Andrew Erickson and Kevin Bowman discuss the turn of events that gave the Bruins their victory of 41-21 against Nebraska. They review Jim Mora’s comments on the team’s performance during the first half, followed by his perspective of how the spirit of the game, and not necessarily the win, honored Nick Pasquale. Afterwards, Andrew and […]
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UCLA ranked No. 13 after road win over Nebraska
Hearts were heavy and emotions were high, but the Bruins still managed to pull out a twenty-point victory on the road Saturday. They were also rewarded handsomely for doing so.
Bruin resolve steamrollered Cornhuskers for second-half blowout win
Every UCLA football Saturday, whether at the Rose Bowl or on the road, has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their most recent performance.
Bruins’ comeback against Cornhuskers went beyond X’s and O’s
LINCOLN, Neb—In two weeks of preparation for a road test at Nebraska, UCLA covered just about everything, from how to contain a running quarterback to how to exploit the Cornhuskers’ talented secondary.
UCLA storms past early deficit for win against Nebraska
Jim Mora predicted it. Heading into his team’s emotionally-charged Saturday matchup with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a 41-21 Bruins victory, UCLA’s second-year coach understood that once the first whistle sounded and the opening ball was kicked, Nebraska would be ready to play.
Nick Pasquale, upbeat and dedicated UCLA football player, dies after being struck by vehicle
Nick Pasquale was never content with downtime. Even when sitting on the couch with his buddies, he was known to say, “Let’s make a move,” wanting to go out and have an impact on his surroundings.
Out of Bounds – September 9, 2013
Andrew Erickson and Kevin Bowman are joined by Daily Nebraskan football writer Kyle Cummings to preview UCLA’s game against Nebraska on Saturday. After the Bruins escaped the Rose Bowl with a 36-30 victory in last year’s matchup, the two teams will meet in Lincoln, Neb., in front of a Nebraska fan base that set a […]