Offense to defense
How bad was the performance at Utah?
Well, the offense was moved to defense, and the defense was moved to offense.
Yes, a joke. In order to turn around the mojo, UCLA's offense is wearing blue in practice (it usually wears white) and the defense is wearing white (it usually wears blue).
QB Patrick Cowan is taking reps with the first unit because Ben Olson is out with a concussion, it was been confirmed.
DE Nikola Dragovic (concussion) still is not practicing, nor is FB Michael Ptire (knee), although he is doing conditioning work by running around the practice field.
I did notice a seriousness, almost an eerie quiet, when the Bruins came out of their locker room for practice today.
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Very curious to hear about the tempo and general intensity of the practice this afternoon. Were the players anxious to put this behind them or did they practice as if they were a bit pensive?
Posted by: sdbruinfan | September 18, 2007 04:58 PM
Brian - have they said how long they expect Ben to be out?
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September 18, 2007 04:58 PM
Brian - have they said how long they expect Ben to be out?
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September 18, 2007 04:59 PM
Brian - it's hard not to specuale - is he really concussed? Or is this just the public excuse? Dorrell is such a stickler for not playing guys or making changes, I'd lean towards believing it (and he did get blasted in the game) but you have to wonder...
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September 18, 2007 05:14 PM
"I did notice a seriousness, almost an eerie quiet, when the Bruins came out of their locker room for practice today."
Yeah, I've noticed that sensation as well...at funerals, graveyards, and deep in the woods lost without a clue...
Posted by: 44-6 | September 18, 2007 06:29 PM
Brian,
When you say "Ben is out with a concussion" do you mean out of practice today or out for the game on Saturday?
Posted by: Bruin Brian | September 18, 2007 07:12 PM
I like the idea of swapping jerseys, humor promotes enthusiasm -- which we need.
While I never want to hear a guy miss time due to injuries, especially a potential concussion, the toughness and mobility of PC have been missed.
Posted by: MarcoTheBruin | September 18, 2007 08:14 PM
Brian,
Without naming names, do you personally believe there are members of the coaching staff and at least some players (if not many) who don't believe in the WCO?
Posted by: Westwood Bob | September 18, 2007 09:23 PM