Jerry Rice, Jr. to walk on

Hopefully he'll be as good as his Dad, at the least it brings a little media attention to Bruin football.

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Wow

The son of my child hero playing at my alma mater. I couldn’t be happier.

by AllHailMightyBruins on Mar 27, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions

You beat me to it.

Ditto for me!

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Mar 27, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha

I used to have this Jerry Rice poster with him celebrating after a TD that said: “101. Just Did It”. I wish I still had that.

by AllHailMightyBruins on Mar 27, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I still have mine!

But I think mine is the updated one with over 101 Touchdown Passes. Love that poster. I’m pretty sure it’s in my old room at my parents house.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Mar 27, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions

This news

was worth a stand alone post.

by Nestor on Mar 28, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

but a friend of mine at school went to high school with him and said he’s a really cool guy. She said he’s not cocky like you’d expect from a football star and is really down to earth considering his talent and parentage. Good to know we’re adding another high character kid.

by bucknellbruin on Mar 27, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

I plead ignorance

Can someone explain to me if he was recruited by UCLA and is walking on to save a scholarship (because his family can afford the tuition)? Or was he not recruited by UCLA (or not offered a scholarship) and just decided to attend the school and walk-on to the football team? Additionally, was he recruited by other schools?

Either way, it is exciting to have someone with his pedigree and talent (his highlights remind me of Matthew Slater) who will be coached by some of the best in the business. Too bad Matthew didn’t get that kind of coaching while he matriculated…

by Idaho87 on Mar 30, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions