Pete Holby was born into Red Sox fandom, and willingly came to love the New York Jets. He loves bicycle riding as both an activity and a sport, and is systematically developing a rooting interest in all sports. An east coast transplant, he resides in California and believes the presence of good, cheap Mexican food to be worth the sacrifice of good, cheap pizza. He writing can also be found at Progressive Boink, as well as at On Sandwiches.
Is UCLA vs. Washington State a trap game?
UCA faces the Washington State Cougars on Saturday. The Cougars are 2-7, while UCLA is 7-2 and in first place in the Pac-12 South. If the Bruins like where they are, they need to take WSU seriously and put another hurting on an overmatched team.
UCLA wrecks Arizona in their best game so far
The UCLA Bruins destroyed the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday night, 66-10. The UCLA defense put in its best performance of the season so far, and the offense wasn't left out of the fun.
Does UCLA have a way to stop the Arizona offense?
The Arizona Wildcats have the fourth-ranked passing attack. UCLA's defense has gotten them to 6-2, but they've rarely looked spectacular. That will need to change on Saturday if the Bruins want to continue to improve their Pac-12 standing.
What does UCLA's victory over ASU prove?
The Bruins found themselves down 14-0 against the Arizona State Sun Devils barely five minutes into Saturday's game. That they pulled off a victory makes a few points about the program, but big challenges loom on the schedule.
UCLA vs. Arizona State final: Bruins win 45-43
UCLA moved to 6-2 on the season thanks to a dramatic 45-43 fourth-quarter comeback in Tempe.
UCLA up by 2 as 4th quarter starts vs. ASU
The UCLA Bruins are locked in a close game with the ASU Sun Devils. They lead by two, 35-33, with 14 minutes left in the game.
USC leads Arizona at halftime
The USC Trojans were down 10-0 after the first quarter, but Marquis Lee did everything he possibly could to turn things around, and the Trojans are up 31-13.
Bruins take lead late, lead ASU 21-17 at the half
The UCLA Bruins took a lead late in the half, going up on the ASU Sun Devils, 21-17. After going down 14-0 early, UCLA has found success in the ground game and has made the most of ASU mistakes.
Arizona leads USC after first quarter
The Arizona Wildcats took advantage of USC mistakes and lead after one quarter, 10-0.
Bruins, Sun Devils tied after 1st quarter
The UCLA Bruins were tied with the Sun Devils after one quarter of action in Arizona, 14-14. UCLA survived an early 14-0 deficit and has had success running the ball, with Johnathan Franklin collecting 72 yards in the quarter.