UCLA Fall Camp Day 7 Recap: Mora Gets Mad, Freshmen Stepping Up And Injury Report
Jul 24, 2014; Hollywood, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora talks to the media during the Pac-12 Media Day at the Studios at Paramount. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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UCLA fall camp resumed after having Sunday off, the first in six days. Needless to say, it was a day full of lessons for all. There are a few more injuries than head coach Jim Mora would like, but good news is several are minor. There are also several freshmen stepping up and impressing the coaching staff. With two players being kicked out of practice, it was a less than stellar effort for the Bruins, at least by Mora’s standards.
The injury report: flu, shoulders and knee injuries, as well as concussions had plagued the Bruins, though several will return very soon.
Tough night for #UCLA. C Jake Brendel (knee), C Scott Quessenberry, DB Marcus Rios and S Randall Goforth (shoulder) all left practice.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) August 12, 2014
Mora said he didn't think Jake Brendel's injury was serious, but his status will be updated tomorrow.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 12, 2014
#ucla wr kennth walker, ol Scott quessenberry and cb Marcus Rios also left with injuries @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 12, 2014
Mora also said that he did not believe Rios had a concussion, believes it was just headache.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 12, 2014
Starks out with flu like symptoms per team.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 11, 2014
Craig Lee tried to go but was also out with flu, UCLA thin at RB today. Jordon James dressed but DNP in team drills.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 11, 2014
CB Marcos Rios was in med tent for most of prx, helmet and pads off, head down.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 12, 2014
So it looks like the desert heat is firing up the Bruins. Myles Jack and Craig Lee were both booted from practice. Mora was not pleased. He is making a statement early and is taking control of anything potentially getting out of hand. He also had something to say about it.
#UCLA's Jack slapped Benenoch's helmet. Benenoch shoved Jack. They were separated. Verbal taunt got Jack booted @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 11, 2014
Redshirt freshman running back Craig Lee was the second player to get kicked out of practice today. Myles Jack was ousted earlier.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 12, 2014
#ucla coach jim mora was far from happy throughout practice @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 12, 2014
(1/2) Mora: "it wasn't our best practice. I think what we have to do is find a way to make sure everyone understands the level of commitment
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 12, 2014
(2/2) Mora: "it's gonna take to get where we want to get, sometimes those are hard lessons to learn"
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 12, 2014
There were a few bright spots as young guns Adarius Pickett, Eldridge Massington, Alex Van Dyke and Kenny Young, just to name a few, are looking good in camp.
Another strong day for frosh LB Kenny young, who was with first team. Bottled up middle vs 1st team offense @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 12, 2014
#ucla coach jim mora on young, "he looks like an NFL linebacker" @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 12, 2014
Jim Mora spoke about the rash of injuries tonight plus Kenny Young, El Massington and Adarius Pickett (FREE): https://t.co/ATli73wePV
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) August 12, 2014
Devin Lucien, Eldridge Massington and Alex Van Dyke had strong practices. Lucien hauled in a couple of deep balls, incl. dive in end zone.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 12, 2014
#ucla wr eldridge massington went over cb fabien moreau to catch TD pass. Mora said it looked like terrell owns @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 12, 2014
A few suspended Bruins are back, sort of.
#UCLA freshmen LB Dwight Williams and WR Jordan Lasley returned to practice tonight.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) August 12, 2014
Freshman QB Aaron Sharp will join UCLA tomorrow, Mora said. Three frosh were added to roster early because injuries opened up spots in camp.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 12, 2014
Stay healthy and Go Bruins!