I want to say I am sorry for repeated posts because of my network connection.

BrickWall wrote:

BYU 24 UCLA 23 That is my hope but UCLA's defense is a lot better than Arizona's.

http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2006&div=4&rpt=IA_teamscordef&site=org

Considering this is the most important stat for a defense, I'd say it's clear that Arizona had a better defense last year and returns more of their starters from last year. They also did this playing better offensive opponents than did UCLA.

I was impressed with Arizona's defense. I really do not buy into the idea that UCLA's defense is better than UA's. Also, it seems to me that BYU earned at least 10 points that never materialized, and possibly 22 more points. Those scoring opportunities for the Cougars were not taken away by the Wildcats' play, but by BYU's mistakes or by officiating.

I therefore think that the Cougars will score 30 to 42 points on the Bruins.
I think the Cougar front seven will get to Ben Olsen and disrupt his game. I don't believe that UCLA can score any more than 24 on us. The news about the Bruins' star RB and his 150 yards gives me confidence. It is something that we can take away from them. Meanwhile, they will not be able to contain Unga, Tonga, and our OL (I'm still holding out for Fui's full recovery). Max will only be better in his second game, and I think our WR's will match up better against UCLA's DB's.

Bryan Kehl should bring an unpleasant reunion for Ben Olsen.

BYU: 33; BYU rushing: 125; passing: 325
UCLA: 21. UCLA rushing: 75; passing: 250