Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Two plays later, on fourth down, a Louisville defender ran untouched through a hole that would’ve fit an 18-wheeler and […]
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UCLA defense set for upcoming season but question at QB position remains
This post was updated on August 23 at 1:03 a.m. Offenses have dominated much of the talk surrounding college football this offseason. And while the read option and air raid may make for nice water-cooler banter, they have had a very real affect on opposing defenses. Just ask UCLA defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. “Enormously,” Ulbrich […]
Players return from injury, captains selected in UCLA training camp
After being the talk of spring, Mossi Johnson has had a relatively quiet fall camp. The freshman was a revelation in the team’s April training session, excelling at inside reciever. However, after sustaining a shoulder injury on the first day of the team’s 12-day stay in San Bernadino, Johnson has had difficulty in picking up […]
UCLA defensive line anticipates fresh contributions from current unit
A year ago, UCLA boasted talent and youth on the defensive line. Then-freshmen end Eddie Vanderdoes and tackle Kenny Clark each appeared in all 13 games, and were starters by the end of the year. If defensive line coach Angus McClure has his way, expect more of the same the coming season. The Bruins bring […]
Bruin team boasts talented contenders for linebacker spots
SAN BERNARDINO — A year ago, they were one of the most lauded position groups in the nation. With a quartet comprised of two now-NFL players in Anthony Barr and Jordan Zumwalt, and two possible soon-to-be NFLers in sophomore Myles Jack and redshirt senior Eric Kendricks, the UCLA linebacking corps served as a stabilizing force for […]
Bruins confident in new defense on day four of football training camp
SAN BERNARDINO — In figuring out how UCLA will replace its top three sack leaders from a year ago – Anthony Barr, Cassius Marsh and Keenan Graham – it helps to start up front. The strength of this year’s Bruins defense – both literally and figuratively – may be found in the trenches. There, the […]
UCLA football kicks off first day of fall training camp
UCLA football opened up the new football year in a familiar place, returning to the campus of Cal State University, San Bernardino for the first practice of its fall training camp. The Bruins have done the same each of the last two years under coach Jim Mora, who praised the conditions Monday, but added that […]