Tuesday, December 16

Nguyening: NCAA targeting rule is too ambiguously enforced

Last season, Anthony Barr laid a hit that was heard around the city – a sack so thunderous under the rain at the Rose Bowl it ended USC quarterback Matt Barkley’s college career. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside linebacker Anthony Barr registered his first sack against New Mexico State, and his strong hit on Aggie quarterback King Davis III came close to warranting a targeting penalty.


Football’s offensive line continues to adjust to recent tweaks

UCLA’s offensive line has two players who have earned All-American distinctions. It also holds two of the offense’s three captain positions, one of whom, center Jacob Brendel, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm called “mature beyond his age.” Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Simon Goines will compete for playing time at right tackle with freshman Caleb Benenoch.


Football special teams play key role in wins

Moments after sophomore outside linebacker Kenny Orjioke dove to block a Nevada punt deep in Wolf Pack territory, redshirt junior Phillip Ruhl scooped up a bouncing ball and dove into the end zone for his first score as a Bruin. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior fullback Phillip Ruhl has been a key contributor on special teams for the Bruins. In addition to scoring against Nevada, he caught a pass for a touchdown in UCLA’s game against Nebraska.


UCLA sees NCAA targeting rule in play, announces new training space

In a statement released today, UCLA announced an effort to raise private funds for a football training complex to be constructed just west of Spaulding field, adjacent to the current Acosta Athletic Training Complex. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside linebacker Anthony Barr was nearly the victim of the NCAA’s new targeting penalty, but was flagged for roughing the passer instead.


Football Monday – Sept. 23, 2013

Every UCLA football Saturday, whether at the Rose Bowl or on the road, has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore running back Steven Manfro scored two touchdowns Saturday, after having scored three all of last season.



UCLA pays homage to WR Nick Pasquale in 59-13 blowout win

PASADENA — On their first offensive play Saturday night, the Bruins were outnumbered. Taking the field with five offensive linemen, three wide receivers, a quarterback and a running back, UCLA left one receiver slot open toward the right sideline. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside linebacker Anthony Barr registered his first sack of the season on Saturday.



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