It’s been said time and time again, but I think that’s for a good reason – it’s true. The Pac-12 is a mess. And “mess” is a bit of an understatement. Read more...
Photo: The Pac-12 is the only Power Five conference to run its own independent television station, while its peers have relied on Fox Sports and ESPN to runs their programming for them. DirecTV and Verizon Fios customers cannot get access to the Pac-12 Network. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
Thunder and lightning. Cars and traffic. Peanut butter and jelly. Many everyday objects come in pairs, intended or unintended. In a sense, so do people – like Martell Irby and Kazmeir Allen. Read more...
Photo: Rising sophomore Martell Irby appeared in all 12 games for UCLA football as a freshman last season while splitting time between running back and special teams. Irby carried the ball 45 times for 191 yards and a touchdown. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)
There is a different vibe surrounding the Bruins this spring. Rising sophomore defensive lineman Atonio Mafi said that last season was difficult at times for UCLA football, but he felt a new wave of chemistry come across the team when they came out for spring practices. Read more...
Photo: Rising sophomore defensive tackle Atonio Mafi started nine of UCLA football’s 12 games last season. The Shoreview, California, native recorded 17 total tackles and two tackles for a loss. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins are a quarter of the way through their spring practice schedule, and coach Chip Kelly’s main focus remains on individual player development. Kelly said that while he still holds his team to certain standards and expectations during drills and workouts, he is more interested in seeing his players improve every time they step out onto the practice field. Read more...
Photo: Rising sophomore defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia racked up 21 tackles in his first season with UCLA football in 2018. Coach Chip Kelly praised Ogbonnia’s intelligence and said he is excited by the underclassman’s potential to be a dominant pass rusher for the Bruins. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
UCLA has a number of familiar faces returning for the 2019 season, but coach Chip Kelly said he is looking forward to seeing what some of the new guys can offer this spring. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Chip Kelly said he is looking forward to seeing what his young players can do during spring practice with an opportunity to impress. The Bruins went 3-9 in Kelly’s first season in Westwood in 2018. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
FootballSam Connon, assistant Sports editor Two Bruins got one step closer to the NFL last weekend. Tight end Caleb Wilson and offensive tackle Andre James competed in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Read more...
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The Bruins are back on the gridiron. UCLA football held its first of 14 spring practice sessions Tuesday morning, and sophomore cornerback Darnay Holmes said the team is fired up to be back on the field following a long offseason. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore cornerback Darnay Holmes said UCLA football’s offseason was the toughest he has experienced in three seasons with the team. Holmes recorded 48 tackles and three interceptions for the Bruins in 2018. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
