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Jim Mora: DE Ellis McCarthy doubtful for Saturday

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— According to UCLA head coach Jim Mora, nothing about Cal quarterback Jared Goff’s film makes him look like a true freshman.

“His poise for his age and his experience (stand out),” Mora said. “His ability to get the ball out of his hand quickly and throw accurately. His decision-making. I think he’s a really good football player.”

— Defensive end Ellis McCarthy returned to practice after suffering a head injury against Utah last Thursday. He did light work on the sideline and is still doubtful to play Saturday. Continue reading “Jim Mora: DE Ellis McCarthy doubtful for Saturday” »

Marcus Rios prepares return to football after life-threatening infection

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Just a few months after fighting for his life, Marcus Rios believes he is ready to play football again.

Last fall, the UCLA cornerback came down with a rare fungal infection, one that spread from his sinuses to the base of his brain.

In February, he went through four different surgeries. He was confined to UCLA Medical Center for nearly a month, and had a catheter pumping antibiotics through his arm for months after that.

Two weeks ago, he finally had the line removed. On Tuesday, he returned to practice for the first time.

“I didn’t think it would come so fast,” said Rios, who played nine games as a freshman. “It ended up happening. I got a call from my doctor saying the medication’s going good. Your body’s responding to it well. There’s no need for a PICC line anymore.” Continue reading “Marcus Rios prepares return to football after life-threatening infection” »