UCLA NOTEBOOK : RECEIVERS BEING PUSHED TO SUCCEED.A dropped pass at 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 football practice used to provoke a short reprimand REPRIMAND, punishment. The censure which in some cases a public office pronounces against an offender. 2. This species of punishment is used by legislative bodies to punish their members or others who have been guilty of some impropriety of conduct towards them. from receivers coach Ron Caragher. But after the Bruins dropped almost as many passes as they caught at Michigan, the coaching staff adopted a more militaristic mil·i·ta·rism n. 1. Glorification of the ideals of a professional military class. 2. Predominance of the armed forces in the administration or policy of the state. 3. practice approach. Now a dropped pass means 20 push-ups. ``It makes them think,'' Caragher said. ``We really got on them after Michigan. That was a really poor performance.'' The push-ups are symbolic of the receivers' recent improvement. They have all but eliminated drops from the arsenal, and big plays are considerably more common than in September - witness 39- and 55-yard touchdown catches by Derek Ayers and Jim McElroy James Charles McElroy, Jr. (born October 4, 1953 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard from Central Michigan University, McElroy played in the National Basketball Association from 1975 to 1982 as a member of the New , respectively, against Arizona State. In all, 10 players caught passes Saturday. ``We don't have one go-to guy like a J.J. (Stokes) or Kevin (Jordan),'' Caragher said. ``We have five or six guys catching passes, and I like that.'' Catching good, feeling good: For the first time, Caragher's unit is healthy. Ayers (ankle), McElroy (back), Tod McBride (knees) and Rodney Lee (hamstring) all have missed extended practice sessions since training camp began. The injuries, combined with a new offense, hampered the rhythm between quarterback and receiver so crucial to the passing game. ``This is the healthiest I've been since the season started, so I'm able to do more,'' said Ayers, whose TD catch in the corner of the end zone is the early leader for UCLA's catch of the year. Ayers nudged ASU ASU Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) ASU Appalachian State University ASU Arkansas State University ASU Angelo State University ASU Alabama State University ASU Australian Services Union cornerback Marcus Soward with his left arm to create catching space, then planted one foot while taking a high stride with the other. It's a technique UCLA practices daily - Homer Smith Dr Homer William Smith (January 2, 1895 - March 25, 1962) was an American physiologist and an advocate for science. His research work focused on the kidney and he discovered inulin at the same time as A.N. Richards. Dr. called it the ``Fire Hydrant'' drill - to give officials a clear view of the footwork. ``I felt myself going farther and farther back as the ball was coming, so I did what we practice with coach (Ron) Caragher,'' Ayers said. Honorees: 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. , defensive end Travis Kirschke Travis Kirschke (born September 6, 1974) is an American Football player who plays defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played the first six years of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. and kicker Greg Andrasick were named players of the game against Arizona State. This week's captains are cornerback Paul Guidry and rover Anthony Cobbs. Dawg House: Washington's Husky Stadium
is considered the most raucous home field in the Pac-10. It holds 72,500, is always filled to capacity and, with a protruding pro·trude v. pro·trud·ed, pro·trud·ing, pro·trudes v.tr. To push or thrust outward. v.intr. To jut out; project. See Synonyms at bulge. upper deck roof, has a structure built for noise. ``I saw a game there (in high school),'' McNown said, ``and it's not harsher than any place we've already been in.'' Double trouble: Washington has perhaps the best tailback tandem in the league (Rashaan Shehee and Corey Dillon) and one of the conference's best offensive lines (center Olin Kreutz and guards Benji Olson and Bob Sapp). Shehee missed the Oct. 5 Stanford game with a sprained ankle, then played sparingly last week against Notre Dame. ``He's getting stronger,'' Huskies coach Jim Lambright said. ``He'll play a bigger role (against UCLA).'' Dillon ran for 173 yards against Stanford, then 87 at Notre Dame. He's second in the Pac-10 in rushing (100.6 yards per game), while Shehee is ninth (60.5). ``Dillon is more of a power runner,'' Lambright said. ``He's bigger and taller and is not as much of a bouncing runner as Shehee. Rashaan slides from hole to hole.'' By the numbers: UCLA tailback Skip Hicks is tied for 13th in the nation in scoring (9.6 points per game). . . . The Bruins are second in the Pac-10 in average time of possession (32:31). . . . Washington is last in the league in pass defense, with an efficiency rating of 148.62. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Derek Ayers, left, and Danny Farmer were among sever al UCLA receivers who stepped up against Arizona State. Associated Press |
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