Q&A time

Does the move of Chandler to offensive tackle reflect that the coaching staff is not confident that either Harris or Bennett have the ability to become adequate starters at the tackle position?

Was it uncommon when Neuheisel picked out most of the offensive coaches before he got chow as the offensive cord. wouldn't an off. cord. want input on the coaches that will work under him? thanks

What did the coaching staff observe in Chandler that makes them think that he can become a good offensive tackle?

Has Chace Stanback officially left UCLA?

So what your really trying to say is that Tim Tebow is considering a transfer to UCLA?

What is UCLA doing to recruit the DT spot? This is always a tough position to recruit at UCLA, so what is the staff doing in such a down year? Any prospects you can name?

two questions, one in regards to the football program: which positions would you say are showcasing our strongest talent (obviously not our o-line) and which positions will be most strongly suited in the near future? basketball question: with the 2010 ncaa one and done rule fast approaching are you aware of which players we're currently recruiting or will enter into ucla scholarship who may or may not be affected by a move to a two-year mandatory collegiate or european waiting period prior to entering the nba?

Does the offer to Anthony Stover mean that Howland is losing confidence that he'll get Alex Stephenson? Will the Stover offer have an impact on Stpehenson's decision? Or do neither one have any impact on the other???

Beyond Ben Olson playing well and the offensive line coming together, what does UCLA need to do to have a decent season this year?

How do I change my user name? I've been commenting anonymously lately because I no longer like the user name I originally chose. Thanks.

Brian , do you think we have a solid chance to land (football verbal commit) Zach Ertz and Brandon Sermons , before the end of summer ? Thanks ...

when an athlete gets injured and requires surgery (Ben Olsen, Cowan, etc.) does UCLA pick up the tab? or is it up to the student and his family to pay for the surgery?

Lance Stephenson from new york. What are the chances of howland getting this recruit?

Are you as excited as I am about the return of football season?

How did J'mison Morgan get the nickname "Bobo"?

what do you think of Billy Packer's retirement? Or, more precisely, are you glad to see him go?

Brian, you noted in the 7x7's that Moutra is now being double covered. Since the Coaches can't be in attendance at these 'voluntary' workouts, who call the plays? The QB's? And who calls the defenses? Who decides that a Moutra would be doubled?

so the truly burning question of the day...who has the better song girls? Rutgers or UCLA!

Tell me if I am wrong but for any for any football team you need athletes and considering Nate Chandler fits that mold where he grew out of his position. Will his T.E abilities translate well to O.L and become one of the few great surprises and how would you describe his body type?

All the recent articles about UCLA football have focused on the Offense and Defense. What about the special teams? Is it just a given that they're set in that department? Also, there is talk about players to watch out for and the strengths of the team. Why doesn't anyone ever mention any of the special teams? I recall last year the special teams won quite a few games for the team.

Brian, I really appreciate you keeping us informed on the latest and greatest (sometimes not so great) wrt UCLA. I haven't heard much on Aundre Dean wrt 7 on 7s, is that b/c these drills are geared more towards corners, receivers, and qbs? What goes on in the 7 on 7s? Also, you mentioned Jonathan Franklin showed good speed. Does he look like he has the size to contribute early at running back (I heard he's put on significant mass)? Thanks again.

Hey Brian,can you help us solve the mystery? Recruiting sites listed Chandler at 6'6" as you did in your article. The UCLA website lists him at 6'3". Did you pull his height from a site or do you have some other numbers you are referring to? Since you get to see the players in practice would you say he is on the taller side of those numbers? Does he look like he has the size to play RT if he gains some weight?

With Chandler moving to RT, does this mean Harkey will not be redshirting this year? And does that also indicate the coaches' confidence in him (Harkey)? Also, does it look like Carter has lost a step from his surgery?

Hey Brian,can you help us solve the mystery? Recruiting sites listed Chandler at 6'6" as you did in your article. The UCLA website lists him at 6'3". Did you pull his height from a site or do you have some other numbers you are referring to? Since you get to see the players in practice would you say he is on the taller side of those numbers? Does he look like he has the size to play RT if he gains some weight?

Are fans allowed to come and witness the glory that is UCLA 7 on 7? If so, when does it take place?

I would also like to know when and where the Summer B-Ball Games are usually held?

Thanks and congrats on Baby Dohn!

Did UCLA have a chance with Armond Armstead? If so, why didn't UCLA offer? He seems well worth the effort. Thanks.

Why did Chase Stanback transfer? Playing time? The system?

I would like to know your impression of both Stover and Honeycutt? Do you think that both or either will commit soon to UCLA?

With Morgan on board and Josh Smith leaning to UCLA that Mr. Stover could have a difficult time finding PT??

I read that Luc Richard Mbah a Moute signed with the Bucks. What does a 2nd rounder "signing" entail? Does it guarantee anything for the player? I know Luc was looking for a guaranteed contract even in the 2nd round. Did he get that with the Bucks?

Do you think that the opportunity for immediate playing time will be a major factor in Stover's selection of a college? If so, is UCLA likely to be significantly disadvantaged because Morgan and Gordon were signed in the prior class?

Has Ben Olson participated in any 7 on 7s yet? Has he participated in anything remotely strenuous? How's he performing in your and/or the coaches' opinion? Or would you/they say he is being outperformed?

You have mentioned that Coach Neu was used to recruiting later at his last jobs, and that recruiting is starting much sooner now. Does that mean we should see a boost in recruits coming once it gets nearer or into football season?

Also had another question. Why is it that Cal-Berkely, UCLA, UC Davis,... etc. are all part of the UC school system but they have different admissions standards? I tried to tell a friend it is harder to get into UCLA than Cal but he wondered what specifically made it harder?

Will Chandler's move to Offensive Tackle be for one season, or is it a intended to be a permanent move?

When football players redshirt, are they expected to learn the playbook during their redshirt year or do they only perform scout team duties?

Nikola Dragovic seems destined for a career on the bench. Will Nikola be encouraged to move on and free up a scholarship like ryan wright & Chase Stanback?

Is Alfred Aboya returning?

Can you compare the performances of the quarterbacks at the 7-on-7 workouts? Also, if they are not playing against JC's, do they play against any other non-UCLA players?

I have heard rumors that Forcier will move from Quarterback to another position. What is the most likely position change for him?

The UCLA baseball team lost a lot of talent to graduation and the pros. How good is the baseball team's incoming freshman/recruiting class?

Coach Neuheisel seemed excited about Courtney Viney during the Spring but I haven't heard much about our CB from Fresno. Is he participating in the 7/7s and if so, what is the talk about his ability?

Thanks for the hard work Brian. It is much appreciated.

I've heard rumors that UCLA football has scheduled some intrigueing future non-conference games which may include LSU. What future non-conference football games do you know of or have heard rumors of? Will these be home and home games?

Brian,

Can you preface each article with the sport that the article represents. That way we don't have to read 3/4 through the article thinking it's about one sport when it's really about another.

For example...

Basketball: Lew Acindor decides to return to grad school...

If it's too much to write out the word, how about just abbreviate. Just trying to alleviate the ambiguity in your reporting.

Regarding Alex Stephenson and USC. . . Isn't USC loosing two scholarships as a result of their academic issues?

I know that a number of current UCLA basketball players are playing in summer leagues around LA. Who is playing and what teams/leagues are they playing with?

Do you know if there are any theaters still playing the basketball documentary, Gunnin' for the #1? Any timeline for release on DVD if its no longer playing in theaters?

How are the following players looking in any summer practices you've seen them in (if they've been there)
Osaar Rashaan
Glenn Love
Milton Knox
Alterraun Verner
Thanks!

Ok Assuming JC OL Donovan Edwards gets the grades needed to qualify for UCLA, where would he fall in with Chandler moving to RT?

When people talk about this past nba draft, will they that Love was drafted 3rd or 5th?

Why is there so much variance in the listed heights of basketball recruits/players? Even the same scouting services/sites seem to change the height by as much as 2 or 3 inches when describing players from day to day.

Have you had opportunities to talk w/ current recruits? If so, do you get a feel for what kind of impression this coaching staff is leaving them with? Are they impressed, or do you sense hesitation b/c of Walker/Chow's future is uncertain (leaving for greener pastures)?

I read over on the Song Girl Blog that they have cancelled Trojan Rewind. Is this the same for Bruin Rewind?

Brian, is the traffic on the u$c blog so slow that Scott Wolf has to resort to putting pictures of our cheerleaders in order to get hits?

Shannon Tevanga started as a true freshman at UCLA at offensive guard. With the problems in the offensive line, do you see any realistic possibility that freshmen Jeff Baca or Connor Bradford get playing time this year in the offensive line?

Diane Stephenson (Alex's mom) told The Press-Enterprise that they haven't made decision on enrolling to USC. Can you confirm it?

Now that Honnycutt, Snaer and Stover have received offers from UCLA, is Howland done making offers for the 2009 class at least until these three recruits decide on a school? Have any of the three indicated that they are leaning toward UCLA?

Which of the incoming freshmen football players are most likely to get immediate playing time and not be redshirted?

You mentioned earlier this week that Tim Tebow stopped by UCLA and went through a workout session. Why would he go about a workout at UCLA? why not USC or somewhere else? Did any coaching or player personel have any comments on his workout?

How does UCLA stand right now with DE Kennan Graham? Does the coaching staff see him as a realistic possibilty?

I was wondering if any of the blog updates we sent in to you would be implemented? Especially the one with with the "next" "previous" tabs at the top. Thank You!

Do you feel the coaching staff is being a little indecisive in terms of recruting? They seem to be getting invloved in prospects recruitments a little too late and thus they commit elsewhere.

In your honest opinion, is this Dewayne Walker's last year in Westwood? He is a an excellent coach and has proved he can recruit, It's only a matter of time before he gets a HC job.

Am I wrong in thinking that Jermie Anderson can be a solid contributor and a regular in our rotation this year?

Does your work require that you be on campus a majority of the time? If so, does UCLA provide a press office/room for those of you who cover UCLA to get your work done, or is it the outdoor tables at Kirckoff?

Is UCLA interested in Brandon Sermons to fill the DB spots that have opened up due to de-commits?

On his radio show Petros Papadakis mentioned that he heard Norm Chow planned on using Chane Moline a lot catching the ball out of the backfield. Have you heard anything to this effect?

Are walkons in football or basketball given any preferential treatment by the admissions office or did they all have to compete with the general freshmen population to get into UCLA? Or are recruited walkons given any special treatment into getting accepted by UCLA?

I've read where Pat Summitt has her women hoopsters play against men (probably from intermural teams) in practice to get them better prepared. Is this a common practice? Have you heard if Coach Caldwell is trying to do the same at UCLA? I ask you since Rutgers has a fine women's program and UCLA now has one of Summitt's former assistants.

Welcome back, Brian. congrats on the young Dohn. Before you left, you mentioned an update about the fb season ticket sales this year vs last year. Do you have some info about that?

I saw that Mata-Real and Bozeman are both playing on the Lakers' summer league team. Have you heard anything about their chances of getting a contract with the Lakers or their NBDL team?

In past years, they have done 'Breakfast with the Bruins' on the morning of the Fall scrimmage. Since the scrimmage is at 5:00pm this year, have you heard of anything similar to that for the fans on the day of the scrimmage? Did Neuheisel scrap it?