Tuesday, March 24

UCLA football reportedly close to new offensive coaching hires

UCLA football will make three changes to its offensive coaching staff, according to multiple reports, highlighted by the promotion of running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu to offensive coordinator. Read more...

Photo: UCLA running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu will become the next offensive coordinator for Bruin football, according to multiple reports. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Q&A: Former Bruin Kevin McDermott talks playoffs, long snap techniques

It’s been well-documented that a pair of ex-Bruins – Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks – have worked together to help anchor the Minnesota Vikings’ defense throughout the team’s playoff run. Read more...

Photo: Minnesota Vikings long snapper Kevin McDermott was a member of the UCLA football team from 2008 to 2012 before entering the league as an undrafted free agent. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone reportedly hired by Texas A&M

This post was updated on Jan. 8 at 10:20 a.m. UCLA football offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone has agreed to a three-year contract with Texas A&M, according to FOX Sports’ senior college football reporter Bruce Feldman. Read more...

Photo: Offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone joined the UCLA coaching staff in January 2012, but he is rumored to have taken the same job at Texas A&M. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Reports suggest Mora likely to stay with UCLA despite NFL rumors

From the information that has surfaced over the past three days, it doesn’t look like UCLA football coach Jim Mora is going anywhere. On Tuesday morning, Bruin Report Online reported that sources “close to the situation” said Mora wouldn’t take an interview for another coaching job right now, even if he were offered one. Read more...

Photo: Coach Jim Mora is reportedly here to stay despite reports that numerous NFL teams have come knocking. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Left tackle Conor McDermott returning to UCLA for final season

UCLA football starting left tackle Conor McDermott announced via Instagram on Tuesday night that he will be returning to UCLA for his redshirt senior season in 2016. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior left tackle Conor McDermott has started 19 of UCLA’s 26 games over the past two seasons. In those 19 starts, the Bruins have allowed an average of 1.5 sacks per game, while they’ve allowed 3.7 sacks per game in the seven games McDermott hasn’t started. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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