UCLA Football’s Jim Mora, Scott Quessenberry and Kenny Young answered a variety of questions that set straight several topics about the Bruins heading into the 2017 season.
The UCLA Football team has had to try and find answers for their problems from last season. During the Bruins’ slot at Pac-12 Media Day, Go Joe Bruin got to hear about how these changes will come about from Head Coach Jim Mora, OL Scott Quessenberry and LB Kenny Young.
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Go Joe Bruin had covered a good portion of all three and their time with the media, but could not get to all of it, which is why we turn to other Bruins sources for more information.
UCLA at Pac-12 Media Day: Mora talks to the media, Young and Quessenberry talk to the media
One of the biggest pieces of information that emerged was the question of “who is going to backup Josh Rosen this season?” UCLA has two very talented young players in Devon Modster and Matt Lynch, but Mora made it clear who would be the #2 this fall.
Jim Mora said coming out of spring camp and heading into fall camp, Devon Modster is Josh Rosen's current backup at QB.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) July 26, 2017
The offensive line is far from set, though Go Joe Bruin has anticipated that LT Kolton Miller, C Scott Quessenberry and RT Sunny Odowgu should all start. As far as the guard positions, Mora stated that three players are in the running.
Jim Mora said there's good competition between Andre James, Najee Toran and Kenny Lacy for two starting guard spots on offensive line.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) July 26, 2017
It was announced that this fall, UCLA would not be heading to San Bernardino and instead take in the amenities of the Luskin Center and the new Wasserman Football facility on campus. But not everyone is going to see how the Bruins perform in this new environment.
UCLA practice being closed is due to lack of space on new Spaulding Field, according to Mora.
— Bruin Report Online (@BruinReport) July 26, 2017
When asked about fall camp being closed, Quessenberry said that he did not think it would make a difference.
Scott Quessenberry on whether UCLA's fall camp will be open to the public this year like it was in years past: https://t.co/6iS3hZB99F pic.twitter.com/ZnNJXWAUQx
— Matt Joye (@mattjoye) July 26, 2017
In lesser jersey news…
Jim Mora said #UCLA won't have an alternate jersey this year. Will have the option to go gold pants, white top on the road.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) July 26, 2017
The Bruins were hoping to get deeper at the tight end position with the talented Devin Asiasi, but unfortunately, that will ave to wait.
Jim Mora said the appeal for Devin Asiasi to play this year is looking very doubtful. Michigan transfer likely to redshirt.
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) July 26, 2017
Mora had even called upon the responsibility of the rest of the Pac-12 when talking about the talent in the conference.
Jim Mora said Pac-12 strong 1-12 "but for us to legitimize it outside of our conference, someone needs to go win a national championship."
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) July 26, 2017
When asked about freshman cornerback Darnay Holmes, Kenny Young had something very interesting to say.
Kenny Young on Darnay Holmes: "(He has) that Deion Sanders swag. ... He's just a nasty, raw guy. I love his game." #UCLA
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) July 26, 2017
And when asked about his defensive coordinator Tom Bradley…
Kenny Young on Tom Bradley entering his 3rd year at #UCLA: "Coach Bradley's like Yoda man. He just knows it all."
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) July 27, 2017
And what about a few breakout players?
When asked who UCLA's breakout players would be this year, Kenny Young said:
— Bruin Report Online (@BruinReport) July 26, 2017
Adarius Pickett, Jaleel Wadood,
Josh Rosen and Caleb Wilson
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The next step… fall camp. The 2017 college football season is almost here!