Huskies get gift from injury gods

Sunday August 24,2008: Husky news and notes

• The Cascade Clash between the Oregon Ducks and Huskies may have turned a lot more competitive due to the news that Oregon starting QB Nate Costa will be out for next Saturday's game.Costa is a more mobile,athletic passer than Justin Roper,last year's Sun bowl hero.This could bode well for the Husky D led by new Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell,who plans to implement a more simple,aggressive defense this year.

• With Costa out of next Saturday's game in Autzen,look for junior DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim to be after Justin Roper a lot more. They'll be fresher legs on the defensive line with Donatell rotating more players in the trenches.

There's a great story by Seattle Times reporter Bob Condotta about the travels of former Minor Leaguer turned Safety Tripper Johnson.Check it out here:seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskies/2008135014_uwfb24.html

• Daily Pac-10 Prediction: Junior DT Cameron Elisara will have a dominating year and finish as a first team all Pac-10 selection along with fellow linemate Te'o-Nesheim.