As the college football season begins this week, two former UCLA players determine their futures. Sophomore defensive end Kylie Fitts, who announced his decision to transfer just before fall camp began three weeks ago, will join Utah and will sit out the 2014 season, returning for the 2015 season. Fitts, a former four-star recruit, played […]
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Football transfer player finds ‘new slate’ with Bruins
Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Two plays later, on fourth down, a Louisville defender ran untouched through a hole that would’ve fit an 18-wheeler and […]
UCLA defense set for upcoming season but question at QB position remains
This post was updated on August 23 at 1:03 a.m. Offenses have dominated much of the talk surrounding college football this offseason. And while the read option and air raid may make for nice water-cooler banter, they have had a very real affect on opposing defenses. Just ask UCLA defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. “Enormously,” Ulbrich […]
Receiver Thomas Duarte projected to start after standout freshman season
Thomas Duarte squinted into the sun as he stepped amid a huddle of reporters after Thursday morning’s practice, multiple cameras aimed at him. “Woah, I’m in the spotlight,” Duarte said. After a standout freshman season last year, in the spotlight is likely where the sophomore Y receiver will remain for the rest of his career. […]
UCLA football pushes pace in practice with first game upcoming
Speed is the name of the game – at least in UCLA’s case, and most definitely, lately. The Bruin offense wants to go faster. Better yet, as fast as possible. Why? “When we go fast, there’s not a lot of teams that can stop us. … We really (start) to blow teams out of the […]
Players return from injury, captains selected in UCLA training camp
After being the talk of spring, Mossi Johnson has had a relatively quiet fall camp. The freshman was a revelation in the team’s April training session, excelling at inside reciever. However, after sustaining a shoulder injury on the first day of the team’s 12-day stay in San Bernadino, Johnson has had difficulty in picking up […]
Freshman finds his place on offense in UCLA’s fall training camp
UCLA football spent its day off last Sunday escaping the heat of San Bernardino with a trip to Bruin Woods for a day of relaxation at Lake Arrowhead. Adarius Pickett spent his day studying. Just days after switching from defensive back to running back, the freshman wasn’t about to take time off, instead burying himself […]