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Redshirt senior inside linebacker Eric Kendrics established himself as one of the nation&#039;s best defensive players, winning the Butkus Award for the top collegiate linebacker. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Bo Knows: Despite unrealistic expectations, UCLA football season still a success - Daily Bruin

Bo Knows: Despite unrealistic expectations, UCLA football season still a success

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The expectations could hardly have been higher. Coming into the season, UCLA was the hot choice for college football playoff predictions. Three out of seven Sports Illustrated experts picked the Bruins to reach the playoffs and another three picked them to at least play in a New Year’s Six bowl game.

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Bo Knows: Despite unrealistic expectations, UCLA football season still a success

By Kevin Bowman

Jan. 6, 2015 12:34 a.m.