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The writers for Bruin Report Online discuss everything related to UCLA football, UCLA basketball, and UCLA recruiting with experts from 247Sports.com.
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- 2 days ago1h 2m
BRO Recruiting Pod Looking at 2028 Position by Position
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Previewing UCLA's Offense for Fall Camp
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Recruiting Pod: Contextualizing the 2027 Recruiting Class
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Recruiting Pod: Brady Edmunds, Ranking Updates, Evaluations
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Nikola Kusturica's Commitment and Impact, 30 Most Important Bruins
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
BROCast: Recruiting Updates and UCLA Football Position Battles
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 30, 202643 min
Recruiting pod: UCLA flips Myles Baker to bolster 2027 class
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. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 26, 202657 min
Nikola Kusturica, Basketball Roster, and Football Recruiting
In this edition of the BROCast, Dave and Tracy talk about Nikola Kusturica's recruitment, the state of the basketball roster, and football recruiting. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here. #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #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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