UCLA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: DEFENSE GETTING A NEW ATTITUDE.Byline: BRIAN DOHN Staff Writer Most of UCLA's defensive drills are geared toward pursuing the football and hammering home the fundamentals, like proper pre-snap technique and making the correct reads. But members of UCLA's defense said another change in its defensive preparation is attitude, and that was evident during the first week of training camp. ``I think we're more physical,'' junior defensive tackle Brigham Harwell said. ``We've learned the last two years that our defense hasn't been up to par, so we know what we have to do know. I think we're more aggressive, and technical-wise with our skills, (the coaches) are making it better.'' Harwell said there is also a change in philosophy on the defensive line. ``Last year was more penetration,'' Harwell said. ``This year, we have that too, but we're more gap sound. We control our gaps and get up field after. We're more, stop the run first, then we get up the field.'' Under new defensive coordinator A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League or college football who is in charge of the defense. This position aids the head coach a great deal in many ways by delegating play calling to other coaches and allowing the head DeWayne Walker DeWayne Walker (born December 3, 1960) is an American football coach. Playing career College playing career Walker was a two-year starter at the University of Minnesota and played at Pasadena City College for two years. , UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX is trying to shed its label as one of the nation's worst. The Bruins ranked in the bottom 10percent in total defense each of the past two seasons. ``We want to be aggressive,'' strong safety Chris Horton said. ``We want to attack people. If you're going to play on an attacking defense, you have to have the mentality of an attacker.'' Van dinged: Starting right cornerback Rodney Van sustained a sprained neck after colliding with safety Chris Horton during an 11-on-11 drill in Monday's morning session. Van walked off the field by himself, and was taken to UCLA Medical Center UCLA Medical Center is a hospital located on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. It is rated as one of the top three hospitals in the United States and is the top hospital on the West Coast according to US News & World Report. for tests. He was diagnosed with a possible concussion and could return to practice today. Savage wait: Defensive tackle Darius Savage, who is 6-foot-4, 332 pounds, was a high-profile recruit who was supposed to garner immediate playing time, but so far he hasn't received many reps in practice. Dorrell talked to Savage about staying positive and making the most of his limited chances. ``We like his size. He gives us a presence in there,'' Dorrell said. ``We have two weeks to figure out where he can help us.'' One place Savage should help the Bruins this season is in track and field. He was the No.2 in the nation in discus and shot put as a senior at Morse High of San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , and he plans on compete with the track team in the spring. ``I started track first,'' Savage said, ``and it helps a lot with footwork and body awareness body awareness, n the felt sense of embodiment; consciousness of our somatic feelings. alternative medicine… .'' Also: Reserve defensive end Bruce Davis This article is about the American football player. For the American businessman, see Bruce Davis (video game industry). Bruce Davis (born June 21, 1956, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina) is a former professional American football player. sat out the afternoon practice with a right groin injury. ... The Bruins welcomed walk-on punter Danny Rees to camp. Rees is the son of former UCLA recruiting coordinator an current Cleveland Browns
baked dough that is crushed or cracked. Prepared usually by extruding and then heating-drying the dough. Used as dry food for dogs and cats. watched practice in street clothes. He is sidelined indefinitely after experiencing a flare-up of conditions related to multiple sclerorsis. ... Drake Stadium will open one hour prior to the 11 a.m. start of Saturday's scrimmage. An autograph session will follow, and admission is free. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) VAN (2) SAVAGE |
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