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Is was a not the stellar outing we were expecting for UCLA football last week, but the guys seem to have their heads on their shoulders heading into week two:
Don't talk about it, just be about it.
— Jaleel Wadood (@OGLeel_2) September 2, 2014
You would be surprised what a determined mind can accomplish. #rp @1rube #gonegetit #phil413 http://t.co/YtKDSQpUJG
— Ishmael Adams (@ishadams) September 1, 2014
and are getting excited for Memphis:
Excited for Memphis. pic.twitter.com/oeJdbc4bgx
— Jaleel Wadood (@OGLeel_2) September 2, 2014
Wait, didn't I just say that?
And yes, in case you were wondering, it is hot in L.A.:
Morning Practice In The Hot Sun
— Fred Ulu-Perry,Jr (@Feleki64) September 2, 2014
Bruins, past and present, seem to have food on their minds this week:
Sushi sounds good
— MEECH (@goines_simon) September 1, 2014
Hey stop, let's eat here:
Crew pic.twitter.com/URMi4Spjrm
— Caleb Benenoch (@CalebBenenoch74) September 1, 2014
Just crushed a truffle oil burger, thin cut fries, truffle infused catchup and a Mexican coke at… http://t.co/kjOELYaWAR
— Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) September 1, 2014
Maybe this guy would make a great dinner guest:
Ricky Marvray is top 3 funniest dudes I've ever met
— MEECH (@goines_simon) September 2, 2014
Marvray always was a favorite of mine.
But be careful if you decide to stay in:
Was cutting Thai chilies. Decided to eat a leftover piece on the cutting board because why not? Turns out there was a reason why not.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) September 2, 2014
As Kluwe says sometimes there is a why not:
Some local just asked me if I want to swim with sharks in the ocean for fun. How do you say, 'not a chance in hell' in Spanish?
— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) September 2, 2014
Bruins are taking pride in their defense:
If you ever wondered why they say defense wins championships......... #BruinRevolution #uclafootball #proudalum pic.twitter.com/RU9dtPZizb
— Keenan Graham (@keenangraham40) September 2, 2014
"@JOEL9ONE: I just want the statistic on teams getting three defensive touchdowns winning. anyone?" Daaaaaa Bruins.
— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) August 30, 2014
So defense got to make it happen again. Offense got to step it up
— Alterraun Verner (@Alvern_1) August 30, 2014
and spreading the credit:
#Aye "@GTurk1: Cause and effect @LPJ_Odighizuwa @ishadams @UCLAFootball @Angus_McClure #BruinRevolution pic.twitter.com/BY4Hj5ygJv"
— Angus McClure (@Angus_McClure) August 30, 2014
EK has everyone pumped:
RT @themightybruins: .@EKLA6 named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week: 16 tackles, 1 FF, 1 INT, 1 TD ... http://t.co/jggYXdKCes
— AB (@itheeayb) September 1, 2014
@EKLA6 yuhh yuhh yuhhhh!
— AB (@itheeayb) August 30, 2014
Pick 6! @EKLA6
— SLOWMO (@KyleAnderson5) August 30, 2014
#UCLA Kendricks Named National Defensive Player of the Week and @pac12fb POW. http://t.co/I86KQPlH8Y
— Angus McClure (@Angus_McClure) September 1, 2014
And the recognition keeps flowing in:
Congrats @EKLA6. @LottIMPACTrophy's POTW. Contributor on and off the field. http://t.co/VDnxrz4kqR @UCLAFootball pic.twitter.com/HuSz9aQ809
— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) September 2, 2014
Eric Kendricks (@EKLA6) from @UCLAFootball is the @NagurskiTrophy National Defensive Player of the Week http://t.co/YL4BEeq7kk
— Nagurski Trophy (@NagurskiTrophy) September 2, 2014
Congratulations Eric for recognition well deserved!
Someone is getting upset:
If one more person calls me Datone...
— Caleb Benenoch (@CalebBenenoch74) September 2, 2014
Personally I'd be flattered:
#MurderMonday @IAM_Dat_One #idontseetheresemblance #yalltrippin pic.twitter.com/g4JXUG8D4E
— Caleb Benenoch (@CalebBenenoch74) September 2, 2014
Can we give Mossi some luv?
I need to get to 2000 followers.
— Mossi Johnson (@YouseeLA14) September 2, 2014
and then there's brotherly love:
Playing for my brother since he can't be out there wit me tomorrow! #GottaGoCraze @DenzelFish pic.twitter.com/6HMzhiGM8S
— Jaleel Wadood (@OGLeel_2) August 30, 2014
and, of course, aunty love:
My auntie from Virginia showing the support ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eaiGnl7EnM
— Dicky (@MattDickerson4) August 30, 2014
Former Bruins seem to have very different ways of spending labor day as they prepare for the opening of the NFL and NBA seasons. Which would you pick?
Running around on #LaborDay pic.twitter.com/nnfQXS2eUk
— Kyle Bosworth (@KyleBosworth) September 1, 2014
National dog day. Love all my dogs pic.twitter.com/jnfNe4oux6
— nathan chandler (@natechandler89) August 26, 2014
(Okay I know that wasn't Labor Day) OR like Kevin:
Good Morning!! #laborday http://t.co/Oz2cFAkmjt
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 1, 2014
Be sure to click on that instagram! Personally, I'm all in with the puppies.
After being named 2014 NSWL Championship MVP there's really only one more thing that matters:
Missed this guy http://t.co/fLVAJTkqQn
— Lauren Holiday (@laurenholiday12) September 1, 2014
Okay, maybe two:
GAMEDAY!! Go ahead and win the whole thing!!! Y'all better be watchin on ESPN2 at 12pt. Love you @laurenholiday12
— That Boy Jrue (@Jrue_Holiday11) August 31, 2014
Now this I've got to see:
Don't forget to watch "me" on The Simpsons this morning 9 AM EST/12 PM EST on FXX #EverySimpsonsEver pic.twitter.com/FUUqKyitk3
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) August 31, 2014
although this seems more important:
Just got done watching the film blackfish if you haven't seen it. It's a must watch. #freeorcas
— Maurice Jones-Drew (@Jones_Drew32) August 31, 2014
And as usual, these two Bruins are helping others who didn't make the cut:
Five keys to making an NFL dream come true after a visit from the turk http://t.co/hZtedBkvBN via @FoxSports
— Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) August 31, 2014
A personal note - Seattle cut me as a rookie to put me on practice squad. Minnesota claimed me off waivers. I spent the next 8 years there.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) August 30, 2014
While others who made it get ready:
Nothing better then getting ready for Gameday then listening to some old school... pic.twitter.com/R7503Nfiuc
— Derrick Coleman Jr (@DC2forlife) August 28, 2014
This is just awesome:
If #Packers DE Datone Jones could hang out with any celebrity, it would be...http://t.co/kT0RpTK2rU pic.twitter.com/ZZ7l2gFlJL
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 21, 2014
Most importantly, our best wishes and thoughts go out to Steven Manfro:
I greatly appreciate everyone's support during this tough time. It means a lot and shows what a great backing I have from you all! Thank you
— Steven Manfro (@StevenManfro33) September 3, 2014
I would like to apologize for this being so long this time. I'm filling in for the amazing Menelaus and just got carried away. Have a great week and ....
Go Bruins!