VIDEO: Safety Anthony Jefferson talks UW offense


UCLA safety Anthony Jefferson talked a bit about Washington’s offense after practice this week.

“They like to stretch the ball vertically, down the field,” he said. “That’s one thing we always have to protect, the deep ball. But they major in it.”

Washington quarterback Keith Price has 41 passing plays of at least 20 yards this season, tied for third in the Pac-12 with Oregon’s Marcus Mariota.

Injury report: Left tackle Simon Goines to return in reserve role

Left tackle Simon Goines will be available against Arizona in a reserve role this Saturday, UCLA coach Jim Mora said. The sophomore injured his right MCL, and was still limping noticeably as he entered practice without pads Tuesday.

Starting running back Jordon James is also expected to play, practicing in full pads. The junior had missed three full games, and took six carries last Saturday before reaggravating his ankle injury. Continue reading “Injury report: Left tackle Simon Goines to return in reserve role” »

Anthony Jefferson recalls Kodi Whitfield’s 30-yard touchdown

Kodi Whitfield’s 30-yard touchdown yesterday didn’t just give Stanford a 10-3 lead in the third quarter. The one-handed grab in double coverage locked down the top spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10, and established a strong case as the catch of the year.

“It was a phenomenal catch,” Cardinal linebacker Trent Murphy said. “Once I saw it up in the air, I started jogging out for the PAT because I knew he was coming down with it. We trust those guys to make those plays.”

UCLA safety Anthony Jefferson saw the play differently. Continue reading “Anthony Jefferson recalls Kodi Whitfield’s 30-yard touchdown” »

Safety Anthony Jefferson confident in secondary


Safety Anthony Jefferson was pleased with his secondary’s performance in its 34-27 win over Utah, pointing out the unit’s physicality at the point of the ball. He wasn’t aware the Bruins had collected six interceptions until a while after the game, however.

“We’ve been a confident secondary,” said Jefferson, who had two picks. “I just think it’s another game. … We have to go out with the same mindset, the same mentality. If the ball’s in the air, we have to be ballhawks.”

He and his teammates will have plenty of chances on Saturday. Cal throws 55.0 times per game, first in the Pac-12 and second in the country.

“I think it’ll be another good challenge for us,” Jefferson said.