Thursday, August 20

In the news:

Former NFL player Robert Thomas returns to UCLA as coach, student

It’s not recognition like it was during his UCLA playing days, but a few students have noticed Robert Thomas is back on campus. “A few older students,” he said, laughing. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA All-American linebacker Robert Thomas has reenrolled at UCLA to both complete his history degree and continue pursuing a career in football coaching. Thomas currently serves as a student assistant coach under linebacker coach Scott White. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Bruins face daunting rematch against Waves with season on line

BY TANNER WALTERSBruin Sports [email protected] The clock is ticking on the 2015 season for the UCLA men’s volleyball team. With four matches left and the Bruins currently tied for the eighth and final spot in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament, the only time to make a move is now. Read more...

Photo: Freshman opposite Christian Hessenauer said that when playing a top-tier team like No. 3 Pepperdine, it’s paramount that the Bruins maintain their energy throughout the entir matchup. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)




UCLA football, quarterbacks fine-tune offense before showcase

An interesting connection was seen on the field numerous times during Monday afternoon’s football practice – a yellow jersey passing downfield to, surprisingly, another yellow jersey. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior running back Paul Perkins said he hopes to improve his ability to read the opposing defense and find gaps during spring training. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)


Bruin shortstop reconstructs body, mind during shoulder rehabilitation

Redshirt junior shortstop Kevin Kramer has charged ground balls and thrown out baserunners at first base with fluidity. He’s precisely predicted the trajectory of a foul ball down the left-field line, sprinting and diving for the catch between two other UCLA defenders who couldn’t get there in time. Read more...

Photo: Shortstop Kevin Kramer has bounced back strong this year after tearing his labrum and missing all of last season. The redshirt junior leads UCLA in nearly all of the major offensive categories, including on-base percentage, slugging percentage and batting average. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)