I've never really bought into the whole recruiting hysteria, but maybe it's time I reconsidered. Read more...
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February 2, 1:19 am
Excitement of Signing Day should be tempered, as there is more to success than recruiting
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February 2, 1:09 am
Jim Mora's No. 11 recruiting class hushes critics of the new Bruin football coach
A good number of UCLA football fans were displeased with the athletic department's Dec. 9 hiring of coach Jim Mora. One fan website's headline read "By hiring Jim Mora, UCLA's (chancellor Gene) Block and (athletic director Dan) Guerrero tell Bruin alumni to go to hell." Read more...
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January 31, 11:58 pm
Drama, uncertainty of National Signing Day arrives
Today's the day. Today's the day where paper hits pen "“ today's the day faxes become relevant again. Read more...
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Football coach Jim Mora speaks to UCLA fans at halftime during the men’s basketball game against Arizona. Despite doubts that his recruiting skills weren’t on par with Rick Neuheisel’s, Mora and his staff have recruited a highly touted class that will be announcing its university choices sometime today.
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January 19, 12:02 am
UCLA football recruiting, led by coach Jim Mora, promises strong roster for 2012 season
Jan. 12, everything was quiet. In fact, it was dead "“ at least that's what the NCAA football recruiting calendar said. From Jan. 9-12, teams could not call, text, email, or Facebook recruits under any circumstance because it was a dead period in the recruiting calendar. Read more...
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Redshirt senior cornerback Aaron Hester brings down a Sun Devil during UCLA’s 29-28 upset over Arizona State earlier this school year. The Bruins have received two 4-star cornerback commitments for next season.
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January 10, 1:14 am
Two new coaches join Jim Mora’s football staff
Jim Mora continues to keep busy on his first official day as UCLA's football coach. Read more...
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Angus McClure
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January 10, 1:11 am
Football coach Jim Mora dismisses three players on his first day
New UCLA football coach Jim Mora didn't waste any time laying down the law during his first real day on the job. Read more...
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Junior defensive back Randall Carroll was one of three players dismissed from the football team by coach Jim Mora. Carroll did not meet the team’s academic eligibility requirements.
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January 9, 12:51 am
Esh Prints: New era begins for UCLA football team as coach Jim Mora takes the rein in 2012
SAN FRANCISCO "”mdash; Among a swarm of "Are you back in LA yet?" texts that I received the last few days "“ I'm more popular than I realized "“ one in particular led to a nugget. Read more...
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Defensive lineman Michael Buchanan and the Fighting Illini hoist the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl trophy after defeating UCLA 20-14 on Dec. 31. New head coach Jim Mora was in attendance at the game, but only as a spectator.