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- LB: 11 years ago, there was some dumb, young walk-on linebacker who had no clue what he was doing at the Rose Bowl.

- QB/LB: Not even close to true - their defense looked very solid (and it did last week too) but as long as underwood is QB, the offense will be terrible (like it was today)

- LB/DB: My friend who is a teacher at Carson...just sent me the score.

- KICKER: in any event, an offensive guru was not what we needed.

- In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss if the Bruins' Week 1 win over Cal changes their season outlooks. - The duo also begins to look ahead to Saturday's Week 2 game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl. - The show wraps up with questions from listeners. - Comment: Great podcast!

- In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss if the Bruins' Week 1 win over Cal changes their season outlooks. - The duo also begins to look ahead to Saturday's Week 2 game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl. - The show wraps up with questions from listeners.

- KICKER: I want to know how the Bruin offense compares against the Aztec defense.

- Defense: One thing I was pleased with from the Cal game was that the defense didnt easily tire out as the game went on, Cal had 87 plays and 40 rush attempts and the defense...

- Pick/market: Sammy Omosigho, Wayne Knight and Ta'Shawn James have all received honors as a result of their contributions in UCLA's 45-24 Week 1 win over Cal.

- DB: Now make that three UCLA football players with national weekly honors.

- LB: I consume most of it and don’t recall seeing him mentioned.

- QB: After years of watching passive read and react defenses it's refreshing to see this aggressive defense at UCLA.

- LB: Look at the live depth chart posted near the top of the forums.

- LB: UCLA's Sammy Omosigho Named Bednarik National Player of the Week UCLA football's fourth-year linebacker Sammy Omosigho was named the Bednarik Award National Player of the week after his standout performance in the Bruins season...

- LB: Hitschler’s comment relayed to Pellot and the coaching turmoil made me reconsider my opinions on guys like him and woods.

- Senior linebacker Sammy Omosigho led UCLA with 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble in his Bruins debut against California, with his late-first-half strip sack creating possession at the Cal 37-yard line. - Senior safety Ta'Shawn James recorded two interceptions and eight tackles in UCLA's 45-24 season-opening win at California.

- Bob Chesney said UCLA quarterback Nico's issue against Cal was lower-body discomfort from being stepped on and twisted up rather than an arm problem, and he was good to go by the game's end with encouraging checks afterward. - Chesney said Aidan Mizell was cleared after missing UCLA's opener because he did not feel fully healthy, while Landon Ellis felt better but still needed evaluation before the staff decided whether returning him to the field was appropriate. - Chesney said Tao Johnson was again managing the issue that previously put him in a black practice jersey and would have contact reduced while UCLA assessed his progress, without giving a firm availability decision. - Chesney identified defensive-line aiming points and gap discipline as UCLA corrections after Cal's runner repeatedly got downhill into the secondary, warning that the same run-defense execution would not be sufficient against San Diego State. - Chesney attributed Nico's interception to delayed route-option decisions and mismatched timing and landmarks, saying the UCLA quarterback needed to move to his next read instead of waiting for that route to develop.

- Defense: Can you talk about the DT group and what you thought of the Defensive scheme overall.

- Coaching: Will the O-line/D-line change 2.

- QB/WR: I liked the QB roll out option - Nico pitched it out for a great gain / Like someone said above, too many tipped passes - seems like he had a bunch last year...

- Pick/market: It was announced on Monday that UCLA defensive back Ta'Shawn James has been named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week.

- Pick/market: UCLA head coach Bob Chesney met with the media Monday following UCLA's big win over Cal.

- Pick/market: UCLA was back on the practice field Tuesday ahead of Saturday's Week 2 clash against San Diego State.

- QB/OL: UCLA head coach Bob Chesney met with the media Tuesday ahead of the Bruins' home opener against San Diego State.

- Bob Chesney said UCLA intentionally rotated three guards against Cal and wants to develop a fourth option rather than settle on two, using rotation to build experienced offensive-line depth. - Chesney said preparing UCLA for San Diego State's aggressive special teams, including fake kicks and deceptive formations, has consumed substantial practice time this week. - Chesney said San Diego State mixes edge and interior pressure that can leave Cover 0 opportunities with quarters and Cover 3 looks, making protection adjustments and recognition a UCLA preparation priority. - Chesney attributed Cal's late-first-half touchdown to UCLA's failed defensive package change, poor communication and an unsuccessful timeout attempt, and said personnel substitution procedures still need work.

- UCLA inside linebacker Sammy Omosigho discussed playing an increased role against Cal compared with his time at Oklahoma, according to Bruin Report Online's summary of his Monday press conference. - Bruin Report Online reported that Omosigho credited UCLA defenders who had not previously played together with meshing and playing actively against Cal.

- UCLA allowed Cal 410 total yards but only 66 in a scoreless fourth quarter, as two interceptions and two turnovers on downs helped the Bruins finish with 21 unanswered points in a 45-24 win. - UCLA defensive back Ta'Shawn James recorded eight tackles and intercepted consecutive Cal possessions in the fourth quarter, providing the secondary's decisive late takeaways. - UCLA linebacker Sammy Omosigho totaled 13 tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss against Cal, while fellow linebacker Jalen Woods added 11 tackles and half a tackle for loss.

- Pick/market: UCLA rushed for 277 yards and six touchdowns en route to a 45-24 win over Cal in Bob Chesney's first game in charge of the Bruins.

- Pick/market: Last year, UCLA first game was against Utah and could only generate 84 total rushing yards.

- Pick/market: The Aztec are a dichotomy between a good team and one that has serious flaws.

- QB/LB: A loss wouldn’t be surprising, and your prediction wouldn’t have been surprising in recent years.

- QB/DL: Their QB is a stud, but if we keep getting this push from our DL we'll be fine.

- Pick/market: Impressed with the defensive and offensive play calling so far

- Offense: Man…I hate saying this, but this second half has been like previous years UCLA football.