This post was updated April 23 at 9:07 p.m. The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and UCLA football is set to produce a first-round pick for the first time since 2018 when senior defensive lineman Laiatu Latu hears his name called Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football senior defensive lineman Laiatu Latu tracks the quarterback. The two-year Bruin is a likely first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. (Megan Cai/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
The voice of UCLA football defensive analyst Shea Pitts – amplified by a microphone – echoed about a brimming Wasserman Football Center. Coach DeShaun Foster and the Bruins’ Friday Night Lights practice – a showcase to conclude week three of spring camp – brought in hundreds of recruits, donors and fans alike. Read more...
Photo: Senior wide receiver Logan Loya (right) tracks the ball into his hands as freshman defensive back Kanye Clark (left) looks on. The pair opened the festivities at UCLA football’s Friday Night Lights practice. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
Student-athletes are also, well, students. Distinctive identities dwell in jerseys and helmets. But for two weeks in the spring, they become hot commodities in an athletic bazaar. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster watches practice at Spaulding Field. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 14 at 9:17 p.m. The monotonous loop of “Still D.R.E.,” “California Love” and the cheers and jeers of UCLA football players ground to a halt Saturday morning. Read more...
Photo: Senior Hudson Habermehl carries the ball downfield during UCLA football’s game against Stanford. The 6-foot-7 tight end exited Saturday’s practice with a knee injury. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin staff)
Ikaika Malloe remembers the day his walk-on status transformed into a scholarship. “I really cried,” UCLA football’s defensive coordinator said. “I cherish those moments, and I’ve always held that deep inside.” More than 25 years after his time as a Washington linebacker, one of Malloe’s players experienced the same transformation as his coach. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football defensive backs freshmen Kanye Clark (left) and redshirt senior Kenny Churchwell III (right) combine for a tackle on a Boise State player during the 2023 LA Bowl. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 11 at 9:31 p.m. Expletives had various connotations during a practice laden with them. One moment, redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Garbers cursed with joy, applauding his wide receivers following a well-executed play. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Garbers (left) throws a pass during one of UCLA football’s spring practices while offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (right) looks on. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 7 at 9:26 p.m. Mario vs. Luigi, Kirby vs. Pikachu or T.J. Harden vs. Kain Medrano. They’re iconic matchups in “Super Smash Bros.” – or in the case of the sophomore running back and senior linebacker, a recognizable pair on the backfields. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore running back T.J. Harden (left) carries the ball while senior linebacker Kain Medrano (right) celebrates after a play. The pair faced off in a one-on-one competition period at the start of Saturday’s practice. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
