Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. Hitting the booksUCLA relied heavily on senior kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn Saturday night, as the Bruins were forced to kick when numerous receivers failed to hold on to near-touchdown passes. Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen said it was the first game he’s […]
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Men’s cross country qualifies for national championship
There were no surprises for the cross country team on Saturday when the NCAA announced the qualifiers for next weekend’s national championship meet. As expected, the No. 20 men’s team received an at-large bid and freshman Carolina Johnson qualified as an individual on the women’s side. The announcement came the day after the Bruins competed […]
UCLA vs. Washington State gameday predictions
No. 19 UCLA will host unranked Washington State on Saturday evening in its final home game of the 2015 season. The Bruins are on a three-game winning streak, following last weekend’s 41-0 victory over the Oregon State Beavers. Here’s what Daily Bruin Sports predicts when UCLA kicks off at 7:45 p.m. Saturday. Claire Fahy, Sports […]
The Rundown – Nov. 10
Rejected repeat After playing the hero for the New Orleans Saints last week, former Bruin kicker Kai Forbath had another chance on Sunday. With his team tied 28-28 against the Tennessee Titans with a minute to play, Forbath lined up for a 46-yarder. But the attempt went awry for New Orleans – a poor snap […]
Matter of Fact: Disputed Miami call highlights appeal of mistakes in college football
You’ve seen the play by now. It’s inane, insane and anything but mundane, the type of moment meant for a Dr. Seuss book. It’s inexcusable, inexplicable and, in more ways than one, indefensible. It’s also incredible, a sensational slice of the magic of college sports. I’m talking, of course, about Miami’s controversial game-winning kickoff return […]
The Rundown: Nov. 3
Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. What kickers live for New Orleans Saints kicker Kai Forbath had just tied the game at 49 with his seventh extra point of the day. With 36 seconds left and the New York Giants receiving the ball on the kickoff, […]
Cross country falls short at Pac-12 Championships
Forest Braden had high hopes heading into Friday’s Pac-12 Championships. But the men’s cross country team failed to live up to the coach’s expectations, finishing fifth at the conference meet for the second straight year. “I thought we could be in that top three,” Braden said. “I thought we could upset Stanford or Oregon.” Instead […]