Bob Chesney addresses UCLA attendance concerns after 27-0 victory

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Bob Chesney addresses UCLA attendance concerns after 27-0 victory
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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney spoke about the low attendance at Rose Bowl Stadium following the Bruins' 27-0 win over Nevada on October 31. The announced crowd of 24,611 was only 38 percent of the stadium's reduced capacity due to sections being covered. Chesney did not assign blame but emphasized that the team's focus should be on improvement. UCLA remains undefeated at 8-0 and is ranked No. 7 nationally. The Bruins' next game is scheduled for November 7 against Minnesota, who recently lost to No. 4 Indiana in overtime.

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  • •UCLA is 8-0 with a top-10 national ranking.
  • •Chesney noted attendance issues post-victory.
  • •The crowd was about 38 percent of capacity.
  • •Next game is November 7 at Minnesota.
  • •UCLA has scored 268 points and allowed 107 this season.
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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has guided the No. 7 Bruins to a stellar 8-0 Start and a top-10 national ranking. The historic program is thriving on the field under his leadership, following a dominant 27-0 shutout victory over Nevada on Saturday. Yet the newly appointed leader faced a quiet reality at home stadium. Addressing […] The post Bob Chesney’s Blunt Reaction to UCLA Attendance Questions Turns Heads appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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