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UCLA Football: The Optimist/Pessimist Bruin Fan’s View on the 2017 Schedule

By Mike Regalado

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora urges a call against the Texas A&M Aggies during overtime at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora urges a call against the Texas A&M Aggies during overtime at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (left) runs the ball during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. The Stanford Cardinal won 22-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (left) runs the ball during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. The Stanford Cardinal won 22-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

UCLA at Stanford, September 23

Optimist: This should appease you, UCLA will lose, but just barely. This will be a hard trip up north, but one that brings the Bruins together as this game will be a stepping stone for the program. Loss.

Pessimist: Do my ears deceive me? You have the loss predicted correctly, but it will be a bloodbath. Mora will not have this team ready and Stanford will run all over UCLA. Fire Mora. Loss.

Optimist: I’m sorry, were you talking? I was watching the grass grow. It is much more entertaining than you.

Optimistic View 3-1 | Pessimistic View 1-3

UCLA vs Colorado, September 30

Optimist: There is a bit of a rivalry brewing with Colorado. This will be another tough game, but UCLA has the Buffs’ number. A big win for the Bruins to end September. I might even go karaoking after this victory. Win.

Pessimist: Ugh. They can’t lose them all, but Mora will try. Fine, I’ll put on a happy face and call this a win. But I’m not going to like it. FYI, it’s way too hot to be at the Rose Bowl in September. That’s why I will not go to this game or any until November. Loss.

Optimist: *Under breathe* Bandwagon.

Pessimist: What?

Optimist: Nothing.

Optimistic View 4-1 | Pessimistic View 2-3

UCLA Bye Week

Pessimist: Ugh. A bye week. I hate bye weeks. Mora will probably not practice all week and buy the team ice cream. Typical. Fire Mora!

Optimist: Are you seriously complaining about a bye week? Dude, get a hobby! Are you secretly an Arizona fan? UCLA will use this week to recover from any injuries and make adjustments. Oh yeah, and FYI, Mora is the Man!

Pessimist: Man on the hot seat! Ugh. Whatever. Is it basketball season yet? Oh right, Alford. Double ugh!

UCLA vs Arizona, September 14

Optimist: Hey, your team plays on this day… against UCLA! Ha! This is an easy Bruin victory. They win by 60, just to piss you off. Win.

Pessimist: Oh very classy. Do you write for that other UCLA site? Yes, it’s a win, but barely over a horrible Arizona team. Win.

Optimist: Get your own jokes, Debbie Downer!

Optimistic View 5-1 | Pessimistic View 3-3