UCLA leads Memphis 28-21 at halftime

This post was updated on Sept. 6 at 9:27 p.m. UCLA answered some questions about its offense but created some new concerns about it defense in the first half against Memphis, leading 28-21 at halftime. UCLA’s offense got off to a fast start, literally. After playing at a slow pace last week at Virginia and […]

Brown and Kashkari debate on plans for higher education

In the first and possibly the only debate of the gubernatorial race Thursday night, Republican candidate Neel Kashkari harped on Brown for allowing public universities to accept more nonresidents while Gov. Jerry Brown defended his track record, emphasizing that he has kept higher education affordable. Brown is running for his fourth term as governor, after […]

Football scouting report: Memphis

OFFENSE: QB Paxton Lynch (No. 12, So.) Offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey’s attack is a varied one, as Memphis’ offense features a host of spread and option concepts. In their 63-0 week one victory over Austin Peay, the Tigers ran the ball at nearly a two-to-one ratio against the pass, with six different players carrying the […]

UCLA v. Memphis: Three things to watch for

1) UCLA offensive line vs. Memphis pass rush It’s no secret that UCLA’s offensive line had a rough outing against Virginia on Saturday, surrendering five sacks and allowing many other rushers to collapse the pocket on redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley. If redshirt junior center Jake Brendel is healthy enough to play against Memphis, that […]