Nearly 70 minutes after the UCLA-Memphis game ended on Saturday, right tackle Caleb Benenoch’s thoughts had already begun to fast forward. On Twitter, he posted a snippet. “I’m coming home,” his words read. The tweet referenced to this Saturday in particular – the day UCLA would play Texas in Arlington, TX. As if it were […]
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WR Kenny Walker kicks off return to football with first career touchdown
Wide receiver Kenny Walker’s nerves were flaring up. He hadn’t caught a live-game pass in over a year-and-a-half – since missing last season with back surgery – but on the sideline during the UCLA-Memphis game, he knew his opportunity was imminent. So did his teammates, who were telling him: ‘You had better catch the ball. […]
Barely winning, UCLA football approaches Texas with caution
During Saturday’s postgame press conference, the reporter could not even finish his question – “What do you have to do to get your team to not overlook (Texas)?” – before Jim Mora interrupted him. “Oh, don’t even worry about that,” the coach said, laughing lightly, while raising both his palms forward. “We aren’t going to […]
Football Monday – Sept. 8, 2014
Every UCLA football Saturday 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 performance. This week, we take a closer look at UCLA’s 42-35 win over […]
UCLA offensive line makes improvements in practice after ‘disappointing’ play
One day after what he called a “disappointing” performance by his group that he said nearly lost UCLA the game against Virginia, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm brought his players in for a meeting. His fiery demeanor appeared extinguished; he didn’t shout or curse at them much at all. Instead, he preached to his players, […]
Football Tuesday – Sept. 2, 2014
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 (or in this case, Tuesday), the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for […]
Season opener proves QB Brett Hundley a capable leader under pressure
CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. – Jim Mora could sense it. “Today, (Brett Hundley) was a different guy,” he said. Through the first three quarters against Virginia, UCLA’s offense, led by Hundley, looked as if it had skid far off the tracks. By game’s end, it had mustered seven points – 14 less than its defensive counterpart. In […]