Bruins get chance to work through issues

For struggling UCLA, this game date carries a mark that reads “winnable.” Funny, Washington’s calendar says the same thing. Some issues surrounding today’s game:

Stop or start? Football or physics? UCLA’s offense struggles to run; Washington’s defense is prone to make sprinters of joggers.

No pass zone: UCLA’s numbers against the pass are pretty good. But is that because opponents are simply running out the clock?

Weather or not: The Bruins didn’t work wet-ball drills into their practice this week -- possibly because they’re still getting the dry stuff down.

Line dancing: More shuffling of the UCLA offensive front. Micah Reed gets the start at center. Coach Rick Neuheisel gives another lineman an unwelcome weekend off.

Coach class: Huskies fans may bark at UCLA’s coach in his return to Seattle. But will their football team bite?

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