Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ 2023 recruiting class, with 13 of 14 commits signing their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the early football signing period. Five-star quarterback Dante Moore and five other signees won state championships in their respective states during their senior season, adding a group with a winning mentality before the move to the Big Ten Conference. Complete list of si...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 44
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest buzz involving the Bruins, including #Dante2LA, DJ Uiagalelei's unofficial visit and Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s status for the Sun Bowl. While Thompson-Robinson prepares for his future , UCLA coach Chip Kelly and his staff are exploring their options for his possible replacement. When quarterback Dante Moore took an official visit to UCLA last weekend, members of the fan base rallied on ...
Dec 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 43
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest transfer portal buzz. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (Clemson) and linebacker Justin Flowe (Oregon) are among the notable names in the portal and both have ties to Upland. Woods shares what he knows about both players. The guys also talk about the latest players to exit Westwood for the portal and which players have already committed to the Bruins from the portal. Woods also shares some of hi...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 42
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by Rams defensive back Quentin Lake. Lake was a Bruin from 2017-2021 before he was drafted by the Rams in April. He talks about his customized cleats and using his platform to help spread awareness of Sickle Cell Disease. He also talks to James and Josh about the transition to the NFL and his time at UCLA among other topics. Williams also talks about the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 tea...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 41
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share what they're thankful for and answer some questions from Twitter. Josh also shares what it's like to spend Thanksgiving with his teammates during his time at UCLA. The guys also look back at the UCLA-USC game and touch on some topics related to that game including the crowd, the alumni seating situation and tight end Michael Ezeike's three-touchdown performance. Check it out: UCLA’s two-deep depth chart...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap the Bruins’ loss to Arizona at the Rose Bowl and what comes next with USC coming to Pasadena for the rivalry showdown this weekend. Woods shares his thoughts on USC quarterback Caleb Williams and what the defense must do to limit his playmaking ability. We also announce who won the pair of tickets from our Twitter raffle. Check it out: UCLA’s two-deep depth chart for the USC game at the Rose Bowl. James...
Nov 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 39
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Peach Bowl President & CEO Gary Stokan on this week's episode. Stokan shares his perspective on the No. 16 UCLA Bruins and the Pac-12 after the first 11 weeks of the college football season and what the conference's success means for college football. Stokan also talks about the Peach Bowl's tradition and history as a semifinal game. The Peach Bowl will serve as one of two College Football Playoff semifinal games again this year, a...
Nov 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 38
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about UCLA football being ranked No. 12 in the College Football Playoff Top 25 for a second consecutive week. Crosstown rival USC was ranked No. 8 by the CFP committee despite the Bruins having a better resume after the first nine weeks of the season. Woods talks about the growth of center Duke Clemens while Williams predicts how Sam Marrazzo’s new role could be used in a big way against the Trojans in P...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest on running back Zach Charbonnet and quarterback Dorian Thompson while recapping the Arizona State game. Charbonnet did not play on Saturday but the Bruins continued to produce in the running game. Woods also shares his experience with Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch and defensive coach Jason Kaufusi. Both previously worked at UCLA. The Bruins will host the Wildcats this week. Check it out:...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 36
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Arizona State’s quarterbacks, including starter Trenton Bourguet. Woods details some of what head coach Chip Kelly, defensive coordinator Bill McGovern and the Bruins will have to do to stop ASU’s offense. Woods also answers your questions from Twitter about upcoming trap games left on the schedule and how players handle games on the road and travel. The guys, with the assistance of @jackfernan_07 ...
Nov 03, 2022•41 min•Ep. 35
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about running back Zach Charbonnet’s 198-yard rushing performance as the Bruins beat Stanford at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also discuss UCLA being ranked No. 12 in the initial 2022 College Football Playoff Rankings and why USC might’ve been ranked ahead of them at No. 9. The Bruins and Trojans were two of five Pac-12 Conference teams ranked in the Top 25 by the playoff committee. James and Josh t...
Nov 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 34
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the UCLA-Stanford rivalry ahead of this week’s football game between the Pac-12 teams. Woods also shares his thoughts and leadership experience when asked to detail how he would look to encourage a teammate that’s coming off a tough game. He also details having to wear a game-worn Oregon jersey to B.C. Lions football practice after losing a friendly bet this past week. Check it out: UCLA’s two-deep...
Oct 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 33
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk through UCLA’s first loss of the season against Oregon in Pac-12 Conference play and how the Bruins still have a chance at the College Football Playoffs. The guys break down the key moments of the games, including the onside kick by Oregon in the second quarter. Josh also provides a player’s perspective on the Bruins’ mindset and what is likely to be addressed at practice this week. The guys also talk ab...
Oct 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 32
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about quarterback Bo Nix and the Oregon Ducks ahead of the Bruins’ second road game of the season. The Bruins are traveling to Autzen Stadium on Friday for the Pac-12 Conference showdown between a pair of Top 10 teams. Woods briefly reacts to former USC running back LenDale White’s comments about the Bruins being underrated. Williams provides an injury report including the latest on linebacker JonJon Vau...
Oct 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 31
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins being ranked ninth in the AP Top 25 Poll and the upcoming game against Oregon. The guys also recorded this episode on Twitter Spaces and used the opportunity to talk and interact with UCLA football fans on Twitter as a result. Check it out: Chip Kelly, UCLA prepare for ‘ business trip ’ to Oregon James’ latest Pac-12 Conference Power Rankings Oregon LB Justin Flowe went to Upland High , th...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins’ victory over defensive back Clark Phillips III and the Utah Utes last week. UCLA enters the bye week with a No. 11 ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll. The guys also answer fans' questions from Twitter about recruiting, improving players and whether quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson should be factored in as a stronger contender for the Heisman Trophy. Check it out: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinso...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with Theo Howard, the former receiver that played at UCLA, Oklahoma and Utah. Howard has played for some well-respected college football coaches, including UCLA coaches Jim Mora and Chip Kelly, Lincoln Riley (current USC coach) at Oklahoma and Kyle Whittingham in Utah last season. Howard provides some insight on some of the key players, such as Utes defensive back Clark Phillips III, for the upcoming UCL...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 28
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ Pac-12 Conference victory over then-No. 15 Washington at the Rose Bowl this past week. The Bruins are no longer under the radar after beating quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies. As a result, UCLA is ranked for the first time this season at No. 18 in the AP top 25 poll. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was voted as the conference’s offensive player of the week after comple...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the big game against No. 15 Washington at the Rose Bowl this week. The Bruins will have a tough test against quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies. Penix Jr., who has been referred to as “ Big Penix Energy,” leads the country with 1,388 passing yards and Washington ranks fifth in total offense with 530.8 yards per game. The Pac-12 game also serves as an opportunity for UCLA (4-0 overall, 1-...
Sep 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 26
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with BuffZone.com reporter Brian Howell about the Pac-12 Conference opener between the UCLA Bruins and the Colorado Buffaloes. UCLA finished the nonconference slate at 3-0 and prepare for its first road trip of the season. Karl Dorrell and the Buffaloes were winless in nonconference play but hope to turn things around at home against the Bruins. Dorrell, a former UCLA player and coach, is on the hot seat. In the college football series betw...
Sep 22, 2022•51 min•Ep. 25
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the South Alabama game and what to make of it before the start of Pac-12 Conference play. The Bruins travel to Colorado for their first road game this season. Williams also provides injury updates on running back Zach Charbonnet, defensive lineman Martin Andrus Jr. and more. The guys also share some thoughts on the possibility of UCLA having a stadium on its campus after former UCLA and Dallas Cowb...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the final nonconference game against South Alabama this Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The duo also talks about what the mindset and expectation should be for the final test before Pac-12 Conference play begins. UCLA safety Kenny Churchwell will miss the first half against South Alabama (2-0) on Saturday after he was called for targeting and disqualified for the rest of the Alabama State game. UCLA mad...
Sep 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 23
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the status of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and running back Zach Charbonnet following the Week 2 game against Alabama State. The duo also talk about the Bruins' opportunity to use their depth at all positions and the value experience the football players can gain from it as a result. James' Top 10 Teams UCLA's 2-deep depth chart for Week 3 vs. South Alabama Interact with us: Josh and James wan...
Sep 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 22
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the upcoming Alabama State game at the Rose Bowl. The duo also talk about the latest happenings from practice this week and what is being said by Coach Chip Kelly, running back Zach Charbonnet and more. James and Josh also share their Top 10 rankings and how the Bruins did in the AP Top 25 Poll this week. Interact with us: Josh and James want to know your feedback and reactions to what you heard on...
Sep 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 21
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods react to the UCLA football team's season opener against Bowling Green. Woods provides insight on how the team has/will deal with the mishaps on special teams and defense. The guys also talk about the record-low attendance at the Rose Bowl and why it may have turned out the way it did. Interact with us: Josh and James want to know your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share...
Sep 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 20
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss the UCLA football team's depth chart for the season opener against Bowling Green (00:08:26). The guys also talk about the 100+ temperature expected for the 11:30 am kickoff to start the season (00:01:35), recent NFL cuts (00:17:32) and defensive coordinator Bill McGovern (00:05:06). Notable UCLA football alum to make NFL rosters: RB Brittain Brown (Raiders) OL Sean Rhyan (Packers) DB Quinten Lake (on ...
Sep 02, 2022•38 min•Ep. 19
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss the new NIL Club for UCLA football players (00:03:20). The club is described as a “membership-based community that allows fans to financially support and interact” with the participating players. The guys also talk about Martin Andrus and Carl Jones (00:17:56). Andrus is wrapping up a full offseason camp after missing most of the last two seasons due to injury. Jones has made another position switch. ...
Aug 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 18
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss tight end Mike Martinez's departure from the program (00:03:36), scholarships (00:10:15) and training camp injury updates (00:18:06). The guys also talk about the Bruins' special teams unit (00:25:54) and the AP Preseason Top 25 poll (00:28:50). Williams' 7 breakout candidates from UCLA football training camp. Interact with us: Josh and James want to know your feedback and reactions to what you heard ...
Aug 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 17
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss what it will take for the Bruins to be considered a Top 25 team this season. The duo also provides a training camp update on quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, what Coach Chip Kelly had to say about former defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro's departure, and how things are going with the new defensive coaching staff. Thompson-Robinson and several members of the defense have talked about the NFL mi...
Aug 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 16
Host James H. Williams is joined by author Dan Taylor to discuss former UCLA football player Kenny Washington. Taylor recently wrote a book titled "Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington." Taylor details what he learned about Washington’s life and career in the 1930s and 1940s. Washington helped break the NFL color barrier with the L.A. Rams in 1946. A year later, his UCLA football teammate Jackie Robinson did the same with Brooklyn in MLB....
Aug 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 15
