Q: Is Chris Clark no longer on the team? What happened? Is this a case of extreme home sickness or is he just pissed that he never got any touches from Josh Rosen?

A: He’s gone. I think this was a combination of homesickness and dissatisfaction with his role on the team. This was a guy that UCLA had gone all out get, even putting together a mock ESPN Magazine spread during his recruitment that compared him to Rob Gronkowski and Tony Gonzalez, and also had him finishing as a consensus All-American as a freshman — with 65 catches, 1,020 yards and eight touchdowns. Yeah, most coaches tell recruits all kinds of things before they sign, but it doesn’t seem like Clark was a guy that was prepared for the transition from sales pitch to reality.

And while UCLA talked about creating a true tight end position for Clark, they’ve essentially just run that same Y-receiver position they have used for the last few years. Maybe this would have changed once Clark developed more, but it was clear that he was going to be behind both Thomas Duarte and Nate Iese for targets. Both of those players are eligible through 2016, and even what should be a substantial draw in catching Josh Rosen’s passes may not have been enough.

Being slowed down by mononucleosis likely didn’t help, nor did having Jim Mora rip into him at Cal State San Bernardino for being late to practice and not putting away his phone.

Q: Any word on the Ishmael Adams situation? What do you predict will happen: four-game suspension? Season-long suspension?

A: I’d expect him to remain suspended indefinitely until his case is settled. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday morning, assuming nothing changes. If Adams can plead down from robbery to a misdemeanor with no jail time, then I could see him returning in time to play the majority of the schedule.

Q: Do you ever think Jim Mora would consider sending Tom Bradley and Noel Mazzone up to the booth during games? It seems to make more sense for them to have a better vantage point over the field.

A: There’s a tradeoff between a better view of the field and getting to interact better with your players, and I think this staff is one that generally values the latter. Last month, Bradley mentioned that once he became more familiar with the Bruins’ roster, he could look at a player and gauge whether or not he understood instructions.

Q: What did you think of Mora’s postgame speech about needing to keep running plays for backups and walk-ons, and then his reaction to the reporter’s question about why not just take a knee?

A: FYI, that was my question. I think he got more defensive than he needed to because he was upset about Tevita Halalilo being injured. Playing backups and walk-ons is certainly a valid point in general, but I was also asking specifically about the final minute of the game. UCLA was blowing out UNLV, and had subbed in reserves well before then.

Q: Has Ka’imi Fairbairn improved since last year or has he peaked?

A: He’s looked like the same guy. He’s made five of six attempts, hitting all four from inside 35 yards. He’s also stayed right at .500 on his career from 40 yards and beyond, connecting from 42 yards and missing from 50.

Q: What is the true feeling in the locker room amongst the players on this year’s expectations? Do they themselves believe they can win it all?

A: This early in the season, I’d be a little concerned if the players didn’t think it possible to win it all. They’re a top-10 team that hasn’t had much trouble against its first two opponents.

Q: What’s up with the 2- and 3-star recruit commitments? I thought UCLA now had their sights on 4- and 5-star recruits, and was having some success. Isn’t the typical strategy to just fill the holes at the end of the recruiting season with 3-star guys? So what’s Mora’s strategy?

A: Going by Rivals’ rankings, UCLA has three two-star recruits committed: punter Bailey Raborn, longsnapper Johnny Den Bleyker, and athlete Marquis Lawson. In the case of the first two, you can chalk that up to recruiting services generally suppressing rankings at certain positions. (Chris Sailer basically owns the market on special teams.)

As for other two- and three-star recruits, sometimes it’s good to jump in early on someone in whom you see potential. Being first to offer can weigh heavily with certain recruits, and there’s a lot to be said for being able to find and develop a diamond in the rough. Also, rankings can change before signing day, or coaches could drop recruits before they sign. Pretty fluid at this point.

Q: What’s the word on Bill Roth? Haven’t heard him yet. Any feedback?

A: I don’t usually listen to the radio broadcast of the game, but I think he’s done well based on the few clips I’ve heard after the fact. He’s also been very nice in person.