A Few More Surprises and Bruins Will Be 11-0

Let’s see if I’ve got this straight about the last three Rose Bowl Saturdays:

1. All the experts said the Alabama defense would have the UCLA offense for lunch, and a Bruin rookie proved them all wrong.

2. UCLA was supposed to win big-time against Fresno State and was lucky to barely come out with a win.

3. Michigan was the odds-on favorite with the top passer in the country and it was the Bruin passing offense that prevailed in another upset.

So much for all of the experts. I guess that’s why they actually play the games.

HERB SPENCER

Calabasas

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UCLA quarterback Ryan McCann, after the victory over Michigan on Saturday: “I think we proved we were the No. 1 team in the nation. I don’t know who else we can beat or what else we can do.”

Give me a break. For openers, try Nebraska or Florida State. Not possible this year? You’ll just have to wait until Nov. 18 (vs. USC) for your comeuppance.

THOMAS ALLEN

Pasadena

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Who paid those UCLA refs to sleep through the Michigan game? Was it the same group who charged 90,000 fans $2.50 for each 69-cent bottle of Sparkletts water? UCLA and the Rose Bowl have no class, and one less attendee from here on out.

GARY ELLIS

Lake Arrowhead