Weekly Answers, Part 2
1) If an NFL team had several high draft picks the last two years, and if the team played their first- and second-year men at the same rate that UCLA is playing their freshmen and sophomores, would that NFL team do any better than UCLA is doing right now? - Tim Warren
Absolutely not. Football is so much more about experience and know-how than anything else. I'll take a good veteran over a very good rookie, a very good vet over a great rookie, every day of the week. With age and experience comes consistency.
2) Whatever happened to Colorado football Josh Smith? - Anonymous
Check it out: http://insidesocal.com/ucla/2009/10/quick-chat-with-fb-josh-smith.html
3) Who among the currently redshirting freshman do you think will have the biggest impact next year?
Josh Smith, Joseph Fauria, Todd Golper come to mind first.
4) Will Derrick Coleman see the field again as a running back? Can't figure out why he has not played recently especially with Franklin hobbled. Is he in the Chow 'Doghouse'? - Bruin911
I don't think he displays enough vision to warrant time over Franklin, but I'm simply shocked that Christian Ramirez got the nod over him or Knox/Thigpen last week.
5) Do the Bruins make a Bowl game this year? - Anonymous
Nope, I don't think so.
6) How did Morrell Presley look after the game? - Dat
I didn't see him, but I assume frustrated.
7) If the NFL actually does move to the Los Angeles area and UCLA football is still not competing for the Pac-10 title, how do you think the average attendance numbers will look for the Bruins? - Anonymous
The NFL stadium would be far enough from UCLA that I can't imagine the numbers changing too drastically. Many college programs have NFL teams nearby and do just fine.
8) Comment and then a question. In general, teams do not do well without quality quarterback play, which we haven't had since Drew Olson. In watching Kevin Prince, he looks lackadaisical/slow in his drops. Is this an issue the coaches are concerned about? - AV Hill
I think they'd be worried if he were a senior. He's a redshirt freshman who only played one year of varsity football without injury. If he continues to show progress, I think they stick with him for four years.
9) Why would someone who didn't want to know what was happening on a tape-delayed game read your blog while the game was going on? - Common Sense
Because they lack...hey, nice name.
10) Which current Bruins will be playing in the NFL next year? - Anonymous
Reggie Carter, Alterraun Verner, Brian Price, with the Bosworths and maybe one more player on a practice squad.
Pretty good for UCLA alums -- winning New York City Marathon and helping the Phillies to beat New York Yankees in two World Series games.
http://ucla.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/02/ucla-football-a-players-father-sounds-off-on-program/8857/
UCLA football: A player’s father sounds off on program
November 2nd, 2009,
Less than two weeks ago freshman receiver Randall Carroll took to Twitter to disparage the UCLA football team and question the coaches’ personnel decisions. Brian Theriot, the father of seldom-used reserve fullback Trevor Theriot, took it a bit further on Facebook over the weekend:
“The sad state of UCLA football,” Theriot posted. “My gosh…..I have never seen more misuse of talent and a greater degree of offensive stagnancy on play calling and use of personnel….we have the players.
“UCLA under Coach Rick (Neuheisel)….is horrible. Wayne Moses the running back coach is horrible. The sets are Pop Warner in movement, motion, and slots. I mean a Pop Warner type offense that Tim Tebow would laugh at. UCLA is playing with great athletes but giving great athletes boys and girls club sets. Norm Chow and Wayne Moses are old school and gone.
“I have decided to just show up and Coach at UCLA Spaulding Field today. I am going to just step out of the ‘parents’ section of the stands and coach the backfield. I am going to pick (Kevin) Prince as my starter and I am going with (Johnathan) Franklin/(Derrick) Coleman tail(back) and Theriot at fullback.”
Too bad UCLA doesn’t practice on Mondays. Stay tuned.
Jon can you post something our our 2 recent verbals?
Thanks
@Anon @ 9:50 AM: According to Mr. Theriot, his FB account was hacked and he did not issue those comments.
How about Paulsen in the NFL as well?
I was impressed by him with a few of catches and YAC, but also disappointed by some of his dropped passes.
Jon,
I read on the LA Times website that Hasiak will not play this Saturday. Is there any info on why he did not travel this past weekend and why he will not play this Saturday?
Thanks.
"According to Mr. Theriot, his FB account was hacked and he did not issue those comments."
Uh huh riiiight. You really think someone is going to hack into the account of a reserve fullback's dad to write something about the UCLA coaches.
Obviously he realized he shouldn't have made the comments and is now trying to back pedal his way out.
He said it and he just needs to own it like a man.
I always got the impression the Bosworth's were tough, hard nosed college stand-outs that didn't have the size or speed to play at the next level.
Also, to Anon @ 11:20: I thought Paulsen looked good two years ago, but I'm sure not seeing much this year to suggest he should be in the NFL.
will Chuck Bullough be back as DC next season, or will CRN look for someone with more experience??
I would be very surprised if Reggie was playing on Sundays next year. His play this year doesnt warrant that. Same goes for Paulson, too slow, bad hands, too many dumb penalties doesnt make for an NFLer.