Monday, June 30

Bruin team boasts talented contenders for linebacker spots

SAN BERNARDINO — A year ago, they were one of the most lauded position groups in the nation. With a quartet comprised of two now-NFL players in Anthony Barr and Jordan Zumwalt, and two possible soon-to-be NFLers in sophomore Myles Jack and redshirt senior Eric Kendricks, the UCLA linebacking corps served as a stabilizing force for the Bruins’ defense, if not the most talented group on the team. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Jayon Brown has reshaped his body in order to compete for the second starting inside linebacker spot. Brown, who worked at safety early on last season, has increased his playing weight from 200 to 230 pounds. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Bruins sport new look on days five, six of football training camp

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — When UCLA finally took the practice field at Cal State San Bernardino in full pads for the first time Friday afternoon, a new electricity was in the air. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore safety Tahaan Goodman is nicknamed “the serpent” by his teammates for his strong tackles and intensity on defense. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Inside linebacker Kenny Young proves a promising start

SAN BERNARDINO — Kenny Young made the distinctive arm motion twice, crossing his arms over one another in the air, and releasing them outwards – “No good.” Moments before, in the one-on-one red zone coverage drill, the pass into the end zone appeared it would just sail over the linebacker’s head for a completion. Read more...

Photo: Freshman linebacker Kenny Young is in the thick of the most competitive position battle at UCLA’s fall training camp. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins confident in new defense on day four of football training camp

SAN BERNARDINO — In figuring out how UCLA will replace its top three sack leaders from a year ago – Anthony Barr, Cassius Marsh and Keenan Graham – it helps to start up front. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore nose tackle Kenny Clark, who was named most valuable lineman at the 2013 Sun Bowl, is at the center of a talented defensive line that very well may be the strength of the Bruins’ defense this season. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruin becomes mentor in day three of UCLA football training camp

SAN BERNARDINO – After two seasons, Devin Lucien has two touchdowns and 527 yards to his name. The talent is there, but the numbers have yet to fully reflect that. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Devin Lucien has noticeably taken over the role previously held by his “big brother” UCLA alumnus Shaquelle Evans as a mentor to the younger wide receivers on the team as he enters his fourth year as a Bruin. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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