This season marks redshirt senior Keenan Graham’s first year as a 3-4 defensive end, while freshman defensive end Eddie Vanderdoes found himself among the final additions to the UCLA football roster in late July.
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Bruin defense overcomes initial anxiety to help claim win over Wolf Pack
Before literally running away with a 58-20 victory, the UCLA football team found itself in a firefight against the Nevada rushing attack.
Mora preps team for Nevada’s new Tampa 2 defense
UCLA and the University of Nevada – Reno will both kickoff the season looking for a fresh start after combining for a 1-5 record to close the 2012 season. No part of either team will be greener than the secondaries. Nevada is the only team of the two to return a starter to the defensive backfield, although that player, senior Charles Garrett, will be making a transition from cornerback to safety.
Bruins expect varied Wolf Pack offensive strategy in season opener
UCLA football coach Jim Mora heads into Saturday’s football season opener at the Rose Bowl without an exact idea as to what the University of Nevada, Reno offense will be like. His predictions of an offense featuring pistol and run and shoot concepts do little to paint a picture of the Wolfpack’s plans.
Defensive back, receiver battle in drills to better themselves for games
One-one one drills between defensive backs and receivers do not come more heated than reps between sophomore cornerback Ishmael Adams and redshirt senior wide receiver Shaquelle Evans.
Mora downplays Anthony Barr’s injury, announces captains
Outside linebacker Anthony Barr left the field with an apparent head injury during a full-gear Tuesday night practice, raising concerns over filling the void of an All-American pass rusher. Coach Jim Mora suggested Wednesday afternoon, the first practice after the end of sessions open to the public, that Barr’s injury is nothing serious.
UCLA loses scholarship quarterback as practice continues
Competition for the backup spot to Brett Hundley cleared up a little on Monday, as UCLA football granted redshirt freshman TJ Millweard a release to transfer out of Westwood.