Gaining speed

UCLA receiver/punt returner Terrence Austin showed improved speed during Friday's scrimmage, something he attributes to a change in workout philosophy since the school re-hired Mike Linn as its strength and conditioning coach.
"He's been working on our flexibility,'' Austin said. "There's a lot of muscles that he's been working on that we haven't been working on in the (past). A lot of stretching. Flexibility is the key. I couldn't touch my toes until after working with him this spring. I'm feeling pretty good.
"I can feel myself being able to stay on my toes more, and it's my conditioning that allows me to do that. I feel a lot strong in my core, and I'm able to keep myself upright and in my spring position longer."