"DeShaun Foster is a beloved Bruin, so the doubts of his being in over his head as the UCLA football coach are merely whispered. Attending a recent panel discussion, I heard Times columnist Bill Plaschke refer to Coach Foster as "a placeholder." Saturday's game against Utah only solidified both perceptions. In today's college football landscape there are plenty of teams who use the transfer portal to be competitive while building toward something better."
"As I walked out of the UCLA-Utah football game in disgust in the fourth quarter after watching an uninspired and incompetent defense and a team that looked, frankly, soft, I had to smile as the PA system in the Rose Bowl appropriately blasted the song "Build Me Up Buttercup." Uninspired and untalented. Basically, buttercups. Will somebody please explain to the Bruin defense that it is called TACKLE football??"
DeShaun Foster remains popular among supporters, yet early-season performance fuels doubts about his readiness to lead UCLA football. The season opener against Utah revealed major shortcomings: an ineffective defense that repeatedly failed to tackle, and an offense led by transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava that underperformed compared with preseason hype. The team looked soft and uninspired during the loss, prompting criticism from long-time season-ticket holders. Observers predict another losing season unless rapid improvements occur in defensive tackling, coaching adjustments, and quarterback play. The program, fans, and university expect higher standards and better results.
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