Part of Oregon's struggles in its season-opening loss to LSU may have due to the absence of Cliff Harris, suspended for the Ducks' first game of the 2011 season thanks to an arrest for speeding in which Harris was cited for nearly doubling the posted speed limit. Harris is regarded as Oregon's best cover corner, and perhaps one of the best in college football.
Cliff Harris Suspension: Ducks Cornerback Cleared To Play In Oregon Vs. Nevada Game
But Harris’ suspension has been lifted, according to the New York Times’s Pete Thamel, meaning that he’ll be able to take the field for Oregon against Nevada in the 3:30 p.m. Eastern game later this Saturday.
Oregon conceded just 98 yards through the air to LSU in its opener, despite Harris’ absence, as the Tigers’ offense pounded the Ducks with a running game that racked up 175 rushing yards. But Nevada, despite its run-option-heavy pistol offense, can throw: the Wolf Pack averaged over 225 yards per game through the air in 2010.
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