VIDEO: Quick UCLA-Colorado Highlights From Pac-12 Network

For those who are craving some quick highlights from last night's game, here is quick post game recap from the Pac-12 network's announcing team (HT LA Bruin):

On a side note, I may be one of the few - but so far I am pretty happy with the quality of Pac-12 network production. Sure there is some room for improvement but they are way ahead of the cr*p we used to get under the old FSN. I also thoroughly enjoy unabashed conference pimping (including UCLA pimping) from all the network talking heads, including none other than Rick Neuheisel.

GO BRUINS.

Baca "Felt Great", McCarthy Plays Both Offense and Defense

We were noticing a lot of tweeks about Big Ellis McCarthy playing in the OL last night. Apparently he switched his uniform to 53 to play OL and per the OC Registered he played both ways in fourth quarter:

When Baca (Mission Viejo High) was subbed out, freshman Ellis McCarthy - who played the first four games as a defensive tackle - came in for him.

McCarthy, a five-star recruit who changed his number from 93 to 53 for this game, played both ways in the fourth quarter, rotating in on defense, as well.

This is interesting. I don't think Ellis was coming in just to play in jumbo packages either. If anyone rewatches the game tape would love to hear more on this point. Meanwhile, Baca "felt great" in his return:

"It felt great," said Baca, who had missed two games while being checked because he kept having headaches. "I was extremely happy to be back out there, and I've got to thank UCLA Medical and the doctors for being so thorough.

"They decided it was just normal headaches."

Baca's condition was never thought to be concussion-related, he said. But his absence was a pain for the young UCLA line. First-year freshman Simon Goines starts at tackle alongside Baca, and two redshirt freshman, left tackle Torian White and center Jake Brendel, also start.

"I feel like I bring a little calmness and confidence to them," said Baca, who made his 36^th career UCLA start. "I'm just happy to be out there to help them."

Great to hear he is feeling good. Now if he can do something about cutting down the rate of the penalties from our OL, we are all going to feel even better.

GO BRUINS.

Devin Lucien Out for The Season With a Broken Collar Bone

While we are enjoying what on paper looks like a big win for the Bruins (boxscore) it looks like we have a bit of bad news from Boulder. Actually if this is true this will be a major bummer:

Jim Mora isn't 100 percent sure, but he believes Devin Lucien broke his collar bone.

— Edward Lewis (@EdwardLewisBSR) September 30, 2012

That is tough. It's still early. I will hope for the best and pray perhaps it's a case of severe neck sprain. Regardless losing Lucien is tough. The silver lining here is Bruins do appear to have a stable of young receivers this year. So hopefully this means Jordan Payton and Kenny Walker will get more opportunities to step up. We will update this stream as more details become available.

GO BRUINS.

UPDATE: The bad news is confirmed:

According to Devin Lucien's Facebook page, the #UCLA receiver found out today that he's done for the season with a broken collar bone.

— Edward Lewis (@EdwardLewisBSR) September 30, 2012

All we can say at this point is good luck Devin. Hang in there, get healthy and stronger and see you in spring.

UCLA Runs Over the Buffs 42-14

UCLA defeats Colorado 42-14 in their first visit to Boulder.