Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams previews UCLA football's season opener against Coastal Carolina with Charlie Krausse . We talk about Chip Kelly's plan to play three quarterbacks (Ethan Garbers, Dante Moore and Collin Schlee) against the Chanticleers. We also catch up on Coastal Carolina's standout quarterback Grayson McCall and why the Bruins can't afford to take him lightly. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter UCLA season preview content: Ethan Garbers named UCLA st...
Sep 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 74
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their thoughts on the quarterback competition and who they believe will be named as the Bruins' starter. Woods also details what he and the other players would be feeling right now after finishing training camp and being one week away from the season opener against Coastal Carolina. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part ...
Aug 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 73
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll . Woods shares his thoughts on the poll and explains to Williams why he disagrees with where he ranked UCLA on his ballot . Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1 : The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2...
Aug 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 72
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Sierra Canyon wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer's verbal commitment to coach Chip Kelly and the Bruins. Gilmer's commitment video was a play on LeBron James's old pool commercial. The guys also discuss the former UCLA football players representing the Bruins throughout the preseason. Williams also talks about some of the latest UCLA-related rumors being spread on Twitter. Newsletter : Sign up for the free...
Aug 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 71
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of training camp, the latest news on the Pac-12 and conference realignment and Dorian Thompson-Robinson's pro debut and sharing the field with former Bruin Demetric Felton. The guys also respond to feedback from the DeShaun Foster episode . Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds...
Aug 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 70
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with UCLA associate head coach DeShaun Foster. Foster spent four years at UCLA before playing with the Carolina Panthers from 2002 to 2007. Foster shares some insight on the current state of UCLA's running back room, how he's managed to keep a level of consistency at the position each year and much more. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts i...
Jul 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 69
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams preview Pac-12 Media Day, which takes place in Las Vegas later this week. Williams breaks down his preseason media poll ballot. The guys also talk about the various quarterbacks in the conference including Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Michael Penix and more. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help su...
Jul 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 68
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Nate Meadors. Meadors was a member of the 2015 recruiting class along with Woods at UCLA and the two were roommates their freshman year. They reflect on their time at UCLA together. Meadors also talks about his high school career at San Gorgonio and his time playing in the NFL and XFL. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts ...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 67
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins' upcoming Big Ten Conference schedule in 2024 and 2025 . Woods also talks about his the B.C. Lions' 2-0 start in the CFL and his celebration dance after recording a sack. Williams also provides an update on football recruiting and the NBA draft. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proc...
Jun 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 66
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former Bruin and current Chargers running back Joshua Kelley . Kelley is hosting his first youth football camp in Lancaster this weekend and he tells us all about it. The former Bruin also tells us about his decision to transfer from UC Davis and how he ended up joining the UCLA football program. He also talks about his relationship with UCLA associate head coach DeShaun Foster and former UCLA linebacker Shea Pitts. Both Foster and Pit...
Jun 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 65
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins' recent recruiting effort and how it translates to the effort needed to compete in the Big Ten Conference starting in 2024. Woods also shares his experience with UCLA's Elite Prospect Camp and how it led to him getting a football scholarship while in high school. Williams also talks about the video that provides an inside look into UCLA football's strength and conditioning program. Newsl...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the news of Bill McGovern's passing . The UCLA director of football administration died from cancer Tuesday at the age of 60. He joined the program in 2022 as the team's defensive coordinator. He would miss five of the last six UCLA games with what was noted as an undisclosed illness before returning to coach the Bruins’ Sun Bowl appearance against Pitt on Dec. 31 in El Paso. The guys also react to t...
Jun 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 63
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the latest happenings with recruiting, an update on former defensive coordinator Bill McGovern and a magazine mix-up with defensive standout Laiatu Latu. UCLA added two verbal commitments to its class of 2024 this past week with the addition of linebacker Isaiah Patterson of Yelm High and offensive tackle Marquise Thorpe-Taylor of Mount Tahoma High. Both players are ranked as 3-star prospects, accordi...
May 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 62
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk through a few topics this week including Josh’s travels to Canada, recruiting visits, Darrin Chiaverini and the passing of NFL legend Jim Brown. * Woods recently traveled North to start preparing for the upcoming Canadian Football League season as a member of the B.C. Lions. * Williams also talks about some of what he saw recently on campus, including the first wave of official visits following the concl...
May 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 61
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with former UCLA defensive back Mo Osling III about his college career and signing with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. Osling spent six seasons (2017-2022) with the Bruins and played for two head coaches and three defensive coordinators during his tenure. He talks about his decision to stay at UCLA and what it's like for him now that he's done with his college career. Newsletter : Sign ...
May 12, 2023•40 min•Ep. 60
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the four Bruins that were taken in the 2023 NFL draft and where the other 11 players are headed for rookie camp. James also talks about what he's seen out at practice and how the defense has the edge over the offense during the final week of spring ball. Josh also tells us how he was able to change his jersey number while Jim Mora was the head coach at UCLA. Bruins in the NFL (2023) : RB Zach Charbonn...
May 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 59
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. DTR fills us in on what the NFL Draft process and the past five years at UCLA have been like for him. Thompson-Robinson also talks about his decision to return for a fifth season and what it was like navigating some of the changes in college football that took place during his career such as Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). He also talks about wha...
Apr 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 58
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn's comments after he spoke with the media for the first time on Thursday. The guys discuss the Twitter reaction to the Shea Pitts episode , why UCLA doesn't have a spring game and who entered the transfer portal this week. Newsletter : Sign up for the free UCLA Athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the...
Apr 21, 2023•37 min•Ep. 57
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams break down the first two weeks of spring football practice. Quarterback Ethan Garbers, J. Michael Sturdivant and Kyle Ford have been among the standouts on an offense with several position battles open. Oluwafemi Oladejo has added some depth at linebacker and making a strong case to start on defense. The outside linebackers and defensive line are working together under the guidance of coach Ikaika Malloe. New...
Apr 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 56
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with former linebacker Shea Pitts. Pitts graduated from Oaks Christian High School before walking on at UCLA in 2017 and spending six years with the program. Pitts was high school teammates with fellow linebacker Bo Calvert and running back Zach Charbonnet before all three became Bruins. Charbonnet originally went to Michigan before transferring to UCLA in 2021. Pitts played a role in bringing the star r...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 55
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA basketball player and coach Larry Farmer. He joins the show to talk about his new book and his experience winning championships as a Bruin with John Wooden at the helm. Farmer also provides some insight into the Bruins' dynasty and the opportunity he had to lead the team after Wooden's retirement. Where can I buy the book? Larry's Book is on Amazon New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part o...
Mar 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 54
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo, who joins the show to talk about the NFL draft process. He has spent the last few months competing in the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Combine before recently participating in UCLA’s Pro Day earlier this month . Bobo also discusses where he draws his inspiration from, if he is willing to switch to tight end and his time in the transfer portal before deciding to bec...
Mar 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 53
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap UCLA’s pro day. Both share their point of view from the event at the Wasserman Football Center on Wednesday. James shares what he learned from running back Zach Charbonnet and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson after both spoke with the media. Josh shares some of what he saw in his return to the UCLA practice facility for the first time this year. The list of football players that participated at Pro ...
Mar 18, 2023•39 min•Ep. 52
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the pro day preparation and news about the spring football dates. Woods shares his insight on the NFL Draft process and his thoughts on football practices in the spring. Williams and Woods also talk about UCLA coach Chip Kelly's contract extension . Kelly's contract will keep him at the helm of the Bruins' football program through 2027. Here’s the list of football players participating in Pro Day o...
Mar 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 51
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the official hiring of D'Anton Lynn as the next defensive coordinator and the other coaching moves that were announced: DeShaun Foster – Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Ikaika Malloe – Defensive Line Coach and Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Norwood – Assistant Head Coach, Passing Game Coordinator and Safeties Coach Bill McGovern - director of football administration New merch availabl...
Mar 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 50
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about D'Anton Lynn reportedly being hired as UCLA's next defensive coordinator. The 33-year-old coach would come from Baltimore where he spent two seasons as the Ravens’ safeties coach. He will become the second defensive coordinator in as many years, replacing Bill McGovern. Lynn has nine years of NFL coaching experience, including one season with his father and former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn. ...
Feb 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 49
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by NFL draft prospect Atonio Mafi. Mafi spent five years at UCLA and played in 56 career games played, setting a new school record along with teammate Stephan Blaylock. Mafi was graded as the third-ranked guard in the nation and was a member of an offensive line that was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. Mafi talks about his time as a Bruin, his experience at the East-West Shrine Bowl and wha...
Feb 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 48
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the addition of cornerbacks coach Kodi Whitfield to Chip Kelly’s coaching staff at UCLA. Whitfield is already out on the recruiting trail for the Bruins and could be a valuable asset as a younger coach representing the Bruins in the same fashion as wide receivers coach Jerry Neuheisel and running back coach DeShaun Foster. Woods and Williams also discuss the end-of-the-year banquet awards and the five...
Feb 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 47
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the 2023 schedule release. The guys break down the schedule and discuss what stands out about the upcoming season. James and Josh also talk about former USC wide receiver Kyle Ford’s commitment to the Bruins from out of the transfer portal. Ford is a much needed addition for an offense that’s lost several key players, including running back Zach Charbonnet who declared for the NFL Draft this week. ...
Jan 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 46
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about five-star quarterback Dante Moore and the other early enrollees. Moore was named the All-American Bowl MVP after completing 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. After the game, Moore arrived on campus to begin classes. Woods talks about what Moore and the others will gain from enrolling early and joining the football program. LIST OF EARLY ENROLLEES: F...
Jan 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 45
