Thursday, August 20

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National Signing Day lands UCLA 19 strong recruits amid controversy

Though UCLA’s National Signing Day had everything, the Bruins may still come up lacking. Make no mistake, UCLA’s 2015 recruiting class – which ranked as high as No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s 2015 recruiting class features several players ranked No. 1 for their position, and could be the most talented class coach Jim Mora has brought in since his appointment three years ago. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Recruit’s commitment hinges on Jeff Ulbrich’s indefinite job status

Four-star middle linebacker Roquan Smith sat hunched behind the table as he rummaged through a bag below. Tension hung in the air as two fan bases – UCLA and Georgia – held their breath in anticipation for the decision from Scout.com’s No. Read more...

Photo: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s future at UCLA is uncertain after the former NFL player was offered a coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Live blog: UCLA football National Signing Day 2015

After months, or in some cases years, of recruiting, Wednesday – National Signing Day – marks the end of a long journey for high school football players and college coaches alike, as players announce and sign with the college they will play for. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football is looking to add several high-profile recruits to its recruit class on Wednesday, during National Signing Day 2015. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA alumni make $10M donation toward Wasserman Football Center

A pair of UCLA alumni donated $10 million to the planned Wasserman Football Center project, UCLA Athletics announced Monday. The donation, from philanthropists Jim and Carol Collins, comes a week after a $1 million donation from David Lund and his wife Marilyn Silva-Lund and pushes total cash donations from private citizens above $53 million for the project. Read more...



UCLA football’s Ellis McCarthy to forgo senior season, enter NFL draft

Junior defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy will forgo his senior season at UCLA at enter the 2015 NFL draft, McCarthy announced on Twitter Tuesday. “This was an extremely difficult decision but it is best for my family and myself,” McCarthy said in a statement tweeted from his account. Read more...

Photo: Junior defense lineman Ellis McCarthy (right) attempts to tackle redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kenneth Walker during a fall camp practice in San Bernardino last year. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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