SALT LAKE CITY — For a moment, Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium looked like its same old 2011 self. Two hours before kickoff, a dark, ominous cloud opened up over the site of UCLA’s Thursday game, releasing a torrent of snow flurries reminiscent of the Bruins’ 31-6 dud two years ago.
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UCLA sees NCAA targeting rule in play, announces new training space
In a statement released today, UCLA announced an effort to raise private funds for a football training complex to be constructed just west of Spaulding field, adjacent to the current Acosta Athletic Training Complex.
UCLA pays homage to WR Nick Pasquale in 59-13 blowout win
PASADENA — On their first offensive play Saturday night, the Bruins were outnumbered. Taking the field with five offensive linemen, three wide receivers, a quarterback and a running back, UCLA left one receiver slot open toward the right sideline.
Bruins leave Aggies in the dust with 31-0 halftime lead
PASADENA — UCLA came into Saturday night’s game against New Mexico State as 42.5-point favorites, but for its first two drives, UCLA didn’t look the part, hesitating for the first 10-plus minutes of the game before exploding to take a 31-0 halftime lead.
UCLA football plans to honor Nick Pasquale at Saturday’s home game
As the first home game for the Bruins since the death of Nick Pasquale, the football team and athletic department plan to honor and celebrate the life of Pasquale, a walk-on wide receiver who saw his first and only snap in UCLA’s home opener against Nevada.
Bruin offense exploited Huskers’ exhaustion, Barr brings home awards
UCLA’s offense took off in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Nebraska, scoring four touchdowns in rapid succession to put the contest out of reach.
Tweet overshadows UCLA’s defensive line success
For athletes and non-athletes alike, college is a time to make mistakes and learn from them, to get away with a few blunders before entering the real world.