This post was updated Sept. 1 at 9:07 p.m. With Chip Kelly behind the wheel, UCLA football was expected to speed through the ranks of college football. One game against a mid-major program pumped the brakes on that plan. Behind their potential offensive backfield of the future, the Bruins (0-1) were unable to sustain any […]
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UCLA trails Cincinnati 17-10 at halftime, quarterback Wilton Speight leaves injured
Chip Kelly’s hire in November brought reveries of up-tempo offensive brilliance to UCLA, but in the first half of the Bruins’ season opener, the defense was the highlight. UCLA only mustered 126 total yards and eight first downs as it trailed Cincinnati 17-10 at halftime. The Kelly era started with two three-and-outs offensively, but the […]
Fresh faces, experienced veterans feature in UCLA quarterback competition
In the more bustling areas of Tokyo, streets and subway stations are lined with gachapon machines and stands where patrons spend a certain amount of money for a chance of obtaining a certain trinket, toy or figurine that they want. Essentially, the players know all the possible outcomes but can’t predict the exact result, favorable […]
Wang’s Word: Men’s tennis success reflective of coach Billy Martin’s smashing career
When you think of sports dynasties, the coach and the team become nearly synonymous. Nick Saban and Alabama football. Mike Krzyzewski and Duke men’s basketball. Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. LeBron James and whatever team he’s on – OK, maybe not that last one. But here’s another one that should come to mind: […]
UCLA football plays first spring game under Chip Kelly
The inaugural UCLA football spring game of the Chip Kelly era is in the books as the white team defeated the blue team 16-10 on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins only played two quarters, with both teams getting about 40 snaps each. Each squad had two quarterbacks who alternated possessions. Here are five observations from the […]
Football team hangs out off field, welcomes new teammates for upcoming season
Saturdays are for the boys, and Sundays are for the offensive linemen. At least, that’s the case for UCLA football. The offensive linemen spend most of their time in the trenches on the football field, so off the field, they opt for bonding events at more relaxing locations. Two Sundays ago, it was the beach […]
Football players tackle new formations as ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ teammates
Sunlight and a slight breeze washed over Spaulding Field as UCLA football finished another week of spring practice. The players huddled in the middle of the field for a weekend send-off, the usual cheers such as “D-line, showtime!” filling the air. But one rang louder than the others. “Fortniiite!” Epic Games’ survival-based game “Fortnite” exploded […]