Post-practice Update
*The UCLA defense is adjusting to a completely different offensive game plan this week, as Arizona quarterback Nick Foles has 700 and four touchdown in his last two games. Quite a difference from Jahvid Best and the Cal running game.
*Offensive guard Nick Ekbatani walked off the field early after tweaking his knee, and it looks like Stan Hasiak is going to get the majority of the snaps - if his ankle holds up. If both are a go, there will be plenty of rotation, though, between the experienced Ekbatani and the bulldozing Hasiak.
*Practice was temporarily halted as trainers attended to freshman scout team tackle Nik Abele and sophomore reserve tight end Nate Chandler after the two collided on a special teams drill. Abele laid on the field for more than 10 minutes before walking off and Chandler had blood splatters on his jersey. Rick Neuheisel said both should be fine.
*Aaron Hester worked in at cornerback, primarily on the scout team, as he is trying to get caught up to game speed. He may be cleared by doctors, but that's a far cry from being game-ready.



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