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Kahlil Bell Elevated From Bears Practice Squad

2009-11-20T21:42:18Z

Kahlil Bell Elevated From Bears Practice Squad

The Bears promoted running back Kahlil Bell from the practice squad today after placing Garrett Wolfe (lacerated kidney) on injured reserve.

Bell, an undrafted rookie free agent from UCLA, could see time on special teams and will move into the role of third running back behind starter Matt Forte and backup Adrian Peterson.
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"I'm just happy to be here," Bell said. "It's been a dream since I've been a little kid to be at this level. If I get the opportunity to contribute, I'll be living the dream."

Bears coach Lovie Smith offered high praise for Bell.

"Kahlil has been around here for a while," Smith said. "Whenever you're on the practice squad, you go against the No. 1 defense. Good football player. We brought him here for a reason.

"Whenever you keep a young running back on your practice squad, he can do some things.Good runner. Good size. He can catch the ball. He can do all the things you want a running back to do."

Arizona State is counting on the sophomore quarterback also being electric when he makes his first...

2009-11-20T21:20:32Z

Arizona State is counting on the sophomore quarterback also being electric when he makes his first start Saturday against UCLA at the Rose Bowl, less than a one-hour drive from where he grew up.

Coach Dennis Erickson confirmed the expected after practice Thursday - that Szakacsy would be ASU's second first-time starting quarterback in as many weeks and third overall in a 4-6 season.

"It's one of those years where we've gone through some things," Erickson said. "At the end of spring, Samson was competing for that No. 1 (job), and he never really got a chance to do anything until his arm was healthy enough. It's more an opportunity with him at full strength compared to half strength."

Szakacsy to start for ASU vs. UCLA per AZCentral.com

UCLA Card Show covered by USA Today

2009-11-20T21:00:20Z

UCLA Card Show covered by USA Today

USA Today covered the UCLA Rally Committee in their efforts in putting on the card stunts! Check it out!

On the eve of UCLA's biggest regular game of the season the LAT has a feature on the MJD. Following...

2009-11-20T13:03:52Z

On the eve of UCLA's biggest regular game of the season the LAT has a feature on the MJD. Following excerpts give us a glimpse of classic MJD:

So when a cluster of New York Jets fans taunted him before Sunday's game at the Meadowlands with a singsong chant of "Over-rated! Over-rated!" this 5-foot-7 Elmo impostor was -- what else? -- tickled.

"It got pretty bad; they almost rattled me," the former UCLA standout said. "I just went over to them and I was like, 'You know what, man, I'm just happy you know my name. Thank you. You've helped me out so much today.' They just looked at me and started laughing.

"It's funny. Kill them with kindness. That's how you stop a trash talker."

And then he just bowls over the opponent on the football field. HT to What's Bruin Blog for directing us to that nice piece.

GO BRUINS.

LDS Missions: Can CRN Compete with God?

2009-11-20T06:00:24Z

LDS Missions: Can CRN Compete with God?

"Can CRN compete with god?" Priorities are definately in the mix here; Faith or Football?

A Very Happy BN Birthday!

2009-11-20T04:35:55Z

A Very Happy BN Birthday!

Kyle and Korey Bosworth are celebrating their 23rd birthdays on Saturday, which is also Senior day at the Rose Bowl! Some extra motivation huh?

Bosworth twins birthday

Video of ASU practice and "reaction" from Dennis Erickson and receiver Kyle Williams re. who will...

2009-11-19T13:19:05Z

Video of ASU practice and "reaction" from Dennis Erickson and receiver Kyle Williams re. who will start at QB for the Sun Devils (they are leaning towards Samson Szakacsy).

GO BRUINS.

SPTR's going international?

2009-11-19T07:15:03Z

SPTR's going international?

Off topic, I realize, but thought I would share a piece of ref'ing that would shame even the Pac-10.

It's Official according to BBR

2009-11-19T00:22:32Z

It's Official according to BBR

UCLA has received NLIs from both Lamb and Smith.

Pat Forde takes a shot at Petey (emphasis added) So, bloodthirsty Stanford (2) went for two...

2009-11-18T13:15:30Z

Pat Forde takes a shot at Petey (emphasis added)

So, bloodthirsty Stanford (2) went for two against the shattered Trojans with less than seven minutes remaining and the score 48-21. Seems Jim Harbaugh wanted to hang half a hundred on Pete Carroll, the coach he's now embarrassed twice in three meetings. The two-point try failed, but Stanford scored again at the 2:19 mark to make it 55-21.

The Dash doesn't expressly condone running it up like that. But The Dash understands, having seen Carroll routinely engage in excessive scoreboard tilting when USC was capable of crushing its opposition.

Now that the Trojans are not, it's hard to feel sorry for them.

Forde Yard Dash

Still having trouble commenting on the game last night. So my 1,000 words will have to be told by...

2009-11-18T07:01:16Z

Still having trouble commenting on the game last night. So my 1,000 words will have to be told by Malcolm Lee.

A few more pics from the game on my flickr page if anyone's interested.

About Punting = Winning

2009-11-18T03:10:34Z

About Punting = Winning

Really interesting article in the Wall Street Journal in light of Bill Belichick's "interesting" decision this past football weekend. Apparently his decision was well supported by the number crunchers.

I am usually in the corner of those who are always pleading the coaches to go for it. However, I have to say even with the numbers on his side, I just couldn't come up with anything to justify it. Then again, if I am Patriots fan, I would give Belichick the same kind of deference I give Coach Ben Howland.

Interesting read.

GO BRUINS.

Here is an absolutely heart warming video on "Operation Mend ," which took the field at the...

2009-11-18T02:47:15Z

Here is an absolutely heart warming video on "Operation Mend ," which took the field at the Washington football two weekends ago at the Rose Bowl. In recognition of Veterans Day, eight American heroes representing our men and women in uniform who have been injured in combat and received treatment from UCLA Health Systems Operation Mend were honored in a special on-field ceremony. More details over here.

Just another example of why I love bleeding Bruin blue and gold.

GO BRUINS.

Jon Brockman - The 2nd coming?

2009-11-17T18:05:50Z

Jon Brockman - The 2nd coming?

My own thoughts regarding Reeves Nelson's play from last night. He reminds me a lot of Jon Brockman, the former Husky.

USC puts 11 in the box and can't stop Stanford! (Sorry only got 10 in the picture)

2009-11-16T23:52:26Z

USC puts 11 in the box and can't stop Stanford! (Sorry only got 10 in the picture)

[O]ur football team crushes the Cougars over the weekend and USC loses at home on Homecoming! A...

2009-11-16T21:31:03Z

[O]ur football team crushes the Cougars over the weekend and USC loses at home on Homecoming! A heck of a time to be a UCLA fan!

Coach Ben Howland

Ben Howland is the perfect coach for a situation like this.

2009-11-16T20:43:42Z

Ben Howland is the perfect coach for a situation like this.

Ed O' Bannon

How UCLA football stadium bid was shot down

2009-11-16T16:28:11Z

How UCLA football stadium bid was shot down

A somewhat readable article from the LAT. However, the article ends somewhat abruptly...don't writers normally pose a question, a solution, or at least tie the story to something current?

MJD Showing Off His UCLA Smarts

2009-11-16T06:16:21Z

MJD Showing Off His UCLA Smarts

It was unfortunate to not get the fantasy points, but MJD makes a smart play.

Go Bruins

The Whacky Pac 10

2009-11-16T03:30:59Z