Dec 31, 2013; El Paso, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Devin Lucien (15) before the game 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
The first week of UCLA fall camp is over after the first two-a-day session and did it ever come with a lot of information. The secondary, which we knew would be good, is very good. There was also a lot of movement from one side of the ball to the other. There were also some updates on the bumps and bruises of the Bruins.
The secondary is getting a lot of attention and may look to be better than expected, especially with some of the younger guys showing off what they got.
Mora told us again "there's no doubt (Priest Willis) is a corner." He laughed as he said it because of the endless ?s about moving him to S.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
Mora on defensive back depth: "I know there’s eight guys that I would have no problem putting on the field and feeling good about."
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
#ucla dB coah demetrice martin practiced what he preached. He dropped a wayward pass and hit the ground for push ups @UCLAFootball
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 10, 2014
Ish Adams on big-hitting Tahaan Goodman: "When, say, (Steven) Manfro wants to lower his shoulder a bit, we have to unleash the serpent."
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
Lots of love for Priest Willis recently. From Ish Adams: "This Priest is the one that was supposed to be here last year."
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
You see it all the time, but sometimes get awe-struck when word gets out about players switching positions, especially if they are heading to the other side of the ball. There were three interesting developments today.
#UCLA DB Adarius Pickett is out here in an offensive jersey working with the running backs prior to practice today. Love the move.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) August 9, 2014
Mora said that they'll "cross-train" frosh DL Ainuu Taua on both offense and defense to use him in that "PAC" package. He was a TE in H.S.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
Mora also mentioned Jaleel Wadood as a guy who could go over to O and play inside wr if needed. Wants him to stay at safety for now
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 9, 2014
So Devin Lucien looks good.
Night practice over for #ucla. Rec Devin lucien. Seemed to lack concentration at start...then made 3 spectacular catches @UCLAFootball
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 10, 2014
Devin Lucien had catch of day on diving catch in the end zone. Good response after a couple of drops early in practice
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 10, 2014
Here are some notes on some Bruin injuries.
#ucla de owamagbe odighizuwa did little tonight, joining the group watching practice. Undisclosed hurt @UCLAFootball #pac12
— chris foster (@cfosterworld) August 10, 2014
Mora said that T Simon Goines had surgery on his ankle-bone spurs.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 9, 2014
Wants him back by 3rd game of season. Wants him to play doesn't want him to redshirt.
— Jordan Lee (@jordantlee) August 9, 2014
Thomas Duarte is "still a few days away" from returning to full-go at practice because of hamstring issues.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
Freshman linebacker Cameron Griffin is going to have shoulder surgery, Mora said.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) August 9, 2014
Practice resumes Monday with practices at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.