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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- There will be no dramatic Super Bowl return for Darrelle Revis. The New York Jets placed the star cornerback on season-ending injured reserve on Friday, a few weeks after coach Rex Ryan said the team would wait until after knee surgery in case there was a "0.0002 chance" Revis could recover in time to play in the NFLs big game. "Were going to need that roster spot," Ryan said. "I said it was a 0.0002 per cent chance. Well, its not that high." Ryan said Revis will have surgery next week to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee suffered almost three weeks ago at Miami. With safety Eric Smith being sidelined by a knee injury this week, Revis roster spot was filled by rookie safety Antonio Allen, the teams seventh-round draft pick who was signed from the practice squad. Revis was injured in the third quarter of the Jets 23-20 overtime victory Sept. 23, falling awkwardly and grabbing his knee without making any contact with another player. An MRI exam confirmed the Jets worst fears that the ACL was torn. He has been working out at the teams facility, and was there Friday walking on a zero-gravity treadmill. Typically, patients with similar injuries wait a few weeks before surgery but begin the rehabilitation process to strengthen the leg in hopes that that will help expedite the healing after the operation. Two weeks ago, Ryan said he wanted to wait until after Revis had surgery to make a definitive decision on his status for the season. If there was a chance Revis could play in the Super Bowl -- the way Rod Woodson returned from reconstructive knee surgery in the same season in 1995 for Pittsburgh -- Ryan wanted to keep that option open. But after talking to the doctors and getting their feedback on the situation, Ryan decided to make the move now. Ryan also clarified that the Jets wont put Revis on the NFLs new injured reserve/designated for return list, which teams can use for one player per season. That player would be able to return to practice after six weeks and play in a game after eight. "I was kind of holding out hope," Ryan said. "Hes not going to be back (this season)." The Jets have been playing one player short on their roster the last two games, with 52 instead of 53, but Ryan said that hasnt been an issue. "When Eric went down for the week, we needed the roster spot now," Ryan said, adding that he probably would have continued to wait to make the move on Revis until after the surgery if Smith hadnt gotten hurt. Smith sprained a knee in practice Wednesday while trying to knock down a pass. Ryan initially thought it was a serious injury, but tests revealed it was a sprain that could sideline him a week or two rather than the rest of the season. Revis is the sixth Jets player placed on injured reserve this season, joining wide receiver Santonio Holmes (foot), linebacker Josh Mauga (pectoral muscle), defensive back Royce Adams (knee), and tight ends Josh Baker (knee) and Dedrick Epps (knee). Holmes had surgery to repair the injury to his left foot on Wednesday. He was hurt late in the Jets 34-0 loss to San Francisco two weeks ago after catching a short pass, suffering a Lisfranc injury, which usually involves a tear of the ligament in the middle of the foot that holds the first two toes together. Mauga had surgery Friday to repair a torn pectoral muscle, suffered Monday night in the 23-17 loss to Houston. Ryan said both had "successful" procedures, and the players are expected to be ready to participate in off-season workouts. Allen was waived after the preseason on Sept. 1, but the Jets signed him to the practice squad the next day. In four seasons at South Carolina, Allen had 198 tackles, including 20 for a loss, four interceptions and six forced fumbles. ------ NOTES: G Matt Slauson had no comment on his planned appeal for his $10,000 fine by the league for his peel-back block on Houstons Brian Cushing, who suffered a season-ending knee injury on the play Monday night. Both he and Ryan have insisted that it was a legal hit. "I dont really want to get into it," Ryan said. "Ive said from Day 1 and Ill stick with it: I know the intent of Matt Slauson was never, never to injure Brian Cushing. Its unfortunate that that happened. Cut blocks happen all the time in this league and were a team that very rarely cuts people and things. Its an unfortunate part of the game and you dont wish that on any player. Matt obviously felt terrible when the young man was injured, as we all did." ... Colts backup QB Drew Stanton recently told The Indianapolis Star that the Jets told him he "was going to get a chance to play" if Mark Sanchez struggled after they signed him in the off-season. "I dont remember that," Ryan said. "I just know this: I read part of his comments, I felt that we had our quarterback, that we werent going to draft a quarterback because we felt really good about our quarterback situation." Less than a week later, the Jets traded for Tim Tebow and fulfilled Stantons request to be dealt. "With Drew, it wasnt like we said, OK, now weve got you under contract and youre going to be here regardless," Ryan said. "We never wanted to mess him over. That wasnt our intent when we signed him." ... Ryan, defensive co-ordinator Mike Pettine, linebacker Bart Scott and other Jets are wearing blue "CHUCKSTRONG" shirts, and will take a photo and send it to Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano, who is hospitalized while being treated for leukemia. 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The victory allowed San Jose (10-3-3) to move into first place in the Western Conference. Javier Morales scored for RSL (10-5-2), which suffered its second straight home loss in MLS action and third consecutive setback at Rio Tinto Stadium overall. The Earthquakes opened the scoring in the 76th minute when Ramiro Corrales played a long ball down to Gordon inside the box. Gordon headed the ball over Nick Rimando before he could get to it. The ball bounced across the goal line and into the net to give San Jose a 1-0 lead. It didnt last long. Morales struck in the 79th minute. He blasted the kick over the five-man wall and toward the left post. Busch tried to bat the ball away, but it slipped through his fingers and evened the score at 1-1. San Jose gained advantage again in the 84th minute when Gordon headed a throw-in to Wondolowskis feet. He sent a right-footer at Rimando and the veteran keeper attempted to cover it up. The ball slipped out of his grasp and continued into the net to give the Earthquakes a 2-1 lead. For Gordon, it was another solid effort at just the right time. San Jose coach Frank Yallop said Gordon is still not 100 per cent match fit after recovering from hip surgery last season. But Yallop knnows he can count on Gordon to make a difference late in matches.dddddddddddd "He has a knack for scoring goals," Yallop said. "That never goes away from you." Gordon has embraced his role as a substitute. He relishes the chance to give his teammates a boost every time he comes onto the field. "Im always looking to come in and add a little energy," Gordon said. "The last two games have been at altitude and guys are tired. Im coming in to give fresh legs." Good defensive play from both teams set the tone during the first half. San Jose and Salt Lake each created plenty of scoring chances. Finishing those opportunities proved problematic. Goalkeepers Jon Busch and Rimando traded fantastic saves to keep it scoreless going into halftime. Even while the match remained scoreless for more than 70 minutes, Yallop never wavered in his belief that his team would find a way to get three points. "For me, its about putting your body and your mind on the line," Yallop said. "Our guys have done it all season. We never quit and thats a great trait for any team to have." It is a trait RSL is searching for again after a tough week. Salt Lake could only look back and see a pair of games filled with missed opportunities. Reals defence has also struggled. "Were a little bit weak right now," midfielder Will Johnson said. "Were not finishing up plays or games. Were not staying sharp and focused throughout the whole play. The goals were giving up are really poor mistakes." ' ' '