Quarterbacks: A- If there’s any one reason for UCLA fans to be optimistic heading into 2017, it’s the quarterback spot. In junior Josh Rosen, the Bruins have one of the most talented passers in the nation. When healthy during his first two years, Rosen has shown flashes of brilliance. Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, for […]
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Tight ends move toward more significant role in Bruins’ offense
Caleb Wilson is well-aware of the success that new UCLA offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch can bring to a tight end. Michigan’s Jake Butt flourished with Fisch as the Wolverines’ passing game coordinator the past two years, piling up a combined 97 catches for 1,200 yards. A strong blocker as well, Butt won the John Mackey […]
Offensive linemen still competing for starting roles as fall camp ends
For an offense that ranked second-to-last in the nation rushing yards per game last year, improvement up front was a must this offseason. Whether the unit will be better this year remains to be seen, but UCLA’s offensive line will certainly be different. As fall camp comes to a close for the Bruins, it’s still […]
Rosen maintains strong fall camp performance at Fan Appreciation Day
The final play of Fan Appreciation Day was perhaps the one the fans appreciated the most. Junior quarterback Josh Rosen stepped up in the pocket and flung a bomb downfield to redshirt junior receiver Jordan Lasley, streaking behind the secondary for a touchdown of over 50 yards. That capped off a day in which Rosen […]
Football sees both progress, old habits in Spring Showcase
Those expecting Josh Rosen to light up the scoreboard during Saturday’s spring game were disappointed. The junior quarterback had trouble early on, though he rebounded to put together a touchdown drive right before halftime. He finished 14-for-18 for 83 yards with a touchdown and an interception. “I thought he was fine,” coach Jim Mora said […]
McKinley likely to be Bruins’ fourth first-rounder in five years
Whatever misgivings Bruin fans might have about Jim Mora, there’s no arguing that the coach has transformed the UCLA football program into a legitimate source of pro talent. In the four years before Mora’s arrival in Westwood, only six Bruins were selected in the NFL draft. In the four drafts since Mora showed up, 20 […]
UCLA football to play full-contact game for Spring Showcase
It’s on. Coach Jim Mora confirmed Monday that UCLA football will play a live game during Saturday’s Spring Showcase, with players dressed in game uniforms and full contact allowed on every play besides special teams. Mora said Thursday that the Bruins would play a live game, but added that it was subject to change. He […]