news and notes from the r-g this morning

[oregontrack]

-- no word on kazemi yet. coaches are 'hopeful' the ncaa gets back to them before the first counting game, but won't be surprised if they don't hear anything until mid-november.

-- ej has tendinitis in his knee and doesn't plan on playing monday against concordia. he says he likely won't miss any regular season action.

-- altman says all five freshman will 'probably' play this season, but he'll reevaluate after the two exhibition games. not a huge surprise.