I have lived the 4:55 a.m. wake-up calls. It was only four months, but my time with the UCLA men’s rowing team gave me the utmost respect for the athletes – male and female – who are able to fight past every mental and physical barrier to compete on the water. Read more...
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September 3, 12:42 am
Football season preview 2015
UCLA football plays its first game on Sept. 5 against the University of Virginia. From scouting reports to in-depth infographics, Daily Bruin Sports previews the season ahead. Read more...
Football, Sports
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September 3, 12:36 am
Starting a freshman quarterback uncommon, not unprecedented
True freshman Josh Rosen takes the field Saturday as one of the rare first-years to lead a college-level offense. When he walks into the Rose Bowl this weekend, the five-star recruit will be tasked with proving he can take No. Read more...
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Football, Sports
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September 3, 12:30 am
Football scouting report: Virginia
UCLA football kicks off its 2015 season on Saturday against the team that it started off with last season: Virginia. Similar to last year, the Bruins enter the matchup as heavy favorites over the Cavaliers. Read more...
Photo: Junior running back Taquan Mizzell rushed 10 times for 31 yards in last year’s UCLA-Virginia game in Charlottesville. Mizzell, a shifty and elusive back, moves into the starting role for the Cavaliers this year. (Courtesy of Emily Gorham/The Cavalier Daily)
Football, Sports
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September 3, 12:25 am
LBs coach connects with players through undergraduate experience
The Bruins had a falling out with their linebackers coaches last season. They had an inside linebackers coach who made headlines for an in-game confrontation with coach Jim Mora on the sidelines. Read more...
Photo: Scott White (middle) has brought a unique perspective to the UCLA linebackers coach position this year. Unlike his predecessors, White played college football within the last 10 years, allowing him to connect with the players. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin staff)
Football, Sports
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September 3, 12:23 am
Quarterback, O-line to be key factors in season opener against Virginia
UCLA football’s Saturday season opener at the Rose Bowl has a lot of familiar components. The opposition is the same, as are the keys to the outcome. Read more...
Photo: Junior right tackle Caleb Benenoch is part of a UCLA offensive line that has logged more starts than any offensive line in college football. The Bruins’ linemen have 131 combined starts, with 22 coming from Benenoch. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 2, 6:19 pm
Photo Flashback: 2014 UCLA football season
With the UCLA football season opener coming up this Saturday, Spectrum takes you on a photo journey through last year’s season with a few of our best photos. Read more...