UCLA v. Arizona State Report Card

UCLA REPORT CARD
RESULT: Arizona State 55, UCLA 34
RECORD: 4-7
WEEK 11 GPA: D+

QUARTERBACK
Richard Brehaut set team records for completions and attempts, threw great deep passes, but missed some key throws.
B

RUNNING BACKS
Johnathan Franklin should’ve dived over the line on goal-line stand, but Derrick Coleman should’ve had first- and second-down tries that went to Malcolm Jones.
C-

WIDE RECEIVERS
Impressive performances by Taylor Embree and Nelson Rosario make UCLA fans think, ‘Where was this all season?”
B+

OFFENSIVE LINE
Way too inconsistent in the running game, and Brehaut had to run for his life at times, but was only sacked once.
C+

DEFENSIVE LINE
The way UCLA D-linemen engage blocks, the diamond rings must be massive. DL Coach Todd Howard needs to teach the rip and swim better.
D

LINEBACKERS
Either these linebackers were out of position all game, or the scheme was not up to par, but UCLA’s second line of defense was non-existent.
D

DEFENSIVE BACKS
Can’t imagine a more disappointing group this late in the year than the fast-talking, slow-footed unit.
F

SPECIAL TEAMS
Kai Forbath regained his swagger with two field goals, tying John Lee’s UCLA career record, but ASU touchdown return was pivotal…and unacceptable.
D

COACHING
Don’t understand not going for QB sneak on 4th-and-inches on goal line, but defensive scheme even more baffling.
D+