Author Archives: Sagar Parikh

Former UCLA coach Bob Toledo was hired by the University of New Mexico as its assistant coach and offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Toledo, who was the Bruins’ coach from 1996-2002, will be joining the staff of former UCLA defensive coordinator Rocky Long, who has been the Lobos’ coach since December 1997. “I’m excited to be […]

For the second straight day, the Bruin football coaching staff was shaken up. This time, the culprit was UCLA defensive coordinator Larry Kerr, long rumored to take the fall for the Bruins’ defensive struggles this year. UCLA’s rush defense this season was ranked 116th out of 117 teams, and on the Bruins’ biggest stage against […]

It seems like at the end of every UCLA game, the mood in the conference room is gloomy. Not because the Bruins are 14-2 and leading the Pac-10, but because after every game, something unfortunate occurs to lower their spirits. Thursday night was no different after Lorenzo Mata, who finally seemed to be coming into […]

On Wednesday, UCLA athletic department officials confirmed that UCLA running backs’ coach Eric Bieniemy had been requested and was given permission to speak with the Minnesota Vikings regarding the Vikings’ open running backs’ coach position. UCLA, however, could not confirm whether Bieniemy had interviewed with the Vikings or if he had spoken with the team. […]

For three years, both outside hitter Paul George and middle blocker Nick Scheftic watched from the sidelines as their teammates had most of the playing time and excelled on the court. Now, after five of the seven starters from last year’s NCAA final team graduated, George and Scheftic are two of the few team veterans […]

Senior tight end Marcedes Lewis finished his season in prime fashion on Tuesday, being named the winner of the John Mackey Award, annually given to the nation’s top tight end. Lewis led the nation’s tight ends in receptions and touchdowns this season, helping UCLA compile a 9-2 record and a trip to the Sun Bowl […]

When I came home to my apartment Sunday night, I had a voicemail on my phone. When I first heard it, I didn’t think too much of it, as my friend from UC Davis called me telling me they had beaten Stanford. In response, I started laughing, telling my friend that Stanford’s loss to Davis […]