UCLA post-game
Hey guys,
UCLA's 43-7 win over Washington State must be taken with a bit more than a grain or two of salt. It was not just a win over a bad team - and the Cougs are baaaaaaaaad - but a complete and utter domination.
For starters: UCLA outgained Wazzu 556-181, allowed just one third-down conversion, went 5-of-6 in the red zone and generally beat the hell out of the Cougars.
Some more tidbits:
* Kevin Prince was masterful. In building on the Oregon State and Washington success, Prince went 27-of-40 for 314 yards and a touchdown and ran for a 68-yard score.
* The defense hounded Washington State ALL game, picking up 10 tackles for loss and four turnovers. Akeem Ayers led the way with two interceptions and two sacks, and Brian Price added three tackles for loss.
* The UCLA running game was stunted at times, but Coleman and Co. finished with 156 yards on 31 carries.
* Chuck Bullough was on his game today - stunts, blitzes, improvisations. Solid game.
* Norm Chow really lived up to his billing today, calling effective play after effective play, and mixing in the Wildcat...or Oso Loco...or Bear Claw...several times.
Stay tuned for my gamer, sidebar and notebook.
And for future reference: I head down to the field with 10 minutes left, interview players and coaches for more than an hour, and then head up to write on deadline. I can't post on the blog until I finish my stuff for the paper, but I'll always be here eventually.
And the power cord is working fine.
Thanks guys - ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO CHILLED ON THE IN-GAME CHAT, WHICH WAS AWESOME.
-JG
"Kevin Prince was masterful"?
C'mon Mr. Gold. CRN could've done a better job if he had gone out there himself. Don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but this is a pretty sucky parade. Get back to me if he beats SUC.
"and the Cougs are baaaaaaaaad"
Very professional.
I miss Dohn.
This offense is REALLY clicking right now.
I think we have a great shot next week and then a decent shot @ the regressing USC. A 6-6 can def. be considered a successful season.
7-5 anyone?
DonkeyBruin - We all hope you're right, and that you're not just on a sodium-free diet...
Sorry bro, but you can't "name" your offensive scheme with the nickname of another team you play. "bear claw" literally has the name of an opponent in it. Doesn't work. You need to go with "Oso Loco" or a different one. Just not one that incorporates an opponents identity.
What is up with this fascination with this stupid name? Either way, it's beyond obvious, it should be Wild-Bruin and for every team it's just Wild "Insert school mascot". So simple, and you've made it all complicated with Spanish and pastries (bear claw).
i agree.. Wild Bruin!
Fine, go down there and do your stupid "on the field" crucial reporting instead of giving me an update of the final score that I can find on any other website in half a second...
jk Jon. Sometimes I can't catch the game so I'll read your blog on my phone, and I'm enjoying the in game updates... and then after I'm seeing all these great updates, I don't see the final score... I feel like I'm left hanging. Anyway, I appreciate the explanation. I won't feel left hanging anymore.