San Gabriel Valley Bruins?
Former Mt. SAC QB Kevin Craft makes one of his throws that helped UCLA beat Tennessee on Monday.
UCLA may be in Westwood, but the Bruins football team certainly has some San Gabriel Valley flavor.
Of its top players, three have a Valley connection - Mt. San Antonio College's Kevin Craft, Los Altos' Brigham Harwell and Charter Oak's Aaron Perez. All three played key roles in UCLA opening the season with a 27-24 victory over Tennessee at the Rose Bowl on Labor Day.
Harwell was a monster inside, constantly blowing up the Vols' offensive schemes from his defensive line position. Perez, a two-year starter at punter, allowed UCLA to win the field-position battle, and Craft was the talk of the nation after following a four-interception first half with stout second half in which he led UCLA to a pair of TD drives that eventually led to the 27-24 victory.
Keep up the good work, Valley stars!
Great game Monday at the Rose Bowl. The Bruin Fans were thrilled as it was one of the best games ever experienced. The fireworks were nice as well with good attendance. Go Bruins and surprise us some more.
Good thing seeing Kevin Craft doing so well as a Bruin. The few times I got a chance to interview him when he was at Mt. SAC he seemed like a real nice grounded kid. I hope he goes very far as a quarterback.
gives the rest of us players (that didnt get scholarships) hope to still make it big
Don't forget about Sean Sheller from Walnut HS. He's one of the injured linemen that they can't wait to get back on the field for next season.