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Deputy sports editor Mike Lefkow here:

As you regular readers know by now, Jeff Faraudo is on furlough this week, as we battle through tough economic times like everyone else. Now that I’m back from my furlough, I thought I would put up a couple of links related to Pac-10 hoops, and specifically Oregon, Cal’s Thursday opponent. I can’t possibly replace what Jeff does — he will be back Monday — but I will try to provide various links to tide you over.

Here is a story from the Oregonian discussing all the problems facing the 0-13 Ducks. Mike Tokito of the Oregonian covers a bunch of items and has a number of links to Pac-10 hoops.

The Bay Area News Group will be staffing the games Thursday and Saturday at Oregon and Oregon State.