The grass was greener on the other side. Literally. At new head coach Karl Dorrell’s first spring practice, new sod gleamed at Spaulding Field and its freshness seemed to rub off on the players. Perhaps showing off for Bruin fans in the stands at spring ball was like preaching to the converted. But for anyone […]
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Competition heats up in spring practice
For those looking for free entertainment, Spaulding Field will feature a dogfight for the next four weeks. While the competition is always open at spring football, with a new coaching staff, the fight becomes critical for all the players. “Spring ball is a breath of fresh air,” senior tailback Akil Harris said. “It is a […]
Opportunity key to coaching diversity
“Go get it.” That was Karl Dorrell’s plan once he got what he calls a “truthful” opportunity ““ an interview motivated by genuine interest at UCLA. “Once I got my foot in the door, my strategy was that I wanted to put everything on the table about who Karl Dorrell is and what he is […]
Minority Report
Every February the accomplishments of blacks in sports ““ trailblazers like former Bruins Arthur Ashe and Jackie Robinson, and football players like the NFL’s Marion Motley and college football player Chester Pierce ““ draw attention. But look just to the right of the gridiron, to the sideline where men in headsets run the show and […]
Assistant coaches guide team to win
LAS VEGAS — As interim head coach Ed Kezirian stood on a makeshift platform, leading an eight-clap after UCLA defeated New Mexico 27-13 in the Sega Sports Las Vegas Bowl, Wednesday, a quieter ceremony took place nearby. Standing back from the crowd, offensive coordinator Kelly Skipper sought out defensive coordinator Phil Snow for a handshake […]
Toledo fired two days after loss to Washington State
UCLA head football coach Bob Toledo was fired Monday, two days after the Bruins (7-5, 4-4 Pac-10) finished the season with a 48-27 loss to Pac-10 champion Washington State (10-2, 7-1). UCLA ends 2002 tied for fourth place in the conference, and will play without Toledo in the SEGA Sports Las Vegas Bowl Dec. 5. […]
Loss to Washington St. leaves Toledo’s job in jeopardy
You knew it was going to be a strange day when Trojans clad in Carson Palmer jerseys started doing the 8-clap. The 50 or so Trojans hoping for a Rose Bowl berth outnumbered the UCLA student section at the nationally televised UCLA-Washington State game at the Rose Bowl. Yet it seemed appropriate because everyone was […]