Analysts are saying Josh Rosen won’t be the first quarterback off the board in the NFL Draft on Thursday night – in fact, he may not even be the second or the third. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is a projected top-10 pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. Rosen threw for over 9,000 yards and had a QBR of 140.1 in three seasons with the Bruins. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
UCLA football kicked off the Chip Kelly era with the spring game at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Fans got their first chance to see Kelly lead the team through live-speed game action. Read more...
The inaugural UCLA football spring game of the Chip Kelly era is in the books as the white team defeated the blue team 16-10 on Saturday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman quarterback Austin Burton was responsible for both of the white teams’ touchdowns Saturday. He scored one through the air, and then ran in the second himself on a read-option play. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)
Saturdays are for the boys, and Sundays are for the offensive linemen. At least, that’s the case for UCLA football. The offensive linemen spend most of their time in the trenches on the football field, so off the field, they opt for bonding events at more relaxing locations. Read more...
Photo: Rising senior running back Soso Jamabo and UCLA football will take the field for the first time under coach Chip Kelly on Saturday. Jamabo ran for 446 yards and six touchdowns last season. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
Chip Kelly remained unsure on the status of this weekend’s UCLA football spring game before Tuesday morning’s practice. “We’re hopeful,” the coach said. “I’ve always wanted to play a game, but we won’t be able to determine that until after (practice on) Thursday.” The reason for uncertainty revolves around the Bruins’ lack of depth at a handful of positions due to health concerns. Read more...
Photo: Rising sophomore linebacker Rahyme Johnson – the only player to address the media following Tuesday morning’s practice – said he hopes UCLA can play an intrasquad game on Saturday. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
Sunlight and a slight breeze washed over Spaulding Field as UCLA football finished another week of spring practice. The players huddled in the middle of the field for a weekend send-off, the usual cheers such as “D-line, showtime!” filling the air. Read more...
Photo: (Ceci Sheng/Daily Bruin)
Chip Kelly’s offenses at Oregon were known for their breakneck tempo between plays and for overwhelming defenses with blazing-fast athletes. In Philadelphia, he relied heavily on similar spread and run/pass option schemes while emphasizing tight ends in the passing game since NFL defenses were much speedier. Read more...
Photo: Rising redshirt sophomore Jordan Wilson is one of three tight ends expected to be heavily utilized by Chip Kelly this season. Wilson recorded 155 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns last season. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
