Chiccoa: Feelin' Super Sonic Sep 9, 2008
Date: Sep 8, 2008 Our football columnist Charles Chiccoa watched the UCLA/Tennessee game literally from the cheap seats, but he still provides a good perspective on the game, including a take on all of the college football pundits and their view of the UCLA football team. to read the rest of this story. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Coaches Out Friday; Neuheisel Uses Helicopter Sep 9, 2008
Date: Sep 8, 2008 The UCLA football staff used one of their days "out" to evaluate recruits Friday night, and the coaches traveled across the western United States to see recruits. Head Coach Rick Neuheisel hopped in a helicopter to traverse Southern California. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Stay Connected with the Bruin Locker Room Sep 9, 2008
Official UCLA Football decals (100 winners). To join the Bruin Locker Room. (Uclabruins.com)
BlueArc digital video-sharing system scores big with schools Sep 4, 2008
While the UCLA football team kicked off the NCAA season Monday night with an overtime victory over Tennessee, its IT department scored another triumph by putting into play a digital video-sharing system for schools in the Pac-10 conference based on BlueArc data storage ... While the UCLA football team kicked off the NCAA season Monday night with an overtime victory over Tennessee, its IT department scored another triumph by putting into play a digital video-sharing system for schools in the... (Search Storage)
Review of Tennessee Game Sep 3, 2008
Date: Sep 2, 2008 The new era of UCLA football begins, and it's definitely a new world, one in which a UCLA team, overmatched in every way but in coaching, steals a victory from 18th-ranked Tennessee, 27-24. We now see how superior coaching can not only impact your program but even one, single game. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Labor's likely light today Sep 2, 2008
Don Eiermann, president of the American Federal Government Employees Local 1858, said he's grilling out and later watching the University of Tennessee vs. UCLA football game. Eiermann, however, pointed out that thousands of employees across Huntsville have unions to thank for their 40-hour work week, medical benefits, pension plans and today's day off. (AL.com)
Parsons Parking Shuttle Information Aug 30, 2008
The UCLA Football shuttle bus operation will continue at the Parsons Company parking lot, located at the corner of Walnut and Fair Oaks Avenues in downtown Pasadena this season ... We are pleased to announce that beginning this season, UCLA Football fans will be able to park at the Parsons lot for free. (Uclabruins.com)
Downey giving Bruins a good look Aug 30, 2008
On Monday, Downey will be running through the tunnel of the storied Rose Bowl for the UCLA football team's season-opener against Tennessee in front of more than 70,000 screaming fans. Taking the field at the Rose Bowl is going to be crazy, said Downey, who will don a baby blue No. 78 jersey for Monday's game. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
NEUHEISEL: UCLA coach back at alma mater Aug 29, 2008
By Robyn Norwood, Special for USA TODAY LOS ANGELES Rick Neuheisel is back on the UCLA football practice field, coaching where he once played. The field faces a different direction these days. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bruins play 'monopoly' Aug 29, 2008
Rick Neuheisel figures if nothing else, he has one group in Los Angeles believing that he is about to turn the UCLA football program around. "It looks like we've got our marketing program convinced," Neuheisel said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Opinion: Reality starting to hit UCLA's Neuheisel Aug 27, 2008
While poring over the footage as though each presser were the Zapruder film, one thing becomes clear: The novelty of becoming the new UCLA football coach has worn off and given way to the reality that he his about to open a 2008 season with an undermanned, largely inexperienced and untested team. When he was introduced at Karl Dorrells successor on New Years Eve, Neuheisel was festive, happy to return home, plump with optimism and ready to douse his audience with the contents of his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
CAMPUS CLICKS: The 28 most clich posters in dorm rooms Aug 27, 2008
The above quote appeared in a full-page LA Times ad for UCLA football, which also included a picture of Neuheisel meaningfully staring, and pointing off into the distance. Lisa (a blatant UCLA-hater) at Straight Talk From the Left Coast has The possibilities include a kid who looks like he might be able to throw 20 yards, a landmine left by the Trojan mascot and that elusive spot at the end of the field (the end zone). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Updated Football Practice Schedule Aug 16, 2008
Here is the updated UCLA football practice schedule through Wednesday, August 20. Practices are at Spaulding Field. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA Football Wednesday Afternoon Practice Video Aug 8, 2008
Senior center Micah Reed speaks with UCLA All Access reporter Jeff Siegel and Head Coach Rick Neuheisel addresses the media. Senior center speaks with UCLA All Access reporter Jeff Siegel and UCLA Head Football Coach addresses the media following Wednesday afternoon's practice on Spaulding Field. (Uclabruins.com)
Fall Football Camp Starts Today Aug 6, 2008
UCLA football starts a new era today when the UCLA football team starts fall football camp and Rick Neuheisel begins his first season as UCLA's head coach. Here's the fall camp schedule, and some more bits of information to have when following the Bruins in camp. (BruinReportOnline.com)
2008 UCLA Football Media Day Photos and Video Aug 6, 2008
The UCLA Football team kicked off the 2008 season with its annual campus media day just prior to its first official afternoon practice. To view photos from media day, click. (Uclabruins.com)
Football Fall Camp Preview: Offense Jul 30, 2008
We're one week away from UCLA football starting fall camp, and there is so much to know going into it. Here's a pre-fall camp primer on everything you should be watching for, starting with the offense and the challenge of the offensive line. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Storyteller Niehaus enters Hall Jul 28, 2008
From 1969-1976, he broadcast the California Angels, as well as UCLA football and basketball toward the end of the period. He joined the Mariners in the team's first season, 1977. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Seattle voice set to join Hall of Fame Jul 26, 2008
He worked for the Armed Forces Network in Los Angeles and New York before anchoring himself in the L.A. market in the late 1960s and early 70s, calling games for the California Angels and UCLA football. In 1976 at the baseball winter meetings, Niehaus was encouraged to interview for the lead play-by-play job with the expansion Mariners. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
UCLA Football Picked To Finish Fifth In Pac-10 Title Race Jul 25, 2008
and the UCLA football team have been picked to finish fifth in this year's Pac-10 title race as decided by media members at the annual Pac-10 Football Media Day. The Bruins picked up 204 votes for fifth behind USC (389), Arizona State (330), Oregon (295) and California (274). (Pac-10.org)
E Scott takes your questions Jul 14, 2008
Hopefully, you will find your way back to the UCLA coaching staff in the future to continue what you had started--turning UCLA football into a national powerhouse that will rival those guys across town. Thank you again. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
UCLA Water Polo to Host Annual Jim Toring Memorial Golf Tournament Jul 4, 2008
Previous items donated to the silent auction and prize drawing have included a "Day on the Water Polo Bench," roundtrip airline tickets, a trip to the Bay Area water polo/football weekend, Los Angeles Dodgers' tickets, vintage fine wines, seats in the VIP press box at a UCLA football game, breakfast with John Wooden, UCLA basketball tickets and pre-game receptions, a private suite at the Honda Center, UCLA Adidas sportswear, gift certificates to local restaurants, and UCLA memorabilia... (Uclabruins.com)
National Anthem Auditions Jul 3, 2008
The UCLA Athletic Department would like to invite you to audition to sing the National Anthem at a 2008 UCLA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Three finalists from the audition will be profiled on the UCLA website and at the UCLA Football games leading up to their National Anthem performance. Fans will determine the winner by voting for their favorite finalists on the UCLA Athletics website beginning Monday, September 1st. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA Football Update Jun 21, 2008
Two UCLA football camps are scheduled for next week. UCLA will be hosting the High School Overnight Camp on June 22-24. (Uclabruins.com)
Vagabond childhood prepares Nick Hundley for life behind the plate Jun 20, 2008
Ever since he was a ball boy at UCLA football games, Hundley has watched the games in front of him with relentless curiosity. His mother and father met at Forest Grove High School; Nick was born in Corvallis. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Four Bruins Awarded Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarships Jun 13, 2008
Joseph, Pluimer, Ramos, Schoen awarded. UCLA seniors (Football), Lindsey Pluimer (Women's Basketball), Austin Ramos (Men's Cross Country/Track ) and Meghan Schoen (Women's Volleyball) have been named recipients of Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarships for 2007-08. (Uclabruins.com)
True Blue Celebration Another Success Jun 10, 2008
UCLA football radio announcers Chris Roberts and served as the emcees. The program began with Roberts and Stevens introducing the current head or assistant coaches and student-athletes in attendance, with a special mention for the three teams - women's water polo, women's tennis and men's golf - that won NCAA titles this year. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA Football Recruiting Tidbits May 30, 2008
Date: May 29, 2008 Here are some of the latest tidbits concerning UCLA football recruiting and UCLA recruits in the last week or so, including a review of the Scout. com/UnderArmour Phoenix Combine, a Hawaiian running back visiting UCLA, and more. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Report: Neuheisel's UCLA deal worth up to $1.75M May 25, 2008
UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel can earn up to $1. 75 million a year in salary and bonuses under the terms of a five-year contract that was finalized last week, the Los Angeles Times reported. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Five UCLA Football Games Among Early Television Selections May 3, 2008
ESPN will televise opener versus Tennessee on labor Day night. Five of UCLA's football games have been selected for television thus far. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA quarterback Cowan to miss all of '08 season May 2, 2008
Coming into the season, new UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel had a tough decision about who will be his starting quarterback in 2008 with and as the top two candidates. . (ESPN -- College Football News)
Terry Donahue Named 2008 UCLA Alumnus of the Year May 2, 2008
From his time as an undergraduate student to his two-decade reign as head coach of UCLA football, Donahue has devoted the vast majority of his adult life to the Bruins. As a student-athlete, Donahue embodied the 1965 "gutty little Bruin" football team that upset heavily favored USC, and later, No. 1 Michigan State in the Rose Bowl game. (Uclabruins.com)
First to 100 Trivia - The Complete Quiz May 2, 2008
What UCLA football player also scored key points in the 110m hurdles to help UCLA to the 1978 NCAA track title. A. Jonathan Ogden B. James Owens C. Dokie Williams. (Uclabruins.com)
Football Alumni Visit Practice Apr 18, 2008
Over 125 Bruin players of the past visited UCLA football practice on Thursday at the invitation of head coach. At the conclusion of the two-hour practice, the alumni players were invited into the huddle as Terry Donahue, head coach from 1976-95, addressed the current team members. (Uclabruins.com)
Stewart MandelINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Apr 17, 2008
Between the two of them, however, this Odd Couple of Westwood happens to possess many of the most crucial elements lacking from UCLA football for the better part of a decade ... Enter Neuheisel, the instantly recognizable -- and somewhat notorious -- new face of UCLA football, rescued by his alma mater after a five-year exile from college coaching following his scandal-plagued ouster at Washington. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Michigan's coeds; Pelini vs. campus paper Apr 17, 2008
The entire UCLA football team. Purdue is in the battle for free music downloads. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
UCLA Spring Football Outlook Apr 1, 2008
During first few months as head coach at his alma mater, he has created an energy and excitement around the UCLA football program. On April 3, he will begin his first Spring Practice as the UCLA head football coach and he is looking forward to building something special. (Uclabruins.com)
Football Staff To Host Coaches Clinic Fri., April 11th and Sat., April 12th Mar 20, 2008
Coach and the UCLA football staff will host a spring football clinic for high school coaches on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 ... Friday afternoon's program will include presentations by some of the region's top high school coaches and breakout sessions with UCLA football coaches ... On Saturday, all clinic participants will join the UCLA football staff on Spaulding Field for drill instruction and demonstration followed by a full scrimmage. (Uclabruins.com)
Group seeks info on athletes' health coverage Mar 3, 2008
"We want to coincide this with March Madness," said the organization's president, former UCLA football player Ramogi Huma, "to contrast the revenues (from the NCAA basketball tournament) with some of the lack of protection players have in their medical coverage.". The organization wants to know which schools offer year-round health coverage for their athletes, the extent to which they cover sports-injury expenses and, once athletes exhaust their eligibility, how long the institutions cover... (USA Today -- Sports)
Chris Joseph Earns NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Feb 27, 2008
Center is 17th UCLA football player to earn award. Feb. 26, 2008. (Uclabruins.com)
New coaching staff has Bruins buzzing Feb 20, 2008
There is a buzz about the future of UCLA football and that is because Dan Guerrero and company are taking Bruin football very seriously. This group of UCLA administrators is putting their money where their mouth is. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mariners' Niehaus wins Hall's Frick Award Feb 20, 2008
" After graduating from Indiana University in 1957, Niehaus worked for the Armed Forces radio and TV service, calling the action for Dodgers and Yankees games, as well as basketball and hockey in New York. After that came stints in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, Rams and Lakers before he teamed up with Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale on Angels broadcasts from 1969 through 1976. Niehaus also did UCLA football and basketball broadcasts for four years before moving to Seattle in 1977. He and his wife,... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Niehaus' love of baseball began as a boy Feb 20, 2008
From 1969-76, he teamed with Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale on California Angels broadcasts, also broadcasting UCLA football and basketball from 1973-76. He arrived in Seattle with the Mariners for the 1977 season. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Watch UCLA Signing Day Live Feb 7, 2008
WIN WITH THE BRUINS Fans who sign up for 2008 UCLA Signing Day Central will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a UCLA football helmet signed by Rick Neuheisel. Live announcements of the latest letters of intent. (Uclabruins.com)
Updated UCLA Football Letters Of Intent List Feb 7, 2008
UCLA Football Letters Of Intent - 22 prep seniors and one JC sign with Bruins ... UCLA Football Letters Of Intent. (Uclabruins.com)
Pac-Tending 02-06-08 Feb 6, 2008
Meanwhile, at NCAA HQ, the NCAA has reached a settlement in an NCAA antitrust lawsuit partially brought forward by former Stanford football athlete Jason White and UCLA football athlete Brian Polak which will make a total of $228 million available to student-athletes beyond the scope of what their scholarship funds cover. Of that amount, $10 million will be made available for football and basketball student-athletes through this academic year for "bona fide educational expenses" and an... (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bruin Football Visits Elementary School Feb 5, 2008
On Friday, Feb. 1, six members of the UCLA football team participated in "Super Bowl School Spirit Day" at 186th Street Elementary School. Running back , quarterback , offensive lineman , defensive tackle , fullback Thevor Theriot and defensive back spent about two hours with the youngsters. (Uclabruins.com)
Pre-Signing Day Recruiting Re-Set Feb 2, 2008
Date: Feb 1, 2008 So much has happened in UCLA football recruiting this week, with three commitments and UCLA moving up to the #9 class in the nation. So, here's a re-set of UCLA's recruiting situation with just a few more days before Signing Day, with a rundown on the guys UCLA is still targeting. (BruinReportOnline.com)
UCLA Has Many Weekend Visitors Jan 29, 2008
Date: Jan 28, 2008 The UCLA football program entertained five recruits on official visits this weekend, and two who were on campus for unofficial visits. One of the official visitors was a junior college quarterback, and another was the son of a former UCLA great. (BruinReportOnline.com)
ABC/ESPN lifts hood on NASCAR lineup Jan 23, 2008
Spice rack: Dan Patrick, on his syndicated radio show Tuesday, berated himself for not being able to work in an odd phrase introduced on Patrick's show by new UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel in his appearance on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on Monday. But, Patrick noted that Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant got the phrase on-air in a TNT postgame interview after his team's win Monday against the Denver Nuggets. (USA Today -- Sports)
What Neuheisel Hiring Chow Means Jan 22, 2008
The impact of UCLA's new coaching Dream Team is already being felt; Could it be the beginning of a new era in UCLA football. to read the rest of this story. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Reggie Moore To Join UCLA Football Staff Jan 4, 2008
Former receiver made 92 receptions as a Bruin. Former UCLA wide receiver Reggie Moore will join the Bruin football staff in a position yet to be determined, head coach announced today. (Uclabruins.com)
A Green & Yellow Sunset Inside Scoop Jan 2, 2008
In less than eight hours, starting with the morning papers and continuing with his homecoming news conference Monday afternoon, the new UCLA football coach fired several shots across the bow of Battleship Trojan and its admiral, Pete Carroll. Some people in Neuheisel's position like to sneak in under the cover of darkness and gain a foothold quietly. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Neuheisel Hired as Football Coach Dec 30, 2007
Statement from UCLA Chancellor Gene Block I'm pleased to welcome Rick Neuheisel back into the UCLA family as head coach of UCLA football. Rick is a proven talent, and the right person at the right time to lead our program to great success, both on and off the field, which is always our expectation at UCLA. Rick understands what it means to be a Bruin, and I have every confidence that he will maintain a first rate program that continues to bring pride to the entire UCLA family for years to... (BruinReportOnline.com)
Prior may be bargain, but keep on shopping Dec 30, 2007
Word on the street is that Mike Martz (Madison High) will be the next UCLA football coach, replacing fellow San Diegan Karl Dorrell (Helix High). Martz, current offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions and former Rams head coach, no doubt would bring some excitement to that program. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Neuheisel named UCLA football coach Dec 30, 2007
December 30, 2007 - 7:32 AM Sub-Navigation. Degrassi: The Next Generation. (FOX23.com, OK)
Search for coach expands Dec 29, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA FOOTBALL REPORT. Search for coach expands. (Los Angeles Times)
Retaining the 2008 Recruiting Class Dec 28, 2007
Date: Dec 27, 2007 Right now, the biggest issue in UCLA football recruiting is retaining the prospects currently committed to UCLA in the 2008 class, which is ranked nationally at #7. Here is a recruit-by-recruit run-down on UCLA's chances for keeping each of them. (BruinReportOnline.com)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Sutton seeks 800th Dec 28, 2007
It isn't going to be easy turning the UCLA football program around as long as Pete Carroll is running things across town at USC, but it's still a pretty prestigious gig, right. Well, maybe not. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Golden drops out of running Dec 27, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas By Chris Foster, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer December 27, 2007 The search for a new UCLA football coach got lighter Wednesday, when Temple's Al Golden withdrew his name from contention, as DeWayne Walker, another candidate, explored possibilities elsewhere. Walker, the Bruins' interim head coach, met with Washington's Tyrone Willingham to discuss the Huskies' defensive coordinator opening, a source within the UCLA athletic department said. (Los Angeles Times)
Coaching search on holiday Dec 24, 2007
UCLA FOOTBALL REPORT. Coaching search on hold for Christmas. (Los Angeles Times)
Bruce Davis would like to end search Dec 22, 2007
After yesterday's practice in Las Vegas he was very direct in who he thinks should be the next UCLA football coach. He was asked what it means to the defense if Osaar Rasshan does indeed get the starting nod. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
UCLA Wraps Up Non-Conference Play Against UC Riverside Friday At 2 PM Dec 21, 2007
DeShaun is the third leading rusher in UCLA football history with 3,194 yards. UCR captured its first-ever Big West Conference regular season championship in 2006-07 and won the conference tournament for the second-straight season to advance to the NCAA Tournament. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA talks to Bellotti Dec 21, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA FOOTBALL REPORT. Bruins have Oregon's Bellotti in their sights. (Los Angeles Times)
UCLA interviews Temple coach Dec 20, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas UCLA FOOTBALL. UCLA meets with Golden. (Los Angeles Times)