Richard's Status to Be Determined

Richard’s Status to Be Determined

By DAVID WHARTON

Sept. 20, 2000 12 AM PT

Cornerback Kris Richard practiced on a limited basis Tuesday but no decision has been made about whether he will play Saturday.

Facing San Jose State’s spread offense, the Trojans might have to shuffle some defensive backs--including Kevin Arbet, Eric Reese, DeShaun Hill--to fill their nickel defense.

“There are interchangeable parts,” secondary coach Dennis Thurman said. “I have a lot of guys I’m confident in.”

On offense, tailback Petros Papadakis is almost fully recovered from last season’s foot injury but Malaefou MacKenzie is still not 100%. Coach Paul Hackett said lineman Trevor Roberts might play a series or two after missing the start of the season because of an injured foot.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

Richard’s Status to Be Determined

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