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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins' upcoming Big Ten Conference schedule in 2024 and 2025 . Woods also talks about his the B.C. Lions' 2-0 start in the CFL and his celebration dance after recording a sack. Williams also provides an update on football recruiting and the NBA draft. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athleti...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams  talks with former Bruin and current Chargers running back Joshua Kelley . Kelley is hosting his first youth football camp in Lancaster this weekend and he tells us all about it. The former Bruin also tells us about his decision to transfer from UC Davis and how he ended up joining the UCLA football program. He also talks about his relationship wit...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins' recent recruiting effort and how it translates to the effort needed to compete in the Big Ten Conference starting in 2024. Woods also shares his experience with UCLA's Elite Prospect Camp and how it led to him getting a football scholarship while in high school. Williams also talks about...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the news of Bill McGovern's passing . The UCLA director of football administration died from cancer Tuesday at the age of 60. He joined the program in 2022 as the team's defensive coordinator. He would miss five of the last six UCLA games with what was noted as an undisclosed illness before returning t...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the latest happenings with recruiting, an update on former defensive coordinator Bill McGovern and a magazine mix-up with defensive standout Laiatu Latu. UCLA added two verbal commitments to its class of 2024 this past week with the addition of linebacker Isaiah Patterson of Yelm High and offensive tack...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk through a few topics this week including Josh’s travels to Canada, recruiting visits, Darrin Chiaverini and the passing of NFL legend Jim Brown. * Woods recently traveled North to start preparing for the upcoming Canadian Football League season as a member of the B.C. Lions. * Williams also talks about som...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with former UCLA defensive back Mo Osling III about his college career and signing with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. Osling spent six seasons (2017-2022) with the Bruins and played for two head coaches and three defensive coordinators during his tenure. He talks about his decision to st...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the four Bruins that were taken in the 2023 NFL draft and where the other 11 players are headed for rookie camp. James also talks about what he's seen out at practice and how the defense has the edge over the offense during the final week of spring ball. Josh also tells us how he was able to change his...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. DTR fills us in on what the NFL Draft process and the past five years at UCLA have been like for him. Thompson-Robinson also talks about his decision to return for a fifth season and what it was like navigating some of the changes in college footba...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn's comments after he spoke with the media for the first time on Thursday. The guys discuss the Twitter reaction to the Shea Pitts episode , why UCLA doesn't have a spring game and who entered the transfer portal this week. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA At...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams break down the first two weeks of spring football practice. Quarterback Ethan Garbers, J. Michael Sturdivant and Kyle Ford have been among the standouts on an offense with several position battles open. Oluwafemi Oladejo has added some depth at linebacker and making a strong case to start on defense. The outsid...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with former linebacker Shea Pitts. Pitts graduated from Oaks Christian High School before walking on at UCLA in 2017 and spending six years with the program. Pitts was high school teammates with fellow linebacker Bo Calvert and running back Zach Charbonnet before all three became Bruins. Charbonnet origina...

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA basketball player and coach Larry Farmer. He joins the show to talk about his new book and his experience winning championships as a Bruin with John Wooden at the helm. Farmer also provides some insight into the Bruins' dynasty and the opportunity he had to lead the team after Wooden's retirement.   Where can I buy the book?...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo, who joins the show to talk about the NFL draft process. He has spent the last few months competing in the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Combine before recently participating in UCLA’s Pro Day earlier this month . Bobo also discusses where he draws his inspiration from...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap UCLA’s pro day. Both share their point of view from the event at the Wasserman Football Center on Wednesday. James shares what he learned from running back Zach Charbonnet and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson after both spoke with the media. Josh shares some of what he saw in his return to the UCLA pr...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the pro day preparation and news about the spring football dates. Woods shares his insight on the NFL Draft process and his thoughts on football practices in the spring. Williams and Woods also talk about UCLA coach Chip Kelly's contract extension . Kelly's contract will keep him at the helm of the B...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the official hiring of D'Anton Lynn as the next defensive coordinator and the other coaching moves that were announced: DeShaun Foster – Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Ikaika Malloe – Defensive Line Coach and Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Norwood – Assistant Head Coach, Passing Game C...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about D'Anton Lynn reportedly being hired as UCLA's next defensive coordinator. The 33-year-old coach would come from Baltimore where he spent two seasons as the Ravens’ safeties coach. He will become the second defensive coordinator in as many years, replacing Bill McGovern. Lynn has nine years of NFL coa...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by NFL draft prospect Atonio Mafi. Mafi spent five years at UCLA and played in 56 career games played, setting a new school record along with teammate Stephan Blaylock. Mafi was graded as the third-ranked guard in the nation and was a member of an offensive line that was a semifinalist for the Joe Mo...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the addition of cornerbacks coach Kodi Whitfield to Chip Kelly’s coaching staff at UCLA. Whitfield is already out on the recruiting trail for the Bruins and could be a valuable asset as a younger coach representing the Bruins in the same fashion as wide receivers coach Jerry Neuheisel and running back c...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the 2023 schedule release. The guys break down the schedule and discuss what stands out about the upcoming season. James and Josh also talk about former USC wide receiver Kyle Ford’s commitment to the Bruins from out of the transfer portal. Ford is a much needed addition for an offense that’s lost se...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about five-star quarterback Dante Moore and the other early enrollees. Moore was named the All-American Bowl MVP after completing 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. After the game, Moore arrived on campus to begin classes. Woods talks about what Moore and th...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ 2023 recruiting class, with 13 of 14 commits signing their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the early football signing period.  Five-star quarterback Dante Moore and five other signees won state championships in their respective states during their senior season, a...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest buzz involving the Bruins, including #Dante2LA, DJ Uiagalelei's unofficial visit and Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s status for the Sun Bowl. While Thompson-Robinson prepares for his future , UCLA coach Chip Kelly and his staff are exploring their options for his possible replacement. When quar...

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest transfer portal buzz. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (Clemson) and linebacker Justin Flowe (Oregon) are among the notable names in the portal and both have ties to Upland. Woods shares what he knows about both players. The guys also talk about the latest players to exit Westwood for the portal...