Keys To Bruin Immortality

Wednesday, December 03 2008

Ted Millers provides the obvious key for a Bruin victory on Saturday:

For that upset to happen, one thing absolutely must occur: UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft has to play well.

That's a big if. Craft has thrown 12 interceptions in the past four games with no touchdowns. His post-pick trudges to the sidelines for another harangue from Neuheisel have provided must-see moments for the television audience.

"Kevin Craft has been tougher than nails and has been a try-hard kid," Neuheisel said. "Unfortunately, we had to put too much on his shoulders."

As in, Craft has had little help on an offense that can't run or block or get open very well.

The offensive ineptitude is why a pretty solid defense doesn't have great numbers, but Harwell says he only has love for Craft.

"I told him we believe in him," Harwell said. "Yeah, it's frustrating when he throws interceptions. But we're a team and we have his back. If he gives great effort, we...
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