BRUINS HAVE A FIGHTING CHANCE : VIDEO OF TYSON-HOLYFIELD IS INSPIRATION FOR UCLA.Byline: Jon Wilner Daily News Staff Writer Whether it's giving away ``Let it rip'' T-shirts, watching videos or meeting special guests like Kenny Easley Kenny Mason Easley Jr. (born January 15, 1959) is a former American football strong safety who played seven seasons for the Seattle Seahawks from 1981 to 1987 in the National Football League. and Jerry Robinson, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX coach Bob Toledo Bob Toledo (born March 4, 1946, in San Jose, California) is an American football coach, recently hired as head coach at Tulane University. He is best-known as the thirteenth head coach at UCLA. tries to make Friday nights special for his football team. This week was no exception. With the Bruins stationed near the Mexican border, 50 miles from Tucson, Toledo treated the players to a surprise showing of Evander Holyfield's technical knockout of Mike Tyson Noun 1. Mike Tyson - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966) Michael Gerald Tyson, Tyson last weekend. ``I want to get them ready for a fight,'' Toledo explained. He expects nothing less from today's game at Arizona, where the Bruins have lost three straight. (Their last victory came in 1988, with Troy Aikman Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California) is a former American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, and currently a television sportscaster for the Fox network. , when they were ranked No. 1.) In each of those visits the Wildcats were physically dominant, controlling the ball and bullying the Bruins on defense. But the stakes are higher today than in '89, '92 or '94, and Toledo hopes the pressure will inspire his team, which has not won two straight since Oct. 28 of last year. To the victor goes a chance for a winning season, a potential bowl bid and momentum for next week's rivalry games. ``Most guys are talking about a bowl,'' UCLA quarterback Cade McNown Cade McNown (born January 12 1977 in Portland, Oregon) is a quarterback who played in the National Football League. He attended played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles. said. ``That can be your motivation, or just having a winning season can be your motivation. It really doesn't matter.'' It's homecoming weekend in Tucson, and the largest crowd of the season is expected. But veteran Wildcats watchers question Arizona's interest level following back-to-back defeats and with Arizona State looming in seven days. But for the Wildcats' best players, quarterback Keith Smith For other persons named Keith Smith, see Keith Smith (disambiguation). Keith Smith(1952-2006) was a former English rugby player; he excelled in playing centre. He first played with Yorkshire Colts rugby then advanced to Roundhay. and cornerback Chris McAlister Christopher James McAlister or C-Mac (born June 14, 1977 in Pasadena, California) is a cornerback who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He is a three time Pro Bowler. , whose father, James, played for UCLA, this is the critical game. ``I think my emotions will be out of control,'' said McAlister, who could not attend UCLA because of a contested SAT score. Smith grew up a Bruins fan in Newbury Park. After a stint in minor-league baseball, he has developed into one of the Pacific-10's most exciting players - his game equal parts running and passing. To simulate his extraordinary speed and shiftiness, UCLA used reserve tailbacks Ryan Roques Roques is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:
``He's an outstanding runner and an efficient passer,'' Toledo said. Wonder if Smith's a fight fan. UCLA AT ARIZONA Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium (Capacity: 57,803). TV/Radio: Channel 7; XTRA-AM (690). Series: UCLA (4-5, 3-3) leads 12-7-2 but has lost three straight in Tucson, dating to 1988. The Bruins won 17-10 in the Rose Bowl last year, as Karim Abdul-Jabbar reversed his field twice and scored on a short screen pass in what became the play of the year. Injury update: For UCLA, reserve linebacker Ryan Neufeld Ryan Matthew Neufeld (born November 22, 1975 in Los Gatos, California) is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1999. (hamstring) is out. Several other two-deep members have bumps and bruises - Shaun Williams' knee, for instance, or Darren Cline's ankle - but all will play. For Arizona, receiver Richard Dice (knee) is out. Defensive tackle Steve Tafua (knee) is doubtful. Fullback Charles Myles (ankle) is probable. Players to watch: Arizona quarterback Keith Smith. The UA offense goes as he goes, whether through the air or on the ground. He's one of the fastest quarterbacks in the nation. . . . UCLA defensive ends Travis Kirschke and Weldon Forde. They must stay in pass-rush containment lanes to prevent Smith from scrambling for big plays. . . . Arizona defensive tackle Joe Salave'a, who leads the Wildcats with six sacks and is a key to their run defense. . . . UCLA receivers Jim McElroy and Danny Farmer. They'll face a difficult challenge against Arizona's solid secondary of Kelly Malveaux, Chris McAlister and Mikal Smith. Arizona (4-5, 2-4) update: The Wildcats have lost two straight and given up an uncharacteristic 105 points in those games. . . . Smith leads Arizona in rushing. Gary Taylor may be the worst starting tailback in the league. . . . Watch for a big play on special teams: Arizona is first in the league in net punting, second in punt returns and third in kickoff coverage. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box Photo: The Bruins will have their work cut out for them on defense in trying to stop Arizona quarterback Keith Smith, who's from Newbury Park. Daily News File Photo Box: UCLA at ARIZONA (See text) |
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