Sunday Notebook
Juniors Richard Brehaut and Kevin Prince have spun around the merry-go-round so many times, it's a surprise they're not motion-sick.
The spinning continues.
UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel said he won't name a starter during the week for the team's 12:30 p.m. matchup against Texas next Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
Brehaut completed 12-of-23 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Bruins' 27-17 win over San Jose State on Saturday night while Prince didn't play a snap.
Neuheisel said Prince was "absolutely" healthy, but that he didn't play the Crespi High product because he "didn't see a need to make change given he didn't have practice."
A week after throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 87 yards and a score in a 38-34 loss at Houston, Brehaut struggled on third down, as UCLA converted just 4-of-13 opportunities, but added 44 rushing yards.
"It was lack of production on third down that I was most disappointed offensively," Neuheisel said. "It was everybody taking turns."
Baca returns
UCLA senior offensive lineman Jeff Baca saw his first game action since December 2009 on Saturday as he returned weeks early from a broken ankle suffered in spring camp.
Baca slid in at weakside tackle for a significant portion of the game, bouncing Sean Sheller to weak guard. With sophomore Greg Capella at center for the suspended Kai Maiava, sophomores Albert Cid and Chris Ward started at guard before Baca entered.
"I thought (Baca) was good. He's a little sore," Neuheisel said. "Other than that holding (penalty), I thought he was terrific."
Neuheisel added that Maiava would not necessarily regain the starting center job from Capella, who played well and handled the snapping duties with ease.
Facts and Figures
Through two games, UCLA ranks 22nd nationally out of 120 teams in total offense (485.50 yads per game) and a conference-leading 16th in rushing offense (252.0) but just 88th in rushing defense (180.50) and 78th in total defense (393.0).
Bumps and Bruises
Neuheisel said the team emerged unscathed from the game besides some minor nicks. ... Senior linebacker Glenn Love will return to practice on Tuesday.
Rick said: "It was lack of production on third down that I was most disappointed offensively." Didn't Fauria convert THREE 3rd downs last week against Houston? And how many times was he NOT in on, or targeted for, 3rd down plays against SJ State? And for God's sake Rick, and for the sake of team morale and leadership, NAME A DAMN STARTING QB ALREADY!