So the Bruins 2006 offensive numbers were not so superb. When QB Ben Olson went down with an injury, unheralded QB Pat Cowan took over and managed to keep this team in a respectable position to win almost each week. This equation worked because the defense scratched and clawed to keep UCLA within striking distance. The good news...20 starters are coming back, which ultimately means UCLA is going to get better. RB Chris Markey was selected the team's offensive MVP after leading the stat department in rushing and receiving. With a healthy Ben Olson returning to the lineup and a good group of veterans paving the way on the OL, the offense should be capable of doing more than just letting the defense keep the game close. But if the defense has to continue to rattle high-powered opposing offenses - much like they accomplished by keeping USC out of the National Championship and falling a two-minute drive short of beating Notre Dame on the road - then so be it, for this stopping unit is more than capable. Ten starters return and nine of them are seniors. All-Pac Ten selection Bruce Davis and his 12.5 sacks from his DE position will help to ease the loss of Justin Hickman. Trey Brown is a solid cover corner and Chris Horton (team’s leading tackler) is one of the better hitting safeties on the west coast. In fact, do not be surprised to see UCLA get labeled as the favorite to push USC for the next Pac Ten title. Head coach Karl Dorrell has been on a success roller coaster and has received some criticism during his four-year stint. Beating rival USC to close the 2006 regular season was huge. The result of this victory ultimately means Dorrell has put this team in a position to earn our elevated preseason praise. Maybe expectations can be detrimental to a program and coach. With the talent residing on this side of Los Angeles, oh, they will have expectations.