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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Keegan Jones returning to UCLA after committing to Coach Jim Mora and UConn. The guys also talk about their LA Bowl experience and whether UCLA should consider playing at SoFi Stadium in the future. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Ne...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Orange County Register reporter John W. Davis on the podcast. Davis covers the UCLA men's basketball and provides some insight into the team's struggles this season. Williams and Davis share their experience at the 2024 Rose Bowl Game between Alabama and Michigan. Williams also talks about Chip Kelly's recent hires including defensive co...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former San Diego State defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe on the podcast. Ratcliffe is currently committed to the UCLA Bruins and talks about the reason why he decided to enter the transfer portal. He also shares his thoughts on coach Chip Kelly and why UCLA is a good fit for him. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch ava...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest happenings around the football program before the LA Bowl Game against Boise State this week. The Bruins had three different coaches depart from the staff to take other jobs while younger players such as quarterback Dante Moore and safety Kamari Ramsey have entered the transfer portal. Sig...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk UCLA's reported decision to keep Chip Kelly as the head football coach and the fans' displeasure with the state of the program. Woods provides a player's perspective on what current players and recruits might be thinking right now as a result of the recent outcry. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsle...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Arizona State loss and where things stand with Chip Kelly potentially on the hot seat with three games left in the season. Williams also talks with USC beat reporter Luca Evans to preview the crosstown rivalry game. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two s...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the fallout that's followed the loss to Arizona. The Bruins are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in Pac-12 Conference play. Some fans have become restless on social media and started asking for coach Chip Kelly to be removed. The guys talk about that, and provide an update on the quarterback situation and the spe...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap everything that happened the day of the Colorado game, including the locker room situation, the offense's four turnovers and the defense dominant night. The guys look ahead to the Arizona game. UCLA's 2024 schedule Aug. 31 at Hawaii Sept 7 . BYE Sept. 14 vs. Indiana Sept. 21 at LSU Sept. 28 vs. Oregon Oct...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA analyst Darrin Chiaverini. Chiaverini worked on Chip Kelly’s staff as early as the spring before taking the head coaching job at Chaffey College. Chiaverini previously played and coached at Colorado before starting his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He shares his thoughts on Ethan Garbers’ start against Stanford, how t...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins' Pac-12 Conference victory over Washington State and UCLA's strong defensive outing. The guys also provide some insight ahead of UCLA's road game against Oregon State. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter   New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and par...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the upcoming game against Washington State and the dual-threat ability of quarterback Cam Ward. Woods also reflects on his big performance in the 2019 thriller against Washington State in Pullman. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter   New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Netwo...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins' conference opening loss to the Utah Utes. Linebacker Kain Medrano and the UCLA defense had a nice performance but quarterback Dante Moore and the offense struggled to score early. Woods also shares what a player's mindset is after a loss and what happens during a bye week. Sign up for the f...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the upcoming game against the Utah Utes. The Bruins will travel to Salt Lake City to open Pac-12 Conference play. There's a level of uncertainty on whether veteran quarterback Cam Rising will make his season debut for the Utes. The guys talk about preparing for different quarterbacks. They also talk...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond to talk about a number of topics including the importance of UCLA hosting an HBCU and what opportunities an event such as that presents. Jarmond also provides an update on the transition to the Big Ten Conference, talks about UCLA alumni visiting the football...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the San Diego State game. True freshman Dante Moore made his first start at quarterback and Alex Johnson had two interceptions. The guys talk about the good and the bad they saw from the defense and more. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter   New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bl...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor. Aaron is a member of the broadcast team on the call for the UCLA vs. San Diego State game this Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The conversation includes topics such as the quarterback situation, the Bruins' aggressive defense approach and the Joe Moore Award. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ season opener against Coastal Carolina and what to make of the quarterback situation. The guys talk about redshirt junior Ethan Garbers and true freshman Dante Moore’s performances and Kent State transfer Collin Schlee not playing. Woods also shares his thoughts on all three different lev...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams previews UCLA football's season opener against Coastal Carolina with Charlie Krausse . We talk about Chip Kelly's plan to play three quarterbacks (Ethan Garbers, Dante Moore and Collin Schlee) against the Chanticleers. We also catch up on Coastal Carolina's standout quarterback Grayson McCall and why the Bruins can't afford to take him lightly. Sig...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their thoughts on the quarterback competition and who they believe will be named as the Bruins' starter. Woods also details what he and the other players would be feeling right now after finishing training camp and being one week away from the season opener against Coastal Carolina. Sign up for the free U...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll . Woods shares his thoughts on the poll and explains to Williams why he disagrees with where he ranked UCLA on his ballot . Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter   New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Sierra Canyon wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer's verbal commitment to coach Chip Kelly and the Bruins. Gilmer's commitment video was a play on LeBron James's old pool commercial. The guys also discuss the former UCLA football players representing the Bruins throughout the preseason. Williams also talks abo...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of training camp, the latest news on the Pac-12 and conference realignment and Dorian Thompson-Robinson's pro debut and sharing the field with former Bruin Demetric Felton. The guys also respond to feedback from the DeShaun Foster episode . Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics n...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with UCLA associate head coach DeShaun Foster. Foster spent four years at UCLA before playing with the Carolina Panthers from 2002 to 2007. Foster shares some insight on the current state of UCLA's running back room, how he's managed to keep a level of consistency at the position each year and much more. N...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams preview Pac-12 Media Day, which takes place in Las Vegas later this week. Williams breaks down his preseason media poll ballot. The guys also talk about the various quarterbacks in the conference including Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Michael Penix and more. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newslette...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Nate Meadors. Meadors was a member of the 2015 recruiting class along with Woods at UCLA and the two were roommates their freshman year. They reflect on their time at UCLA together. Meadors also talks about his high school career at San Gorgonio and his time playing in the NFL and XFL....