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QB competition has brought out the best in Drew Olson

By Ted Miller
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

He knew what folks were saying. They were excited about the other guy -- the strapping, talented freshman. Word was this new recruit could ensure that UCLA didn't surrender Los Angeles without a fight. “ He's a much better player now than he's ever been. Probably this injury and the competition he's had at quarterback has made him into the player he is now. ” —Karl Dorrell, UCLA coach on Drew Olson UCLA was going to be about Drew and Olson, but not Drew Olson. Whe ...

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