Quarterback situation
Osaar Rasshan - the former quarterback turned receiver - will not be the third-string quarterback for the Oregon State game. Chris Forcier will make the trip as the third-string QB.
``No. we're capable with the two we've got,'' Karl Dorrell said. ``Forcier is coming too. If we have to we have to, but we're not talking about that. Please.''
Rasshan is the third-string receiver behind Joe Cowan and Dominique Johnson.
UCLA has precious little depth at quarterback, but don't expect the Bruins to shy away from anything - like trying to make a tackle after throwing an interception - to try to protect the quarterback. That's how Patrick Cowan injured his knee last week. Dorrell won't take those instincts away from his signal callers.
``No way, you've got to play ball,'' Dorrell said. ``You've got to play ball. What are you going to do - give up a touchdown? We're not laying down.''
Comments
I thought Gundy's reaction was completely unprofessional. I understand that he wanted to stick up for a player whom he thought was unfairly criticized. However, he should've handled the situation with the columnist privately. He completely took away from his team's victory - didn't even address it. It's too bad he became the story. And his reaction since then has been equally disturbing.
Posted by: Jill Painter | September 27, 2007 03:38 PM
It makes sense that you would think that. After all, that could be you next time (except that you cover a team coached by Karl Dorrell, so emotion is unlikely).
To those of us who have no chance at being shouted at, however, his emotion and fire seems like a good thing. Of course maybe we're just sick of Dorrell and want someone completely different...
Posted by: Peter | September 27, 2007 08:04 PM