The bye week allowed folks to savor UCLA's perfect 6-0 record (many thanks again to South Alabama for the early Xmas gift!) and to see Utah and U$C duke it out (even more enjoyable with the latter losing). And after so many seasons of utter misery under Chip and Azzinaro, it's also refreshing to see the Bruins finally being nationally ranked and rising in the polls. Not sure if they can sustain this or further improve, but they're competing in a comparatively weak conference and should have a decent shot at winning each week going forward. Speaking of Chip's record, if he can get his players to secure a big road victory against his former team this weekend, then he'll reach .500 overall (25-25) for the first time as head coach at UCLA (his 5th season). Hope they win or at least be competitive against the Ducks and not lay an egg (pun intended). Go Bruins!
Washington was the biggest game of Chips tenure as coach, then Utah was the biggest game, and now Oregon is the biggest moment. It’s going to be tough to beat the ducks at home. Like the last 2 weeks I’m going in just hoping UCLA plays a tough game and keeps it close, not predicting a win. We’ll certainly know a lot more after this week.
Not sure if this was good for the Bruin team. If I recall, being ranked this high means they’ll lose. But I’m hoping the Bruin defense will tackle, not be called for offsides & avoid as many penalties as possible. Most importantly, can DTR play as a 5 yr starter & not resort to his freshman errors that have appeared in all the games this year. The bruins lucked out in the final minutes of the Utah game. After DTR was intercepted, had Utah recovered the onside kick, the ending could’ve been different. Let’s hope he doesn’t give the game away.
That's taking "Improvement Week" very literally.
Rare air, Bruins. Don't let down.
Of course, being a top ten matchup, ESPN has chosen Oregon to host College Gameday.
The bye week allowed folks to savor UCLA's perfect 6-0 record (many thanks again to South Alabama for the early Xmas gift!) and to see Utah and U$C duke it out (even more enjoyable with the latter losing). And after so many seasons of utter misery under Chip and Azzinaro, it's also refreshing to see the Bruins finally being nationally ranked and rising in the polls. Not sure if they can sustain this or further improve, but they're competing in a comparatively weak conference and should have a decent shot at winning each week going forward. Speaking of Chip's record, if he can get his players to secure a big road victory against his former team this weekend, then he'll reach .500 overall (25-25) for the first time as head coach at UCLA (his 5th season). Hope they win or at least be competitive against the Ducks and not lay an egg (pun intended). Go Bruins!
I originally thought this post was about the football and basketball polls. Top 10 in both! 🥳
Washington was the biggest game of Chips tenure as coach, then Utah was the biggest game, and now Oregon is the biggest moment. It’s going to be tough to beat the ducks at home. Like the last 2 weeks I’m going in just hoping UCLA plays a tough game and keeps it close, not predicting a win. We’ll certainly know a lot more after this week.
Not sure if this was good for the Bruin team. If I recall, being ranked this high means they’ll lose. But I’m hoping the Bruin defense will tackle, not be called for offsides & avoid as many penalties as possible. Most importantly, can DTR play as a 5 yr starter & not resort to his freshman errors that have appeared in all the games this year. The bruins lucked out in the final minutes of the Utah game. After DTR was intercepted, had Utah recovered the onside kick, the ending could’ve been different. Let’s hope he doesn’t give the game away.