato, and as a reserve cornerback he leads the Bears with three interceptions.

5.   Cornerback Phillippi Sparks is sidelined with hepatitis and the reserve cornerback Conrad Hamilton had knee surgery Tuesday.

6.   Frank will be a reserve cornerback and play special teams.

7.   Heading into his final game against Georgia on Saturday, Smith, who is a reserve cornerback used mainly on special teams, has taken the picture down.

8.   His departure means junior Ryan Roques, a former tailback, is the top reserve cornerback behind starters Marques Anderson and Jason Bell.

9.   If the Cowboys make a change, their first option is reserve cornerback Kevin Mathis, who plays in nickel situations and has an interception this season.

10.   Johnson did most of his damage in slot against reserve cornerbacks and against safeties in the Cowboy zone defense.