1.  Defensive line coach John Blake said Lett told him that he would miss practice but didn't say why.

2.  Defensive lineman Tim Cheatwood recovered the ball, but Ohio State couldn't capitalize when Josh Huston missed a 32-yard field-goal attempt wide right.

3.  Defensive positioning _ similar to but smaller than the moves made last year by Fidelity's flagship fund, Fidelity Magellan _ accounts for the lag.

4.  Defensive tackle Aaron Williams has been bothered by a strained Achilles' tendon but is expected to return to practice before the Sun Bowl.

5.  Defensive tackle Bernard Riley sprained his knee but said he was OK.

6.  Defensive tackle Brandon Noble is listed at 6-foot-2, but Raiders rookie place-kicker Sebastian Janikowski found Noble's reach is considerably higher.

7.  Defensive tackle Chester McGlockton forced two fumbles and linebacker Rob Fredrickson one, but only one of the turnovers led to any Raiders points.

8.  Defensive tackle Christian Peter also left the team as a free agent, but he was expected to be replaced by the second-year tackle Cornelius Griffin.

9.  Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen of Simi Valley Royal High (back spasms) did not practice all week but is expected to play.

10.  Defensive tackle Sean Phillips twisted a knee while stretching but said he was fine.