Training camp -- Special teams

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UCLA's best unit could be this one, led by placekicker Kai Forbath. He made 25 of 30 field goal attempts as a freshman and was 5 for 5 from 50 yards or more. And Fortbath is expected to add kickoffs to his duties this season.
Punter Aaron Perez had 35 of his 91 punts downed inside the 20-yard line last season, and averaged 42.3 yards as he became a reliable, consistent performer.
What needs to get worked out is the return game, and there figures to be plenty of auditions. Receivers Terrence Austin and Ryan Graves ,and cornerback Courtney Viney are the leading contenders to return punts, but others could materialize.
Academically ineligible running back Christian Ramirez was in line to return kicks, but a replacement must be found and incoming freshman Jonathan Franklin is a candidate. Austin will also get a look, but this, like the punt returner, may not be nailed down until late in camp.

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Abruinfan said:

There was a UCLA football show on tv last night and the reporter said the most promising player UCLA has right now is Aaron Perez. Any idea why he'd say that?

Anonymous said:

"UCLA's best unit could be this one (special teams)."

That's how you know it's going to be a loooong season.

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