Wednesday, May 20

Former walk-on Kanye Clark earns scholarship, set to fill defensive gaps

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)


UCLA football offense evolves under Foster, Bieniemy in expletive-fueled practices

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)


UCLA football employs one-on-ones, increases physicality ahead of Big Ten move

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)



UCLA football debuts new pro-level coaches in first public spring practice of 2024

The periodically piercing whistle interrupted the echo of music. Heat only intensified as the sun beat down upon the turf. It was a familiar scene from years prior – same setting, same sounds – but the sights were filled with a fleet of new faces. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster (left) and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (right) stand on Spaulding Field during the Bruins’ first open spring practice of 2024. Bieniemy is one of four former NFL coaches to join Foster’s staff this offseason. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Eric Bieniemy to join UCLA football as offensive coordinator, associate head coach

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 9:25 p.m. Former coach Chip Kelly was an NFL reject when he arrived in Westwood, fresh off his second firing in as many head coaching stints. Read more...

Photo: Eric Bieniemy speaks to the media during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. Bieniemy won two Super Bowls in Kansas City before becoming the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator last season. (Rich Sugg/file photo, The Kansas City Star)


Then to now: DeShaun Foster leads UCLA football 26 years after his freshman season

This post was updated Feb. 15 at 8:47 p.m. The Bruins have reached the prestigious bowl game hosted on their home field only 12 times in program history. Read more...

Photo: A feature on then-freshman running back DeShaun Foster from a 1998 copy of the Daily Bruin is pictured. Twenty-six years after first taking the field for UCLA football, Foster was hired to lead the program as it heads to the Big Ten. (Daily Bruin archive)



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