There were no complications or setbacks for Sean Mannion in the 24 hours following his first practice back a week after arthroscopic surgery to clean up meniscus damage to his left knee, so he worked full speed in today's practice.

"I feel 100%," Mannion said. "There's no swelling, and I'm as good as new."

After that went well, head coach Mike Riley announced that Mannion will be the second-string quarterback behind Cody Vaz Saturday night when Oregon St. faces Utah for homecoming.

Mannion's return as the starter is now the reasonable goal for the Washington game next week.

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com