Freshman linebacker Deon Hollins embracing pass-rusher role
Four-star outside linebacker Deon Hollins has made an early impression for UCLA, racking up a number of sacks at the San Bernardino training camp. Undersized at 6-foot, 216 pounds, the Texas native...
View ArticleSpring notes: UCLA trending away from 3-4 base defense
– UCLA has run its nickel defense almost exclusively through the last couple of weeks of spring camp, something due partly to injuries but also to a bit of a schematic move away from the team’s 3-4...
View ArticleUCLA post-spring position outlook: Linebackers
Spring football is done, and over three months still stand between us and the start of UCLA’s third season under Jim Mora — one that comes with national title aspirations and accompanying media glare....
View ArticleUCLA notes: Two linebacker spots still ‘wide open’ in Jeff Ulbrich’s defense
» UCLA doesn’t have a lot of question marks, but one position group that’s still unsettled are the linebackers. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich called competition at outside linebacker (opposite...
View ArticleVIDEO: Linebacker Deon Hollins talks about first start at UCLA
Sophomore linebacker Deon Hollins talked about getting his first career start in a 28-20 win at Virginia on Saturday, when UCLA opened its first defensive possession in nickel formation.
View ArticleUCLA 40, Kansas State 35: Linebacker Deon Hollins
UCLA linebacker Deon Hollins talks about the Bruins’ 40-35 win over Kansas State in the Alamo Bowl, a game that in which he recorded a career-high three sacks.
View ArticleUCLA’s defense dialed up season-high seven sacks in Alamo Bowl
Here’s the story on UCLA’s defensive performance in the Alamo Bowl, one marked by linebacker Deon Hollins’ late-season breakout.
View ArticleUCLA spring camp notes: Josh Rosen gets more reps at QB
— UCLA head coach Jim Mora said earlier this week that each practice will focus on two quarterbacks at a time. Thursday’s session had Mike Fafaul working with the first-string offense, and Josh Rosen...
View ArticleVIDEO: Tom Bradley on his approach to coaching linebackers
UCLA defensive coordinator Tom Bradley talked after today’s practice about his approach for coaching linebackers, how the position has changed over the years, and his impressions of junior Deon...
View ArticleVIDEO: Linebacker Deon Hollins talks about his development
Deon Hollins talked about following UCLA’s recent line of impressive linebackers, his meetings with defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, and who gave him the toughest matchup in the Pac-12 last season....
View ArticleUCLA spring camp position review: Linebackers
UCLA linebackers watch during the Bruins’ “Spring Showcase” at the Rose Bowl on April 24, 2015. (Keith Birmingham/Staff) A program vying for the title of “Linebacker U” is about to enter what could be...
View ArticleJim Mora: Asiantii Woulard’s transfer wasn’t a surprise
UCLA head coach Jim Mora speaks during Pac-12 Football Media Days at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank on Thursday, July 30, 2015. (Sarah Reingewirtz/Staff) Asiantii Woulard’s decision to transfer out of...
View ArticleUCLA players weigh in on freshman quarterback Josh Rosen
Jim Mora announced last Wednesday that Josh Rosen would be UCLA’s starting quarterback. A day later, Rosen and backup Jerry Neuheisel talked about how they each took the decision. This week, their...
View ArticleUCLA 24, BYU 23: LB Deon Hollins
UCLA linebacker Deon Hollins talked about Isaako Savaiinaea’s performance filling in for Kenny Young (ejected), the defense’s injuries, and what was going through his mind in the final minute of the...
View ArticleVIDEO: UCLA reacts to LB Myles Jack’s season-ending injury
UCLA linebacker Myles Jack suffered a season-ending knee injury on Tuesday, and his absence could derail the No. 9 Bruins’ high aspirations this season. “You can’t replace him,” said outside...
View ArticleThree thoughts on UCLA after a blowout loss at Stanford
UCLA’s 56-35 loss at Stanford last night exposed even more of the Bruins’ flaws. The game story is here, and below are some more thoughts on what happened at Stanford Stadium. 1. Was this UCLA’s worst...
View ArticleUCLA LT Conor McDermott ‘questionable’ after knee sprain
UCLA left tackle Conor McDermott (68) is very questionable to play against Cal on Thursday after spraining his knee. (Keith Birmingham/Staff) UCLA left tackle Conor McDermott is “very questionable” to...
View ArticleUCLA RB Paul Perkins, Nate Starks ‘on track’ to face Colorado
UCLA will likely have its top two running backs in uniform again against Colorado this weekend. Paul Perkins, who was the Pac-12’s leading rusher in 2014, and backup Nate Starks have recovered from...
View ArticleHow do coaches deal with midseason injuries?
UCLA has been beset by injuries this season, especially in its linebacker corps. With just four games left in the regular season, what can the Bruins do to patch things up? Share this post:
View ArticleDeon Hollins expects LB Isaako Savaiinaea to return soon for UCLA
Could UCLA’s battered linebacker corps be inching closer to full strength? Asked about the chemistry of the position group, outside linebacker Deon Hollins hinted at the return of fellow junior Isaako...
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