UCLA freshman linebacker Zach Whitley starts spring strong

Zach Whitley could hardly contain his anticipation, the chase lying moments away. On this particular play in Saturday’s spring football practice, the freshman linebacker stood upright on the outskirts of the defensive line, one foot in front of the other – ready to rush the passer. His back foot made an itching motion, then stopped. Another […]

UCLA football’s offensive line shaping up nicely

In UCLA’s final regular-season game against USC, Caleb Benenoch’s arms were a topic of discussion after he swung one at a Trojan defender, earning himself an early trip to the locker room. After Thursday’s practice, UCLA’s football’s second this spring, the sophomore offensive lineman’s arms were again a topic of discussion, but for a much […]

Mora, Hundley lead football in kicking off spring practice

Ironically, perhaps the biggest questions surrounding the 2014 UCLA football team were answered months before the team took to Spualding Field Tuesday morning for its first spring practice of the year. Yes, that was coach Jim Mora roaming the sidelines and bouncing between position drills. And yes, that was redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley running […]

Left tackle Torian White no longer with UCLA football

Torian White, who started at left tackle as a redshirt sophomore last season before suffering an injury, is no longer a part of the UCLA football program, coach Jim Mora said Tuesday after UCLA’s first spring practice. White was arrested on Nov. 17 on suspicion of sexual assault and was suspended from the team indefinitely. […]