UCLA football will make three changes to its offensive coaching staff, according to multiple reports, highlighted by the promotion of running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu to offensive coordinator. Marques Tuiasosopo, the current quarterbacks coach at USC, will join the Bruins’ coaching staff in the same role, and Rip Scherer, currently the football program’s associate athletic […]
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Q&A: Former Bruin Jeff Locke talks about Minnesota Vikings, athlete finances
It’s been well-documented that a pair of ex-Bruins – Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks – have worked together to help anchor the Minnesota Vikings’ defense throughout the team’s playoff run. But the same can be said of Minnesota’s special teams unit, which features former UCLA roommates Jeff Locke and Kevin McDermott. Locke, an economics major […]
Q&A: Former Bruin Kevin McDermott talks playoffs, long snap techniques
It’s been well-documented that a pair of ex-Bruins – Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks – have worked together to help anchor the Minnesota Vikings’ defense throughout the team’s playoff run. But the same can be said of Minnesota’s special teams unit, which features former UCLA roommates Jeff Locke and Kevin McDermott. Locke, an economics major […]
The Huddle Episode 11: Please sir, I’d like some Mora
As 2016 begins, an an era ends – the 2015 UCLA football season! The sports editors are back for the new year to give their takes on the UCLA football season and what it may mean for next year.
UCLA offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone reportedly hired by Texas A&M
This post was updated on Jan. 8 at 10:20 a.m. UCLA football offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone has agreed to a three-year contract with Texas A&M, according to FOX Sports’ senior college football reporter Bruce Feldman. His son Taylor Mazzone, UCLA’s quarterbacks coach, will join the Aggies, too, according to one of Feldman’s sources. The elder Mazzone […]
Reports suggest Mora likely to stay with UCLA despite NFL rumors
From the information that has surfaced over the past three days, it doesn’t look like UCLA football coach Jim Mora is going anywhere. On Tuesday morning, Bruin Report Online reported that sources “close to the situation” said Mora wouldn’t take an interview for another coaching job right now, even if he were offered one. Beyond […]
Left tackle Conor McDermott returning to UCLA for final season
UCLA football starting left tackle Conor McDermott announced via Instagram on Tuesday night that he will be returning to UCLA for his redshirt senior season in 2016. After long discussion with my family and coaches, I'm proud to say I… https://t.co/4if0ADVixQ — Conor McDermott (@mcdermottc11) January 6, 2016 McDermott has been a fixture at the […]