HALF A LOAF GOOD ENOUGH?



LOST has, in his near half century, watched a lot of Bruin Football. Not quite old enough to remember Beban, but everyone since is pretty fair game. There's been some good QB's at the helm in that time. Dummit, Sciarra, Dankworth, Some goober named Neuheisel, Aikman, Maddox, and McNown, to name several. None of them has ever done what Drew Olson did last night in the Arroyo, on Senior, er, Day. 510 yards passing in a Home game at the Rose Bowl. Granted Saint Cade the NFL casualty did get 513 in the Miami disaster in December 1998, but that was on the road.

Olson has had a magical year. His supporting cast have really stepped up around him, particularly the group of untested receivers pressed into quicker service with the third game injury to Junior Taylor. Marcedes Lewis has had a 1st round pick dream season, and Mo Drew is just unbelievable. But as good as the offense has been, the gaping hole in the front seven has only gotten bigger, and the defense has only become more tentative, less aggressive, less willing to fight and hit and drop opponents. Can they patch it together for a short 60 minutes of time next month? If they can, real glory awaits, without a doubt. Come on Bruins!! End the Streak!!