Saturday, June 28

Dorian Thompson-Robinson named to Maxwell Award preseason watch list

Dorian Thompson-Robinson is officially in the running for college football’s most outstanding player award, should there be a season in 2020. The rising junior UCLA football quarterback was named to the Maxwell Award preseason watch list Friday morning. Read more...

Photo: Rising junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson landed a spot on the Maxwell Award preseason watch list Friday. He would be the first Bruin to win the award since quarterback Gary Beban in 1967. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Dorian Thompson-Robinson to raise money in support of Black Lives Matter movement

This post was updated June 28 at 2:00 p.m. In the middle of a pandemic, with protests against racial injustice sparking up around the country, all Dorian Thompson-Robinson could do was tweet. Read more...

Photo: Rising junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be fundraising starting Wednesday by selling hoodies. He said all proceeds will go to the Los Angeles and Las Vegas chapters of 100 Black Men of America. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Un-Connon Opinions: Chip Kelly has worked with players, taken the right stance during pandemic

Chip Kelly’s tenure as a Bruin has been spotty to say the least. Going 7-17 through two seasons, sparking a transfer exodus and drawing criticism from alumni for a seemingly weak stance on racial injustice isn’t the strongest resume. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has had his share of troubles in his two years in Westwood, but his handling of players’ concerns amid training during the COVID-19 pandemic is not one of them. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football players demand better protections in return to training amid pandemic

Members of the UCLA football program demanded better protection for student-athletes when they return to campus for mandatory workouts during the COVID-19 pandemic in a letter to the program Friday. Read more...

Photo: Incoming junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and 29 of his teammates published a letter in hopes of ensuring health and safety protections from COVID-19 when voluntary workouts begin for UCLA football June 22. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football gains third class of 2021 commit in 4-star recruit Devin Kirkwood

Chip Kelly has been working from home over the past few months, but he has still managed to reel in multiple recruits during quarantine. The coach’s newest addition is his highest-ranked yet. Read more...

Photo: Four-star athlete Devin Kirkwood committed to UCLA football Thursday. Kirkwood recorded 34 tackles and six passes defended as a cornerback and safety at Junipero Serra in 2019. (Courtesy of Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)


Battle of the Editors: Best Bruins in the bubble to feature on the cover of future NCAA video games

Many people who usually spend their time watching live sports have had a lot more free time on their hands amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and video games are the closest simulations to their favorite pastimes. Read more...

Photo: (Photo illustration by Liz Ketcham, Alice Naland, Tanmay Shankar and Callista Wu/Daily Bruin staff)



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