Student-athletes are also, well, students. Distinctive identities dwell in jerseys and helmets. But for two weeks in the spring, they become hot commodities in an athletic bazaar. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster watches practice at Spaulding Field. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 14 at 9:17 p.m. The monotonous loop of “Still D.R.E.,” “California Love” and the cheers and jeers of UCLA football players ground to a halt Saturday morning. Read more...
Photo: Senior Hudson Habermehl carries the ball downfield during UCLA football’s game against Stanford. The 6-foot-7 tight end exited Saturday’s practice with a knee injury. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin staff)
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)
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)
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)
A triumvirate of ancient Greek philosophers – Aristotle, Plato and Socrates – sculpted the fabric of modern 20th-century teachings. As thinkers, they’re the crème de la crème. Read more...
Photo: New UCLA football offensive coordinator and associate head coach Eric Bieniemy walks on Spaulding Field during practice. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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)
