If Matt Moore is frustrated about apparently losing the starting
quarterback’s job, he remains mum about it to the media.
Although coach Karl Dorrell seems to have reneged on his earlier
statement that Moore would not lose the starting job due to injury,
the sophomore refuses to complain about his situation publicly.
“You’re right, he did say that,” said Moore, who
is now completely recovered from the bone bruise suffered in the
season opener against Colorado. “But I don’t know
really what to say.” “Yes, I feel like I lost the job.
But I don’t know how to feel. I’m just taking it
day-to- day.” Dorrell announced Monday that sophomore Drew
Olson will remain the starter for the Bruins on Saturday against
California, while Moore will get a few snaps. “Well
(Olson’s) the guy for now, because he’s done a nice
job,” Dorrell said. “We’re still working on
getting Matt in the fold, and that’s our position for
now.” Dorrell reported that Olson took about 70 percent of
the reps in Tuesday’s practice while Moore ““ who said
he is 100 percent ready to play ““ took the other 30 percent,
a ratio common for starter and backup.
Ңbull;Ӣbull;Ӣbull; Cornerback Matt Ware is questionable for
Saturday’s game after suffering a sprained ankle last weekend
at Arizona. Ware took part in light jogging but did not practice
with the team yesterday. Dorrell said the swelling is down in the
ankle, but that it remains tender and will be re-evaluated
throughout the week. Replacing the heralded cornerback will be
senior Keith Short and sophomore Marcus Cassell. While Short will
start, Cassell will also see significant playing time. Dorrell said
the only way Ware would play against Cal is if major improvements
were made. “He would have to do something significant,”
Dorrell said. “He has a considerable way to go still before
we feel good about him coming in.”
Ңbull;Ӣbull;Ӣbull; Safety Jarrad Page is still questionable,
but the coaching staff is encouraged by his improvement. They will
also re-evaluate his progress this week.
Ңbull;Ӣbull;Ӣbull; While Olson has survived the current
quarterback debate, he must now be ready to compete against one of
his favorite teams. A bay area native, Olson was a fan of the Bears
as a child. “When you grow up watching their games,
you’re always going to like them, but not when we play
them.” Olson said. “There will always a spot inside
where I’ll root for them, but not this week.”