Football is more than a game for UCLA's Morgan
Charles Drakes words to his longtime friend Courtney Morgan were powerful. Concise. Convincing. Also, some of the last words he heard his best friend speak.
He told me do it! Morgan recalls the conversation the two had at Ladera Park in the spring of 2012.
His friend told him, If I had the opportunity, I would do it. Just do it, no matter what you have to do. You know how it...
Hundley matures after spring starts
Life has changed for UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley.
The redshirt sophomore has gone from the savior expected to revive a floundering program to the starter who took the Bruins to a 9-5 record, the Pac-12 South Division title and a win over crosstown rival USC.
The mob of fans seeking autographs and photos at the end of the 68-play scrimmage Saturday at the Rose Bowl to conclude...
Jim Mora paying for bus to take UCLA students to spring game
Jim Mora has already successfully turned around the UCLA football program in only one year on the job. Now he’s looking to improve the fan support for the team. He’s even willing to pay out of his own pocket to improve fan support.
Mora tweeted on Wednesday to promote the team’s Saturday spring football game at the Rose Bowl:
5 pm Sat @ RB-FREE buses from Ucla for students...
Mora sees NFL Draft from college perspective
LOS ANGELES -- A year ago, Jim Mora was beginning his education in college football.
This year, it's Mora doing the educating.
Today marks Moras first-ever draft on the other side of the table. The longtime NFL coach has been using his past experiences to advise his UCLA players entering the draft.
So far, Moras enjoying being on the other side
I am so excited for those...
BROCast Episode 29: Mora Podcast
We talked with Jim Mora for an hour and a half, covering topics ranging from whether he'd grow a porn stache if UCLA wins the Rose Bowl to his thoughts on gay athletes in major sports...
UCLA’s Jim Mora endorses gay players and coaches on his team: ‘You Can Play’
Jim Mora is the very first big-time college football coach to openly endorse the rights of gay players to suit up for his UCLA football team.
Column: Jim Mora opens door for gay football players at UCLA, hopefully leads to more coaches following
UCLA head coach Jim Mora is welcoming any gay student athlete to his program if they can play.
UCLA head coach Jim Mora should be commended for a job well done so far at UCLA. Many were critical of the hiring of Mora during the 2011-12 coaching carousel but I had an optimistic approach to the move and believe it would be a good fit for the head coach and football program, both looking...
UCLA Football: Jim Mora wants to retire as a Bruin
In just one year, Jim Mora has already changed the culture at UCLA – and he plans on keeping it that way for a very long time.
Mora has recently been answering Twitter questions via YouTube and was asked the question, “If you could, would you like to stay at UCLA for the rest of your career?”
“I don’t plan on going anywhere,” said Mora in response. “I think UCLA...
Spring Football: UCLA Bruins eyeing bigger prize in Mora’s second season
First Practice: April 2
Spring Game: April 27
Jim Mora’s first season at UCLA was an unquestioned success as the Bruins finished 9-5 and won the Pac-12 South.
However, UCLA also fell in the conference championship game for a second consecutive season. The Bruins also struggled in a bowl loss to Baylor.
Optimism prevails, though, for the Bruins who finally found a...
UCLA dismisses safety Tevin McDonald
LOS ANGELES UCLA head coach Jim Mora and his staff aggressively went after revamping their secondary in his most recent recruiting class.
Now, it appears there was even more incentive to do so. Safety Tevin McDonald has been released from the team for a violation of team rules, Mora announced during a Tuesday press conference.
McDonald did not make the trip to San Diego last...
UCLA head football coach Jim Mora is tweeting about ‘American Idol’
I have to begrudgingly admit that at one time, I enjoyed watching “American Idol.” But the influx of new judges I couldn’t care less about and the departure of Simon Cowell, the only real reason to watch that show, allowed me to easily to devote all that time when the show is on three times a week to more intellectually challenging and enjoyable pursuits, such as reading and...
Evaluating College Football's First-Year Head Coaches: Urban Meyer
Yesterday we began our series of looks into the first-year coaches that populated the college football landscape with a look at the magician that was Jim Mora, Jr. at UCLA, today it's Urban Meyer's turn in our CBR hot seat.
Was there a more intensely scrutinized or anticipated first-year from a head coach than that of Urban Meyer at Ohio State? All the guy had done was...
Evaluating College Football's First-Year Head Coaches: Jim Mora
When Jim Mora was hired as UCLA’s head football coach in the winter of 2011, well, to be blunt, it created just about the same buzz in Los Angeles as the release of a new Pauley Shore movie might: Essentially, it created no buzz at all.
For a program which had been living in the shadow of USC since the late 1990’s, the arrival of Mora- a man who had only coached one season...
Evaluating College Football's First-Year Head Coaches: Jim Mora
When Jim Mora was hired as UCLA’s head football coach in the winter of 2011, well, to be blunt, it created just about the same buzz in Los Angeles as the release of a new Pauley Shore movie might: Essentially, it created no buzz at all.
For a program which had been living in the shadow of USC since the late 1990’s, the arrival of Mora- a man who had only coached one season...
UCLA's Mora inks outstanding recruiting class
Jim Mora got off to a fast start in his first year as UCLA's coach, posting a 9-5 record. In the opening phases of his second go-round, he appears to have mastered the delicate art of recruiting.
Mora and his staff inked 23 high school seniors to national letters of intent Wednesday, a class that could be even more impressive than his first.
UCLA administrators and donors presented...
The Fallout: Johnny Manziel, Eddie Lacy, Jim Mora Jr., and more.
Welcome to the Fallout - Saturday edition, back and better than ever.
A boy tries hard to be a Man(ziel).
Texas A&M starting quarterback Johnny Manziel discusses dealing with the fame that has accompanied his Heisman Trophy-winning freshman season. This includes trying to learn from past mistakes like questionable Twitter photos as a casino last weekend. (AP/Yahoo! Sports...
UCLA, Mora Agree to Extension
As Bruin Report Online reported a week ago, Jim Mora has reached an agreement with UCLA...
Mora gets extension at UCLA
UCLA coach Jim Mora has agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2017 after revitalizing the Bruins in his debut season.
UCLA announced the deal late Friday.
Mora led UCLA to nine victories, the Pac-12 South title and a Holiday Bowl berth after replacing Rick Neuheisel. The former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach adjusted splendidly to the college game, even...
UCLA's Jim Mora gets 1-year extension through 2017
UCLA coach Jim Mora has agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2017 after revitalizing the Bruins in his debut season.
UCLA announced the deal late Friday.
Mora led UCLA to nine victories, the Pac-12 South title and a Holiday Bowl berth after replacing Rick Neuheisel. The former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach adjusted splendidly to the college game, even...
UCLA's Jim Mora gets extension through 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- UCLA coach Jim Mora has agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2017 after revitalizing the Bruins in his debut season.
UCLA announced the deal late Friday.
Mora led UCLA to nine victories, the Pac-12 South title and a Holiday Bowl berth after replacing Rick Neuheisel. The former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach adjusted splendidly to...
BROCast Episode 17: Biggins, Recruiting
We talk about San Diego courting Jim Mora, the lay of the land in UCLA football recruiting with Greg Biggins, and the upward tick for UCLA basketball...
Report: Chargers want to talk to Mora
The San Diego Chargers have reached out to UCLA's Jim Mora in their head-coaching search, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Times said multiple sources confirmed that the Chargers have contacted Mora's representatives. However, Mora didn't respond to requests from the Times for comment. Mora has NFL experience, serving as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons for...
UCLA Head Coach Jim Mora Reportedly Contacted By San Diego Chargers
The Los Angeles Times cites multiple sources in reporting the Chargers have "contacted" Mora. But Mora is "likely to remain" in UCLA according to the newspaper, with improvement to the team's facilities and increased pay for his assistants on the way. UCLA already has given raises to some of his assistants.
A report surfaced on CBS over the weekend that...
Report: Jim Mora Contacted by Chargers About Head Coaching Vacancy
Chip Kelly‘s name will always be tossed around, but another Pac-12 college coach is also becoming the subject of speculation.
UCLA’s Jim Mora has been contacted by the San Diego Chargers about their head coaching vacancy, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mora is coming off his first season as UCLA’s head coach. He guided the Bruins to a 9-5 record, which included a 49-26...
UCLA's Mora reportedly contacted by Chargers
The San Diego Chargers have contacted UCLA football Coach Jim Mora about their head-coaching vacancy through his representatives, according to multiple people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly.
UCLA had a record of 9-5 in Mora's first season as coach. Mora is likely to remain in Westwood, with UCLA boosting the pay for his assistant coaches...
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