Can the Bruin defense bounce back? Will UCLA's running backs get into the groove at Stanford? Can UCLA force turnovers against a Stanford offense that practiced ball security? And Nicholas Barr-Mira!
Bonus: 2 PAT, 2 FG so...U.C.L.A. 20, Stupid Tree 34
David Shaw might be the most bland in-game coach ever, but his pre-game planning and schemes are usually so dialed in that he never has to take any chances. Seeing the return of our Charmin soft pass defense and our inability to run when Fresno stacked the box, I think Shaw and his staff probably have us locked down before we even get on the plane today. I hope I'm wrong...
First 2 wins now seem like a cruel fluke--Fresno State sure brought things back into perspective. Won't be surprised at all if the back-to-being-mediocre-again Bruins are outcoached and outplayed again this weekend...
Yes, I too have Battered Bruins Syndrome and while Stanford is on a roll and has been a major prickly thorn is our side, there is no way UCLA loses this game against Stanford. Yes, the D is a liability but you need a experienced, quick thinking and extremely accurate QB to take advantage. I don't think Stanford has that QB or passing game in general. Coach Azz will look good in this one with the pressure but he needs to not only adjust but to recruit better DBs who can cover one on one to complement pressure-something he doesn't have yet. 35-24 Bruins.
Rushing 190 passing 350 TDS 5
Zach 8 for 55
Brittain 5 for 35
None zero zilch
3 PATs and 1 FG
Final score Stanford 38 Bruins 24
I’ve lost all hope for this season after losing like that to the likes of Fresno State QB or no…
F'n Led Zeppelin. So pure. Great call, O.
1. Rushing 150; Passing 300; 4 TDs
2 Charbonet 10 for 45; Brown 12 for 40
3. 1 fumble, 0 INTs
Bonus: 2 PAT, 2 FG so...U.C.L.A. 20, Stupid Tree 34
David Shaw might be the most bland in-game coach ever, but his pre-game planning and schemes are usually so dialed in that he never has to take any chances. Seeing the return of our Charmin soft pass defense and our inability to run when Fresno stacked the box, I think Shaw and his staff probably have us locked down before we even get on the plane today. I hope I'm wrong...
First 2 wins now seem like a cruel fluke--Fresno State sure brought things back into perspective. Won't be surprised at all if the back-to-being-mediocre-again Bruins are outcoached and outplayed again this weekend...
Yes, I too have Battered Bruins Syndrome and while Stanford is on a roll and has been a major prickly thorn is our side, there is no way UCLA loses this game against Stanford. Yes, the D is a liability but you need a experienced, quick thinking and extremely accurate QB to take advantage. I don't think Stanford has that QB or passing game in general. Coach Azz will look good in this one with the pressure but he needs to not only adjust but to recruit better DBs who can cover one on one to complement pressure-something he doesn't have yet. 35-24 Bruins.
My guesses:
1. 105 rushing 270 passing, 4 TDs.
2. Charbonnet:14 & 128; Brown: 11 & 75.
3. 1 fumble recovered, 1 int
Bonus: 5 XP, 2 FG