UCLA coach Bob Chesney denounces Bear Alexander's 'egregious' punch to back of QB Nico Iamaleava's head vs. Oregon that refs missed
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Key Points:
- UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a knee injury during Saturday's win over Oregon, which will sideline him indefinitely and possibly for the remainder of the season.
- Head coach Bob Chesney criticized officials for missing a punch to the back of Iamaleava's head during the same play, calling the missed call "egregious."
- The punch was delivered by Oregon defensive lineman Bear Alexander during a tackle, but it does not appear to have caused Iamaleava's knee injury.
- Iamaleava missed the second half of the game, which UCLA won 17-15, and backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach took over.
- The injury is a significant setback for UCLA, currently ranked No. 12 in the AP poll and in contention for the College Football Playoff in Chesney's first season as head coach.
