More Bruin injuries
Defensive back Jason Bell is experiencing some soreness. He was
banged up in the Cal game and also has problems with his
hamstring.
Not to worry, though. Sophomore cornerback Joe Hunter seems
ready to step up. Coach Toledo recently said, “I like the way
Joe has been progressing. He’s been doing some good things
lately.”
More defensive woes…
Robert Thomas, Jason Stephens and Asi Faoa missed practice
Tuesday.
Thomas was a little under the weather Tuesday, Stephens has a
strained abdominal, and Faoa is still hurting from an ankle injury
suffered earlier this year.
Big “˜D’
UCLA’s defensive line is also banged up. Starters Kenyon
Coleman and Sean Phillips are out, and Rusty Williams and Ken
Kocher have a stress fracture and sore ankle, respectively. This
will force UCLA to go with the rather inexperienced Ball brothers,
Mat and Dave, on Saturday against OSU.
But don’t expect the line to feel too depleted. While the
freshmen tandem may give up some pounds to Coleman and Phillips,
height is not an issue. The twin towers stretch 6-foot-6 in the air
and should make an amusing spectacle tackling 5-7 running back Ken
Simonton.
Running back back?
Speaking of running backs, DeShaun Foster has been taking an
awful lot of snaps recently in practice. Protected by a cast on his
right arm, Foster looked good carrying the ball and was even able
to catch a few out of the backfield.
But don’t get too excited. It seems he will most likely
not be ready for Saturday’s game. He has not been cleared to
play, and coach Bob Toledo would not answer questions regarding his
return.
Notes compiled by Adam Karon, Daily Bruin Reporter.