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UCLA Preseason Notebook – Competition Intensifies as Week One Approaches
- UCLA's offense answered an early-week challenge with one of its strongest camp practices, showing better energy and resilience against a defense that had been creating pressure.
- Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has improved his command and defensive recognition enough to get UCLA into the correct plays, but his timing and connection with the receivers still need work.
- Freshman defensive back CJ Lavender repeatedly stood out in camp and the recent scrimmage with speed, physicality and unusually advanced processing for a first-year player.
- UCLA's offensive line continued improving through injuries and lineup changes, with Jensen Somerville gaining confidence at tackle and Boise State transfer Hall Schmidt providing an experienced, physical option.
- UCLA's running backs impressed as pass protectors, receivers and decisive runners and consistently embraced contact during camp, supporting a versatile backfield role in the offense.
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UCLA Football Adds Three to Support Staff
- "We're excited to welcome Nick, Brandon and Que to our football family at UCLA,” said Bob Chesney , the Angelo Mazzone III UCLA Head Football Coach. “Each of them brings a unique background, tremendous work ethic and a genuine passion for serving our student-athletes.
- Nick understands what it means to wear the UCLA uniform and will have an immediate impact mentoring our players and strengthening relationships with our...
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