What could have been
UCLA's offensive line has been a source of poor play much of the season, but imagine if Chris Joseph and Brian Abraham, starters last season, were back this season. It could have happened if not for some curious decisions about not red-shirting players in the past.
Also, here is the notebook I wrote for today's paper, which, if you are into dreaming, includes UCLA's possible bowl destinations.
I was under the impression that if a player played under 20% of the season (2 games) then the player was eligible to redshirt. Is that not the case?
Once a player plays one play during the season, the only way he can red-shirt is if he suffers a season-ending injury.
However, that injury must occur in the first half of the season, and the player cannot have played in more than 25 percent of his team's games.
Brian, so you do love the what could of been situations, I can't wait for this weeks questions session, I got of ton of those lines up for you!
You can ask all you want, but it doesn't mean they will get answered.
Brian,
I thought you can't stand the "What if" type of question. Hmmm. Interesting.
Love your stories, insights, and inside scoop. Really appreciate your hard work and effort to provide some really good stuff throughout the week and on Fridays.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Brian,
I thought the coaching staff was trying to get a red shirt for Dean since he got hurt early... This story would make it seem as though this is not the case any more. Are they trying to keep it quiet?
He played against Washington, so that went out the window.
This proves nothing....every program has these situation. A nothing story. Sorry.
I hate this "what-if" crap... "What-if" Dorrell put in those players because they were greatly needed due to the fact that Toledo left the cupboard bare?
Did you ever think of that mister big shot reporter man???
brian's into "what if" questions? cooool, i cant wait for the next q&a session i got lots of them lol. just kidding
So now that Neuheisel didn't come in and save the day like everyone thought, we're going to start putting all the blame on Dorrell? What a pathetic way to go Brian Dohn. When Dorrell inherited the Bruins back in 2003 (?) he had to pick up the pieces of the team and created something from nothing. He NEVER had a losing season like this one. The coaching staff this year seems to be struggling a bit. It shows in the way the players are acting on the field and off. Let's give credit where it's due and let's lay blame where it's due. Neuheisel and Chow are the coaches. Dorrel's been gone since last December