UCLA football coach Jim Mora declined to comment on the status of class of 2015 recruit Sotonye “Soso” Jamabo when asked about the Plano West High School senior Monday. Read more...
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April 20, 8:32 pm
Jamabo faces potential imprisonment after arrest for police evasion
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April 20, 11:24 am
Former Bruin Troy Aikman donates $1M to Wasserman Football Center
Former UCLA and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman contributed $1 million to UCLA football’s Wasserman Football Center project, UCLA announced Monday. UCLA will name the strength and conditioning facility of its planned football complex “The Troy Aikman Strength and Conditioning Center” to honor the Hall-of-Fame quarterback’s donation. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman (middle) donated $1 million to UCLA football’s Wasserman Football Center project. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 19, 9:44 am
UCLA running back recruit arrested, booked on charge of evading arrest
This post was updated on April 19 at 4:50 p.m. UCLA running back recruit Sotonye “Soso” Jamabo was arrested and booked early Sunday for evading a police officer with a vehicle, according to police records. Read more...
Photo: Sotonye “Soso” Jamabo was arrested and booked early Sunday for drinking and evading a police officer with a vehicle. (Courtesy of Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office)
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April 17, 2:37 pm
Four-star wide receiver recruit Darian Owens commits to UCLA
Four-star wide receiver recruit Darian Owens has committed to UCLA, as reported by Rivals.com. Owens, a consensus four-star recruit, stands at 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. Read more...
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April 17, 1:43 am
Spring practice tests players in new offensive, defensive roles
It’s been almost two years since Nate Iese made his third and seemingly final position change at UCLA. In fall 2013, the then-redshirt freshman made the switch from defensive line to F-back, a position he’s settled into. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior F-back Nate Iese (left) said he will have an expanded role in the UCLA passing game this year, particularly in the red zone. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 16, 12:35 am
Freshman QB Josh Rosen impresses coaches, teammates in spring practice
The competition for quarterback, which has proven to be the dominant storyline of UCLA football’s spring practice, just revealed some plot twists. Redshirt freshman Aaron Sharp is in the process of transitioning from one of six quarterback candidates to a more prominent role as receiver, having traded his yellow jersey for navy blue. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Josh Rosen continues to impress in spring practice, showing poise and knowledge that has impressed both players and coaches. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)
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April 14, 1:45 am
UCLA football builds itself up for new season
Last October, in the middle of a precarious two-game skid, UCLA football was in need of a big play. Cal had the ball on the UCLA 36-yard line, down two with just under a minute left to play. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior cornerback Marcus Rios has built on his strong comeback season in 2014 by adding some muscle mass to his frame so far during the offseason. Rios is up to 185 pounds – 25 pounds more than he weighed before the start of last season. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)