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By David Wharton

Nov. 9, 2008 12 AM PT

UCLA

(3-6, 2-4)

vs. WASHINGTON

(0-9, 0-6)

Saturday, 7:15 p.m.

Fox Sports Net

These are bad times for Washington. The Huskies are winless after falling to Arizona State on Saturday and their coach, Tyrone Willingham, has been fired, effective at the end of the season. Washington also has what is statistically the worst defense in the Pac-10. Sounds like a potential cure for UCLA’s woes. The Bruins must win their final three games to be bowl-eligible.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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