As game time nears, the Rose Bowl stands are looking spartan.
And it has nothing to do with the mascot of UCLA's opponent in the Bruins' home opener.
The Rose Bowl is less than a quarter full as the Bruins prepare to face San Jose State. UCLA is getting no help from the Spartans, whose cheering "section" is so small it probably couldn't fill the visiting stands at a high school venue.
This could be the smallest opening crowd at the Rose Bowl in some time. Like, ever.
As expected, Richard Brehaut has been announced as the Bruins' starting quarterback. Kevin Prince, nursing a sprained right shoulder, is expected to be used only in an emergency situation.
About 2 1/2 hours before game time, the scoreboard read UCLA 33, San Jose State 6. A bored scoreboard operator's prediction? We'll see if it holds up.
On the bright side for UCLA, should the Bruins become the first team from a Bowl Championship Series conference to lose to San Jose State since Illinois in 2002, there won't be many to see it in person.
--Ben Bolch
Photo: Richard Brehaut, scrambling for a gain agianst Houston last week, will start at quarterback in place of injured Kevin Prince. Credit: Thomas Campbell / US Presswire
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