Ford said Manning entered the huddle for the first time and tried to pump up his teammates. As the story goes, one veteran lineman told Manning, "Shut up and snap the ball."
Manning would become, of course, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in college football history and now stars for the Indianapolis Colts.
Futures market
About 60 potential recruits were expected at the game, including quarterback Richard Brehaut (Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos) and linebackers Isaiah Bowens (La Puente Bishop Amat) and Todd Golpher (Arcadia), who have committed to UCLA.
Among others expected were tight end Chris Coyle (Westlake Oaks Christian), who has committed to Arizona State, and defensive back Byron Moore (Harbor City Narbonne) and tight end Morrell Presley (Carson), who have committed to USC.
Injury report
Four key Bruins were injured: Senior wide receiver Marcus Everett suffered a dislocated toe, senior tight end Logan Paulsen suffered a fractured foot that will require surgery, senior tailback Kahlil Bell had a high-ankle sprain and will have an MRI exam and junior linebacker Reggie Carter had a knee ligament sprain.
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Times staff writer Chris Dufresne contributed to this report.
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chris.foster@latimes.com
