Fabian Moreau was set up for failure. That’s the way his father, Berg Moreau, saw his situation, and so that’s what he told his son. At the time, the then-freshman running back didn’t see it much differently. Read more...
Photo: Junior Fabian Moreau overcame tremendous odds by becoming a starting cornerback after being switched to that position for the first time ever during his freshman year. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ Virginia UCLA should ease its way into the new season with its opener against Virginia. The Cavaliers went 2-10 last season and 0-8 in a fairly weak ACC, outside of Florida State, Clemson and Duke. Read more...
As the college football season begins this week, two former UCLA players determine their futures. Sophomore defensive end Kylie Fitts, who announced his decision to transfer just before fall camp began three weeks ago, will join Utah and will sit out the 2014 season, returning for the 2015 season. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA offensive tackle Torian White is transferring to Hampton University. White was UCLA’s starting left tackle for the first four games last year, before suffering a season-ending injury at Utah on October 3, 2013. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Read more...
Photo: Although he was projected to be a fourth round NFL Draft pick after last season, Malcolm Bunche decided to transfer from Miami to UCLA in order to exercise his final year of collegiate eligibility. “I felt like I could be better than a fourth round pick,” Bunche said. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated on August 23 at 1:03 a.m. Offenses have dominated much of the talk surrounding college football this offseason. And while the read option and air raid may make for nice water-cooler banter, they have had a very real affect on opposing defenses. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Jacob Tuioti-Mariner will be seeing game action during his first year with the Bruins, according to coach Jim Mora. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Thomas Duarte squinted into the sun as he stepped amid a huddle of reporters after Thursday morning’s practice, multiple cameras aimed at him. “Woah, I’m in the spotlight,” Duarte said. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Thomas Duarte is only a sophomore, but already acts a mentor for some of the less-experienced receivers on the team after a standout freshman season as Y receiver. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Speed is the name of the game – at least in UCLA’s case, and most definitely, lately. The Bruin offense wants to go faster. Better yet, as fast as possible. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Kenny Lacy (left) and sophomore right tackle Caleb Benenoch (right) are part of a UCLA offense that has been increasing the tempo significantly in recent practices. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
