Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Alex Johnson. Johnson had a breakout year in 2023 with five interceptions and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The guys talk about Johnson's draft process, what it meant to wear the No. 36 and more. Sorry for the audio issues with this one 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...
Apr 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 104
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams catch up with head football coach DeShaun Foster. There's been a lot of buzz around the program since he was hired. Foster talks about the success of the Friday Night Lights practice held at the Wasserman Football Center and what fans can expect during the Spring Showcase this Saturday. Foster also talks about defensive lineman Jay Toia, who decided to withdraw his name from the transfer portal on Monday nigh...
Apr 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 103
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA defensive lineman Jay Toia's decision to enter the transfer portal and why it is a significant blow to the roster. Williams also talks about the three football players who suffered ACL injuries during spring practice. 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...
Apr 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 102
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of spring football practice. Woods recaps his visit to Westwood where he watched practice and interacted with several of the program's current and former players. The guys also talk about head coach DeShaun Foster and some of his transfer portal priorities before the 2024 spring window opens on April 15. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirt...
Apr 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 101
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Kenny Churchwell III. Churchwell spent six seasons with the football program and talks about his interactions with former head coach Chip Kelly and current head coach DeShaun Foster. Churchwell also talks about being the Bruin that had to lead the drills during the 2024 UCLA Pro Day and much more. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts i...
Mar 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 100
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Pro Football Focus' lead NFL draft analyst Trevor Sikkema about UCLA's top NFL draft prospects such as edge rusher Laiatu Latu and the Murphy Twins (Gabriel and Grayson). Sikkema shares what he's learned about the prospects after watching them perform at the scouting combine and at the various all-star games throughout the offseason. He also weighs in on who the Chargers, Rams and Raiders could consider in the 2024 draft. Sign up for t...
Mar 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 99
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA being set to hire Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and associate head coach for the Bruins. The first hire for head football coach DeShaun Foster, who was named as the program's 19th head coach in February. The La Puente Bishop Amat alum previously spent three seasons at UCLA as running backs coach (2003-05) and recruiting coordinator (2005). DeShaun Foster also announced that the Bruins will have a Spring Game at the Rose ...
Feb 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 98
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with Ken Graiwer, the head of Men of Westwood and Champions of Westwood, about UCLA's NIL Collective. Since DeShaun Foster was hired as the Bruins' 19th head football coach, the collective has seen an increase in participation to its Name, Image and Likeness fund. 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...
Feb 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 97
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their reaction to the university's decision to hire DeShaun Foster as the next head football coach. They also share their thoughts from Foster's introductory press conference and what impact he can have on the program going forward. It's the start of a new era for UCLA football. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of t...
Feb 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 96
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Chip Kelly's decision to leave Westwood to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Woods shares his thoughts on the situation and provides a player's perspective using his past experience as he was part of the coaching transition from Jim Mora to Kelly in 2017. Williams shares what UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond had to say about Kelly's departure and list some of th...
Feb 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 95
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about Chip Kelly announcing the promotion of three coaches on staff and what it likely means for Kelly in 2024. Williams also talks with College Football Hall of Fame Historian Denis Crawford about the Big Ten: Coast to Coast exhibition in Atlanta. The exhibit will detail the conference's evolution, traditions and iconic venues such as the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Williams also shares his thoughts on the Bruins' first 2025 commit, San Juan Hi...
Feb 06, 2024•38 min•Ep. 94
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the lastest on UCLA football coach Chip Kelly and the reports that he remains a candidate to become the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Commanders. 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 : Bleav in UCLA football Interact wi...
Feb 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 93
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive lineman Carl Jones Jr. Jones spoke about his time as a Bruin and working with three different defensive coordinators during his college career. He also talks about NIL opportunities, D'Anton Lynn's departure from UCLA to USC and lining up along side Laiatu Latu and the Murphy twins. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network ...
Jan 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 92
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Keegan Jones returning to UCLA after committing to Coach Jim Mora and UConn. The guys also talk about their LA Bowl experience and whether UCLA should consider playing at SoFi Stadium in the future. 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 Foot...
Jan 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 91
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Orange County Register reporter John W. Davis on the podcast. Davis covers the UCLA men's basketball and provides some insight into the team's struggles this season. Williams and Davis share their experience at the 2024 Rose Bowl Game between Alabama and Michigan. Williams also talks about Chip Kelly's recent hires including defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe . Wiliams' roster breakdown series : Quarterback | WR/RB/TE | Offensive line...
Jan 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 90
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former San Diego State defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe on the podcast. Ratcliffe is currently committed to the UCLA Bruins and talks about the reason why he decided to enter the transfer portal. He also shares his thoughts on coach Chip Kelly and why UCLA is a good fit for him. 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 podca...
Dec 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 89
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest happenings around the football program before the LA Bowl Game against Boise State this week. The Bruins had three different coaches depart from the staff to take other jobs while younger players such as quarterback Dante Moore and safety Kamari Ramsey have entered the transfer portal. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Net...
Dec 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 88
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk UCLA's reported decision to keep Chip Kelly as the head football coach and the fans' displeasure with the state of the program. Woods provides a player's perspective on what current players and recruits might be thinking right now as a result of the recent outcry. 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...
Nov 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 87
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Arizona State loss and where things stand with Chip Kelly potentially on the hot seat with three games left in the season. Williams also talks with USC beat reporter Luca Evans to preview the crosstown rivalry game. 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...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 86
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the fallout that's followed the loss to Arizona. The Bruins are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in Pac-12 Conference play. Some fans have become restless on social media and started asking for coach Chip Kelly to be removed. The guys talk about that, and provide an update on the quarterback situation and the special teams struggles. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have tw...
Nov 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 85
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap everything that happened the day of the Colorado game, including the locker room situation, the offense's four turnovers and the defense dominant night. The guys look ahead to the Arizona game. UCLA's 2024 schedule Aug. 31 at Hawaii Sept 7 . BYE Sept. 14 vs. Indiana Sept. 21 at LSU Sept. 28 vs. Oregon Oct. 5 at Penn State Oct. 12 vs. Minnesota Oct. 19 at Rutgers Oct. 26 BYE Nov. 2 at Nebraska Nov. 9 vs....
Nov 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 84
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA analyst Darrin Chiaverini. Chiaverini worked on Chip Kelly’s staff as early as the spring before taking the head coaching job at Chaffey College. Chiaverini previously played and coached at Colorado before starting his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He shares his thoughts on Ethan Garbers’ start against Stanford, how the defense has looked under first-year defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and much more. The Bruins ...
Oct 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 83
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins' Pac-12 Conference victory over Washington State and UCLA's strong defensive outing. The guys also provide some insight ahead of UCLA's road game against Oregon State. 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 : B...
Oct 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 82
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams discuss the upcoming game against Washington State and the dual-threat ability of quarterback Cam Ward. Woods also reflects on his big performance in the 2019 thriller against Washington State in Pullman. 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 ...
Oct 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 81
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins' conference opening loss to the Utah Utes. Linebacker Kain Medrano and the UCLA defense had a nice performance but quarterback Dante Moore and the offense struggled to score early. Woods also shares what a player's mindset is after a loss and what happens during a bye week. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and ...
Oct 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 80
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the upcoming game against the Utah Utes. The Bruins will travel to Salt Lake City to open Pac-12 Conference play. There's a level of uncertainty on whether veteran quarterback Cam Rising will make his season debut for the Utes. The guys talk about preparing for different quarterbacks. They also talk about how a player prepares for a road game and react to the North Carolina Central. Sign up for the...
Sep 22, 2023•39 min•Ep. 79
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond to talk about a number of topics including the importance of UCLA hosting an HBCU and what opportunities an event such as that presents. Jarmond also provides an update on the transition to the Big Ten Conference, talks about UCLA alumni visiting the football program and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's retirement. Sign up for the free UCLA athletic...
Sep 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 78
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the San Diego State game. True freshman Dante Moore made his first start at quarterback and Alex Johnson had two interceptions. The guys talk about the good and the bad they saw from the defense and more. 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 ...
Sep 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 77
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor. Aaron is a member of the broadcast team on the call for the UCLA vs. San Diego State game this Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The conversation includes topics such as the quarterback situation, the Bruins' aggressive defense approach and the Joe Moore Award. 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 sup...
Sep 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 76
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ season opener against Coastal Carolina and what to make of the quarterback situation. The guys talk about redshirt junior Ethan Garbers and true freshman Dante Moore’s performances and Kent State transfer Collin Schlee not playing. Woods also shares his thoughts on all three different levels of the defense. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two ...
Sep 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 75
