Answers, Part IV

can you compare the 2003 O-Line guys to the 2008 O-Line guys?
To refresh your memory, here are some of the luminaries from the 2003 squad that Holy Toledo left behind: Ed Blanton, Shane Lehmann. Paul Mociler, Alex Potasi, Robert Cleary, Tyson Clayton, Eyoseff Efseaff, Steve Vieira, Mike McCloskey, Robert Chai
It wasn't very good, but at least two of the guys (Blanton and Vieira) got shots at the NFL. In looking at UCLA's current offensive line, I don't know if two guys will get shots at the NFL. I know three guys who may get shots (Micah Kia, Darius Savage and Nate Chandler), but I think it is too close to call. But at least in Dorrell's first season, the offensive line had experience.

It seems to be an article of faith around here that UCLA has the highest academic standards in the world for their student athletes... so what's the story? How strigent are the admissions standards? Their is no way they have the same standards as the normal student body, but I see you mentioned that D. Edwards went to Cal because he couldn't get in here (shocked me). How do the standards compare to other high academic/ high sports schools (U of Mich., UNC, Duke, Cal, Stanford... even ugh USC)?
Look, for years this has been a topic of contention between Cal and UCLA folks. If you want to believe there is no difference, then believe it. Stanford is the toughest, followed by UCLA. I don't know how the rest stack up, but I can't remember a kid (not saying it didn't happen, only I can't remember it) being NCAA eligible and not getting into Duke or Michigan.

What are your "sources" Dohn? According to Cal insiders, Edwards received A and B on his summer courses and that the only reason he had to take those two classes was because of 24 unit requirement in order to transfer to UC as a sophomore.
Don't you think if I was willing to divulge my sources, I would have written it in the story?

Is Chane Moline's first name pronounced "Shane" or "Chain"?
It his "Shane"

We have two players named Micah. I think the name should be pronounced "Mike-ah." I've heard it pronounced "Mick-ah." Which is it?
It is "Mike-ah."

Why doesn't Chuck White, the great P.A. announcer for the football and basketball teams get mentioned in the media guides or the gameday programs at all? I see that Chris Roberts always seems to get a page, so should Chuck.
Because Chris Roberts is a member of the media, and he is listed as such. Media members are listed.

Great Q on the Adidas contract --
Brian, how would that compare with usc's contract w/ ESPN? Or their contract w/ OJ Mayo & his handlers?
I don't know because USC is a private school so it doesn't have to release its contract information like UCLA, a public school, must do.

With Edwards out of the picture, who is considered most likely to win the vacant starting offensive tackle spot? Harris? Chandler? Ekbahtani?
The first opportunity will be given to Harris. Chandler is intriguing, but hasn't played the position. The thing about Ekbatani is he can be versatile and playing a number of positions along the offensive line, which is why UCLA will first look to Harris at the right tackle spot.

Whats the story on Derrick Coleman? Is he completely deaf?
Just about. I did a story on him that ran signing day. Here is a link to it at thefreelibrary.com.

Have you seen "The Dark Knight?" What did you think?
I have not. Two small kids, so that explains that. But was it any good?

Do you see the possibility of UCLA winning the Pac10 in the next few years?
It is possible, but think the first realistic shot will be the 2010 season.

Is there a recruit that you would like to see howland get a commitment from? If so why???
Not really.