Weekly Answers, Pt. 2

1) It was reported UCLA said "no thanks" to Darrell Scott as a transfer. I know UCLA has nice depth at RB, but no one has really emerged as an every down back to be feared. Are they that sure he's not the answer and the talent they have or have coming is at least as good or better? Any insights? Thanks. - 74ucla
With four solid backs already there - and while none has emerged as an every-down back, they're all very young - plus two high-profile recruits in James and Jones, I just don't think the coaches thought he was worth adding.

2) Given the number of decent to good freshmen QBs in the Pac-10, will 2012 be a Defensive Coordinators nightmare? - John Amussen
Let's just say it won't be a fun season for them.

3) E J Woods, 2008 recruit, is playing at Eastern Arizona CC. Any idea what happens after this year because I thought at one time the UCLA coaches were interested in him coming back. - Tim Warren
He's been at a couple practices, but I would be very surprised if he ends up back at UCLA. There isn't much news on him out there.

4) Which other recruits are UCLA focusing on the most for the 2010 basketball? Terrence Jones? Trey Zeigler? Ray McCallum? - Nick
McCallum is the most pressing concern, because A) UCLA needs a PG recruit and B) Jones and Zeiglers will be tough gets, seeing as how Zeigler's dad is a head coach and Jones has said he is mainly looking closer to home (Oregon and Washington)

5) Not to belabor the point for the 10,000 time, but is there any drive behind fixing the posting delay? - Reformed Droog
If you're referring to my posts, I sometimes put them scheduled for later times just so things aren't quite so bunched together. If you're referring to the delay of posted comments, no, I don't think it's possible. I've asked, but I think it's just part of the system.

6) Bio-Dome or Thunderdome? - Reformed Droog
I hate Mel Gibson, so that rules out Thunderdome. I also hate Pauly Shore, so that rules out Bio-Dome. Answer: Neither dome.

7) HOW MUCH PLAYING TIME DO YOU THINK BOBO GETS THIS YEAR? A BIG POST PRESENCE WOULD BE A HUGE HELP FOR US IMO. - Keith
All indications are not much. Howland wants his players to be extremely skilled defensively, and it looks like Morgan has a lot of catching up to do.

8) Where do you think Uko, Barr, and Owamagbe Odighuzuwa end up signing? I think we get 2 out of 3 - Bruin44
I think Barr will end up at UCLA if they can convince him to switch to LB. The Weis issue at ND opens things way up for the Bruins. Odighizuwa loved his trip to UCLA, and I wouldn't be surprised if he picked the Bruins after all his officials are through. Uko, I'm not so sure on. He's getting looked at hard by some major schools, and he'll have to choose between almost immediate playing time, and a program with a recent history of success.

9) In your opinion, what do you think the starting defense will look like next year? - Anonymous
D. Jones, I. Tepa, B. Price, D. Carter, A. Ayers, S. Westgate, S. Sloan, A. Hester, S. Price, T. Dye, R. Moore.

10) UCLA has so many young basketball players. Which one or two players need to develop the most over the course of this season to help the team win? - WIUbruinfan
Jerime Anderson is the key to the season. As he progresses, so will UCLA.