For an offense that ranked second-to-last in the nation rushing yards per game last year, improvement up front was a must this offseason. Whether the unit will be better this year remains to be seen, but UCLA’s offensive line will certainly be different. As fall camp comes to a close for the Bruins, it’s still […]
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Rosen maintains strong fall camp performance at Fan Appreciation Day
The final play of Fan Appreciation Day was perhaps the one the fans appreciated the most. Junior quarterback Josh Rosen stepped up in the pocket and flung a bomb downfield to redshirt junior receiver Jordan Lasley, streaking behind the secondary for a touchdown of over 50 yards. That capped off a day in which Rosen […]
Defensive players stand out in football’s first week of practice
For two straight practices, UCLA football’s defense outplayed the offense and earned the privilege of running around the field afterward. A large part of its success is because of Jaelan Phillips. The freshman defensive end and former five-star recruit is living up to the hype through the first week of fall camp, as he consistently […]
UCLA football releases training camp dates, designated area for fans
This post was updated August 15 at 4:53 p.m. UCLA football fans will be able to watch the first two weeks of fall camp, but they’ll have to do it from a distance. Reports came out at Pac-12 media day on Wednesday indicating that UCLA’s fall camp would be closed to the public because of […]
UCLA’s Kenny Young discusses risks of CTE for football players
Kenny Young believes that safety in football comes down to one question. “Do you want to be the guy that knocks people out every single play just for entertainment, or are you that guy that cares about your long-term health?” the senior linebacker asked. During Wednesday’s Pac-12 Media Day, players and coaches answered questions regarding […]
Signs point to stronger Bruin offensive line at Pac-12 Media Day
Jim Mora didn’t waste much time before mentioning the offensive line. The UCLA football coach singled the position group out in his opening statement at Wednesday’s Pac-12 Media Day, and redshirt senior center Scott Quessenberry agreed with the point of emphasis. “At the end of last season, that was a big question mark,” Quessenberry said […]
Tracing the UCLA stripe through history
Last year, UCLA and Under Armour closed a 15-year, $280 million dollar deal – the largest apparel agreement in collegiate athletic history. UCLA football’s Jim Mora said the deal’s significance was unquestioned, but one specific aspect has remained a point of contention. The shoulder stripe. Traditionally, the white and gold stripe extends from armpit […]