Category Archives: Football

UCLA football leads Virginia 17-9 at halftime

PASADENA — Josh Rosen’s first play provided a glimmer of hope that the hype was for real.  The true freshman quarterback launched a 50-yard pass down the left sideline to redshirt junior receiver Kenneth Walker. It was on the money, just beyond the Virginia defender’s outstretched arms. Walker dropped the pass, but the pinpoint throw provided a foretaste of what […]

Starting a freshman quarterback uncommon, not unprecedented

True freshman Josh Rosen takes the field Saturday as one of the rare first-years to lead a college-level offense. When he walks into the Rose Bowl this weekend, the five-star recruit will be tasked with proving he can take No. 13 UCLA to the College Football Playoff. Here’s a look at fellow Pac-12 teams that […]

Football scouting report: Virginia

UCLA football kicks off its 2015 season on Saturday against the team that it started off with last season: Virginia. Similar to last year, the Bruins enter the matchup as heavy favorites over the Cavaliers. The spread is currently -19.5 in favor of No. 13 UCLA, which has 18 returning starters – sixth most in […]

LBs coach connects with players through undergraduate experience

The Bruins had a falling out with their linebackers coaches last season. They had an inside linebackers coach who made headlines for an in-game confrontation with coach Jim Mora on the sidelines. He ended up lying to a recruit and leaving UCLA to become the linebackers coach with the Atlanta Falcons. The Bruins also had […]

Quarterback, O-line to be key factors in season opener against Virginia

UCLA football’s Saturday season opener at the Rose Bowl has a lot of familiar components. The opposition is the same, as are the keys to the outcome. The Virginia Cavaliers are once again the Bruins’ first challenge of the season while the quarterback and the offensive line appear to be critical factors. Favorites to beat […]