Sunday, May 17

UCLA football coach suspended for opening games of 2015 season

This post was updated on Aug. 23 at 8:00 p.m. UCLA football handed down its second self-imposed suspension in five months to offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Adrian Klemm on Friday evening. Read more...

Photo: Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm (center) was suspended for the first two games of the 2015 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the UCLA football program. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Football coach Jim Mora defends controversial motivational tactics

SAN BERNARDINO — Going to a college football practice can be jarring for someone who’s never been there before. There are verbal attacks and taunts hurled across the field – a lot of them. Read more...

Photo: Coach Jim Mora defended the way in which he motivates players on Thursday, saying that it’s his job to toughen them up. His open criticism of incoming freshman quarterback Josh Rosen made waves on social media earlier in the week. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


QB competition continues as Rosen, Neuheisel square off in 11-on-11s

SAN BERNARDINO — UCLA football’s practice on Wednesday evening was relatively lax, with the players wearing shorts instead of pads. But the quarterback competition continued. Redshirt junior Jerry Neuheisel and freshman Josh Rosen traded off series during the 11-on-11 portion of practice, which lasted for about an hour. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Jerry Neuheisel lobs a pass to redshirt junior fullback Nate Iese during Wednesday evening’s practice. The veteran quarterback completed 12 passes for approximately 100 yards during the scrimmage. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football brings the blitz in preparation for Virginia opener

SAN BERNARDINO — In the opening game of last season, the Bruins were under siege. Play after play, Virginia blitzed UCLA. Sometimes the Cavaliers blitzed from the edge, sometimes they charged up the middle. Read more...

Photo: Incoming freshman quarterback Josh Rosen stands in the pocket as junior linebacker Cameron Judge (No. 4) blitzes off the edge. Rosen has faced a myriad of blitzes so far in fall training camp, and said that it’s helped him “a lot.” (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Without vocal leader, linebackers rely on talent, experience

SAN BERNARDINO — Linebackers coach Scott White sees the jersey No. 11 at the rushing outside linebacker position for UCLA. He sees the 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Keisean Lucier-South (left) has drawn comparisons to former UCLA outside linebacker Anthony Barr not just because the two share the same jersey number and 6-foot-4 frame, but also because they possess similar potentials as edge rushers, according to linebackers coach Scott White. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s soccer sets new goals after scoreless tie in exhibition game

On paper, Wednesday’s friendly between No. 4 UCLA and Missouri might seem like an inconsequential preseason kick-about between two women’s soccer teams. But, even though neither team managed to find the back of the net at the end of the 90 minutes, the Bruins left the North Athletic Field with a handful of goals of their own to work toward for the rest of the season. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Taylor Smith, recently named on this year’s Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy watch list, was announced as a first-time co-captain for the Bruins. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Veteran core, influx of youth offer men’s soccer chance at redemption

A second straight year of penalty kick eliminations for UCLA men’s soccer hasn’t seemed to diminish the expectations that surround the Bruins. Instead, it has fueled them as they prepare for the upcoming 2015 season. Read more...

Photo: Senior defensive midfielder Grady Howe, one of three UCLA men’s soccer captains in 2015, said that this year’s team will need to find its identity to truly capitalize on its depth of talent. (Daily Bruin file photo)