[batted balls]

Boston--While last year's inaugural Toilet Bowl turned out to be a real crapper, this season's wound up with the UCLA Bruins sitting pretty on the throne.

Last fall, Miami routed Arizona State 27-0. This time around, UCLA and Ivy fought until the bitter end before the result was determined.

"Both teams wanted this game badly," said UCLA head coach Terry Donahue. "It's a shame someone had to lose."

Running back DeShaun Foster capped the Bruins' final drive with a two-yard touchdown run with only 41 seconds remaining to lift UCLA to a thrilling 28-21 comeback victory.

"We didn't panic," said Bruin quarterback Troy Aikman. "The final drive was something we've worked on many times in practice since August."

Aikman and the Bruins went 88 yards in nine plays in a drive that started with 2:13 left in the game.

"We were determined to get in the end zone," said Aikman who passed for 184 yards and one touchdown.

The key play to the drive came on a third-and-six from the Ivy 37-yard line. Aikman sprinted out to his right, avoiding a blitz from Eagle safety Dean Cain. The UCLA quarterback then lofted a perfect pass to receiver Freddie Mitchell for a 12-yard gain.

From there, a series of short passes and runs brought the ball to the Ivy two and set up Foster's game-winner.

"It was a tough way to lose," said Ivy two-way star Chuck Bednarik. "It looked like we were finally going into the win column today."

Ivy, which ends the season with no victories in eight games, took a 7-0 lead at the 8:39 mark of the first quarter on a 14-yard pass from quarterback Gavin Hoffman to running back Calvin Hill.

Despite the activation of quarterback Sid Luckman to the Ivy roster, Hoffman played the entire game for the Eagles.

"My original thought was to give Sid a series or two and then play it by ear," said Ivy head coach Percy Haughton. "But, Gavin played so well I didn't want to break his stride."

Hoffman completed 13-of-18 throws for 220 yards and three touchdowns. He wound up with the game's Most Valuable Player Award.

"It's certainly bittersweet," said Hoffman. "I'd rather have won the game."

Following the Eagles' opening score, UCLA tied the game on a two-yard run by Kermit Johnson early in the second quarter.

Hoffman answered the Bruin score with a 59-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Guthrie at the 11:28 mark.

"That was our prettiest pass play of the year by far," said Haughton.

Aikman brought the Bruins back, leading them to scoring drives on consecutive series. UCLA took a 20-14 lead into halftime.

Hoffman and Hill struck again through the air early in the third quarter. Hill turned a short crossing route pattern into a 59-yard catch and run that covered 59 yards and put the Eagles ahead 21-20.

"Calvin is so dangerous in the open field," said Haughton. "We tried to get him the ball in space."

For most of the second half, both teams dug in defensively. UCLA threatened to score at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but running back Theodis Brown fumbled at the Eagle 15. Cain recovered for Ivy.

Ivy turned the ball over three times in the second half. Hoffman threw an interception midway through the third quarter. Ivy fumbled the ball away twice in the fourth quarter.

"Turnovers always cost you," said Haughton.

Still, the Eagles had a chance to run out the clock late in the game. With a third-and-seven in UCLA territory, Hoffman was flushed from the pocket by UCLA linebacker Jamar Miller. Just before reaching the line of scrimmage, Hoffman attempted to drill a pass to Hill. UCLA defensive back Kenny Easley tipped the ball away from Hill at the last possible moment.

Ivy punter Pat McInally put the ball out of bounds at the UCLA 12-yard line, establishing the starting point for the final Bruin possession of the day.

"Our season didn't go the way we wanted," said Aikman of UCLA's 2-6 final record. "But, at least today, we came through with a victory."

Scoring Summary

Ivy 7 7 7 0 -- 21
UCLA 0 20 0 8 -- 28

Ivy 8:39 of 1st--14 yard pass by Hoffman to Hill (Lutz kick)
UCLA 14:34 of 2nd--2 yard run by K. Johnson (Lee kick)
Ivy 11:28 of 2nd--59 yard pass from Hoffman to Guthrie (Lutz kick)
UCLA 8:09 of 2nd--43 yard pass from Aikman to Townsell (Lee kick)
UCLA 5:55 of 2nd--6 yard run by T. Brown (Kick failed)
Ivy 11:55 of 3rd--59 yard pass from Hoffman to Hill (Lutz kick)
UCLA :41--2 yard run by Foster (Run good)

First Downs--UCLA 22, Ivy 14
Rushing Yards--UCLA 268, Ivy 175
Passing Yards--UCLA 184, Ivy 220
Total Yards--UCLA 452, Ivy 345
Fumbles/Lost--UCLA 2/1, Ivy 5/2
Interceptions--UCLA 1, Ivy 1
Penalties--UCLA 4-20, Ivy 6-45
Time of Possession--UCLA 32:27, Ivy 27:33
Third Down Eff.--UCLA 11-16, Ivy 10-16

Individual Rushing
UCLA--Abdul-Jabbar 10-49, Green 7-36, Hicks 5-26, McNeil 4-8, Brown 6-48, Williams 3-9, Johnson 2-10, Drew 8-38, Farmer 2-27, Foster 6-38, Aikman 3 for minus 20.
Ivy--Marinaro 6-21, Elias 3-6, Finn 8-45, Diana 5-14, Levitt 4-8, Rosier 5-19, Holland 1-1, Kelley 4-23, Hoffman 2 for minus 16.

Individual Passing
UCLA--Aikman 13-20-184-1-1
Ivy--Hoffman 13-18-220-3-1

Individual Receiving
UCLA--Mitchell 5-89, Jordan 1-14, Carney 1-1, Townsell 1-43, Abdul-Jabbar 2-12, Green 1-2, Drew 1-30, Foster 1-3.
Ivy--Campbell 2-18, Jordan 3-37, Guthrie 1-59, Hill 2-73, Elias 1-13, Levitt 1-15, Rozier 1-5, Holland 2-0.

Interceptions
UCLA--Stiles.
Ivy--Kimichik.

Sacks
UCLA--Lake 2.
Ivy--Fencik, Ma. Wiley.

Toilet Bowl MVP: Gavin Hoffman, Ivy Eagles