Friday, February 20

Report Card: UCLA football spring camp 2016 – Offense

Editor’s note: A player’s year refers to his NCAA eligibility for next season. So a player who is a freshman in school this spring is called a sophomore because he will be a sophomore when the NCAA football regular season starts in fall. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore running back Bolu Olorunfunmi was the biggest offensive standout of spring camp, according to coach Jim Mora. Olorunfunmi figures to have a steep uptick in carries this year, after the departure of Paul Perkins to the NFL draft. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)


A mother’s resilience pushes Anthony Barr to success on and off the field

The linebacker sat hunched over one of Kerckhoff patio’s white metal tables, inconspicuous in a grey hoodie and sweats. A student in a bright yellow UCLA shirt approached him, offering his outstretched hand for a high-five. Read more...

Photo: Anthony Barr played running back for his first two seasons at UCLA before transitioning to the linebacker position his junior season. Despite attracting the attention of NFL scouts, Barr chose to stay for his senior year and finish his education. (Courtesy Lori Barr)


Bruins put on pass-heavy performance for fans at Spring Showcase

Josh Rosen’s pass floated far downfield, high over the heads of the defense, arcing down toward the outstretched arms of Kenny Walker. It was a familiar scene for UCLA fans, who time and time again have seen Walker speed past his defender for a chance at a huge reception, only to watch as the ball bounced off his hands. Read more...

Photo: Rising redshirt senior wide receiver Kenny Walker caught a deep touchdown pass from Josh Rosen during 7-on-7 drills. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football fine-tunes defensive moves before Spring Showcase

On the final day of spring practice, everything came full circle. The emerging UCLA pass rush dominated, just as it had in the first two weeks of spring. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior rush end Takkarist McKinley (middle) chases rising sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen out of the pocket during the 11-on-11 session of Thursday’s practice. McKinley has shown improved rushing ability this spring, playing a new position in the 5- and 6-technique. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)



Football spring training refines technique, ushers in rising freshmen

The offseason has been full of changes for UCLA football, with nearly every Bruin adding weight and many learning new roles as the team implements new concepts. Read more...

Photo: Defensive end Deon Hollins (middle) adds veteran leadership to a Bruins defense which lost the likes of Myles Jack and Kenny Clark to the NFL. The rising senior led the team in sacks in 2014 with nine. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA’s O-line duo prepares for new power-running scheme

At some point in the fall, UCLA football will need its offensive tackles to stand tall – at least figuratively. In a literal sense, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm has emphasized to his tackles the importance of staying low, which is not the easiest task for the Bruins’ pair of 6-foot-9-inch bookends, rising redshirt senior Conor McDermott and rising redshirt sophomore Kolton Miller. Read more...

Photo: Kolton Miller comes back at the offensive tackle position to help anchor a talented Bruin backfield. Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm has been pleased with the rising redshirt junior’s progression and expects more to come. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin)



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