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September 08, 2006
Twist, but no shout
Although UCLA ran for just 107 yards on 41 carries last week against Utah, Bruins offensive line coach Jim Colletto was pleased with how the young group – guard Chris Joseph and tackles Noah Sutherland and Aleksey Lanis combined for eight career starts – handled the adversity of facing a defensive front full of stunts.
“The biggest thing, I thought, was the poise they maintained on the field,’’ Colletto said. “There was not a lot of frustration. They came out of the game. They knew what was going on. A lot of times inexperienced guys don’t know that. It was really easy to deal with them on the sideline.’’
Posted by Brian Dohn at September 8, 2006 09:51 PM
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curious
when do you get to speak to the opposing coaches if at all? i ask cuz i am reading rice qb. is a game time decision and has a cast on his throwing hand...
also have coaches worked on qb/center exchanges this week?
thanks, keep up the good work
Posted by: johnnyb. at September 8, 2006 11:14 PM
I usually get the opposing coach either Monday or Tuesday, depending when a conference call is done. To be honest, I shy away from quotes from head coaches because most of it is just rhetoric when discussing their opposition. As for the quarterback, I know that is a hot rumor, but I don't write rumors. Rice's practice was closed all week, including to the media, and when I checked with folks at Rice and asked them, I was told everyone was fine. I didn't write it because I do not deal in rumor, only fact.
Posted by: Brian Dohn at September 9, 2006 06:51 AM