There’s been a few subtractions on the Huddle, because three of our four sports editors couldn’t make it. To even it out, Matt Cummings has invited Sports contributors Vikram Sairam and David “Broadcaster Dave” Gottlieb. Our intrepid trio gives us a peek into the world of Bruin football, baseball and Matt Cummings’s failed comedy bits.
Category Archives: Football
Football spring training refines technique, ushers in rising freshmen
The offseason has been full of changes for UCLA football, with nearly every Bruin adding weight and many learning new roles as the team implements new concepts. Deon Hollins’ offseason has been very different. The rising senior, though his position title has switched from 3-4 outside linebacker to 4-3 defensive end, will still be filling […]
UCLA’s O-line duo prepares for new power-running scheme
At some point in the fall, UCLA football will need its offensive tackles to stand tall – at least figuratively. In a literal sense, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm has emphasized to his tackles the importance of staying low, which is not the easiest task for the Bruins’ pair of 6-foot-9-inch bookends, rising redshirt senior […]
Kennedy Polamalu states Josh Rosen will control UCLA offense
Offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu didn’t shy away from saying it. In his first media availability of the spring, Polamalu stated that he wouldn’t be the man in charge of the UCLA offense. He said that responsibility is reserved for rising sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen. “Our quarterback has the final say,” Polamalu said. “He’s got it. […]
UCLA football dominates in offensive play, aims to hit harder
Jim Mora wasn’t at Monday’s practice, but he heard from quarterbacks coach Marques Tuiasosopo that Josh Rosen put on his best performance of spring camp. Mora saw for himself Wednesday morning the progress his young quarterback has made. “There’s some new concepts for him (and) he’s throwing to some new receivers so there’s a feeling-out […]
Young wideouts show promise at UCLA football’s spring practice
The smile stretched wide across Eric Yarber’s face as the wide receivers coach described his players’ performance in spring practice. “I like what I see out there,” Yarber said. “It’s a healthy competition. We lost three guys and everybody’s trying to jockey for position to fill those voids.” Yarber and the Bruins have plenty to […]
UCLA football buckles under recurring problems in O-line
Coach Jim Mora turned up the music on the loudspeakers. He tinkered with the order of the practice schedule. He told the referees to be nitpicky with their calls during scrimmages. All of these were planned efforts to fluster and disorient the UCLA players in Saturday morning’s practice. And, for the most part, they worked. […]