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Dorrell tabs Ben Olson as UCLA's starting QB

Associated Press

Monday, August 21, 2006

LOS ANGELES -- As expected, UCLA coach Karl Dorrell announced Monday that Ben Olson has beaten out Patrick Cowan and will start at quarterback for the Bruins on Sept. 2 when they open the season against Utah at the Rose Bowl. Olson played briefly in relief of starter Drew Olson last season, completing 2-of-4 passes for 11 yards. "I think everything considered, it was very good competition between both those guys," Dorrell said. "Pat did a nice job of developing and taking steps forward ...

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