At least the Bruins aren’t kidding themselves. Yeah, they’re 4-1. Yeah, they’re scoring points. But now things are going to get serious. When UCLA travels to Berkeley this weekend to face No. 8 California (3-1, 1-1 Pac-10), the Bruins will have a lot to prove. And coach Karl Dorrell is serious when he says the […]
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Football: Lewis’ breakout game leads to UCLA win
The time, apparently, is now. After a couple years of waiting, of wondering, of questioning why such tremendous potential has gone relatively untapped, it appears that the time has come. UCLA junior tight end Marcedes Lewis unequivocally proved Saturday why he was regarded by many as the best prep tight end coming out of high […]
[Football preview] Long overdue
Ask anyone of consequence and they’ll tell you ““ it’s coming. They can’t tell you when, and they can’t tell you how big, but they can assure you that it’s most definitely coming. One of these games, probably sooner than later, UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis is absolutely going to blow up, catch a ton […]
Football: Olson aiming for consistent play, stronger first half
After four UCLA football games, some of the questions facing this team have been answered to an acceptable degree. But one aspect of the Bruins still remains something of a question mark, and he happens to be a part of every single offensive play. So while the offense has been mostly good, and the defense […]
Football: Bruin defense makes its mark
The first time this season that UCLA coach Karl Dorrell spoke after a game at the Rose Bowl, the questions turned immediately to his team’s abysmal defense. Dorrell didn’t really want to talk about it, and understandably so. He didn’t want to address how his team could allow 426 yards rushing, fail to force a […]
[Football insert] San Diego State no longer an idle threat
A couple of years ago, when this football game was scheduled, it probably looked pretty good for UCLA. On the outside, it’s a nice little nonconference lull, coming after a bye week, sandwiched in between two important Pac-10 games. But now that it’s here, this Saturday’s game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl […]
Football: Football’s D-line reshuffled after player’s suspension
On the outside, it would appear there is reason to worry. That’s because things have just gone from not so good to worse for UCLA football’s defensive line, the team’s Achilles heel so far this season. Junior starting defensive tackle C.J. Niusulu is suspended for Saturday’s game against San Diego State for violating athletic department […]