This post was updated on August 23 at 1:03 a.m. Offenses have dominated much of the talk surrounding college football this offseason. And while the read option and air raid may make for nice water-cooler banter, they have had a very real affect on opposing defenses. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Jacob Tuioti-Mariner will be seeing game action during his first year with the Bruins, according to coach Jim Mora. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Thomas Duarte squinted into the sun as he stepped amid a huddle of reporters after Thursday morning’s practice, multiple cameras aimed at him. “Woah, I’m in the spotlight,” Duarte said. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Thomas Duarte is only a sophomore, but already acts a mentor for some of the less-experienced receivers on the team after a standout freshman season as Y receiver. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Speed is the name of the game – at least in UCLA’s case, and most definitely, lately. The Bruin offense wants to go faster. Better yet, as fast as possible. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Kenny Lacy (left) and sophomore right tackle Caleb Benenoch (right) are part of a UCLA offense that has been increasing the tempo significantly in recent practices. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After being the talk of spring, Mossi Johnson has had a relatively quiet fall camp. The freshman was a revelation in the team’s April training session, excelling at inside reciever. Read more...
Photo: Freshman wide receiver Mossi Johnson (left) catches a pass in front of sophomore linebacker Myles Jack (right). Johnson was a standout performer in spring camp, but has been limited in fall practices – wearing a red, no-contact jersey in most of them – after sustaining a shoulder injury on the first day of fall camp. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA football spent its day off last Sunday escaping the heat of San Bernardino with a trip to Bruin Woods for a day of relaxation at Lake Arrowhead. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Adarius Pickett came to UCLA this spring as a defensive back. But while playing the ball-carrier position during some tackling drills in fall camp, he showed flashes of the 1,800-yard rusher that he was in high school last year. Now, Pickett finds himself playing the running back position at practice.
The UCLA women’s soccer team, last year’s NCAA champion, is preparing for its upcoming season. Watch highlights of its practices and listen to some of the players and coaches as they talk about solidifying their teamwork and strategy with new, talented freshmen. Read more...
Photo: (Song Ko/Daily Bruin)
After failing to finish in the top 20 last season, members of the UCLA swim and dive team met a little more success at the the Phillips 66 U.S. Read more...
Photo: Junior distance freestyle swimmer Katy Campbell finished first in the 1500 meter freestyle event, and could possibly receive a national team berth in light of that performance. (Daily Bruin file photo)
