Let's try out the Q&A

Jon,

Love your hard work and effort and thanks for picking up after Dohn.
(2 questions)
What will happen to the RB depth chart when Ramirez comes back healthy?

How do you see the rest of our PAC-10 games W-L vs each team?

Thanks,

E

Recruiting:

Without naming names...Do you know if we any Silent commits? Are any of them big time recruits?

Per Coach: How many total DE's or DT's are we going to take in the 2010 class?

Thanks.

Love to hear that Sheldon Price's dad was on the sidelines watching him make hist 1st start. What other former players were on the sidelines against ksu and sdsu? i saw farmer and james washington there in their suits for television. and sherrard looked good too. any others? and did sherrard talk to the team before the game to fire them up?

Are any incoming O-Line or WR recruits worried about our quality of young and talented Freshman and Redshirt Freshman depth and using that against UCLA?

Any updates on Josh Smith, the center from Kentwood? Also, good job on the blog.

Jon,

1. Chow is quoted as saying if Prince is ready and released to play for Oregon, he will be playing. "He is the starter." In your opinion, is that because Norm likes to stick with one QB or because Prince is really heads-and-shoulders above the rest right now?

2. If Nick Ektabani gets a starting guard spot, who does he replace? Is he L or R side usually?

3. Any inside info on the Hasiak situation? (Other than Neuheisel wanted to 'slow him down.' Have you noticed any stuff with the Defense after plays in practice?

Any updates on Josh Smith (Basketball) on whether he'll pick Washington or UCLA? Do you know the timetable of when he's going to announce?

(Thanks for giving the Q&A an attempt!)

thanks for all the great work you've done since taking over for Dohn.
Based on what you've seen so far, how do you see the season shaking out in terms of wins and losses?

I love how some people already can't keep it under 50 words...

Why did Craft get the starting job over Brehaut? Was there a conflict in preference between Chow/Neuheisel? Any chance Brehaut starts/gets PT at Stanford?

Will the suspended 4 footballers return by the Stanford game? What were they suspended for?

So what is the status with Hasaik and will he start against Stanford?

There have been internet rumblings about alleged tension between Neuheisel and Chow. What are your impressions of their relationship and how they get along?

How many scholarships does UCLA officially have to give to incoming football players, including transfers? With anticipated attrition, how many do you think UCLA will end up giving out?

What's the status on whether Prince and/or Sua'Filo will take their LDS missions and when?

Which do you think is more likely within the next five years: (a) Howland winning a national championship; or (b) Neuheisel taking the football team to a BCS game?

Obviously the staff is doing well recruiting defensive linemen, but do you think they are overlooking the continued need for offensive linemen? One good OL class is not enough.

What is your 40 time and how many stars are you rated by the recruiting services?

Does it look like Keenan Graham is going to have to redshirt because of the broken jaw? But for the injury, do you think he would have gotten significant playing time?

do you think the staff is doing a good enough job of getting the ball into the hands of carroll, pressley and thigpen?

Now that there are four DL comitts, plus the OSU transfer, how many more DL do you think the staff will try to sign?

How is Nik Abele working out? Is he working with the OL or the DL? Will he likely red-shirt?

Are you surprised the team is 3-0?

Hi Jon, do you have any idea where talks are at regarding UCLA and its contract with Adidas?

1. Are there any 5 star recruits that are a silent verbal to UCLA in FB? 2. What year would they be in?

Which of the redshirt frosh are impressing the staff on the scout team.

is there anyway we can get some real in depth news instead of just links to other stories published by other new papers or internet sites?

Jon, Why does UCLA still put its players in the hot baked sun of the Rose Bowl? It makes no sense for the home team to bake in the sun.

Why doesnt the staff play Theriot more on run plays?

Have you heard from Dohn and do you know what he is doing now?

Any update as to what Brian Dohn is doing these days? I'm curious to see where he landed (hope it's good).

Jon - if Kevin Craft plays extremely well for the next two games (no turnovers, great pass completion ratio), will he then be the starting QB despite a healthy Prince for the games thereafter?

i noticed a blue tarp with gold circles with words in them on the sidelines during the games even at Tennessee..any clue what it is? And does it say?

Hi Jon, do you know where can I buy a UCLA sweater vest? I’d like to be Neuheisel for Halloween, but can’t track one down at the student store.

How do you like the job so far?

What do you think of Neuheisal so far...coaching style and ability and general personality?

Whats up with Hasiak. He began the season starting, then against Tenn he shared the guard postion and last game against KSU he didn't play at all. The next step is playing on the scout team

You had said you would have to do a lot of catch up on recruiting, but I believe you addressed RB Malcolm Jones already. Scout.com says it's down to UCLA and Stanford. Any idea which way he might go or when he might decide?

How do you get along with the other beat reporters?

Your thoughts on the biggest recruiting needs other than DL?

Is there a significant chance that Brehaut could start over Craft at Stanford, or has Craft clinched the job given the win against KSU?

Who are the second team linebackers at the present time?

What are the reasons that Craft is playing over Brehaut? Can Brehaut still redshirt or did the action against SDSU take his redshirt away?

Will USC loss to Washington help UCLA in recruiting?

What are your thoughts on the scout team for the Bruins? Are there any standouts, and why do they standout for you?

In your eyes, have there been any walk ons who have stood out or impressed?
Thanks

After losing 20 lbs. during training camp. How the heck did Eddie Williams gain it all back since it ended? He look VERY pudgy, as does MAIVA. Optimally what weight does the staff want them both at?

After losing 20 lbs. during training camp. How the heck did Eddie Williams gain it all back since it ended? He look VERY pudgy, as does MAIVA. Optimally what weight does the staff want them both at?

Was Derrick Bryant one of two silent commits Chris Foster alluded to from this past weekend?

Anybody on the team strike you as an athlete who would be considered a "FREAK"?

Who do you see as the most athletic and capable playmaker on the team?

Think you're doing a good job so far, but I was just wondering if you know where Dohn is working now.

WOW!!!! I really wish some of these people would read the blog and not have to ask redundant questions. People who ask redundant questions should just be referred to the blog log.

Seriously though, this has to win the award for most retarded question.

"Will USC loss to Washington help UCLA in recruiting?"

Hey, Ricky Retardo, if anything wouldn't the USC loss help Washington in recruiting more than anybody else, since they actually beat SUC on the field? Classic. BTW, SUC has lost to at least one sub par conference team every year for the last 4 years. How much has that helped UCLA or the Pac-10 opposition in recruiting?

Great job so far! Why are the front sideline rows at the Rosebowl tarped and unavailable? Is it a sightline issue?

Great work on this blog, Jon.

Which player has surprised coaches the most since the beginning of camp with on-field production and development?

Will UCLA recruit another QB this year?

Can you give us a list of which freshman you believe will redshirt this year?

what is the problem in the mobley situtuation why can't he enroll now?

Would like to hear Coach Chow or Coach Neuheisel comment on the process of deciding on what play will be the first offensive play called in a game. How far out do they start thinking about what to open with, run, pass, play-action, draw? And why.

What is the current status of getting Chow a contract extension?

Fatburger or In-'N-Out?

How do you think are chances are with Chris Martin who recently opened up his recruitment and with Owamagbe Odighizuwa who is set to visit soon?

I heard UCLA will take Barr M. Jones and James if they committed. Considering the Depth we have at RB would we automatically redshirt them? Even if we get 2 out of 3 that's alot of rb so close together and would we consider moving Barr or Jones to linebackers or is that out the question?

Hey Jon,

How do you think that UCLA's offense will respond after the bye week? Are we going to see more productivity, esp. from the passing attack?

Jon,
What is your opinion on the Pre-game, during the game, after the game activities? Do you think UCLA needs to make a more meaniful entrance into the game like other schools do like the SEC or Big 10? How does one make suggestions to the school?

When are you going to put your bio up?

I love Jefferson from Chula Vista and I know they are going hard after Riley. Does 4 safeties seem like too many to you or are they planning on making any of them LB's? Jefferson plays LB now but they said he will play safety.

Any word on Taniela Maka? Update on Mobley?

If Brehaut is so far behind Craft in terms of playbook knowledge and Craft is firmly entrenched as #2 behind Prince, why is the coaching staff burning Brehaut's redshirt year? This seems like a real waste!

Which game is throwback jersey day again?

Do you think it's worth it for the staff to go out to Texas to recruit Lache Seastrunk? It seems to me that UCLA's chances of landing him are remote.

Do you think, based on discussions with sources or the recruits themselves, that UCLA has a shot at one of the top DT recruits (i.e. the Ukos, Marshes or Heimulis of the world)?

Any chance the Bruins can steal Robert Woods from USC? I have a feeling he's not fully sold on the trojans.

Any new updates with Josh Smith (basketball) and Ray McCallum? I thought they would have pulled the trigger by now. Are we still looking solid for both of them?