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Reaction: Stanford 24 - UCLA 10

Stanford avoided suffering consecutive defeats for the first time since 2009 with a smothering defensive effort, but the postgame buzz centered on sophomore wide receiver Kodi Whitfield's remarkable one-handed touchdown catch.
Here's a look at reaction to Whitfield's play, as well as Stanford's victory over the No. 9 Bruins.
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Kodi's Catch
ESPN college footbal analyst Kirk Herbstreit
Stanford's Kodi Whitfield with a ridiculous 1 handed catch for a TD for the Cardinal. Up 10-3- Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 19, 2013
Women's basketball star Chiney Ogwumike
Best catch I've ever seen in my life! Salute @KodiWhitfield! #FearTheTree #NerdNation- Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) October 19, 2013
2014 defensive back commit Alijah Holder
That catch Whitfeild just made! #saucy- Alijah Holder (@alijahholder24) October 19, 2013
Former Stanford quarterback and current broadcaster Todd Husak
Kodi Whitfield with the greatest catch I have ever seen today. One handed catch with his backfield arm in double coverage. Bailed out Hogan.- Todd Husak (@ToddHusak) October 19, 2013
ESPN analyst Chris Fowler
If you didn't see them, check the ridiculous one-handed grabs by TN Marquez North and STAN Kodi Whitfield. @DesmondHoward impressed, too!- Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) October 19, 2013
ESPN columnist Jemele Hill
Stanford's Kodi Whitfield just might have the catch of the year in college football http://t.co/jDt5WubuaJ- Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 19, 2013
Pac-12 Network announcer Roxy Bernstein
Ridiculous catch by Kodi Whitfield giving @StanfordFball a 10-3 lead on @UCLAFootball. Hard pressed to find better grab anywhere.- Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) October 19, 2013
Sports Illustrated college football writer Stewart Mandel
You're going to want to see Kodi Whitfield's 1-handed catch on 30-yard TD for Stanford. Indescribable.- Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) October 19, 2013
ESPN Los Angeles writer Ramona Shelburne
That backhanded, one-handed grab by Stanford's Kodi Whitfield is about the best catch your gonna see all year.- Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) October 19, 2013
ESPN anchor Stan Verrett
That catch by Kodi Whitfield for Stanford might be the best play I've seen this year. One hand, db all over him, for a TD.- stan verrett (@stanverrett) October 20, 2013
Stanford center Conor McFadden
Kodi Whitfield's catch today was absolutely absurd. #dadada #Top10- Conor McFadden (@CMF61) October 20, 2013
I still don't understand the physics behind Kodi Whitfield's catch vs. UCLA. But I'm sure he does. #Stanford #whatacatch- Tony Hebenstreit (@tonyhebenstreit) October 20, 2013
Kodi Whitfield had over 60 text messages waiting for him in the locker room after making this catch ... http://t.co/W26azHNaKJ- Alan George (@treeSIDjorge) October 20, 2013
Bob Whitfield on Kodi's 1-handed catch: "That's a helluva way to get off the schneid-no touchdowns all year."- Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) October 19, 2013
Former Stanford offensive lineman Tyler Mabry
Ucla's last three losses... Stanford, Stanford, and Stanford. #KingsOfCali- Tyler Mabry (@tmabry77) October 20, 2013
Former Stanford receiver Chris Owusu
Way to make a statement! Stan U! #gocard #FearTheTree- Chris Owusu (@Owusu81) October 19, 2013
Former Stanford offensive lineman Ben Muth
Kevin Hogan has been really good today, wish he would've had a few more chances out there- Ben Muth (@FO_wordofmuth) October 19, 2013
Great defensive performance by Stanford, beyond impressive. Also a gutty performance by Gaffney- Ben Muth (@FO_wordofmuth) October 19, 2013
UCLA will always be soft up front. You can set your watch to it- Ben Muth (@FO_wordofmuth) October 19, 2013
Big game for Andrus Peat too. Really think he's a top 15 guy in 2015 if he leaves.- Ben Muth (@FO_wordofmuth) October 19, 2013
Former Stanford outside linebacker Chase Thomas
why UCLA didnt throw the swing pass all game.. i will never understand- Chase Thomas (@CTcard44) October 19, 2013
Game #Blouses- Chase Thomas (@CTcard44) October 19, 2013
Stanford tight end Davis Dudchock
Shoutout to @TyGaff, dude went off- Davis Dudchock (@DavisTheDude) October 20, 2013
2014 defensive line commit Harrison Phillips
Just another reason why I'm glad I picked Stanford, way to bounce back after a rough loss last week! Back on track for that rose bowl!- Harrison Phillips (@horribleharry66) October 19, 2013
Fullback Ryan Hewitt
In the words of my boy @TyGaff , YA DIGG!- Ryan Hewitt (@Huey_85) October 20, 2013
Quarterbacks/wide receivers coach Mike Sanford
Really proud of our Stanford Men and how they fought today against a great Top 10 football team. Great to do it in front of #NerdNation- Coach Mike Sanford (@SanfordStanford) October 20, 2013
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit
Great win for Stanford over a good UCLA team. 24-10.- Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 19, 2013
2015 linebacker commit Christian Folau
Stanford 24 UCLA 10 #finalscore #GoCard #FearTheTree #DejaVu- Christian Folau (@LBEAST_31) October 19, 2013
Bye Bruins ! #gostanford #GoCard- Christian Folau (@LBEAST_31) October 19, 2013
Stanford linebacker Shayne Skov
Favorite par of the day, 2 hours After the final snap. 50 years worth of band members at least 200 deep still playing music in the grove- Shayne Skov (@ShayneSkov11) October 20, 2013
#partyinthebackfield #partyinthebackfield #partyinthebackfield #partyinthebackfield #partyinthebackfield #partyinthebackfield- Shayne Skov (@ShayneSkov11) October 20, 2013
Linebacker A.J. Tarpley
Hop back on the bandwagon- AJ Tarpley (@AJTarpley) October 19, 2013
Ive been sitting here for hours wondering how @KodiWhitfield caught this. pic.twitter.com/ovEMFPrp7y- AJ Tarpley (@AJTarpley) October 20, 2013
Receiver Michael Rector
Won our football game, now needing the Sox to get this win to make it a good day in sports! #StanfordStrong #RedSoxNation- Michael Rector (@michaelrector) October 20, 2013
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