Spot on, they were terrible in every aspect and it was a huge disappointment from a coaching standpoint. They were non competitive. Let's see what they do going forward. Right now they are back going in the wrong direction for the last two games. Not sure if Nico is the long term answer either at this point.
I agree, this was a TOTAL coaching failure. Ever hear of a moving pocket? That's the ONLY chance our offense and Nico had. Or continually, sweep left, sweep right. Make those big guys on the other side run on every play.
Maybe on offense. The defense got gashed but not because of the play calls. The refs were awful too, but that would have taken (possibly) one or two scores off the board, so not much of a factor.
It’s be a miracle if we can get to 6 wins. Agreed that in no way we should be looking to back fill the coaching vacancy with the interim staff, but I appreciate the effort the current staff is taking to actually teach and coach players. Which is absurd to have to mention as a notable rather than an expectation.
Fairly clear that Neuheisel understands how weak the OL is; the first two plays were designed to be short passes that would get the ball out quickly…but the line was so overmatched that the Hoosiers were right in Nico’s face on both plays. Rolling the QB out provides a bit of relief from the rush, but also cuts the field in half, making things even more difficult for receivers to find space, especially since the secondary has little fear of anyone getting behind them. Nothing but rocks and hard places out there…
In general, agree that the Bruins had little chance against a far more talented, physical and well-coached opponent on the road; and that the current coaches are not the permanent answer by any stretch of the imagination. Also think it would be cool to see the new coach bring Jerry back (not as OC, of course), but that depends on whom they hire, and how determined they are to break ties with a mostly dysfunctional program. Go Bruins !
Jerry needs to get seasoning elsewhere if he’s ever going to get to a level where he’ll be a successful head coach at UCLA. A few seasons with Mazzone at Texas A&M isn’t gonna cut it
The question is whether Jerry would be fine with a demotion back to a position coach at UCLA or wants to move up the career ladder with an OC spot at a G5. I can't imagine a legitimate coach is willing to keep Jerry on as OC unless you're getting someone like a Jedd Fisch who would be bringing in his offensive system and calling the plays anyway.
The best thing for Neuheisel is to have a reasonably good rest of the season and parlay that into a job at a legitimate program. Then he'll see what's needed to do thing things right setting him up to return home knowing what to demand from our useless athletic department.
Another interpretation is that Indiana is for real and may be one of the most powerful college football teams in many years. Indiana dominated in Eugene and against an under rated UCLA team. It would be nice to see Indiana do the same to Ohio State this year. Meanwhile, let's look for UCLA to do a lot better against other Big 10 (or Big 157) teams the rest of the season.
Cignetti was 11-2 in his first season at Indiana. The prior year Indiana was the doormat of the BIG.
As much as I disdain Mark Cuban, he is the Phil Knight of Oregon which also was a doormat when the Pac-12 was the Pac 10.
Wassie has not shown me that he is in their league e.g. throwing $$$$ at Chipster the Dumpster, instead of seeing the tangibles and intangibles in a Cignetti type coach from the G5.
Cignetti was an "up-and-comer" that so many here think the Bruins should identify and pursue, rather than a sexy name splash. It would have been a risk worth taking. What was the bigger gamble, that Foster would grow into the role of HC, or that Cignetti would fall on his face?
DD included Cignetti in his (too often needed) Hot Board analysis at the time of Chip's departure. I thought, "Who the heck IS this guy, but whoever he is, he IS the guy." All the Bruins got out of it was his staff's clipboard holder.
While I would love to take credit, I went back to look at what I wrote at the time and I didn't mention Cigs at all, likely because he had just been hired at Indiana.
That said, the next version of the hot board is absolutely going to have Bob Chesney on it.
Ah. I just reread your article. Maybe I read about Cig on BRO? Regardless, I certainly never would have thought of him, and not only would Martin not have thought of him, he didn't even have a list of candidates for Chip's obvious intent to escape.
Jelly 2.0 (with the support of his BFF Blockhead 2.0?) is apparently in talks with SoFi stadium to move the tarps and team out of the Rose Bowl.
Wonder how much the lawsuit will cost UCLA?
I am fully convinced that Jelly 2.0 is a narcissist who is absolutely destroying UCLA piece by piece and there is zero accountability by Blockhead 2.0 for this slimey donut head.
UCLA Athletics is a shell of what it used to be and it is devastating to those whose love runs deep for the greatness that once defined us.
And not even UCLA Football Legends can get a respectable answer from Blockhead 2.0 in response to their well founded case against Jelly 2.0.
UCLA has officially moved into clown world. Tragic.
Spot on, they were terrible in every aspect and it was a huge disappointment from a coaching standpoint. They were non competitive. Let's see what they do going forward. Right now they are back going in the wrong direction for the last two games. Not sure if Nico is the long term answer either at this point.
I agree, this was a TOTAL coaching failure. Ever hear of a moving pocket? That's the ONLY chance our offense and Nico had. Or continually, sweep left, sweep right. Make those big guys on the other side run on every play.
Maybe on offense. The defense got gashed but not because of the play calls. The refs were awful too, but that would have taken (possibly) one or two scores off the board, so not much of a factor.
It’s be a miracle if we can get to 6 wins. Agreed that in no way we should be looking to back fill the coaching vacancy with the interim staff, but I appreciate the effort the current staff is taking to actually teach and coach players. Which is absurd to have to mention as a notable rather than an expectation.
Fairly clear that Neuheisel understands how weak the OL is; the first two plays were designed to be short passes that would get the ball out quickly…but the line was so overmatched that the Hoosiers were right in Nico’s face on both plays. Rolling the QB out provides a bit of relief from the rush, but also cuts the field in half, making things even more difficult for receivers to find space, especially since the secondary has little fear of anyone getting behind them. Nothing but rocks and hard places out there…
In general, agree that the Bruins had little chance against a far more talented, physical and well-coached opponent on the road; and that the current coaches are not the permanent answer by any stretch of the imagination. Also think it would be cool to see the new coach bring Jerry back (not as OC, of course), but that depends on whom they hire, and how determined they are to break ties with a mostly dysfunctional program. Go Bruins !
Jerry needs to get seasoning elsewhere if he’s ever going to get to a level where he’ll be a successful head coach at UCLA. A few seasons with Mazzone at Texas A&M isn’t gonna cut it
Jerry can get seasoned right here at UCLA with the RIGHT head coach and NIL funding.
Indiana was the doormat of the BIG just 3 years ago...
In 2023, Indiana was 3-9, 1-8 in the BIG. Good for last place.
In Cignetti's first season in 2024, Indiana was 11-2 and a playoff team.
Cignetti did not hire all new coaches and kept some from the previous staff. I am certain these staff members are seasoned now.
The question is whether Jerry would be fine with a demotion back to a position coach at UCLA or wants to move up the career ladder with an OC spot at a G5. I can't imagine a legitimate coach is willing to keep Jerry on as OC unless you're getting someone like a Jedd Fisch who would be bringing in his offensive system and calling the plays anyway.
The best thing for Neuheisel is to have a reasonably good rest of the season and parlay that into a job at a legitimate program. Then he'll see what's needed to do thing things right setting him up to return home knowing what to demand from our useless athletic department.
Another interpretation is that Indiana is for real and may be one of the most powerful college football teams in many years. Indiana dominated in Eugene and against an under rated UCLA team. It would be nice to see Indiana do the same to Ohio State this year. Meanwhile, let's look for UCLA to do a lot better against other Big 10 (or Big 157) teams the rest of the season.
It didn't take Cignetti long. What a get for IU and huge miss for UCLA.
Cignetti was 11-2 in his first season at Indiana. The prior year Indiana was the doormat of the BIG.
As much as I disdain Mark Cuban, he is the Phil Knight of Oregon which also was a doormat when the Pac-12 was the Pac 10.
Wassie has not shown me that he is in their league e.g. throwing $$$$ at Chipster the Dumpster, instead of seeing the tangibles and intangibles in a Cignetti type coach from the G5.
A Search Committee blind to a Cignetti, but dazzled by the Chipster.
💯
let's not act like Cignetti was an obvious good hire
Cignetti was an "up-and-comer" that so many here think the Bruins should identify and pursue, rather than a sexy name splash. It would have been a risk worth taking. What was the bigger gamble, that Foster would grow into the role of HC, or that Cignetti would fall on his face?
Yes, that is 💯 the kind of coach we need.
DD included Cignetti in his (too often needed) Hot Board analysis at the time of Chip's departure. I thought, "Who the heck IS this guy, but whoever he is, he IS the guy." All the Bruins got out of it was his staff's clipboard holder.
While I would love to take credit, I went back to look at what I wrote at the time and I didn't mention Cigs at all, likely because he had just been hired at Indiana.
That said, the next version of the hot board is absolutely going to have Bob Chesney on it.
Ah. I just reread your article. Maybe I read about Cig on BRO? Regardless, I certainly never would have thought of him, and not only would Martin not have thought of him, he didn't even have a list of candidates for Chip's obvious intent to escape.
In case there was any hope Frenkenstein would fire Jelly 2.0...
Read Ben Bolch's story featuring Frenkenstein's resounding flip off to 64 UCLA Football Greats who want the slimey Donut Head gone.
https://x.com/latbbolch/status/1983666743823470722?s=46
Grrrrrrr!
I had a feeling Frenkenstein was a short timing, feckless wonder who has now earned the distinction of Blockhead 2.0.
He has no love or understanding of our UCLA heritage, values or legacy, and really doesn't care.
The way Blockhead 2.0 ignored, dismissed, and disrespected 64 UCLA Football legends with his canned quote is DISGUSTING.
Jelly 2.0 is at it again.
The Rose Bowl has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for attempting to breach its contract and move football to SoFi Staudium.
https://x.com/latbbolch/status/1983751328032813494?s=46
Jelly 2.0 (with the support of his BFF Blockhead 2.0?) is apparently in talks with SoFi stadium to move the tarps and team out of the Rose Bowl.
Wonder how much the lawsuit will cost UCLA?
I am fully convinced that Jelly 2.0 is a narcissist who is absolutely destroying UCLA piece by piece and there is zero accountability by Blockhead 2.0 for this slimey donut head.
UCLA Athletics is a shell of what it used to be and it is devastating to those whose love runs deep for the greatness that once defined us.
And not even UCLA Football Legends can get a respectable answer from Blockhead 2.0 in response to their well founded case against Jelly 2.0.
UCLA has officially moved into clown world. Tragic.