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UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora won’t be headed to the NFL following his first year in Westwood as the UCLA athletic department announced Friday that they signed him to a one-year extension that will be good through the 2017 season.  Mora, a Los Angeles native, coached the Bruins to a nine-win season in 2012 and a berth in the Pac-12 ... Read More »

The San Diego Chargers contacted current UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora regarding their vacant head coaching position, according to the Los Angeles Times.  Despite reports that Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians appears to be the leading candidate for the job, Mora is an intriguing name that has surfaced due to his proximity to the San Diego area and ... Read More »

The UCLA Bruins managed to shut down Southern California native Taylor Martinez and assert themselves as a legitimate contenders for a Pac-12 title on Saturday night with a convincing 36-30 win.  In a game where the team that made the least amount of mistakes would be the likely winner, the Bruins’ defense came through with big plays when they needed to. ... Read More »