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Pokes Get Ready for Bruins September 13, 2002 by Jason Waganer Executive Editor Oklahoma State could really revive its hopes of a winning season with an upset of UCLA tomorrow afternoon in Stillwater. OSU boss Less Miles said the players and fans are excited to have such a big home game.
"It is going to be a great game," said Miles. "We have a marquee team coming to Stillwater. The kids are fired up and it will be a great challenge."
Although the Pokes are poised for the big upset, the odds are against them. The last time OSU beat a Top 25 team in Stillwater was against Colorado in 1978. UCLA is currently ranked 23rd in the poles.
For the Pokes to have a chance, the running backs must be healthy and have a big day. Miles said he expects all three backs to be ready and see playing time.
"They have the chance to be better as a group than they have been the past three weeks," said Miles. "We did not extend any of the backs on Saturday, we got them out of the game as quick as we could. Hopefully a couple days of rest and another week of practice will benefit them."
Cowboy fans might expect the Bruins to overlook the Pokes. UCLA Coach Bob Toledo said that won't be the case.
"When you look at last year's game against Oklahoma, they beat an excellent football team," said Toledo. "Look at the Colorado game, they had them beat and Colorado had a great year. I don't think its hard to get their attention, if we were playing a lesser opponent, maybe so."
The game is set for 6:05 p.m. and will be televised nationally on Fox Sports Net.
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