Friday, October 21, 2005
UCLA Forecast
Details:
Beavs(4-2) @. #8 UCLA (6-0)
4:00 PDT on TBS
Rose Bowl
This is a BIG one for the Beavs. Coming off a big win at Cal and riding a four game conference road winning streak dating back to last year. Meanwhile the cubs have rallied from 10, 12 and 17 down in the fourth quarter of their last 3 games to win. In the two games against the Washington schools the Bruins lead for a grand total of 1 minute. Of course it was always when it mattered.
Keys to the game:
Run the ball - UCLA has given up 330 yards rushing in each of their last two games and the Beavs are coming off a dominating run performance versus statistically the #1 defense in the Pac-10. Keep in up and keep the ball away form the potent UCLA O. If YB gets another 40 totes, the Beavs win.
Stop Mercedes - Mercedes Lewis is a big talented tight end. He is the core of the passing game and must be contained. Our safeties will have to do a good job of monitoring the center off the field and the corners need to make a good showing on the perimeter to allow that.
Kick it OB - I'm not a big fan off ducking a guy, but after the Reggie Bush experience in the SC game last year I'm not taking any chances. All punts must be out of bounds. Mo Drew is averaging 30+ on returns and single handily rallied the cubs back against Cal two weeks ago. Sam is the man so just boom it away and get it out. Anything 30 yards or more is good by me (and apparently coach Riley too). No touches for Mo and I'll take my chances with a D that has been playing well of late.
Prediction:
Beavs - 31
Bruins - 23
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