The periodically piercing whistle interrupted the echo of music. Heat only intensified as the sun beat down upon the turf. It was a familiar scene from years prior – same setting, same sounds – but the sights were filled with a fleet of new faces. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster (left) and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (right) stand on Spaulding Field during the Bruins’ first open spring practice of 2024. Bieniemy is one of four former NFL coaches to join Foster’s staff this offseason. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)