ullette is expected to miss the game with a foot injury, though Solich

OXNARD, Calif. -- Jerry Jones says he learned a lesson last year building his hopes around the return of missing stars when the Cowboys tumbled to 4-12 in a season marred by injuries to Tony Romo and Dez Bryant.That doesnt mean the Dallas owner is ready to dump Rolando McClain even though the enigmatic linebacker will be suspended the first 10 games on a substance-abuse violation, stayed away from the team most of the offseason and hasnt reported to training camp in California.There are many nuances that, basically, would mitigate that clean a shot, right there, Jones said Friday on the eve of the first practice of camp. I dont even want to start down them because some of them compromise our team or compromise other aspects of it.Jones figures he helped compromise the Cowboys last year when they were defending NFC East champions before losing Romo to a fractured left collarbone a week after his star receiver, Bryant, broke his right foot in the opener.Dallas didnt win a game without the injured duo -- losing seven straight minus Romo -- yet still believed it had a shot after winning in Romos return. A blowout loss to Carolina on Thanksgiving, when Romo broke the same collarbone again, ended most of those hopes.And Jones says he wont harbor such dreams again.We got a doctors degree in it. We went to Harvard Business School over it, Jones said at his annual pre-game news conference. Living in `Theyre coming back next week or next month doesnt work. You dont win but four games doing that in the NFL, so were not going there.Jones maintains that the Cowboys were prepared for the offseason suspensions that claimed three projected starters in McClain and young defensive ends Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence, who got matching four-game bans.All three were disciplined under the substance-abuse policy, and Gregory is facing a longer suspension over another failed test.So Jones emphasized the positive as much as he could before yielding to what he knew would be a wave of questions that werent.We are not going to let a few setbacks, a few notable setbacks, deter the fact that we are fortunate, Jones said. We have many assets and were going to put them on the playing field and win ballgames with them.McClain and Gregory were headed for the reserve-did not report list, with Gregory skipping camp while in drug rehab. Jones has said he doesnt expect Gregory to be in California. Lawrence reported for camp but is likely to be limited early after offseason back surgery.All three are eligible for preseason work, including games. The suspensions dont start until the first week of the regular season.Meantime, the Cowboys arent too keen on suggestions that theyve become oblivious to issues of character.Are we always right? No, coach Jason Garrett said. One of the jobs we have is to provide the right structure, the right assistance to bring out the best out in guys. Its always a work in progress. But I love the culture of our team. I love the character of our team.Besides Romo and Bryant, the Cowboys are expecting a boost from cornerback Orlando Scandrick, who sat out last season after tearing two ligaments in his right knee late in camp. A defense that struggled to make game-changing plays missed his edgy persona as much as his playmaking.But the pass rush was a question even before the Cowboys lost Gregory and Lawrence to suspensions. They didnt address the rush end spot until the third round in the draft (Oklahomas Charles Tapper), but did lure Benson Mayowa away from Oakland on an offer sheet.Dallas also tried to shore up its interior defensive line by signing Cedric Thornton away from division rival Philadelphia.The whole defensive line is going to be, to me, very interesting to watch, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said. We like what we see there and we think we have some good young players who have a chance to step up.Game notesThe Cowboys will start camp with three players will be on the non-football injury list, including two on freak accidents. RB Darren McFadden broke an elbow trying to save a dropped cellphone this spring, and LB Damien Wilson injured an eye in a paintball accident about a week before camp. ... 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Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006.LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Frank Solich has only fond memories of leading teams against Kansas.Now the longtime coach of Ohio, Solich spent six years running Nebraskas juggernaut in the 1990s and early 2000s. He never lost to the Jayhawks, spanking them by an average margin of 40-9.Things may be a bit tighter when his Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium on Saturday.Kansas is coming off a trouncing of Rhode Island, its first victory in more than a year, while Ohio is trying to bounce back from a gut-wrenching triple-overtime loss to Texas State .Ive been away for quite some time, said Solich, who was fired by Nebraska in 2003. Ive got a lot of respect for the Big 12 and obviously their ability to recruit within the Big 12, so Kansas will have very good athletes and were going to have to make sure we rise up.Weve stepped on the field against teams from power conferences and faired fairly well.Indeed, the Bobcats have knocked off Pittsburgh and Penn State over the years.The Jayhawks (1-0) were happy to beat anyone after losing 15 consecutive games, even if it was against an FCS also-ran in the Rams. But the 55-6 victory in their opener not only gave second-year coach David Beaty his first win, it gave the entire program a profound sense of optimism.The Jayhawks believe on win can just as easily become two.Obviously there is some momentum coming off of that. Lot more smiles walking in that building and a lot more hop in their step, Beaty said. Its motivated them and is driving those guys -- they like the taste and so do we -- so were going to keep working to try to earn another one.As Solich prepares to head back to Kansas, here are five story lines to watch:FRESHMEN FLOP: Not even Beaty expected the Jayhawks to play so many freshmen in Week 1, but he admitted a few more could have gotten on the field -- and may this Saturday.Their week of practice went downhill so they didnt help us at all,, Beaty said of those who rode the bench.dddddddddddd It was a great lesson for a bunch of guys that had opportunities to play but they didnt get to because the week started getting a little bit tough for them. I think they learned some hard lessons.JAYHAWKS IN: Defensive tackle D.J. Williams and linebacker Marcquis Roberts missed the opener for undisclosed reasons but are expected back against Ohio, while wide receiver Jeremiah Booker could get on the field after dealing with an ankle sprain.I know that he was crushed not getting on the field, Beaty said this week, but he wasnt completely ready yet and hopefully hell be back and ready to go full-tilt.BOBCATS OUT: Running back A.J. Oullette is expected to miss the game with a foot injury, though Solich did not provide details. The Bobcats wound up giving four different running backs at least eight carries apiece in their loss to Texas State.BIG OFFENSE IN WIN: The Jayhawks had 399 yards passing, including touchdown throws from three different quarterbacks, and 171 yards rushing against the Rams. It was the kind of production that fans had hoped to see when Beaty installed his version of the Air Raid last season.We trust our coaching and we know that when we go out there everything will fall into place, said quarterback Montell Cozart, who is expected to make his second straight start Saturday. We just had to play the game and make routine plays.BIG OFFENSE IN LOSS: Sure, the Bobcats had three overtimes to pad their stats, but they still piled up 630 yards of offense last week. That could be viewed as encouraging or worrying.Its a terrible feeling, Ohio quarterback Greg Windham said, but I have faith in all of these guys that well come back hungrier next week and its going to be a different story. ' ' '