This post was updated August 30 at 3:48 p.m. For the past four years, the UCLA men’s water polo team solidified its foundation through the depth of its senior class. Instead, the entire 2017 roster is overwhelmed by a large incoming class of freshmen, bringing an end to one cycle and another anew. “Last year […]
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Offensive linemen still competing for starting roles as fall camp ends
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 […]
Q&A: New track and field director Avery Anderson talks UCLA legacy, future
UCLA track and field sent more athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships this season than it had in any year since 2004. However, 2017 hardly resembles the 20th-century glory days that saw both teams place in the top-10 – if not the top-five – nearly every year. The new director of track and field and […]
Women’s soccer kicks off 2017-2018 sports with exhibition game Friday
Out of all 22 varsity teams at UCLA, women’s soccer is the first to get back into action after the summer. “It’s kind of a cool thing to know that we have to set the tone for all the sports here,” said coach Amanda Cromwell. “I think the girls like that.” UCLA will host two […]
UCLA Powerlifting seeks growth, offers members goal-oriented exercise
Gym rats are often content going through the same workout routines. However, that isn’t for everyone. “I felt that (working out) wasn’t very rewarding and it was very subjective,” said UCLA Powerlifting president Marc Morgan. “Your body can change and look good one day but bad another, and there’s nothing to quantify your progress besides […]
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 […]
Wang’s Word: International league experience could be helpful for NBA hopefuls
The last time Jonah Bolden played college basketball, he had one of the worst seasons statswise among the 2017 NBA Draft class. Bolden, the Bruins’ former guard/forward, averaged just 2.4 more points and 2.5 more rebounds per game in his collegiate career than LaVar Ball, who’s widely mocked in the basketball community for his uninspiring […]