During another dismal losing season for UCLA football in 2010, there was one bright spot. Amid the blowout losses, suspensions and criticism, Johnathan Franklin was the model of consistency. Read more...
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Johnathan Franklin will lead the Bruins’ ground attack against Houston on Sept. 3. Franklin’s humility, hard work and explosive on-field performances have solidified his role as a leader of the team.
Boasting a new coordinator in Mike Johnson, UCLA's offense will look to improve on a less-than-spectacular 2010 campaign. UCLA was last in the Pac-10 in total yards last season, but managed to finish in the middle of the conference in both total rushing yards and rushing yards per game. Read more...
Akeem Ayers and Rahim Moore were the faces of UCLA football. Both players were multi-year starters who made major contributions during their time as Bruins. Ayers, an outside linebacker, compiled 183 tackles, 14 sacks and six interceptions while at UCLA, and Moore, a free safety, contributed 186 tackles and 14 interceptions. Read more...
I've found the World War II movie equivalent of the UCLA football program as currently situated. You might not like this movie. In fact, you probably despise it. It's the 2001 blockbuster "Pearl Harbor." Read more...
For a few players on the UCLA football team, Westwood wasn't their first choice. Coach Rick Neuheisel's football program has become a popular destination for football transfers in recent years, with the roster containing about a dozen in total when factoring in junior colleges. Read more...
As far as valuable assets go, Jeff Locke's left leg might be up there alongside Kevin Prince's right knee. Read more...
When the Cougars and Bruins met in the third game of the 2010 season, Houston had a 2-0 record, 122 points through two games and a No. 23 national ranking. UCLA was 0-2, coming off a shutout loss and was still trying to figure out its new offensive scheme. Read more...
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Houston quarterback Case Keenum will get another shot at UCLA on Saturday after being injured early in the Cougars’ 31-13 loss last year.
