Superlatives: Daily Bruin recognizes UCLA’s standout athletes from 2018-2019

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Kelley, football Jason Maikis, assistant Sports editor In a rough year for UCLA football, one Bruin stood out in a big way. Joshua Kelley was a stud. The redshirt junior running back was UCLA’s primary offensive weapon in coach Chip Kelly’s rush-heavy offense and lived up to the task. […]

A year’s review of UCLA-USC’s crosstown rivalry filled with highs, lows

UCLA and USC faced off in the Crosstown Cup this year with the Trojans prevailing over the Bruins by a score of 105-85. In a year filled with exciting matchups, here are a few that the Daily Bruin staff think warrant a second look. Football – Nov. 17, 2018Jared Tay, assistant Sports editor One word […]

Long snapper’s unique role requires careful technique and a strong mentality

Aggressive traps and a stifling attack – that’s how Johnny Den Bleyker said he likes to play chess. Set to graduate a year early and pursue a master’s degree, the junior long snapper for UCLA football has been playing chess since elementary school. He took it up again this offseason when coach Chip Kelly brought […]

Three former football players allege neglect and severe injury, sue Jim Mora, UCLA

This post was updated May 30 at 5:36 p.m. Three former UCLA football players filed lawsuits against the university, former head coach Jim Mora and the NCAA on Thursday, according to Thakur Law Firm, APC. John Lopez, Poasi Moala and Zachary Bateman have sued Mora, UCLA and the NCAA for allegedly playing a role in […]

NFL picks up four former UCLA football players as undrafted free agents

The Bruins had just one player selected at the 2019 NFL Draft this weekend, but four others will get the chance to prove themselves in the pros. Following the conclusion of the draft each year, NFL teams offer smaller-scale unguaranteed contracts to undrafted free agents thay believe have a shot at competing for a roster […]

Caleb Wilson goes pro with Arizona Cardinals, becomes Mr. Irrelevant of 2019 draft

Caleb Wilson had to wait until the last possible second. The former UCLA football tight end was picked 254th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday, making him this year’s Mr. Irrelevant – the final selection of the draft. Wilson was ranked as the No. 7 tight end […]