SAN BERNARDINO — Jim Mora saw it coming. The UCLA coach had been raving all training camp long about an incoming freshman running back. It wasn’t five-star prospect Soso Jamabo – it was two-star recruit Bolu Olorunfunmi. “Bolu, you know, I think that kid has a chance to be a really special back,” Mora said […]
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Football coach Jim Mora defends controversial motivational tactics
SAN BERNARDINO — Going to a college football practice can be jarring for someone who’s never been there before. There are verbal attacks and taunts hurled across the field – a lot of them. Sometimes, even the coaches will chip in on the taunting. That’s exactly what UCLA coach Jim Mora did in Wednesday morning’s […]
Coach Jim Mora makes donation to Wasserman Football Center project
SAN BERNARDINO — Coach Jim Mora made his intentions clear: He doesn’t want anyone to question his commitment to UCLA football anymore. “I’ve stated from day one that I’m completely committed to this place,” Mora said Thursday, after his team completed a two-hour practice. Hours earlier, Mora put his money where his mouth was. He […]
UCLA, Adidas introduce alternate ‘City’ football uniform
Editor’s note: This post is an updated version of an earlier piece that ran on July 9. UCLA and Adidas revealed yet another new uniform for the Bruins Wednesday, adding a new “City” kit to the “True Blue” ensemble introduced in early July. The City look closely resembles last season’s alternative uniform L.A. Steel, although […]
Women’s soccer looks to continue winning records with young team
Just two seasons after being appointed coach of UCLA’s women’s soccer team, Amanda Cromwell has set a strong standard of winning for the Bruins. In her first season as coach in 2013, the Virginia native helped bring UCLA its first national championship in women’s soccer, in an unforgettable 1-0 golden-goal victory against Florida State. Last […]
Q&A: UCLA transportation researcher discusses views on future of Uber
Last month, a judge of the California Public Utilities Commission issued a $7.3 million fine and gave Uber 30 days to hand over its ride sharing data before possibly being shut down. Uber chose to appeal the order, but the outcome remains up in the air, potentially preventing students from being able to use the […]
Bruin baseball outfielder sees summer league as learning experience
Brett Stephens struggled in his first summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League, the nation’s premier collegiate summer baseball league. In 78 at-bats for the Orleans Firebirds last year, the UCLA outfielder hit just .192 with 19 strikeouts. Back on the Cape this year with the Cotuit Kettleers, Stephens has put last summer’s struggles behind […]