Training camp day 1: Back to work

UCLA's quarterback Josh Rosen runs a play during practice at the UCLA Intramural Fields in Los Angeles CA on Monday, August 8, 2016. (Photo by Ed Crisostomo, Orange County Register)

UCLA’s quarterback Josh Rosen runs a play during practice at the UCLA Intramural Fields in Los Angeles CA on Monday, August 8, 2016. (Photo by Ed Crisostomo, Orange County Register)

Here is my main story from the opening day of training camp: Josh Rosen is growing, learning and leading in his second year with UCLA.

Notebook items on Cordell Broadus‘ departure, Eddie Vanderdoes and Fabian Moreau’s returns and Arizona’s tragic loss.

Here are video interviews for the day:

And here are notes and observations from the day: Continue reading “Training camp day 1: Back to work” »

Four-star quarterback Devon Modster commits to UCLA

UCLA has landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Devon Modster, shoring up depth chart that looked very thin behind soon-to-be sophomore star Josh Rosen.

The Tesoro High standout was selected for the OC Register’s All-County team this past season, throwing for 3,355 yards and 25 touchdowns while accounting for 14 of his team’s 29 rushing scores. He had committed to Arizona in April, but reopened his recruitment on New Year’s Eve. After taking a visit to UCLA this past weekend, Modster announced for the Bruins on Monday afternoon.

The 6-foot-1, 217-pound dual threat is ranked by Scout.com as the fourth-best 2016 quarterback in California, and is UCLA’s second commitment at the position. Three-star prospect Matt Lynch signed a financial aid agreement with the Bruins, and is expected to enroll for spring quarter.

Besides Rosen, the only other quarterback on UCLA’s roster with any experience is former walk-on Mike Fafaul, who has thrown four career passes for 24 yards.

Devon Modster commits to Arizona over UCLA, Boise State

Four-star quarterback Devon Modster announced his commitment to Arizona today, picking the Wildcats over UCLA and Boise State.

The Tesoro High athlete is ranked among the top 10 prospects at his position in 2016 by Rivals.com, and in the top 15 by Scout.com. Many of the elite quarterback recruits in the upcoming recruiting cycle have also made verbal commitments, and the presence of true freshman Josh Rosen won’t make it easier for UCLA to land a highly rated passer.

With nearly 10 months until Signing Day, the Bruins could try and flip a quarterback who else committed elsewhere, or pursue a local player such as four-star prospect Matt Fink at Glendora.