Post-practice update

When the UCLA band showed up to serenade the Bruins at the tail end of practice, an already excitable team got more energetic. While special teams coach Frank Gansz was no big fan of the surprise appearance, the players were.

Damien Thigpen took a nicely blocked return to the house and seems to have gained the confidence of the staff to at least give him some serious consideration for major time. Alterraun Verner appears to have kicked the flu that he said might have kept him out for the game.
Kevin Prince was noticably more confident in his throws, something which Rick Neuheisel even mentioned.

I'll be back with some Neuheisel quotes - don't forget, players are off-limits on Thursday - and a chat with a major UCLA recruit.

Thanks
Jon