Prior to each UCLA football game, the Daily Bruin football beat writers will predict the score, and give a short reasoning behind their prediction. To keep track of how far off each writer’s predictions are from reality, the “prediction differential per game” statistic shows the average difference between a particular writer’s predicted margin of victory and the actual one, based on predictions the writer has made this season. Read more...
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September 5, 1:43 pm
Beat writers’ game day predictions: UCLA v. Memphis
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September 4, 8:11 pm
Reviewing ‘The Drive’: Episode 2 improves with game day footage, piece on UCLA’s Kenny Clark
The second episode of “The Drive” begins pretty much exactly where the first episode left off, which was a little disappointing. The first couple of minutes again focus on the hype and expectations surrounding the UCLA football team as it goes through its final days of fall training camp in San Bernardino. Read more...
Photo: The second episode of Pac-12 Networks’ behind-the-scenes show “The Drive” provided in-depth coverage of UCLA’s opening game against Virginia on Saturday, including audio snippets from players and coaches on the sidelines. (Courtesy of Marshall Bronfin/The Cavalier Daily)
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September 4, 8:08 pm
UCLA offense eager for second chance in home opener against Memphis
A day after the smoke cleared from UCLA’s near blowup against Virginia – a 28-20 road win for the Bruins – offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone awoke to a startling realization. Read more...
Photo: For the UCLA offense to be more successful this Saturday against Memphis, the Bruins will need to get more production from their tailbacks. Last week at Virginia, redshirt senior running back Jordon James (left) had just three yards rushing on five carries, and redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley (right) was the team’s second-leading rusher with 39 yards. (Courtesy of Marshall Bronfin/The Cavalier Daily)
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September 4, 2:09 pm
Future UCLA sports facility to be named the Wasserman Football Center
UCLA’s future football facility will be named the Wasserman Football Center, UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero announced Thursday. The building will be named after the Wasserman Foundation and Casey Wasserman – a sports agent, UCLA alumnus and the foundation’s president – in recognition of Wasserman’s donation and support. Read more...
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September 4, 12:58 am
UCLA offensive line makes improvements in practice after ‘disappointing’ play
One day after what he called a “disappointing” performance by his group that he said nearly lost UCLA the game against Virginia, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm brought his players in for a meeting. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior left tackle Malcolm Bunche (right) has stepped into a leadership role in his first year at UCLA. The transfer from Miami recently organized a players-only meeting to discuss the importance of focus with the younger offensive linemen on the team. Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff
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September 3, 9:11 am
Bruins disappointed after dropping to No. 11 in AP poll after win
It’s a tale of two lines for UCLA as the team preps for Saturday’s home opener against Memphis. The Bruins saw some of the best of one and what they hope was the worst of another against Virginia. Read more...
Photo: At the end of fall camp, the injuries and lack of depth on the offensive line appeared to be the biggest concern for the Bruins. That concern proved to be a rightful one on Saturday, when UCLA surrendered five sacks against Virginia. (Katie Meyers / Bruin senior staff)
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September 2, 12:10 am
Football Tuesday – Sept. 2, 2014
Every UCLA football Saturday, whether at the Rose Bowl or on the road, has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday (or in this case, Tuesday), the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. Read more...