UCLA offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone talked about the Bruins’ performance in a 40-35 win over Kansas State in the Alamo Bowl. The team outgained the Wildcats’ 467 yards to 369, but scored just nine points in the second half after opening the game with a 17-0 run.
UCLA defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich talked to reporters after a 40-35 win over Kansas State in the Alamo Bowl, a game that featured a more aggressive scheme and a season-high seven sacks.
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After UCLA’s 40-35 win over Kansas State in Friday’s Alamo Bowl, Jim Mora walked toward Wildcat coach Bill Snyder and reached out for a customary postgame handshake. But almost as soon as their hands touched, Mora turned away and shook his loose.
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Yeah, that’s not a good look for Mora. At this point, you could probably talk yourself into arguing that Mora didn’t mean to snub Snyder — that perhaps he was called away to the trophy podium or something like that. But that was a fairly forceful shake, and it didn’t take long for the footage to spread and outrage K-State fans. Mora didn’t do himself any favors with the way he handled questions about the exchange afterward. Continue reading “Why didn’t Jim Mora want to shake Bill Snyder’s hand?” »
UCLA head coach Jim Mora and the Bruins spoke to the media following a 40-35 win over Kansas State in the Alamo Bowl, one that clinched a second straight 10-win season. During the press conference, Mora grew testy when asked about the team’s inability to close out games — as well as when asked about what appeared to be a handshake snub with K-State coach Bill Snyder.
Also on the podium were quarterback Brett Hundley, linebacker Eric Kendricks, linebacker Myles Jack, defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa, and running back Paul Perkins.
Kendricks and Perkins were named Alamo Bowl MVPs on their respective sides of the ball.