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...
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October 14, 12:00 am
Football Monday – Oct. 14, 2013
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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.
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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.
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October 12, 9:39 pm
UCLA leads Cal 24-10 at halftime
PASADENA—A minute and a half into the second quarter of UCLA’s Pac-12 home opener, the Bruins had already lit up the scoreboard for 17 points, the total they finished with in Berkeley last October. Read more...
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October 11, 2:46 am
Sibling rivalry: UCLA prepares to take on ‘Bear Raid’ from California
A rock-bottom spot in the Pac-12 standings and a 1-4 start to the Sonny Dykes era have proved antithetical for the Cal offense’s love letter to high-flying offenses and quick passes. Read more...
Photo: UCLA and Cal scrambled for a loose ball during last year’s matchup. Cal won the game 43-17.
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October 11, 2:29 am
Ebb and flow of the UCLA-Cal football rivalry
UCLA and USC clash every year for the right to ring a victory bell. Cal and Stanford wage war over which school gets to wield an axe for an entire year. Read more...
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October 11, 2:22 am
Football scouting report: California
Offense: WR Bryce Treggs (So.) After Thursday’s practice, coach Jim Mora noted the offensive abilities of Cal, a team that has primarily been hindered by its lack of healthy scholarship players on defense. Read more...
Photo: California enters Saturday’s contest allowing 304.2 yards a game through the air.