“Winning a national championship” had long been just a saying for UCLA football. Like buckling a seatbelt or locking the door at night, it’s appeared almost always as an involuntary, a habitual set of four words tacked on to the end of a quote for good measure. Read more...
Football, Sports
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October 17, 1:24 am
Undefeated UCLA football team works its way toward national title goal
Football, Sports
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October 16, 12:45 am
UCLA football fortified by depth in receiving corps
The “Bear Raid” title seemed to better suit UCLA than its Northern California counterpart two plays into Saturday night. On the Bruins’ second play from scrimmage, quarterback Brett Hundley launched a pass nearly fifty yards down the field to connect with sophomore receiver Jordan Payton, setting UCLA up in the red zone. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Y receiver Thomas Duarte had a breakout performance against Cal, snagging three catches for 76 receiving yards.
Football, Sports
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October 15, 12:00 am
Football thrives under experienced coaches, staff
Defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesais is in his fourth year with the UCLA football program, but until last year he and his fellow upperclassmen saw far more fresh faces than normal. Read more...
Photo: Now with defensive coordinator Lou Spanos in his second year with the Bruins, senior defensive tackle Seali’i Epenesa said that the team has benefited from the comfort and experience of playing for the same coaches in back-to-back years.
Football, Men's Soccer, Men's Water Polo, Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Volleyball
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October 15, 12:00 am
Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s best starts, biggest surprises, biggest letdowns
Which team has had the best start to the season? Kevin: While men’s water polo got off to a blistering 18-1 start to the year and earned a No. Read more...
Football, Sports
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October 14, 12:00 am
Football Monday – Oct. 14, 2013
Every UCLA football Saturday, whether at the Rose Bowl or on the road, has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. Read more...
Football, Sports
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October 13, 1:47 am
UCLA relies on bevy of short passes in Cal victory
Noel Mazzone walked into the Rose Bowl media room munching on a Diddy Reise cookie after UCLA’s third highest single game passing total in school history. Despite the sweet nature of his post-game snack, the offensive coordinator made little effort to sugarcoat the words coming out of his mouth about an offensive performance for which he had lukewarm feelings. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore receiver Devin Fuller benefitted from the Bruins’ gameplan of throwing short passes.
Football, Sports
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October 13, 1:21 am
Despite win, coaches and quarterback critical of performance
PASADENA, Calif. — On the night the Rose Bowl’s press box was officially named after former football coach Terry Donahue, the 20-year head of UCLA football reflected back on his playing and coaching days. He recalled his feelings of awe playing in and winning the 1966 Rose Bowl over then No. 1 Michigan State. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley set a career high in passing yards, but still performed below his and his coach’s standards in UCLA’s 37-10 win over Cal.