Rick Neuheisel and Norm Chow did a magnificent job last night with Kevin Craft after the San Diego State transfer threw 4 interceptions in the first half of UCLA's thrilling overtime victory over Tennessee. Throughout the entire first half, Craft looked as though he had never thrown a pass on the collegiate level. But Neuheisel knew that he had no one to turn to after injuries decimated the quarterback position, leaving green newbies struggling to learn the offense. But Neuheisel did what he does best--manage a game--and he never wavered in his confidence behind Craft. He stuck with him, and the fans at the Rose Bowl stayed until well after the game had ended to celebrate an improbable victory. However, as much as this victory should be celebreated, UCLA still will struggle to won 6 or 7 games this year. Bruins fans must temper their enthusiasm or else risk getting unnecessarily angry at one of the best staffs in the nation.
I guess after coming down harsh on Tommy Bowden I should rip into Phil Fulmer...
Maryland over Delaware 14-7? North Carolina beating McNeese State by only 8? Clemson as the league's best team? Wow, the ACC has some serious problems.
By the way, can coaches spend a little more time in preseason coaching special teams? I understand limited or no live tackling occurs in August, but what we witnessed on the field on opening weekend was painfully bad. Games can be won or lost on special teams, as we saw all too often this past weekend.
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