Bruins lose their Prince for up to a month

UCLA went into Knoxville and knocked off Tennessee yesterday, but it didn’t come without a very hefty price.

According to a statement just released by the school, starting quarterback Kevin Prince will be out for up to a month with a fractured jaw.

Prince was injured late in the 19-15 win at Tennessee when he was hit on a third-down play in the Bruins’ end zone. He returned only to kneel on the final two snaps of the win.

He was examined in the locker room after the game and returned to Los Angeles with the team. He had x-rays this morning that confirmed the fracture on the right side of his jaw. His jaw will be wired shut to assist with the healing process.

“This is a tough blow for Kevin and for our football team,” said Neuheisel. “We hope Kevin recovers quickly but we have other talented quarterbacks in our program. We have confidence in all of our quarterbacks and we will get them ready to lead us against Kansas State this Saturday.”

Needless to say, this is a huge blow to the Bruins’ offense.

True freshman Richard Brehaut is listed as the backup, but it’s uncertain whether head coach Rick Neuheisel will turn to senior Kevin Craft until Prince returns.