VIDEO: Kennedy Polamalu, Nate Iese and Ainuu Taua

Offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu talks about his football influences, his vision for the tight end position and the five options he has at running back.


Tight end Nate Iese talks about learning his new position, developing a chemistry with Josh Rosen and playing for Polamalu.


Fullback Ainuu Taua talks about the summer workouts and what working with Cam Griffin is like.

Video: Nate Starks, Bolu Olorunfunmi and Ainuu Taua

Running back Nate Starks talks about how this year’s team feels compared to last year and the impact of mental condition coach Trevor Moawad.


Running back Bolu Olorunfunmi talks about the running back competition, how his teammates help him and what it’s like playing for Kennedy Polamalu.


Fullback Ainuu Taua talks about how he’s adjusting to his new position and what his role might be in the passing game.

Bruins add four-star defensive tackle Ainuu Taua

UCLA landed four-star defensive tackle Ainuu Taua, according to Rivals.com’s Edward Lewis, adding more depth to a line that loses three seniors. The 6-foot-1, 270-pound Lompoc native visited Westwood this weekend, and gives the Bruins their 13th verbal commitment of the 2014 class.

Taua is rated the 10th-best prospect in California, but UCLA is set at nose tackle with a budding star in freshman Kenny Clark. Continue reading “Bruins add four-star defensive tackle Ainuu Taua” »