Dec 31, 2013; El Paso, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the 2013 Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium. UCLA defeated Virginia Tech 42-12. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some updates from UCLA Football Spring Practice, Week 2.
The O-Line Update
#UCLA left tackle Caleb Benenoch was strong, at one point pancaking LB Zach Whitley and celebrating with primal scream @UCLAFootball
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) April 9, 2014
VIDEO: Offensive lineman Malcolm Bunche talks about joining UCLA: Graduate transfer lineman Malcolm Bunche tal... http://t.co/MPasjyGfdZ
— 12th Bruin (@12thbruin) April 9, 2014
Bunche's draft grade last yr was 4th round, he said, but he opted to come back: "I felt like I could be better than a fourth-round pick."
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) April 9, 2014
Injury Update
Inside linebacker Isaako Savaiinaea left practice with his arm in a sling.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) April 9, 2014
X-rays on #UCLA LB Isaako Savaiinaea were negative. His shoulder injury was described as minor. He could be back Saturday or Monday.
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) April 10, 2014
#UCLA OL Ben Wysocki, who was carted off the field Saturday, has a moderate ankle sprain and should be fine.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) April 7, 2014
#UCLA LB Ian Taubler was held out of practice as a precaution. He should concussion-like symptoms. @UCLAFootball
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) April 9, 2014
Linebacker Movements
Day two of the "Zach Whitley at OLB" experiment was interesting. He doesn't necessarily look natural there, but it is only his second day.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) April 9, 2014
If Savaiinaea misses any time, it'll be intriguing to see if they keep Whitley at OLB or move him back inside. He could be a dynamite ILB.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) April 9, 2014
Offensive Impressions
#UCLA RB Craig Lee continues to make a case for himself. He had a slick 55-yard TD run Wednesday @UCLAFootball
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) April 9, 2014
UCLA WRs coach Eric Yarber talked at length about Eldridge Massington, Devin Lucien, Kenny Walker, & Mossi Johnson: http://t.co/bozIiNWydM
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) April 9, 2014
"@ESPNCFB: Since the start of the 2012 campaign, #UCLA Brett Hundley has led the @pac12 in completion % » pic.twitter.com/kzYV5Ooyeq"
— Angus McClure (@Angus_McClure) April 10, 2014
Spring Showcase
Another day to get better. #bruinrevolution #springshowcase http://t.co/CmRxG3uOL7
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) April 9, 2014
So, yes, tailgating, I mean “picnicking” will be allowed.
Mike W.R.
Twitter: @TheBigDisco