Author Archives: Jessica Bach

Had the UCLA football team won its season opener against Oklahoma State, the postgame focus would have been entirely different. Instead of the critical remarks directed toward the defense for allowing 31 points and wide-open running lanes, many would have been praising the improvement on offense, where the Bruins gained a total of 443 yards. […]

It’s been nine months since the UCLA football team hit rock bottom. Today, the squad will have its first chance for redemption and an opportunity to erase the memories of last season’s 6-7 record. The season opener against Oklahoma State will take on added importance, given the Bruins’ recent history. Within the confines of the Rose […]

In a surprise move, UCLA football head coach Karl Dorrell took his players to the Rose Bowl last Thursday to run through a game simulation. So impressed with the team and its performance, Dorrell allowed the Bruins to end their fall training camp two days early. “It was a night and day difference from last […]

On the first day of the UCLA football team’s fall training camp last month, Tab Perry walked onto Spaulding Field wearing street clothes and sat in the stands. “Man, I wish you were out there in a uniform!” a Bruin fan yelled to him, excited to simply see Perry, even if he was there only […]

Every day after UCLA freshman defensive tackle Kenneth Lombard finished his classes at St. John Bosco High School last spring, he would get in his car to make the 26-mile drive to Westwood and his future alma mater. During that time, Lombard came to see every spring football practice the Bruin football team had, sitting […]

Two weeks after kicking off fall camp, UCLA’s football team finally lined up against some competition. Judging the results, however, was difficult because both sides wore Bruin helmets. Although Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage was slightly marred on offense by several penalties and an interception, the offense did show signs of an improved passing game. Quarterback Drew […]

As UCLA opened its doors last week, the fans and media were able to see the new-and-improved Bruin football team as it kicked off its fall camp. Within the confines of Spaulding Field, the crowd witnessed a bulkier and more self-assured quarterback in Drew Olson. Physically, the difference is noticeable in Olson, who has put […]