what is the drama surrounding the ucla football team?
PASADENA – Kevin Craft strode off the Rose Bowl field Saturday night a conquering victor, returning to a home stadium that might as well have belonged to his worst enemy. He took his time, savoring every step, a winning quarterback in his first start of the season after UCLA defeated visiting Kansas State 23-9 to move to 3-0 for the first time since 2005. The Bruins redshirt senior quarterback lofted his arm band into the grateful crowd, which was cheering loudly after peppering his pregame introduction with boos. The man who went 4-8 as a starter last season with a school-record 20 interceptions, that man is gone. “I don’t think I ever have not believed in myself,” Craft said. “It feels good to go out there and just show what I can do. To just play. It’s fun, man. It’s a blast.” The fun started early. Craft completed 3-of-4 passes for 37 yards and added an 8-yard scamper on the Bruins’ first drive, and the BruinsUCLA leapt to a 13-3 halftime lead over the visiting Kansas State Wildcat
UCLA Football Preview – Injuries, Suspensions and KSU ‘Cats The UCLA Bruins are a team trying to turn the corner on a 4-8 season. So far they are off to a good 2-0 start. The defense has been as advertised while the young offense has been a work in progress. That progress may have been stalled a little with the injury to starting quarterback Kevin Prince in last week’s win over Tennessee. But the Bruins and head coach Rick Neuheisel are confident that they can overcome the injuries and other issues to continue the improvement . This week, the 1-1 Kansas State Wildcats come into Pasadena with some issues of their own. Offense: Brehaut, Craft Step In. Rest of Team Steps Up – Yes Kevin Prince is out for at least a month, but Richard Brehaut (pronounced BREE-ho) and Kevin Craft (he of the 20 INTs last season) are ready to step in and show that they are ready to lead. While Brehaut is thought to have the better all around game, Craft is the more experienced QB. More than ever, the young off
