Position changes? (and stats)

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Here is the notebook I wrote for today's paper, which centers on coach Rick Neuheisel saying some position changes could be coming.
Also, below are some stats where UCLA ranks nationally, and in the Pac-10.

UCLA IN THE 2008 NCAA, PAC-10 STATS
INDIVIDUAL
* Kevin Craft -- completions per game: T-2nd in Pac-10 (20.67); total offense: 5th in Pac-10 (216.50); passing yards: 5th in Pac-10 (205.50); passing efficiency: 10th in Pac-10 (109.47 rating)
* Terrence Austin -- all-purpose running: 12th in NCAA, 2nd in Pac-10 (164.00); receptions per game: 6th in Pac-10 (5.17); kickoff returns: 34th in NCAA, 2nd in Pac-10 (25.55); punt returns: 5th in Pac-10 (8.79) receiving yards: 11th in Pac-10 (52.17)
* Ryan Moya -- receptions per game: T-8th in Pac-10 (4.67)
* Aaron Perez -- punting: 14th in NCAA, 2nd in Pac-10 (43.75)
* Kai Forbath -- field goals: T-43rd in NCAA, 3rd in Pac-10 (1.17); scoring: 14th in Pac-10 (5.67); kick scoring: 7th in Pac-10 (5.67)
* Reggie Carter -- tackles: 8th in Pac-10 (7.67); fumbles forced: T-5th in Pac-10 (0.33)
* Bret Lockett -- tackles: T-1st in Pac-10 (8.40)
* Korey Bosworth -- TFL: 7th in Pac-10 (1.08); sacks: 7th in Pac-10 (0.58)
* Brian Price -- TFL: T-8th in Pac-10 (1.00)
* Alterraun Verner -- passes defensed: T-12th in NCAA, 3rd in Pac-10 (1.50); interceptions: T-5th in Pac-10 (0.33); tackles: T-13th in Pac-10 (6.67)
* Michael Norris -- passes defensed: T-16th in NCAA, T-5th in Pac-10 (1.33)

TEAM
Rushing Offense: 113th in NCAA, 9th in Pac-10 (91.67)
Passing Offense: 68th in NCAA, 6th in Pac-10 (205.50)
Total Offense: 106th in NCAA, 9th in Pac-10 (297.17)
Scoring Offense: 92nd in NCAA, 7th in Pac-10 (20.00)
Rushing Defense: 91st in NCAA, 8th in Pac-10 (171.33)
Pass Defense: 54th in NCAA, 7th in Pac-10 (196.17)
Total Defense: 705th in NCAA, 6th in Pac-10 (367.50)
Scoring Defense: 100th in NCAA, 8th in Pac-10 (30.67)
Third Down Conversion Offense: 6th in Pac-10 (37.6%)
Third Down Conversion Defense: 7th in Pac-10 (38.5%)
Red Zone Offense: T-58th in NCAA, 7th in Pac-10 (80.95)
Red Zone Defense: T-66th in NCAA, 3rd in Pac-10 (80.95)
Turnover Margin: 8th in Pac-10 (-0.83)
Kickoff Returns: 17th in NCAA, 1st in Pac-10 (24.85)
Punt Returns: 52nd in NCAA, 6th in Pac-10 (10.13)
Sacks Allowed: 7th in Pac-10 (2.33)
Sacks: 6th in Pac-10 (1.83)

RED ZONE
* In 2008, UCLA is 17 for 21 in the Red Zone (80.95) with 12 touchdowns (seven rushing, five passing) and five field goals for 98 points. Against Tennessee, UCLA was three of three in the Red Zone with two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and one field goal for 17 points. At BYU, the Bruins were zero for two (blocked field goal, missed field goal) in the Red Zone. Against Arizona, UCLA scored a field goal on its only Red Zone opportunity. In the Fresno State game, UCLA converted five of seven opportunites for 26 points -- three touchdowns (two rushing and one passing) and two field goals. The other possessions ended on downs and with a fumble. Against Washington State, UCLA converted all four opportunities with four touchdowns (two rushing, two passing) for 28 points. At Oregon, UCLA converted all four Red Zone trips, scoring three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing) and one field goal for 24 points.
* In 2008, opponents are 20 of 24 in the Red Zone (83.33) with 16 touchdowns (seven rushing, nine passing) and four field goals for 124 points. Tennessee converted three of four Red Zone opportunities with two touchdowns (two rushing, one fumble, one field goal) for 17 points. BYU was eight for eight with seven touchdowns (six passing, one rushing) and one field goal for 52 points. Arizona was three for five with three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing) for 21 points. Fresno State converted three of four opportunities for 17 points -- two passing touchdowns and one field goal. Washington State did not have a Red Zone opportunity. Oregon converted all three opportunities (two rushing touchdowns, one field goal) for 17 points.


TURNOVERS
* In 2008, UCLA has caused six turnovers (four interceptions, two fumbles) which have led to 17 points. The Bruins had one interception and one fumble versus Tennessee which led to no points. UCLA made one interception at BYU which led to no points. UCLA recovered one fumble for a touchdown (Korey Bosworth) against Arizona. The Bruins made one interception versus Fresno State and converted it into a field goal. UCLA made one interception against Washington State and converted it into a touchdown. UCLA did not cause a turnover at Oregon.
* In 2008, UCLA has committed 11 turnovers (six interceptions, five fumbles) for 41 points (five touchdowns, two field goals). UCLA threw four interceptions against Tennessee which led to seven points on a return for touchdown. At BYU, UCLA lost three fumbles and threw an interception and all four were converted into touchdowns. Against Arizona, UCLA fumbled a punt and it led to a field goal. Against Fresno State, UCLA lost one punt and FSU ran out the clock following the fumble. UCLA did not make a turnover against Washington State. At Oregon, UCLA had one interception and it was converted into a field goal.

2 Comments

VB said:

We don't rank in the Top 50 in any of the defensive categories, and everyone is worried about DeWayne Walker getting offered another job? LOL. Dynomite DeWayne is here to stay.

Ri-L Author Profile Page said:

"Total Defense: 705th in NCAA, 6th in Pac-10 (367.50)"

Wow, our defense really stinks!

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