Mora preps team for Nevada’s new Tampa 2 defense

UCLA and the University of Nevada – Reno will both kickoff the season looking for a fresh start after combining for a 1-5 record to close the 2012 season. No part of either team will be greener than the secondaries. Nevada is the only team of the two to return a starter to the defensive backfield, although that player, senior Charles Garrett, will be making a transition from cornerback to safety.

Bruins expect varied Wolf Pack offensive strategy in season opener

UCLA football coach Jim Mora heads into Saturday’s football season opener at the Rose Bowl without an exact idea as to what the University of Nevada, Reno offense will be like. His predictions of an offense featuring pistol and run and shoot concepts do little to paint a picture of the Wolfpack’s plans.