Brandon Willis post-practice interview

Thanks to Jon Gold for uploading this video.

Hearing Mr. Willis talk about his family situation, his decision to return to U.C.L.A., really makes me proud of what our beloved alma mater is about with regards to its student-athletes. This gentleman is well-spoken, well-mannered, and from all indications, has all the physical attributes to be a successful Division 1 Defensive Tackle.

It has been said many times here, but a welcome is never enough - welcome (back) home, Brandon.

9 months ago UCLAngels 5 comments 0 recs |

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if he is trying to get a waiver from the NCAA

then I would recommend he focus on his original family reasons for moves and the NCAA investigation of UNC. I’d recommend not mentioning “I wasn’t getting on with the defensive line coach” as his apparently more important reason to want to get out of UNC>

by VeniceBruin on Sep 7, 2011 11:03 PM PDT reply actions

That reason won't hold, and any person with half-a-wit should know not to include that in Willis' petition

by UCLAngels on Sep 7, 2011 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I think the waiver

is based entirely on the fact that he has returned to the institution he spent all of last year redshirting at, and if he’s forced to sit again he loses the year this time. Players have transferred from programs with NCAA issues before and they do not get waivers, so I don’t think his reason for leaving UNC (again), whatever they may be, will have much impact on the decision.

by Chris09 on Sep 8, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions