Tennessee Studying Oregon State Tape

Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning says the Volunteers are planning for their Sept. 7 game against UCLA by watching videotape of the Oregon State defense.

“That’s what I’d be doing,� Rocky Long said on Friday.

Long is the Bruin defensive coordinator, moving down the coast from Oregon State, where he put together the nation’s 15th-ranked defense last season for a 1-10 team.

“There’s some differences, but they can probably pick up the stunts and things like that from Oregon State,� Long said. “I know they got film of all 11 games last year.�

There is no film exchange with Tennessee, which plays tonight against Nevada Las Vegas, because the Volunteers will be UCLA’s first opponent.

“I’ve got a buddy back in Tennessee taping the TV game,� said Long. “He’ll overnight it to me.�

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Flanker Derek Ayers, listed as second-string, behind Rodney Lee, was back running routes Friday, albeit gingerly while he continues to recover from a sprained ankle.

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Ever wonder about the value of a football scholarship? UCLA lists it as $10,742.50 per year for an in-state player, $20,217.94 for an out-of-state player, which includes room, board, tuition, books and fees. Those living off-campus this season will receive a monthly check for $704 for room and board.