It’s been well-documented that a pair of ex-Bruins – Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks – have worked together to help anchor the Minnesota Vikings’ defense throughout the team’s playoff run. But the same can be said of Minnesota’s special teams unit, which features former UCLA roommates Jeff Locke and Kevin McDermott. Locke, an economics major […]
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Q&A: Former Bruin Kevin McDermott talks playoffs, long snap techniques
It’s been well-documented that a pair of ex-Bruins – Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks – have worked together to help anchor the Minnesota Vikings’ defense throughout the team’s playoff run. But the same can be said of Minnesota’s special teams unit, which features former UCLA roommates Jeff Locke and Kevin McDermott. Locke, an economics major […]
The Huddle Episode 11: Please sir, I’d like some Mora
As 2016 begins, an an era ends – the 2015 UCLA football season! The sports editors are back for the new year to give their takes on the UCLA football season and what it may mean for next year.
The Rundown: Jan. 5
UCLA football is well-represented on the rosters of the 12 NFL playoff teams, with 12 former players on active rosters and another three on the injured reserve lists for their squads. Eleven of those 12 active players will be in action during Wild Card Weekend, which begins on Saturday. Here’s who to watch in each […]
Women’s volleyball recovers from early deficit to trounce Michigan
Sometimes Claire Felix is okay not getting the ball. Saturday night was not one of those times. With her team down 2-0 to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the junior middle blocker adopted a new mentality: “You know what, set me the ball, I’m going to put it away,” she said. […]
Matter of Fact: Prince Ali’s dunk more than just a highlight
I still haven’t seen the video. I don’t know if I want to. I don’t know if I want to force myself to judge it through the same lens as every other highlight-reel play I’ve seen in my life. I don’t want to ruin it. I mean, maybe – maybe – it’s not the greatest […]
The Huddle Episode 9: LA-nksgiving
The Daily Bruin sports editors get caught up in the Thanksgiving spirit and dole out some thank-yous to various corners of the UCLA sporting world!