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After nearly three years on the practice squad as a walk- on, Jerry Rice Jr. is expected to play in the Rose Bowl for the first time Saturday when UCLA faces California. “I want to get into the end zone,” said the sophomore, who will wear No. 88, not his dad’s famed No. 80. “Maybe get three or four catches. Anything else would be a bonus.” Rice’s opportunity arose after four top UCLA receivers, including Taylor Embree, son of CU coach Jon Embree, were suspended for participating in a brawl last week at Arizona. “Jerry has a golden opportunity,” UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said. Denver Post wire services
