Answers, Part IX

Offensive linemen Brandon Bennett and Sonny Tevaga were grossly overweight and out of shape when they arrived at UCLA. Have they been able to transform their bodies and get in good shape in the two years they have been in the program? Is there any reasonable expectation that either will mature into a good Pac 10 caliber offensive lineman? Where are they in the pecking order at the present time?
Bennett's body looks better than Tevaga's at this point, and I believe Bennett has a much better chance of playing at this time. In fact, Bennett is one injury away from getting into a game. Whether either will mature into good caliber Pac-10 offensive linemen or not, it is too early to tell.

coach Walker has said a couple of times in the media , that he would like to recruit 4 linebackers for the next class. Since Todd Golper and Isaiah Bowens have already made there committment , who do you see as candidates for the next two spots ? Any names that you can share ?
UCLA is looking at a bunch of guys, and offered Manti Te'o out of Hawaii. At this point, the Bruins are still evaluating linebackers, and I expect more offers to come once the high school season begins.

Pat Cowan always displayed much better ability than Ben Olson to evade pass rushers and scramble around in the pocket? Is Olson's problem simply that he lacks the foot speed and agility to effectively evade pass rushers, or is it more that he has "poor pocket awareness" and becomes so focused on what is developing downfield that he fails to react well to what is occuring in the pocket?
Cowan is more nimble-footed. Olson is a classic pocket passer with limited mobility. Cowan's strength were always his feet, and go back to the 13-9 win against USC to prove that. On UCLA's only touchdown drive, it was his scrambling that made it possible as he eluded the rush on several plays.

Is Coach Chow trying to install a scheme designed to compensate for a porous offensive line such as quick passes and misdirection plays, or is there simply not much that can be done to overcome the seemingly limited talent on the offensive line?
You are on the correct track with the schemes and quick passes and misdirection plays. I believe the coaches know the offensive line will be a problem, and they are preparing to work with it.

Ryan Moya has always been considered an above average receiver for a tight end, but has lacked the size and strength to be a consistent blocker at that position. Has he gotten stronger during the past year and improved his blocking ability?
He's gotten a little stronger, but the blocking ability remains to be seen. He had obvious rust in the spring, and his blocking did not stand out.

Do you see Howland being able to get both Noel Johnson and Honeycutt. Would they both play at the 3 or can johnson be a big 2? They are both coming for unofficial visits soon.
I think UCLA gets Honeycutt, but we'll see about Johnson. I just have a hard time believing a kid from Georgia will come across the country to play, even at UCLA. It is rare when that happens. And I'm not sure whether Johnson can play the 2 spot.

Are chances for Bradley dim now that he has passed up on UCLA visits twice?
I thought they were dim before he passed up the UCLA visit, but we shall see.