Four-star middle linebacker Roquan Smith sat hunched behind the table as he rummaged through a bag below. Tension hung in the air as two fan bases – UCLA and Georgia – held their breath in anticipation for the decision from Scout.com’s No. Read more...
Photo: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s future at UCLA is uncertain after the former NFL player was offered a coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
After months, or in some cases years, of recruiting, Wednesday – National Signing Day – marks the end of a long journey for high school football players and college coaches alike, as players announce and sign with the college they will play for. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football is looking to add several high-profile recruits to its recruit class on Wednesday, during National Signing Day 2015. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The redshirt sophomore gymnast mounted onto the high bar, grabbed hold and let her body swing. She kicked herself up vertically and released her hands to reach out and grab the lower bar. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore gymnast Christine Peng-Peng Lee is starting her gymnastics career on a clean slate after overcoming years of adversity. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Every fan knows that a prominent question in sports is: “Is your team reloading or rebuilding?” The UCLA softball team understands that the question is being asked because of its shortcomings last year. Read more...
Photo: Senior catcher Stephany LaRosa enters her senior season as a candidate for the USA Softball Player of the Year. Last year, LaRosa overcame a slow start to lead the Bruins in several offensive categories, including on-base and slugging percentage. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sophomore Mackenzie McDonald said he was not disappointed in himself. His coach was. “It wasn’t anything about him playing badly; he just lost concentration,” said coach Billy Martin after McDonald, the No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Mackenzie McDonald developed a mental edge as he faced three top-40 singles players in nine days. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
It may seem but odd, but if UCLA continues its season turnaround, it might have its loss in Oregon to thank for it. Senior guard Norman Powell challenged his teammates’ commitment and energy, and implored them to fight harder following an embarrassing defensive performance. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell called his teammates out for their lack of effort and efficacy following UCLA’s loss to Oregon. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Editor’s note: UCLA men’s volleyball player Steve O’Dell is writing a biweekly guest column pertaining to his experiences as a Division I student-athlete. Every other Wednesday, the Daily Bruin will run a perspective piece from O’Dell focusing on a facet of his experience at UCLA. Read more...
