Linebacker Kenny Young talks about Valorie Kondos Field‘s inspirational pregame speech that led the White Team to victory, his role as a leader on the defense and where the linebackers are right now.
Defensive back Adarius Pickett talks about his interception in the spring game, why this defensive backs group is better than last years and what it meant to see Takkarist McKinley get drafted.
Safety Adarius Pickett talks about why he struggled fielding punts against Arizona State, facing WSU’s Gabe Marks and River Cracraft and the secondary giving up the game-winning touchdown to WSU last year.
Center Scott Quessenberry talks about what he told Josh Rosen on Saturday night, how he thought the offensive line did in pass protection against Arizona State and the fork in the road that the Bruins face now.
UCLA safety Adarius Pickett celebrates his interception with John Johnson, right, in the third quarter Saturday against Texas A&M. (Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Adarius Pickett calls the Seattle Seahawks’ Kam Chancellor his NFL idol. You can tell by the dark visor Pickett wears in practice. You can also tell by the physical way the UCLA redshirt sophomore plays on the field.
Pickett has lined up for UCLA in a lot of positions, but he’s found a perfect home at safety.
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Defensive end Keisean Lucier-South talks about making his collegiate debut, wearing Anthony Barr‘s number and his areas of improvement.
Safety Adarius Pickett talks about his performance against Texas A&M and facing UNLV.
Head coach Jim Mora, courtesy UCLA Athletics
Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley
Tight end Austin Roberts
Safety Adarius Pickett