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Monday October 30, 2000

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Momentum INTerrupted

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Jenkins throws 4 picks in UA's second-consecutive loss

Ortege Jenkins' passes - and possibly Arizona's major bowl hopes - were snatched out of thin air Saturday night when the Wildcats dropped a 27-24 heartbreaker to UCLA at Arizona Stadium.

The loss, which gives UA a 3-2 conference record, shocked many of the Arizona players.

"They wanted it more," senior defensive tackle Joe Tafoya said. "They took this one from underneath us. It's just a devastating loss."

Statistically, Saturday's performance may have been the worst - and most costly - of Jenkins' career. On the night, the senior was 7-of-18 for 105 yards and had a career-high four interceptions, two of which led to UCLA scores.

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