The growing UCLA backfield got a little more crowded after T. J. Simmons announced his commitment to the Bruins on Monday. The class of 2015 recruit, who hails from Lakeland, Fla., chose UCLA over Auburn and in-state powers Florida and Florida State, among others. Read more...
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June 30, 6:08 pm
Four-star running back TJ Simmons commits to UCLA
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June 19, 9:04 pm
Johnathan Franklin announces football retirement
Former UCLA and Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin announced his retirement from football Thursday. Franklin suffered a neck injury in Week 12 of the 2013-14 NFL season that initially ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA and Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin has announced that he will be retiring because of a neck injury. Franklin broke UCLA’s all-time career rushing yards record during his time as a Bruin. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 2, 1:14 am
Justin Alumbaugh puts character at heart of De La Salle football
CONCORD, Calif. — Few possess a role in carving out and maintaining De La Salle’s place among the great high school football programs like that of UCLA alumnus Justin Alumbaugh. Read more...
Photo: Justin Alumbaugh helped coach linebackers and offensive linemen for De La Salle throughout his undergraduate years at UCLA, where he gained a newfound appreciation for learning that led to a career as a teacher. He was promoted to the coaching post at one of high school football’s most celebrated programs in early 2013. A full-time teacher and a coach, Alumbaugh sees little difference in how he approaches both roles. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)
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May 12, 2:22 am
Five UCLA players drafted to NFL show success under Mora
The transformation of UCLA football under Jim Mora continued this week, as five Bruins – linebackers Anthony Barr and Jordan Zumwalt, offensive guard Xavier Su’a-Filo, defensive end Cassius Marsh and wide receiver Shaq Evans – had their names called in the NFL draft. Read more...
Photo: Linebacker Jordan Zumwalt was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the fifth UCLA player taken and the ninth drafted in UCLA’s two years under coach Jim Mora. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 10, 9:57 pm
DB Brandon Sermons signs with Cardinals as undrafted free agent
Five former UCLA football players were drafted this year, including three on Saturday, but another Bruin found a home Saturday night after the draft.Defensive back Brandon Sermons signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, he confirmed to the Daily Bruin. Read more...
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May 10, 3:30 pm
Former UCLA LB Zumwalt reacts to being drafted by Steelers
Through 191 picks in the 2014 NFL draft, four UCLA football players had been selected. Jordan Zumwalt was not among them. The senior linebacker watched as teammates Anthony Barr, Xavier Su’a-Filo, Cassius Marsh and Shaq Evans found their NFL homes. Read more...
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May 10, 2:19 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers select UCLA’s Zumwalt with 192nd pick
Drafted 192nd overall, UCLA linebacker Jordan Zumwalt is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. Zumwalt’s football identity features versatility and a penchant for splash plays. He started all 13 games in 2013, playing inside and outside, for the Bruins, forcing three fumbles and notching two interceptions while serving as one of UCLA’s leaders in reel-worthy tackles. Read more...
Photo: Linebacker Jordan Zumwalt waited longer than expected to be drafted but finally heard his name called on Saturday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)