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At The Heart of UCLA’s Complex Problems: The Exposed "Filthy Five"
We have talked a lot about our pathetic play at QBs. We have discussed our atrocious defensive scheming to death. Yet I think we haven't really looked at the key reason our team completely imploded in Berkeley: the horrid and wretched play of the "Filthy Five." Our offensive line deservedly has...
UCLA’s "Savage" Offensive Line: Thoughts On Bruins’ "Filthy Five"
All right. We have spent a little too much time talking about our quarterbacks this week (for good reason). As we get ready for another game day at the Rose Bowl, let's talk a little bit about the meat and potatoes of our entire offense. I am talking about the "Filthy Five" - the UCLA OL developed...
UCLA's OL Focusing On Season Opener V. Kansas State
Ralph checks in with two seniors - Sean Sheller and Eddie Williams - to give a sense of the mindset of our reshaped OL (which now features 5 seniors in the starting lineup): No excuses from any of them. They sound ready to go. Sheller particularly has a long road back to the starting lineup after...
[Updated] Latest On (Injured) Jeff Baca: Still Ineligible For The Season
So our "suddenly seasoned" OL is officially on the verge of losing a two year starter in Jeff Baca for the season. It's not a done deal yet but things are not looking too hot for Jeff. NCAA denied Baca's appeal according to reports this afternoon. He might still have other options to further appeal...
Spaulding Roundup: End Of Two A Days, Big Tex's Transition, Prince Update & Other UCLA Notes
Today is the official "final day of camp" before UCLA starts getting ready for season opener against Kansas State on September 4th. Yesterday marked the last day for two a days in Westwood for the 2010 preseason camp. Coach Rick Neuheisel and his players sounds excited about finishing this part of...
Re. Kai Maiava: Closing Ranks & Rallying Our Bruins
Predictably the beat writers in Los Angeles covering UCLA have been going a little crazy (some almost sound a little giddy) over the injury of Kai Maiava during Saturday's scrimmage. Most of these guys quit on the Bruins a long time ago not giving us much of a chance despite showing clear signs of...
Prelude To 2010 Preseason Camp: UCLA Offensive Line Depth Chart Analysis
Now that we are done looking through the immediate (LBs, DLs, & DBs) and long term projections of our defensive depth chart, let's move over to offense. We will start with the biggest question marks heading into this fall camp: our offensive line. While the offensive line is a question mark, I...
UCLA Keeps Reeling In Offensive Line Recruits: Neuheisel Gets Another Commit (From JC)
While Trogans keep jumping off Hello Kiffin’s ship, offensive line recruits keep jumping on UCLA. As you guys have noted in the fanshots already per Chris Foster from the LA Times (hey looky here! a "UCLA beat reporter" for the LA Times broke a story on our Bruins!!!) Bruins got a...
Spaulding Roundup: Updated UCLA Football Roster, More OL Data points & Other Notes
Well we have less than month to go till the opening of 2010 summer/pre-season camp. So, I think now is a good time to start checking in with the football program on a more regular basis. I will start by looking through the update roster which was released few weeks ago with the names of incoming...
Spaulding Roundup: Abele's (Right) Decision, OL Reset & Other UCLA Football Notes
Let's start our Saturday football roundup with the tough news on Nik Abele. UCLA announced late yesterday afternoon (evening for those of us out in East) that rising sophomore OT is retiring football medical reasons. Specifically Nik is leaving the game "due to medical issues related to his neck"...
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