At the end of UCLA’s fifth spring football practice, the one question that’s been dominating the minds of fans since the Alamo Bowl still lingered: Did UCLA pick a starter yet? “Yeah,” said offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone. “Jake’s going to start at center. Jordan’s going to start in the X.” Redshirt senior center Jake Brendel […]
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Former NFL player Robert Thomas returns to UCLA as coach, student
It’s not recognition like it was during his UCLA playing days, but a few students have noticed Robert Thomas is back on campus. “A few older students,” he said, laughing. “It’s a good feeling, I guess.” The former All-American linebacker and Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year started this quarter as a student coaching assistant […]
UCLA football, quarterbacks fine-tune offense before showcase
An interesting connection was seen on the field numerous times during Monday afternoon’s football practice – a yellow jersey passing downfield to, surprisingly, another yellow jersey. Everything about Aaron Sharp made him seem like a wide receiver – except the fact that he was outfitted in the same color as the competing quarterbacks. When the […]
UCLA football’s training approach adapts to new roster, coaching staff
Last season UCLA football relied on a collection of highly-touted individuals. Eric Kendricks anchored the linebackers. Running back Paul Perkins and wide receiver Jordan Payton fueled the scoring. Quarterback Brett Hundley led the Bruin offense and the team as a whole. This year, the Bruins find themselves with a different identity based on a new […]
Junior Myles Jack adapts to changing lineup, moves to central position
Tom Bradley didn’t get lost on his way to Spaulding Field today. He didn’t cause an accident on the 405. No honks serenaded him as he steered through early morning traffic on his way to Westwood. UCLA football’s new defensive coordinator said this was the start to a good day. Bradley was hired on Feb. […]
QB, safety competitions headline first spring practice
UCLA football assembled at Spaulding Field Tuesday morning for its first spring practice without some of the integral players who defined the Bruin football identity for the better part of the last four years. As practice wound down and the team began to stretch, senior wide receiver Jordan Payton looked around for his best friend, […]
UCLA football spring practice preview: Several key positions up for grabs in 2015
Editor’s note: the Daily Bruin takes a look at potential position assignments for UCLA football’s veteran and rookie players heading into the 2015 season. Running back – Paul Perkins vs. Sotonye “Soso” Jamabo vs. Nate Starks With a resume spearheaded by the 1,575 rushing yards and the accompanying title of reigning Pac-12 leading rusher, it […]