There’s been a few subtractions on the Huddle, because three of our four sports editors couldn’t make it. To even it out, Matt Cummings has invited Sports contributors Vikram Sairam and David “Broadcaster Dave” Gottlieb. Our intrepid trio gives us a peek into the world of Bruin football, baseball and Matt Cummings’s failed comedy bits.
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Football spring training refines technique, ushers in rising freshmen
The offseason has been full of changes for UCLA football, with nearly every Bruin adding weight and many learning new roles as the team implements new concepts. Deon Hollins’ offseason has been very different. The rising senior, though his position title has switched from 3-4 outside linebacker to 4-3 defensive end, will still be filling […]
UCLA’s O-line duo prepares for new power-running scheme
At some point in the fall, UCLA football will need its offensive tackles to stand tall – at least figuratively. In a literal sense, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm has emphasized to his tackles the importance of staying low, which is not the easiest task for the Bruins’ pair of 6-foot-9-inch bookends, rising redshirt senior […]
Weak bullpen throws UCLA baseball off course
Just as he did last season, coach John Savage watched his Friday night starter mow his way through seven scoreless innings to maintain a 1-0 lead against Washington. Just as he did last season, Savage watched his pitcher allow the first Husky batter of the eighth inning to reach base. Last year, the coach quickly […]
Baseball fails to control Huskies in 8-7 loss to even up series
In a game marred by wildness from both pitching staffs, UCLA baseball fell 8-7 to Washington on Saturday to even up the teams’ series at one win apiece. The Bruins (15-17, 6-8 Pac-12) surrendered a 6-1 lead, falling behind for good when the Huskies (18-12, 8-6) scored three runs on five walks in the seventh […]
Bruin pitcher silences Husky bats as UCLA scrapes through with win
Griffin Canning put the Bruins on his back Friday night. The sophomore right-hander twirled a complete-game shutout to lift UCLA baseball (15-16, 6-7 Pac-12) to a win on the road in a 1-0 pitcher’s duel against Washington (17-12, 7-6) and sophomore righty Noah Bremer. Both Canning – who went 3-4 with a 3.53 ERA – […]
UCLA gymnastics in strong contention for NCAA Super Six berth
Last year’s NCAA championship didn’t start so well for UCLA gymnastics. The Bruins only hit two clean floor routines in their first rotation, scoring just a 48.95 to leave themselves with a tough uphill climb. They’ll have a chance to redeem themselves Friday at this year’s rendition of the NCAA Team Semifinal. No. 8 UCLA […]