Bob Chesney is perhaps the very best main man in Hollywood proper now.
Forward of UCLA’s beautiful 17-15 victory over Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, the Bruins’ first-year head coach delivered a pregame speech straight out of Al Pacino’s Any Given Sunday.
He didn’t discuss “inches,” however together with his undefeated gamers kneeling within the tunnel, able to explode out onto the sector, Chesney invoked Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortes and the legendary 1519 command to destroy his ships, eliminating any chance of a retreat.
“Burn the f–king boats,” Chesney roared. “There isn’t any means out. We are able to’t go that means. You gotta undergo these motherf–kers.”
Then got here the cinematic of entirety. Chesney slipped on his black sun shades, turned towards the sector and marched his gamers into battle.
The footage has since gone viral, and the Bruins backed up their coach’s bravado.
UCLA dominated possession for 39 minutes, 15 seconds, compelled seven turnovers and snapped a 22-year street shedding streak towards Oregon. Working again Wayne Knight rushed for 103 yards and a landing.
Nonetheless, their victory got here with a probably devastating value.
Beginning quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a knee harm that would finish his season. Oregon defensive finish Bear Alexander was seen punching towards Iamaleava through the play, but Geese coach Dan Lanning indicated Alexander wouldn’t be suspended for the incident.
That’s a troubling response to an incident involving an injured quarterback, whatever the end result.
Chesney, in the meantime, acknowledged UCLA’s errors, together with turnovers and a blocked discipline aim and said there’s nonetheless room for enchancment.
The Bruins aren’t flawless, and shedding Iamaleava might threaten their School Soccer Playoff ambitions.
However Chesney has already achieved one thing exceptional: He’s made UCLA soccer look powerful, fearless and related once more.
The boats are burning. Now comes the tougher half — holding this dream season afloat.
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