UCLA's season is likely to be all about new coach Rick Neuheisel and how he is building the Bruins to the point where they can someday compete with USC.

"I think you have to embrace it," Neuheisel said at Pac-10 Media Day, speaking of USC and the rivalry. "They're that elephant in the living room. And they've earned it."

The arrival of Neuheisel—along with the retention of defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker and the addition of offensive coordinator Norm Chow—has UCLA fans excited about the future.

As for the present, UCLA should have its share of struggles this season, shaky at the quarterback position and probably worse than that on the offensive line.

Neuheisel expected to start Ben Olson at quarterback, but only because Patrick Cowan...

UCLA TB Bell cleared for fall practice (AP)
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:43:59 PDT-UCLA running back Kahlil Bell, recovering from a knee injury, was cleared for full practice when preseason workouts begin Tuesday. Bell, who led the Bruins in rushing last season, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a 20-7 loss at Washington State on Oct. 27 and had surgery a few weeks later.

UCLA football loses Ramirez, Lockett (AP)
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:41:00 PDT-UCLA tailback Christian Ramirez won't play for the Bruins this season because he didn't meet NCAA eligibility requirements. The junior will have two seasons of eligibility remaining and can count 2008 as a redshirt season. "This is unfortunate for Christian and for our team," first-year coach Rick Neuheisel said Tuesday.

Craft to start at QB for UCLA
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:13:38 GMT

After 21 years as Nordhoff High's head coach, Cliff Farrar brings his style of football to Buena
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:51:38 GMT

New attitude has UCLA RB Bell in leadership mode
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:36:54 GMT

Officially Speaking
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:46:03 GMT-Chris Hubbard is pretty much set on taking all of his official visits and then rendering his final decision some time after the season. Chris has already reached out to a few schools and expressed his interest of taking a trip to visit their campus this fall.

VIDEO: Neuheisel on Tuesday's Practice
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:46:03 GMT-Head Coach Rick Neuheisel talks about his concern when another offensive lineman -- this time a veteran -- goes down with an injury at practice Tuesday, how all the injuries are impacting the team, and more...

ScoutTV: OL Dustin Hodge
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:50:07 GMT-Tollhouse (Calif.) Sierra offensive lineman Dustin Hodge is one of the better lineman in Central California and he's seen here in action from his junior season...

Thompson Chooses Cougars
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:16:02 GMT-El Dorado Hills (Calif.) Oak Ridge receiver Brett Thompson, one of the top receivers on the West Coast, chose to take his talent to the Mountain West, committing to BYU on Tuesday...

Coaches' Corner: Zorn, Blache and Mitchell
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:20:01 GMT-See what Jim Zorn, Greg Blache and Stump MItchell had to say today.