Mora on head injury that sent Lucien to hospital during Tuesday’s practice
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Devin Lucien taken to hospital after suffering head injury during practice
Receiver Devin Lucien makes a catch during UCLA training camp at Cal State San Bernardino. Tuesday, August 5, 2014. (John Valenzuela/ Daily Bulletin)
Injury concerns for a banged up UCLA football team turned more serious on Tuesday. Wide receiver Devin Lucien suffered a head injury worrisome enough that an ambulance was called to transport the redshirt junior to the hospital in the midst of practice at Cal State San Bernardino.
Arguably the best wideout for the Bruins 10 practices into training camp, Lucien was injured when he hit his helmet on the ground after making a diving catch. He left the field under his own power, eventually making his way to the trainer’s tent.
After he was treated for 15 minutes by UCLA team doctor John DiFiori, a head injury specialist, the San Bernardino County Fire Department and paramedics arrived. Lucien was then immobilized on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance.
“I think anytime something like that happens and you seen an ambulance come on to the field of play, it’s tough,” UCLA coach Jim Mora said. Continue reading “Devin Lucien taken to hospital after suffering head injury during practice” »
VIDEO: Devin Lucien gives the best interview of UCLA’s training camp
A redshirt junior now, Devin Lucien is suddenly one of UCLA’s oldest receivers. He talked about this new role on Wednesday, as well as his fellow receivers and just how good the Bruins’ defense is. As usual for Lucien, it’s must-watch stuff.
UCLA post-spring position outlook: Receivers
Spring football is done, and over three months still stand between us and the start of UCLA’s third season under Jim Mora — one that comes with national title aspirations and accompanying media glare. Over the next week, this blog will cover each of the Bruins’ position groups. Next up …
Receivers
Even after losing No. 1 target Shaq Evans, UCLA won’t lack for targets. Just look at how Evans’ numbers changed from his junior to senior season: he tripled his touchdown total to nine, but dipped from 60 catches and 877 yards to 47 and 709 in 2013. The Bruins ranked 44th in the country in passing yards per game, but no individual was among the top 100 nationally in receiving yards per game.
The diversification of UCLA’s receiving corps continues this fall. Continue reading “UCLA post-spring position outlook: Receivers” »
Position coach Eric Yarber talks about UCLA’s receivers
On Eldridge Massington, who spent redshirted last season and spent over a year recovering from a torn ACL:
“He’s coming along. He’s transitioning pretty good. Just need him to play a little faster, stop thinking. Sometimes, he has paralysis by analysis, so he plays a little slower. When he knows what he’s doing and knows his assignments, knows the technique to use, he’s playing well. …
“At his break point, instead of letting the defensive back dictate where he breaks, he’s running through shoulders and dropping his weight and trying to create separation. Trying to play big. He’s 6-3, 215 — he’s got to play that way. … Continue reading “Position coach Eric Yarber talks about UCLA’s receivers” »