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Freshman defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat after the Sept. 18 game versus Texas Tech. Jeffcoat posted two tackles and a fumble recovery against the Red Raiders.

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MATCHups — By Austin Laymance | Daily Texan Staff

Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert is coming off an up-and-down performance last week in Lubbock— he threw for two touchdowns and was intercepted three times—and will be looking to get back on track against UCLA. The Bruins’ Kevin Prince has struggled with his accuracy this season but can hurt opposing defenses with his feet and is not afraid to tuck the ball and run.

RUNNING BACK Johnathan Franklin is a workhorse for UCLA and will be fed a steady diet of carries, as the Bruins will look to win the time of possession battle and manage the clock. Franklin is the key to the UCLA offense and should merit attention from the Texas defense. Fozzy Whittaker makes his second consecutive start for the Longhorns after an underwhelming game at Texas Tech.

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James Kirkendoll will look to build off his 122yard performance last week and freshman Mike Davis will try to extend his touchdown streak to three games for the Longhorns.

UCLA receivers have combined for just one touchdown catch in three games and the Bruins are still searching for a playmaker on the outside. UCLA’s wide outs are solid blockers but lack explosiveness.

The O-line has been a bright spot for UCLA in the Bruins’ 1-2 start and comes into Saturday’s game focused on controlling the line of scrimmage and opening holes for their rushing attack. The Texas line finally allowed a sack last week — three to be exact — and will have their hands full again in this one against a UCLA defense that has seven sacks this season.

DEFENSIVE LINE Longhorns Eddie Jones and Kheeston Randall have controlled the trenches on defense in every game this season and should continue their domination in this contest. The two combined for three sacks and four tackles for loss a week ago. The Bruins’ defensive line has been solid in the pass rush but lacks depth, leading to big runs in the second half for opposing tailbacks.

LINEBACKERS Akeem Ayers is a versatile and supremely athletic linebacker for UCLA. He leads the Bruins’ defense and relies on his speed and high football IQ to make plays from sideline to sideline. The Texas linebackers were held in check last week and need to be solid against the run in this game, as UCLA will pound the line for all four quarters.

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UCLA free safety Rahim Moore is an absolute ball-hawk who has 14 interceptions in 28 games for the Bruins and is arguably the nation’s best defensive back. Texas corner Curtis Brown was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after a big game in Lubbock — his interception in the third quarter set up a Longhorns score after he returned the pick 74 yards.

Bruins’ placekicker Kai Forbath was a consensus All-American and winner of the Lou Groza Award (given to the nation’s top kicker) in 2009 and has not skipped a beat thus far in his senior season. The Longhorns executed a fake punt to perfection last week, picking up a crucial first down. Texas’ talented return men should give the offense consistently good field position on Saturday.

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No. 1 Alabama @ No. 10 Arkansas 3-0 (0-0 SEC) last game: 62-13 win @ Duke

3-0 (1-0 SEC) last game: 31-24 win @ Georgia

No. 24 Oregon St. @ No. 3 Boise St. 1-1 (0-0 Pac-10) last game: 35-28 win vs. Louisville

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3-0 (1-0 SEC) last game: 27-24 (OT) win vs. Clemson

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The Razorbacks are coming off a thrilling last-minute win over Georgia last week, but should be concerned about giving up a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter to the Bulldogs. Ryan Mallett leads an offense that ranks third in the country in passing yards, but he can’t be on the field to stop Mark Ingram. The Razorbacks’ defense is fifth in the country in points against with 11.3, and will have its hands full on Saturday holding Ingram and Trent Richardson at bay.

Mark Ingram made his season debut last week for Alabama, running for 151 yards on nine carries in a dominating win for the Tide.

Ingram looked to be in Heisman form against the Blue Devils, but running against ACC bottom feeders is different than running against SEC title contenders. The Tide will look to avoid a hostile crowd in Fayetteville in what may be the SEC game of the year.

Oregon State painted one of their practice fields blue this week to prepare for the blue turf of Bronco Stadium and will look to avoid another blow out loss at the hands of Boise State — they allowed 42 unanswered points in their last meeting in 2006. The Beavers have allowed 453 yards of offenses in both of their first two games, and will need to shore up their defense if they hope to stay competitive.

The Beavers pose the last genuine threat to Boise’s undefeated season so expect the Broncos to be primed and ready. Boise State has won 56 consecutive regular season home games, dating back to 2001. The Broncos have arguably been the most impressive team in college football this season, averaging 42 points per game. Quarterback Kellen Moore leads a balanced attack that no longer relies on trick plays to beat BCS squads.

After handling Georgia at home two weeks ago, South Carolina struggled to put away FCS Furman last week. They will need to be much better on defense, as they travel away from the confines of Columbia. Quarterback Stephen Garcia manages the offense well, but running back Marcus Lattimore will be the focal point for the Gamecocks. The freshman has 333 yards and five touchdowns in his first three games.

Auburn is coming off of two close victories against Mississippi State and Clemson, and their spread-option offense has proved to give defenses fits thus far. The Tigers are 12th in the nation in rushing, averaging 259 yards per game, lead by quarterback Cam Newton, who also leads passing — Newton has 834 total yards on the year, to go along with nine total touchdowns.

LSU fans have been calling for Jordan Jefferson’s job this year, but so far Jefferson remains the starting quarterback over Jarrett Lee. Running back Stevan Ridley has run for 318 yards this season, but has yet to face a rush defense as good as the Mountaineers’, who have held opponents to 62.7 yards per game, good for eighth-best nationally.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith leads the Big East with 800 yards passing, but the Mountaineers’ offense goes through running back Noel Devine. Devine has yet to run for less than 100 yards in a game this season, and the senior is the NCAA’s active rushing leader with 3,735 yards. If the LSU defense can stifle the run, look for Smith to find wide receivers Tavon Austin and Jock Sanders to spread out LSU and open up the offense.

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Cornhuskers progress in Pelini’s second year

By Alex Carreno Daily Texan Staff They’re back — years of disappointment for Nebraska football are finally being pushed aside.

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Cornhuskers are showing signs of their old persona. The power football team is back. The athleticism, the agility, the physicality and toughness; it’s all back.

Nebraska is built for a title run. “We’ve come a long way in the last two years,� head coach Bo Pelini told Athlon Sports Magazine in August.

The clear frontrunners in the Big 12 North, the Cornhuskers have dismantled opponents, averaging 31.6 points in their first three games. And while the three teams they have played so far this season are not particularly strong, the confidence of Nebraska’s offense finally mirrors that of the defense. “We are getting better,� Pelini said last Saturday. “But we still have a lot more to do, we can still get a lot better.�

Dramatic progress has been made under Pelini as his teams are a combined 20-8. The last time Nebraska won a conference championship was in 1999, but last season the squad made it to the Big 12 Championship in Dallas, only to lose in heartbreaking fashion to a last-second field goal. “We’re not there yet. We’re about winning championships,�

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The Longhorns invaded Hollywood before January’s national championship game, and although the players dominated the small screen on game night, none of them made it to the glorious big screen.

Now, Texas plays host to Hollywood as UCLA comes to town. Some of UCLA’s school is embedded in Hollywood, but the main campus is a few miles away, across Beverly Hills.

Many of the Longhorns are quick to admit that football is what they do best, but if they were starving actors in Hollywood, who could make it in show business?

“Don’t get me wrong, I love film,” said cornerback Aaron Williams. “But to be quite honest, I’m not really the actor type.”

Williams shied away from the prospect of being in movies, but as it turns out, Williams has a knack for casting. He cast several of his teammates in big-budget, sure-fire box office hits. To start, he booked linebacker Emmanuel Acho, who plays with a nasty mean streak on the field, to star in a romantic chick flick, referencing “The Notebook.”

“Oh, did he say that?” Acho said. “I’m going to have to have a talk with him later. I think Aaron would be great as a soft and sentimental character, with an emphasis on ‘soft.’”

Next on Williams’ production ideas was a suspenseful action movie starring linebacker Keenan Robinson as the hero. Robinson vigilantly mans the middle of the defense, taking on any challengers from villainous offenses. He has anchored the Longhorns’ “Justice League” defense and teammates say he has the swagger for the role.

A superhero of his own making on offense, running back Fozzy Whittaker is branded by himself and others as Captain America in the backfield.

His Twitter handle is “CaptnAmerica28,” complete with a picture of his face in a Captain

America mask.

Opposite of the heroes is the villain, and several players tabbed Malcolm Williams as the ideal criminally insane bad guy. Williams has said that Batman is his favorite superhero, but he would best fit the role as the Joker.

“Malcolm would be great as the crazy villain,” Acho said. “He’s just got that laugh.”

When it comes to drawing laughter, safety Christian Scott is the man for the job. Scott, who has been called the hardest hitter on the team, is one of the meanest players on the Texas defense, but he’s at his best when he’s clowning around.

Scott is a real-life version of the Tasmanian Devil, his favorite cartoon character, with comedian Katt Williams as his favorite actor and the comedy “Friday” his favorite movie.

For all of these movies to be made, defensive end Dravannti Johnson volunteered his services as director. In his first season, Johnson has stormed the scene as one of the many vocal leaders of the defense and he thinks that would translate well to the director’s chair.

“I’m good at telling people what to do,”

Johnson said. “Plus, I’m great at controlling the money flow, so I’ll make sure we spend our money right.”

A majority of the Longhorns listed either Will Smith or Will Ferrell as their favorite actor. Many chose either comedies or football movies as their type of film, but there was a select group who favor films that won Academy Awards for Best Picture. In order of their release, safety Blake Gideon loves “Forrest Gump,” and true freshmen quarterbacks Case McCoy and Connor Wood both chose “Braveheart,” which won Best Picture in 1995, the year after “Forrest Gump” won.

Tight end Greg Smith and receiver Brock Fitzhenry picked “Gladiator,” which won in 2000; tight end Blaine Irby likes “The Departed,” the 2006 winner; and receiver John Chiles favors “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won in 2008.

It’s safe to say the bulk of the roster has a fine taste for film, but when it comes to acting in Hollywood, that’s for the critics to decide.

“I love watching movies, and I’d probably love acting,” said defensive end Sam Acho. “But for now, I’m playing football.”

Photo Illustration by Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff

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Directed by: Dravannti Johnson The cast (according to teammates): The action-hero lead: Linebacker Keenan Robinson The dramatic supporting actor: Linebacker Emmanuel Acho The comedic relief: Safety Christian Scott The villain: Receiver Malcolm Williams The plot: Months after winning his second Big 12 Championship, head coach Mack Brown is on a mission: Repeat. Through intense summer workouts and the blazing heat of two-a-days, Brown leads a young but determined squad, following the road back to Tempe. With a faithful cohort of assistants at his side, Brown must vanquish his reputation as “Coach February,” and prove he can win a national title without Vince Young. Based on a true story.

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By Laken Litman Daily Texan Staff As the snap went through Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts’ hands, freshman Jackson Jeffcoat rushed off the edge and recovered the fumble on the 7-yard line, setting up a touchdown in the opening minutes of last weekend’s game in Lubbock.

“That’s how you get things rolling,” said defensive coordinator Will Muschamp after the game.

J e ff c o a t , a 6 - f o o t - 5 - i n c h , 238-pound true freshman, came to Texas ranked as the no. 1 defensive end and nwwo. 2 player in the entire country. In the Longhorns’ first three games this season, Jeffcoat has surpassed all expectations and hype, posting eight tackles, three for a loss and a fumble recovery.

He played a significant role in Texas’ pass-rush last weekend and helped the defense as a whole limit Tech to 144 total yards offensively.

But everything comes naturally to Jeffcoat because he has great genes.

Jackson’s father Jim Jeffcoat was a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys for 12 seasons in the 1980s and ‘90s. He won two Super Bowls and had 102.5 sacks, a stat Jackson can recite off the top of his head.

“Not a lot of kids get to grow up the way I did,” Jackson said. “To see my dad go out there on the field and do what he loved and take me on the field and give me a kiss after the game was awesome.”

At first, Jackson wanted to be a quarterback, but then realized he never wanted to be tackled by a player like his dad and so, like father like son, Jackson became a defensive end.

“I remember the first Super Bowl he won,” Jackson said. “He had a

big sack where he picked [the ball] up and ran it in against the Bills. It was big. Just the way he came off the edge and got the sack. I love watching my dad get on that ball.”

Jackson watched every Cowboys game when he was little, but never really studied film of Jim before his senior year of high school at Plano West.

“I learned a lot of my pass-rush moves from my dad’s film,” Jackson said. “All the time people come up to me and say, ‘Your dad was a heck of a player. He really helped our team out.’ When I was young, I didn’t know much except that it was fun to watch my dad play football. But now I’ve really seen him play [through watching film] and he was incredible. I want to be like my dad.”

Jackson knows he’s got a long way to go before he reaches his dad’s caliber, but he’s on the right path.

“Jackson is a very talented young man,” Muschamp said. “The first thing that jumps out at you is his maturity. He’s very driven off the field and works hard in the weight room and hard in the classroom.

He’s got play-making abilities, natural pass-rush skills and he can move his hands and feet at the same time, which is hard for a lot of guys.”

It’s Jeffcoat’s fierce competitiveness and dedication that sets him above so many other players, regardless of age.

“Intensity,” said junior safety Blake Gideon. “That’s the best way to describe what Jackson Jeffcoat has brought to our defense.

He’s going to play to the whistle every snap and that’s great to see in such a young player.”

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Jackson Jeffcoat, left, tries to pass a Wyoming lineman during Texas’ game on Sept. 11. Jeffcoat already has eight tackles this year.

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BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS — By Sameer Bhuchar | Daily Texan Staff

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Nebraska has run over its past three opponents — literally. The team is fourth in the nation in rushing.

The only lingering question for the Cornhuskers is whether they can take down a bigger, more threatening opponent.

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Why the drop to No. 2? Turnovers. Despite all the offensive miscues, the Longhorn defense is one of the best in the nation, allowing just under 10 points per game.

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The Sooners had a chance to take the No. 2 spot this week but with the scare Air Force gave them they need to show more consistency at Cincinnati this Saturday.

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The Aggies drop a spot for barely pulling out a 27-20 victory against inferior Florida International last week. Possible Heisman darkhorse Jerrod Johnson threw four interceptions against the Golden Panthers.

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The Wildcats continue their climb in the rankings due to the superb play of running back Daniel Thomas. Thomas ran 34 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns versus Iowa State and is second in the country in rushing.

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The Buffs had a convincing win last week against Hawaii, a second-rate Conference USA team, moving them up a spot from last week but Colorado is still in for a long year if head coach Dan Hawkins can’t get his offense clicking.

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Kansas had the college football world fooled in week two after beating Georgia Tech, but the upagain-down-again Jayhawks showed their true colors against Southern Mississippi last week, losing 31-16.

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The Tigers struggled mightily on offense last week. Though they are 3-0, last Saturday’s victory against San Diego State came on a last second 68-yard touchdown pass from Blaine Gabbert. The Tigers have been unable to run the ball effectively, with the thirdworst rushing average in the Big 12 and the offense as a whole has given up six turnovers.

Coach Gary Pinkel lamented the near upset against the Aztecs and said the Tigers must focus on fundamentals heading into Saturday’s game against Miami (OH). “I think we’re just focusing on their schemes and trying to come up with a good game plan,�

Pinkel said.

Luckily the Missouri defense has been top-notch. The Tiger secondary already has seven interceptions and is just one shy of their season mark for 2009. The team has also recovered three fumbles, giving them one of the highest turnover margins in the FBS. Miami also boast one of the nation’s best defensive units.

Against Colorado State, the Redhawks only allowed one rushing yard. Overall, the team has only allowed 55 rushing yards per game, fifth-best in the country.

They have also forced four turnovers this year.

While both teams possess prolific passers, this weekend’s matchup in Columbia is likely to come down to who has the tougher defense.

Part of the reason for his success is his hunger for a large workload. “I want the ball every play if I can take it,� Thomas said.

This Saturday against Central Florida, the Wildcat game plan should not differ much from the past three weeks: run the ball, a lot. Central Florida (2-1, 0-0 Conference USA) is giving up more than 100 yards rushing per game against much weaker opponents than Kansas State. Still, KSU head coach Bill Snyder is worried about facing the Central Florida defense. “[They have] some guys who can do some damage on defense,� Snyder said. “Really, really fine players. They’re very, very competitive young guys who line up and play hard every snap.�

Despite success running, some still question QB

Cornhusker quarterback Taylor Martinez has run 40 times for 421 yards and eight touchdowns in this young season, but some still question whether or not the freshman is the right choice for Nebraska.

There is no doubt he is skilled, but Martinez has yet to face a top defense. He’s taken his licks and impressed at least one observer, though. “When you’re going to run the quarterback some, he’s going to take some hits,� said Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini. “I know he’s tough.�

In the meantime Nebraska will continue to roll through its easy schedule until conference dates with the Kansas State on Oct. 7 and Texas on Oct. KSU’s offense depends 16. Next week, the Cornhuskon running back Thomas ers face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, a team that has yet The success of the Wildcats to win a game in the Missouri thus far has been dependent on Valley Conference. the superb play of senior running This will most likely be a back Daniel Thomas. Thomas, game where the Cornhuskers who started his collegiate playing try a variety of new schemes career at Northwest Mississippi and plays for Martinez to experCommunity College, has racked iment with before the beginning up 552 yards in three games. The of their conference schedule. only other player in college football with more rushing yards is Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson with 559.

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— By Alexandra Carreno | Daily Texan Staff

Weeden emerges as top talent at Oklahoma State The accolades are beginning to pile up for Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden. First he became the new record holder for the most passing yards thrown in the first quarter of a game.

Next the Big 12 named him their Offensive Player of the Week.

The junior quarterback has created a name for himself the past few weeks, proving that being underrated should not hold anyone back. “It’s a building block. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to throw six touchdowns,�

Weeden said earlier this week. “I think it just kind of sets the tone and gives everybody a little confidence.�

In only his third career start for the Cowboys, Weeden threw for an impressive 409 yards, completing 23 of 32 attempts against Tulsa. Just the week before, the quarterback struggled against Troy with five turnovers, including two interceptions and two fumbles.

The Cowboys welcome a bye week as they prepare to take on Texas A&M next Saturday for their first Big 12 matchup of the season. The quarterback is just 25 yards shy of 1,000 passing yards, and has already thrown for 11 touchdowns. He also ranks sixth nationally with a quarterback rating of 186.34. “I still have stuff to prove,�

Weeden said. “You can never be satisfied— you get satisfied, that’s when you get worse.�

and his team will have to wait an entire week before getting a chance to redeem themselves versus Iowa State. “We can use it; we will use it. We’ll go back to the drawing board,� Tuberville said. “We self-scouted ourselves, looked at the mistakes we made in all three games and things we need to get better at. So, we’ll use this week in terms of a three-day, four-day spring practice and get back to work and start gameplanning again Sunday.�

Two Big 12 players top nation in receiving yards

Each week the numbers accumulated by the nation’s top receivers steadily rise. After week three, the Big 12 is home to two of the four top receivers, each hailing from squads in Oklahoma.

Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State currently sits at the number one spot with 431 yards and 8 touchdowns. The sophomore averages 143.7 yards a game. “He’s got good body control,� said OSU head coach Mike Gundy Monday morning. “I think his speed is deceiving. He’s strong. He’s a big target.�

Coming in at fourth on the list is Oklahoma’s Ryan Broyles.

With six games totaling 100 yards or more under his belt, Broyles holds the longest streak in the nation. The receiver has developed a special connection with quarterback Landry Jones, as the duo currently have 45 completions together. “Landry has tremendous confidence in Ryan,� Sooners wide Early bye week worries receiver coach Jay Norvell told reporters. “That confidence Tuberville, Red Raiders only comes from games. Landry Most coaches would readily trusts Ryan, that if he throws the welcome a bye week — a time to ball in tight areas, Ryan is gonna rest players, a chance to work the make the play for him.�

Time will only tell what kind kinks out. But Texas Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville would of yards each of the receivers will continue to tally up. like to ignore the benefits. “[No], we need to play,� Tuberville said during Monday’s Big 12 media teleconference. “We’re in great shape, physically. We’re sore like (after) any BIG12 SOUTH CONF. OVERALL game that you play in. It’s prob1-0 3-0 1. Texas ably a little early for us to have 0-0 3-0 2.

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— By Austin Laymance | Daily Texan Staff

Kevin Prince, QB

Johnathan Franklin, RB

Prince returned as the starter for the Bruins this season after battling a host of injuries during his freshman year. The redshirt sophomore is finally healthy and was named a team captain for UCLA. A son of Southern California, Franklin is a dual-threat quarterback with a strong arm who is not afraid of contact. He ran the ball 10 times last week for 60 yards, including a touchdown from two yards out. In fact, Prince is more effective as a runner for the Bruins this year — he is completing a dreadful 43.6 percent of his passes.

Prince has been intercepted four times while throwing just one touchdown pass and rushing for two scores in three games this year. UCLA is at its best when Prince and Franklin keep the ball on the ground and control the line of scrimmage.

Watch for Prince to manage the game Saturday and be more of a runner for the Bruins.

Franklin is the biggest weapon on offense for UCLA and will be featured extensively on Saturday. Franklin, a redshirt sophomore, leads the Bruins in all major rushing categories, including an impressive 5.8 yards per carry. Last week against Houston, Franklin showed he could handle a heavy load by carrying the ball 26 times for 158 yards. He also scored three touchdowns on the ground as he tore up the Houston defense all game long. UCLA’s run-oriented offense will lean heavily on Franklin this week against Texas. In the Bruins’ two losses this season, Franklin had a combined 24 rush attempts — two fewer than he had last week in UCLA’s first victory. The formula for the Bruins is simple: Get Franklin the ball and wear down the Longhorn defense. If UCLA can establish the run early, the game may be closer than expected.

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Moore is a big-time playmaker for the Bruins and flies to the ball. He has started all 28 games in his career and has 14 picks, fourth in UCLA history. Moore comes into the game hoping to intercept Gilbert, who threw three picks a week ago. Moore has the size and the speed to stick with the Longhorn wide outs.

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UCLA coach’s journey boasts deep Texas ties

By Austin Laymance Daily Texan Staff UCLA offensive coordinator Norm Chow knows a thing or two about Texas football. But Chow’s knowledge of the Longhorn program doesn’t stem from the college game; it was cultivated in the NFL. In two seasons overseeing the offense for the Tennessee Titans, Chow coached a number of former Texas stars: quarterback Vince Young, tight end Bo Scaife and full back Ahmard Hall.

The three Longhorns were all starters for the Titans in Chow’s offense. With so many Texas players featured prominently in Chow’s system, it’s no wonder Chow — who is from the West Coast — has fond memories of his days with the Texas boys.

“I told them I’m going to teach them about the rest of the world that surrounds Texas,” Chow said, laughing.

Chow enjoyed working with Young during his rookie season when the quarterback led the Titans to the playoffs after taking over starting duties in week 4.

Chow coached Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer at USC as well as Ty Detmer at BYU. Chow said Young ranks right up there with the other great signalcallers he’s coached.

When the Titans drafted Young with the third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, they chose him over Leinart amid rumors that Chow wanted the team to go with his former college quarterback. Chow said when he first met Young, he told the Texas QB that the rumors about Leinart were probably true but were not a reflection on Young. Chow said the

two laughed about it and “hit it off right at the start.”

With Young at the helm, Tennessee finished the 2006 season with an 8-8 record and a playoff berth — where they fell to San Diego and Chow’s former quarterback Philip Rivers. After the season Chow left the Titans and returned to the West Coast to take the same position at UCLA. In the years since Chow’s departure from Tennessee, Young has had his ups and downs, going from All-Pro starter to watching games from the bench.

“The NFL is an extremely tough place to play as a quarterback,” Chow said. “He went through some troubles, he hung in there and he’s going to be a tremendous pro. It just doesn’t happen — you have to take your lumps as a quarterback. It’s tough because of the speed of the game and the sophistication of the defenses he sees.”

Before Young arrived in Tennessee, Chow and Scaife built a close relationship during the 2005 season — their first in the NFL. With Chow calling the plays, Scaife set a Titans rookie record for tight ends with 37 receptions.

“Bo is a very gifted young guy,” Chow said. “A very enjoyable guy to be around, very positive, very upbeat.”

Chow met Mack Brown while the two coached in the Carolinas but is familiar with most of the Longhorn coaching staff, having known Duane Akina and Greg Davis for years. He said Brown and his assistants know how to prepare players for the next level.

“Obviously they coach their guys very well,” Chow said. “You know that after watching just five minutes of tape.”

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UCLA offensive coordinator David Chow watches a fall practice.

Chow coached four former Longhorns with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

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