Saturday, July 5

New defensive coordinator adjusts to team’s tempo

UCLA football typically blasts classic rock and hip-hop music throughout practice, reverberating well outside the walls of Spaulding Field and spilling onto the UCLA campus. But for defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, the music was yet another aspect he had to get used to in his transition to the Bruins. Read more...

Photo: UCLA played several classic tracks like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “My Girl” on Saturday’s practice as an inside joke aimed at new defensive coordinator Tom Bradley’s (left) music preferences. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Defensive end Takkarist McKinley positions himself for starting role

Takkarist McKinley is currently focusing on the more specific aspects of football, like adding body weight to gain an advantage over other defensive linemen. “I got here (at) about 225 (pounds). Read more...

Photo: Junior defensive end Takaarist McKinley entered UCLA in September 2014 as a transfer student, and admitted he felt a little overwhelmed early in the year. But after multiple playbook and film studies over winter break, McKinley said he’s ready to step up and play a big role in the absence of former defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Najee Toran lines up in new position for sophomore season

At the end of UCLA’s fifth spring football practice, the one question that’s been dominating the minds of fans since the Alamo Bowl still lingered: Did UCLA pick a starter yet? Read more...

Photo: After starting one game at left guard his freshman season, sophomore Najee Toran was moved to the defensive line for his sophomore season right before spring practice began. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)


Former NFL player Robert Thomas returns to UCLA as coach, student

It’s not recognition like it was during his UCLA playing days, but a few students have noticed Robert Thomas is back on campus. “A few older students,” he said, laughing. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA All-American linebacker Robert Thomas has reenrolled at UCLA to both complete his history degree and continue pursuing a career in football coaching. Thomas currently serves as a student assistant coach under linebacker coach Scott White. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football, quarterbacks fine-tune offense before showcase

An interesting connection was seen on the field numerous times during Monday afternoon’s football practice – a yellow jersey passing downfield to, surprisingly, another yellow jersey. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior running back Paul Perkins said he hopes to improve his ability to read the opposing defense and find gaps during spring training. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)



Junior Myles Jack adapts to changing lineup, moves to central position

Tom Bradley didn’t get lost on his way to Spaulding Field today. He didn’t cause an accident on the 405. No honks serenaded him as he steered through early morning traffic on his way to Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Junior Myles Jack (left) has transitioned from his previous position of outside linebacker to an inside position to help make up for UCLA’s loss of Eric Kendricks. Jack said he likes his new position between the hashes, because it gives him more room to run and make big hits. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)



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