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In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy break down where UCLA fell in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, preview Minnesota, and break down basketball's season-opening win over Arizona. We talked about UCLA coming in at No. 8 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, and how that sets up a tough road for the remainder of the season, with the Bruins likely able to afford no more than one loss the rest of the season. We also previewed the Minnesota game, where a closer inspection of the Golden Gophers revealed that perhaps the way they've won games is not particularly sustainable. We both talked about growing more confident about UCLA's chances the more we looked at Minnesota. Finally, we discussed UCLA basketball's big win over No. 5 Arizona on Monday in Las Vegas to open the season. We talked at length about Nikola Kusturica, Jaylan Petty, and overall physicality and toughness shown by the Bruins in winning that game. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rivals recruiting analysts Brandon Huffman and Greg Biggins touch on some recent list trims by 2028 recruits. UCLA is in play for several of those 2028's plus, the Bruins could be in play for a recent Big Ten 2027 quarterback decommit. And Biggins breaks down where UCLA stands with the No. 2 JC prospect in the country Hayden Lowe. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special basketball edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA's huge season-opening win over No. 5 Arizona in Las Vegas. The No. 22 Bruins were the tougher and better team on Monday, dominating the glass and limiting turnovers against the Wildcats, eventually winning 84-75 after leading by as many as 16. UCLA did it all without Filip Jovic, limiting UCLA to very little size on the interior. Despite that, the Bruins were far more physical and tougher on the glass than Arizona, repeatedly winning rebounds against taller Arizona defenders. Case in point: Jaylan Petty, all 6'0 of him, was the second-leading rebounder for UCLA with seven in the game. The Bruins dealt with foul trouble in the first half but thanks to the efforts of the newcomers, including Petty, Nikola Kusturica, and Joe Philon, were able to not only hold serve in the first half, but push the lead to 14 at the break. Philon led all players with a +26 +/- in his 12 minutes. Arizona went on a run in the second half to cut the lead to 71-70, but the Bruins showed some early signs of mental fortitude in withstanding the run and then re-establishing an insurmountable lead in the closing minutes. It was a great win for the program. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA's 27-0 win over Nevada, which featured four interceptions for the Bruin defense. I talked about the defensive performance against the Wolfpack, with the Bruins picking off former UCLA quarterback Luke Duncan three times in the first quarter, including a pick-six, to jump out to an early 10-0 lead. I also touched on the performance of the edge rush, with Sahir West and Aiden Gobaira having their most productive games of the season. I also talked about the offense being pretty ineffective, with the Bruins struggling more than you'd like to move the ball. Ty Dieffenbach was fine, but missed some throws. His offensive line struggled some in both pass protection and run blocking, though the running backs were able to make something out of nothing with some regularity. I then touched on the importance of being 8-0, and how UCLA is in control of its own destiny heading into the final four games of the season -- but that the Bruins will need to continue to improve on offense as defenses like Minnesota and Michigan loom on the horizon. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about UCLA football being No. 7, Nico Iamaleava's status for next year, and the basketball teams heading into the season. We recapped the Michigan State game and then previewed the Nevada game, discussing what we think of Ty Dieffenbach, and how the defense has become a truly elite unit. We also talked about the likelihood of UCLA being in the Big Ten title game. We then discussed Nico Iamaleava's status for next year, in light of his desire to return to UCLA. We talked about the ins and outs of his decision over the next year, and what UCLA will need to do at the quarterback spot heading into the 2027 season. We then previewed the basketball season for men's and women's basketball. The men's team opens with Arizona on Monday night in Las Vegas, while the women's team will start with Lehigh on Monday. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rivals recruiting analysts Brandon Huffman and Greg Biggins highlight UCLA's recruiting run the last two weeks, which saw them add their 2028 quarterback. The discussion touches on how four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd became the Bruins' first offensive commit in the class of 2028. Plus, a handful of predictions have gone in for the Bruins with a number of 2028 prospects. Get all that, and more, in the latest episode. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA's dominant but weird performance against Michigan State, with the Bruins winning 28-10. UCLA massively outgained the Spartans, but because of two fumbles that were weirdly returned from deep in Michigan State territory 50+ yards into UCLA territory, Michigan State was twice able to completely flip the field and prevent Bruin scoring opportunities. Despite this, UCLA generated enough offense and had another dominant defensive performance, which prevented Michigan State from ever generating much offense. UCLA forced three turnovers of its own, including a great interception from linebacker Donavyn Pellot. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and Bruin Report Online staff writer Tracy McDannald recap a busy past week of UCLA football recruiting highlighted by the first 2028 commitment. The discussion touches on how four-star linebacker Kaiden Buchanan's early decision is a product of ninth-ranked UCLA's fast start and national profile boost as the lone Big Ten or SEC school yet to lose a game this season. Things may only just be getting started, as local four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd has now moved up his decision date and has UCLA in his final three while coming off a visit this past weekend. We dive into a whirlwind 72 hours that looked like the Bruins were trending for another four-star quarterback in the class. Plus, UCLA hosted some key recruits committed elsewhere such as five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou (Ohio State) and four-star quarterback Dane Weber (California). Is it something? Is it nothing? #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about the Wisconsin win for UCLA football, the upcoming Michigan State game, quarterback Josiah Boyd's impending commitment, and the basketball exhibition game against Cal Baptist. We began by recapping Wisconsin, which was arguably the most impressive win of the season for the Bruins, given how hard the Badgers played on defense, UCLA playing with a backup quarterback, and what we continue to see from the Bruin defense. We then talked about the Michigan State game, where we're expecting a pretty profound UCLA win. The Spartans have been decimated by injuries, particularly on defense, and the Bruins are already 14.5 point favorites in the game. We also discussed four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd's impending commitment on Saturday, with all signs pointing toward UCLA. We talked about the value of getting a quarterback this early, and the general state of football recruiting. Finally, we talked about the basketball exhibition win over Cal Baptist, and while there weren't grand takeaways about the potential for this team, we did talk about the real optimistic sense we have about this group of newcomers, headlined by Nikola Kusturica. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy break down UCLA's huge win over Oregon in Autzen, talk about Nico Iamaleava's injury, preview Wisconsin, and then talk about basketball practice heading into the season. We talked about the dominant defensive performance in the win over then-No. 13 Oregon this weekend, and how the game itself wasn't particularly lucky -- UCLA had quite a bit of bad luck itself to not be up by a lot more early in the game. We also talked about the offensive performance and Ty Dieffenbach coming in to lead the team to the win. We then shifted gears to talk about Nico Iamaleava and his injury, and the unfortunate position he's in heading into the end of the season and the offseason. If his injury is longterm, there are some hard decisions for him coming up as to his future, given the state of the sport with the Transfer Portal and NIL. We previewed Wisconsin, and what we're expecting from the Badgers. We also debated whether this is a very important game or not. Finally, we provided an update from what we've heard from basketball practice heading into the exhibitions, which begin next week. We also talked about Jalen Davis, the point guard officially visiting this weekend. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO recruiting podcast, Tracy McDannald and Brandon Huffman break down the impact of UCLA beating Oregon at Autzen. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The latest episode of the Bruin Report Online recruiting podcast looks ahead to the storylines ahead of No. 21-ranked UCLA's contest at No. 13 Oregon this weekend. Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and BRO staff writer Tracy McDannald run through some of the names expected in Eugene who will have an interest in both the Bruins and Ducks. Plus, a closer look at how UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and his staff handled the previous bye week and the overwhelmingly positive headlines generated through their actions. The discussion also explains how the Bruins can still win the weekend if their 4-0 start does not survive the contest, how Chesney pushed all the right buttons on the recruiting trail to get to this point, and more. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Finally, we closed with a call for fans to come out to the Rose Bowl for the remaining home games this year. It's hugely important for the program to have fans in the seats to close out the year. We also talked about the likelihood that UCLA is going to want to attack the Transfer Portal heavily, so it's absolutely essential to give to NIL if you have the means. You can give to Champion of Westwood here.

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After a week off, the Bruin Report Online football recruiting podcast featuring Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and BRO staff writer Tracy McDannald reflects on the implications of 23rd-ranked UCLA's 4-0 start to the season. The discussion also touches on how much more important the Oct. 10 contest at No. 15 Oregon now is, as well as some of the Bruins' big home games as the calendar turns to October. Plus, we touch on big development over the weekend in 2027 California wide receiver commit Charles Davis' decision to reopen his recruitment while not backing off his pledge, and more. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA football's 54-3 blowout of Maryland on Saturday. I talked about the explosive performance from the run game, with Wayne Knight notching two explosive runs and a touchdown, with Troy Leigber pitching in a late long touchdown as well. I also talked about the fits and starts for the passing game, up until Aidan Mizell's long touchdown off a broken play. I then shifted gears to the absolutely dominant defensive performance, with UCLA holding Maryland to three points -- and even those three points come with an asterisk, as Maryland likely should not have been awarded a first down on that drive to set up the field goal. I then talked about being 4-0 and fun to watch, and how significant that is for the program. I also talked about the expectations heading into the final 2/3 of the season, and whether the Bruins have a chance against Oregon. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast Mailbag, Dave answers all of your questions about Bob Chesney's first year so far, the UCLA football team, and Mick Cronin's basketball team entering the leadup to the season. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA's 52-38 win over Purdue, including the offensive explosion and the defensive semi-implosion. I talked about the play of Nico Iamaleava, the incredible rushing attack, and the importance of having a couple of big-bodied receivers back and available for this game in Landon Ellis and Leland Smith. I also talked about what went wrong on defense, particularly at cornerback and in the pass rush, which allowed Purdue to pass for more than 370 yards. But I also touched on the opportunistic turnover creation, which helped keep this one from being a much closer game. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Tim Harris' free student tickets initiative, the SDSU game, and then preview the Purdue game. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of the Bruin Report Online football recruiting podcast looks back on the first batch of UCLA football game visitors this season. Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and BRO staff writer Tracy McDannald go over some of the key top targets who were in attendance for the Bruins' 28-10 win over San Diego State and some of the themes based on the reactions gathered over the past few days. The discussion turns to one of the most important visitors, 2028 four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd, who announced Wednesday that UCLA is in his top three along with Kentucky and Oregon. Plus, a focus on how the UCLA coaching staff goes beyond just head coach Bob Chesney and the full-time assistant position coaches, the importance in investing in upgrades and amenities like the new end zone club at the Rose Bowl, and more in the latest episode. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA’s 28-10 win over San Diego State in Bob Chesney’s home debut. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about their interview with Tim Harris, the sea change in UCLA athletics, and the Cal game. We talked extensively about the interview with the new CEO of Athletics, and how he echoed so much of what UCLA fans have been voicing for years now. We talked about the need for fans to make it out to the Rose Bowl and become active participants in the program now. We also talked about the alignment among the Chancellor, AD, and football coach now, and how important it is to take advantage of this window -- how this opportunity might not present itself again for a long time. This is the time to make UCLA football great. We then discussed the Cal game, and what impressed us most about UCLA's performance, including the run game, the defensive scheme, and much more. We previewed the San Diego State game as well, and talked about what we expect to see on the field. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this extensive, exclusive, wide-ranging hour-long interview with UCLA CEO and Director of Athletics Tim Harris, we talked with Harris about his early days on the job, his vision for UCLA, and his thoughts on how he can help bring the program back to major prominence. Harris talked about his desire to “burn the tarps” but put in a major call-to-action for UCLA fans to come back to the Rose Bowl and return to being season ticket holders, with the alignment in the Chancellor’s office, in the football program, and in the athletic department. He also opined that he believes UCLA is a Sleeping Giant, but that to get to Giant status it’ll require buy-in from all stakeholders. He also shared numerous stories and anecdotes, including personally calling a season-ticket holder having an issue with his account on the Monday holiday to get him squared away, as well as the sheer number of texts he received after he took the job — and how that blew him away about what UCLA meant to people. It’s the best interview we’ve ever done on BRO. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and BRO staff writer Tracy McDannald give an early glimpse at the list of names already confirmed to attend Saturday when UCLA hosts San Diego State at the Rose Bowl. One major 2028 visitor, in fact, confirmed his expected attendance just before recording the podcast. Plus, a look back at the recruiting implications of the Bruins' season-opening win over recent recruiting nemesis California and some of the feedback from recruits who were in Berkeley for the game. Then, a recap of what UCLA targets and commits looked like in recent games both attended and which high school games are on the schedule this week. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the postgame BROCast, Dave recaps UCLA's 45-24 win over California to open the Bob Chesney era. Dave breaks down what this game meant for UCLA fans, and the program, with the Bruins blowing out California and doing it with some very JMU-like elements. The main key, though, was UCLA showing fortitude and competitiveness in buckling down when it was 24-24 and outscoring Cal by 21 to end the game. He also talks about the offensive performance, including the excellent rushing attack and the one poor play at the end of the first half that nearly flipped the game in Cal's favor. He closes by talking about the defensive performance, including the excellent play from Sammy Omosigho, and the more questionable performance from the secondary. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy extensively preview the UCLA vs. California game and then talk about the expected impact of Tim Harris as UCLA's new CEO of athletics. We broke down both sides of the matchup between UCLA football and Cal, emphasizing the advantage UCLA has on the offensive side, and the potential advantage Cal has with its own offense. But then we noted that the major difference between these two teams is the coaching difference, with UCLA having major continuity between head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, and Cal having first-time coaches at all three of those positions. Ultimately, we both leaned toward a narrow UCLA win. We then talked a bit more about the Martin Jarmond firing, and why it made sense to fire him at this juncture, given the financial mismanagement and his own lack of vision for getting UCLA out of this mess. We then discussed Tim Harris and why he's a good fit for the job. We also gave Julio Frenk his flowers for getting this done. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Bruin Report Online football recruiting podcast, Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman and Tracy McDannald go over some of the key names UCLA and California are recruiting and expected to be in Berkeley this weekend for the season opener. There's also a discussion on just how important one game may or may not be for the recruits considering both programs. Plus, a review of the high school games attended last week, some of the standout performances from the Bruins' commits in the 2027 class and a look ahead to the targets who will be watched this week. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special emergency edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Martin Jarmond being fired, and then bring on Ken Graiwer to talk about fundraising and more in the post-Jarmond era. As we reported earlier today, Jarmond was fired today after years of UCLA running in the red financially in athletics. Additionally, as Dave and Tracy talk about on the pod, Jarmond managed his athletic programs poorly, and also did a very poor job of meeting the aspirations of the fanbase. We talked about what the future could look like with Tim Harris as the new CEO of Athletics, and how the program will now be run with a much more business-oriented mindset. We then brought on Champion of Westwood head Ken Graiwer to talk about what this could mean for fundraising, roster-building, and the overall outlook for UCLA athletics (hint: it's very, very positive). #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The latest edition of the Bruin Report Online recruiting podcast highlights the start to the high school football season and how some of UCLA's commits and targets fared. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about what they learned from UCLA football media day, the latest on the Trent Hendrick recruitment, their interview with Mick Cronin, and the news that Tim Harris is evaluating UCLA athletics. We led off with a discussion of media day. It was the first time UCLA has done a media day in years, and it was a great event. We talked about some of the things we learned from talking to the players, and what we might glean from who was available. We then talked about Trent Hendrick, the former JMU linebacker, getting added to the TRO and presumably gaining eligibility for this coming season, and what factors might play into whether UCLA has a chance to get him. We switched gears to basketball to talk about our interview with Mick Cronin (Part 1 and Part 2), and some of our key takeaways from the hour and 20 minutes. Finally, we ended talking about Lakers exec Tim Harris being enlisted to evaluate UCLA Athletics by Julio Frenk, and what that could mean for the Athletic Department. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about what they've seen and heard from UCLA football so far in fall camp. We've seen four football practices so far in fall camp, and we went through all the different position groups and what we've seen and heard so far. We talked about the offense, and the areas we're most concerned (particularly on the offensive line and with Nico Iamaleava's deep accuracy) and the areas we feel best about (running back and receiver). We also talked about the defense, and the areas we're most concerned (defensive tackle, run defense generally) and the areas we feel best about (pass rush and the secondary). We then talked about some of the hype starting to build about UCLA, with a lot of people writing that people shouldn't be sleeping on UCLA. We talked about whether we think that's valid, and what it would take for UCLA to get to its ceiling. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about their impressions from UCLA's first fall camp practice and then discuss Nikola Kusturica's arrival on campus. We began by discussing what we saw out of fall practice No. 1. We talked extensively about the secondary changes, with Malik Hartford working as a first-string safety, Cole Martin playing nickel, and then Derrick Barksdale manning a cornerback position. We also talked about Brian Rowe playing outside receiver, with Mikey Matthews and Landon Ellis being the other two first-string receivers. We discussed the change on the offensive line, with Julian Armella working in with the ones at guard over Carter Sweazie. Then we shifted gears to talk about basketball, including Nikola Kusturica's expected arrival on campus next week. We also discussed the possibility of the basketball team adding more players, with the recent eligibility rulings and cases. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy recap what we learned at Media Days and then preview the UCLA defense for fall camp. I attended Media Days and gave a brief synopsis of the format and what we learned from Bob Chesney and the players. We also talked about Media Day in general and how it's evolved from an availability to something like an event that's covered like a game. We then continued our preview of the UCLA football team for fall camp, this time breaking down the defense. We talked about the defensive line, where UCLA is pretty thin and uncertain at defensive tackle, but more robust on the edge, at both the bigger defensive end role and at the outside linebacker/JACK position. Moving backward, we talked about the linebacker group also being a little thin and uncertain, though we feel better about it now that Sammy Omosigho looks like a player. Still, if there's an issue on defense, we'd bet it'll be defending the run up the middle between the uncertainty at defensive tackle and at linebacker. Finally, we talked about the secondary, where UCLA has good, proven starters at several spots, but again a bit of uncertainty because of Scooter Jackson's status. If Jackson is available to play this year, we'd put this secondary up there among the upper echelon of the Big Ten. As it stands, though, we still think it's a good group. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO Recruiting Pod, Brandon Huffman and Tracy McDannald go position-by-position to break down the names to know on UCLA's 2028 football recruiting board. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy begin their preview of fall camp with an in-depth look at the offense heading into August. We talked about the quarterbacks, and how we see the backup quarterback competition between Madden Iamaleava and Ty Dieffenbach shaking out. We also talked about the quality of the overall depth chart at the position. We then discussed the running backs, which might be the deepest position group on the team in 2026. The starter, though, is still an open question, with three viable contenders, which we discuss. We moved onto the receiving corps, where we are excited to watch Leland Smith, who is hopefully healthy for fall camp after being dinged up in the spring. We also talked about Brian Rowe and Landon Ellis, who will be the other two in the starting lineup. But we also touched on the rest of the depth chart, where UCLA probably has six to seven guys who are obviously playable at this level. We touched on the tight end group, where we expect Josh Phifer to start, and then we expect a competition between Brayden Loftin and Noah Fox-Flores as the pass-catcher in the group. We wrapped up with the offensive line, where there are still question marks at several spots. We're pretty confident in Riley Robell at center, and that two of Eugene Brooks, Carter Sweazie, and Julian Armella will start at the guard spots, and that some combination of Jordan Davis, Hall Schmidt, and JD Dean will start at tackle, but who exactly, and how well they'll play, is a big question. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO Recruiting pod, Brandon Huffman and Tracy McDannald put a bow on the almost-completed 2027 UCLA football recruiting class. The podcast includes: -A rundown on the recent BRO story about UCLA’s five biggest 2027 recruiting wins. Plus, others who could have just as easily made the cut. -A discussion about Tracy Pierson's story on the programs UCLA has gone up against and held its own on the recruiting trail. Includes why Penn State could be a bit of a sneaky out-of-state battle to monitor in the coming years because of the respective staffs and their history on the opposite coast. -Wrapped it up with one of the few things remaining to be seen: How UCLA’s attendance and game atmosphere for recruits visiting the Rose Bowl changes under Chesney’s direction in the upcoming season. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO Recruiting Pod, Tracy McDannald and Brandon Huffman talk about the latest in UCLA football recruiting, including: -Wait continues on Brady Edmunds’ decision -Our thoughts on the UCLA targets we saw in Huntington Beach and Hawaii this past weekend. -UCLA commits in updated Rivals300 -Why it’s not too late for JuJu Johnson to earn a fifth star from Rivals -A look back at Myles Baker’s flip after Tracy's conversation with his father. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Nikola Kusturica's commitment, his anticipated impact in 2026, what 5-in-5 means for the roster, and then discuss the 30 most important Bruins countdown. We led off with a discussion of Kusturica's commitment, which was a long time coming. We then talked about the impact of his addition to the roster, and what it means for other players to not have to play out of position in 2026, since Kusturica will take 20-25 minutes per game at the wing. We then talked about Kusturica as a player and how, even at 17, he might be able to make a significant impact as a freshman thanks to his advanced skillset, unique physical ability, and toughness. We talked also about the importance of everyone, including Mick Cronin, being patient with Kusturica as he grows into the college game. We also talked about Kusturica's two-year deal, and how that dovetails nicely with the new 5-in-5 rule, which could allow the Bruins to retain this group of players pretty much intact for the next two seasons. We also talked about the possibility of adding yet another player, if certain lawsuits go forward over the coming days. We closed with a discussion of the 30 most important Bruins list, and how we are rounding into the top 5. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy break down the flip of Myles Baker from Cal to UCLA, the status of Nikola Kusturica's recruitment, and then go heavy on position battles we're anticipating heading into fall camp in a month. We led off discussing Baker's recruitment and what a coup it was for UCLA to land him away from Cal. We talked a bit about Baker as a player, and then talked about the good job the UCLA football staff has done in recruiting this cycle. We then discussed Nikola Kusturica, and Tracy's call that he'll end up committing to UCLA. We talked about his performance in the ongoing FIBA tournament, and also talked about some of his athletic attributes and his skillset. Finally, we dove into some of the eagerly anticipated position battles for this upcoming fall camp for UCLA football. The Bruins still have a lot of spots to iron out, particularly along the offensive line, at running back, at defensive tackle, and at the second linebacker spot. We broke down ten different position battles, and our expectations for each. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moments after UCLA secured a flip in the commitment of 2027 four-star in-state safety Myles Baker, the latest edition of the BRO recruiting podcast with Tracy McDannald and Rivals recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman broke down how the addition bolstered UCLA's first class under new head coach Bob Chesney. Plus, an overview of the entire class, with a decision from four-star Ohio State quarterback commit Brady Edmunds still pending. Also, our picks for the recruiting MVPs on the staff and some superlatives handed out to some of the Bruins' commits. As the recruiting calendar quiets down, a look ahead at some camps and events -- both locally and out of state -- coming up that will feature UCLA targets in future classes. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Nikola Kusturica's recruitment, the state of the basketball roster, and football recruiting. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this edition of the BROCast, Tracy rejoins Dave to talk about how football recruiting could finish, the recruitment of Nikola Kusturica in basketball, and our 30 most important Bruins countdown. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO recruiting podcast, we touched on the OT7 Finals and number of UCLA targets who used the time in the area to also visit campus. We also talked about yesterday's UCLA camp with 55 recruits at the invite-only camp. Then, we wrapped it up with looking ahead to the official visits this weekend. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave goes solo once again to discuss the UCLA football roster update, the basketball recruiting events this week, and the 30 most important Bruins countdown. Starting with the roster update, I went through some of the notables from the roster, including some speculation about what it might mean for certain receivers, defensive backs, offensive linemen, and defensive linemen. Also, just generally: these heights/weights actually look pretty accurate based on our eye test, unlike some thing from previous eras. Next, I talked about the NBPA Top 100 camp and the Section 7 high school event this weekend, and some of the notable names that UCLA will be watching at each event. I also talked about how to balance high school recruiting and transfer recruiting with Mick Cronin in basically constant win now mode. Finally, I touched on the beginning of our 30 most important Bruins countdown, and discussed the lack of complete consensus on a lot of the list between our votes. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BRO recruiting podcast, Tracy McDannald and Brandon Huffman talk about UCLA football's official visit weekend, the state of quarterback recruiting, a linebacker commitment adding an official visit to a Big Ten opponent, and the prospect camp this weekend on UCLA's campus. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave goes solo to talk about the commitment of Latvian wing Gunars Grinvalds, UCLA football adding a big official visitor for this weekend, and the end of the season for UCLA baseball and softball. I talked for a while about what to make of the Grinvalds commitment, and whether he has the potential to make an instant impact in year one. At 18 years old, it makes the most sense to think about Grinvalds as the equivalent of landing a high school senior, and not a five-star, but one of those developmental four-stars we're always talking about. I also talked about the UCLA football team adding a couple more official visitors to the list this weekend, most notably five-star athlete Xavier Sabb. Whether the Bruins land Sabb still seems a little far-fetched, but the simple fact that they've gotten him to take a trip to Westwood speaks to the sea change in recruiting in Westwood. Finally, I touched on the end of the road for both UCLA baseball and UCLA softball. The tragic vagaries of the sport caught up with the baseball team, but the softball team made it all the way to the College World Series before bowing out. Both programs, though, probably need an infusion of NIL resources if they're going to stay competitive at the highest level going forward. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #UCLABasketball #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.