Post-Scrimmage Update
* Obviously, I don't need to really go into the Maiava injury. Just utterly devastating. Looks like he got rolled on and collapsed.
* UCLA needs to find a center, and in a hurry. Ryan Taylor blocks well, but his snapping leaves a bit do be desired, and Greg Capella just looks lost out there sometimes.
* The good news: To say Richard Brehaut is making strides is an understatement. He is delivering the ball with authority and accuracy, and his decision-making under pressure was much improved. He didn't hit all his throws, and he didn't make all the right reads, but like he said in the video that will be up later, his maturation is night and day.
* Anthony Barr had a nice scrimmage, and he delivered the hit of the day on Joshua Barut, bullying him back a few yards. He had three catches for 27 yards and a score. His best play, though? On a Tony Dye interception, Barr grabbed the ball back out and recovered the fumble.
* Malcolm Jones looked like a workhorse, albeit against the second and third-team defenses. He had 11 carries for 59 yards, but continues to initiate contact and get the extra yard.
* Josh Smith and Damien Thigpen had return "touchdowns" but they would not have been scores in live action. However, Smith had a beautiful cutback, and he's the real deal. He'll score at least one return touchdown this year, bet on it.
Was at the scrimmage. Being let onto to the field was awesome. The guys were real nice and gracious with all the autograph requests. Owa was so nice with all. Riley was real and genuinely nice. Loved Seali'i Epenesa; this young man was raised right. Really kind with my nephews and respectful.
This team is going to surprise people, we have talent on offense FINALLY!!! Its just awesome to watch us go 3 deep with running backs and the rotation of WR's is just sick. Man I was blown away with our first team O, for playing Vanilla, they still looked good! Cant wait till the 4th when Chow unleashes the DOGS...