UCLA Football Thread

[nate]

They won't back off.  He was already committed to Texas once this season too.

 

Bruins need to win again this season to prove they are a legit team and then I think it will be easier to recruit these guys.

 

Losing guys to tOSU and Alabama can be expected.

[nate]

Vanderdoes cleared to play this season.  BOOM

[nando714]

Vanderdoes cleared to play this season. BOOM

Can he play any of the DB positions?

[nate]

Not worried about DB.  Need him at DE since Owa may have to red shirt.

[Section517]

Can he play any of the DB positions?

 

Priest Willis is scheduled to report to UCLA, and is expected to be cleared by NCAA soon thereafter.  

 

I like that UCLA has practically an entire new secondary.  Hester, Price, and McDonald were constantly getting abused throughout last season.  Abbott will be missed though.  Looking forward to the watching the redshirt and true freshman play.

[nate]

Great article on Jonathan Ogden, one of the best OL ever to play the game.

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/72749/ogden-defined-an-era-and-a-franchise

[nate]

The first coaches poll is out, UCLA ranked 21, Southern Cal 24.  Guess they didn't ask Phil Steele.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/polls/coaches-poll/?sf15615474=1

[nando714]

Ron Robinson DB chooses bruins over new Mexico st ,Cal Poly, Northwestern

#24 not too shabby considering

UCLA only 21? Was thinking the #15-#18 range

[nando714]

Nate question

Lasely from Serra is making all 5 visits & when SC offers is Mora gonna pull his scholly?

Edit- he also said mora only wanted 2 wr this class but 4 committed right now. If mora gets higher profile wr's is not gonna honor these kids offers? Also lasley was quoted saying he's keeping his options options open. Doesnt ucla have a policy against that if they're "committed"

[nate]

It is on a player by player basis.  Couple of times the coaches have felt that they are being lead on to believe the commitment is stronger than it is, they just don't put up with bullshit.  I don't think they are too worried if they lose out on Lasley.  The only have 3 WR commits, the other one you are thinking of is probably Sykes... he wants to commit but they won't accept his commitment at this time.

 

Mora always says he will take exceptional talent and find a spot for them, regardless of how many scholies or other players are committed.

[halobob]

UCLA's schedule is brutal this year.  Gonna have to play much better than last season to win games at Nebraska, Stanford, Oregon, USC.  Hopefully they are up to the task!

[Tank]

tOSU in at #2.

I'm assuming El Camino was 26.

[nate]

Picture of Jon Ogden in high school...  He was a bit larger than the rest of the players.

 

[nate]

By the way, I have no idea why someone took a picture from the 90's and made it black and white to look old.

 

Bruins opened up camp with a two and a half day Navy Seals training in San Diego before heading to San Berdoo tonight.

[xboom28x]

Bummed because comcast in my area won't pick up Pac 12 networks. Stupid Big 10

[nate]

Pic of the team at Navy Seals training:

 

[Blarg]

You just know the NCAA is going to find some violation for having a gathering at the beach.

[Tank]

You just know the NCAA is going to find some violation for having a gathering at the beach.

Free military fatigues. Great, way to go, marine corps. You just ruined the season.

[nate]

Yeah I am sure they had to give those back.

 

NCAA probably is against breathing air with water in it, that would be an unfair benefit.

[nate]

Bruins having their first practice today.  They are using a drone.  Video in the link below.

 

http://www.tout.com/m/7xccgd?ref=twtxe0bm

[nate]

This is another picture of it.  It is about the size of a basketball.

 

[nate]

Loving the practice reports.  Reporters saying that the pace is way better than last year because all of the players that are returning are able to keep the frosh going.

 

Sounds like Woulard has a ton of potential, which is good in case Hundley is gone at the end of the year.  Also sounds like Priest Willis is a beast.

[Hollyw00d]

Bruins having their first practice today.  They are using a drone.  Video in the link below.

 

http://www.tout.com/m/7xccgd?ref=twtxe0bm

 

 

thanks obama

[nando714]

7 players have concussions? Johnny Johnson done? Kyle Fitts full body cramps? (This made me laugh) Vanderdoes hasnt practiced with back issues?

I thought SC was having a tough time with injuries...

[nate]

7 players have concussions? Johnny Johnson done? Kyle Fitts full body cramps? (This made me laugh) Vanderdoes hasnt practiced with back issues?

I thought SC was having a tough time with injuries...

UCLA is really sensitive to head injuries. They are just being extra cautious. Losing Johnson really sucks. Sounds like Eddie will be back really soon and Fitts just missed a day. He was severely dehydrated.