Tracy McDannald
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Freelance sports writer covering UCLA football/men’s basketball and recruiting for BruinBlitz.com and HS sports around the South Bay and Long Beach for Southern California News Group
A sleepless night upon return from Seattle had Eric Dailey Jr. determined to make up for a scoreless performance Saturday against Oregon.
His early spark and a strong defense kept the Ducks reeling:
His early spark and a strong defense kept the Ducks reeling:
Eric Dailey Jr. sparks UCLA early, defense stifles reeling Oregon
The Bruins got a bounce-back performance from one starter Saturday while holding one of the Ducks' stars without a made shot.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A sleepless night upon return from Seattle had Eric Dailey Jr. determined to make up for a scoreless performance Saturday against Oregon.
His early spark and a strong defense kept the Ducks reeling:
His early spark and a strong defense kept the Ducks reeling:
Caught it late, but the Pauley Pavilion crowd gave the hiring of new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney a roaring approval during the timeout once the graphic went up on the videoboard
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Caught it late, but the Pauley Pavilion crowd gave the hiring of new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney a roaring approval during the timeout once the graphic went up on the videoboard
According to Rivals national analyst Adam Gorney, Hesperia (Calif.) Oak Hills safety has backed off his commitment to UCLA’s 2027 class
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December 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
According to Rivals national analyst Adam Gorney, Hesperia (Calif.) Oak Hills safety has backed off his commitment to UCLA’s 2027 class
Oregon-UCLA nearing tip-off
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Oregon-UCLA nearing tip-off
Javonte Floyd, the 6-9 forward from Georgia, taking in the UCLA pregame warmups courtside during his official visit
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Javonte Floyd, the 6-9 forward from Georgia, taking in the UCLA pregame warmups courtside during his official visit
It will be a return to action for UCLA reserve guard Trent Perry, who missed the win at Washington with an ankle injury but practiced yesterday
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It will be a return to action for UCLA reserve guard Trent Perry, who missed the win at Washington with an ankle injury but practiced yesterday
Clean bill of health for the UCLA regulars for today’s men’s basketball contest against Oregon.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
December 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Clean bill of health for the UCLA regulars for today’s men’s basketball contest against Oregon.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
The Ducks listed center Nate Bittle as questionable, but Bruins head coach Mick Cronin is fully expecting him to suit up.
UCLA hosts Oregon today, 3 p.m. on Peacock
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
UCLA hosts Oregon today, 3 p.m. on Peacock
Meanwhile, in non-Bob Chesney related items today, there is a men’s basketball game to be played at Pauley Pavilion this afternoon.
UCLA is looking to move on from the late-game scare in the win over Washington when it hosts Oregon at 3 p.m.
UCLA is looking to move on from the late-game scare in the win over Washington when it hosts Oregon at 3 p.m.
UCLA looks to move past late-game scare when it hosts Oregon
A preview of the Big Ten Conference matchup Saturday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion between former Pac-12 members.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Meanwhile, in non-Bob Chesney related items today, there is a men’s basketball game to be played at Pauley Pavilion this afternoon.
UCLA is looking to move on from the late-game scare in the win over Washington when it hosts Oregon at 3 p.m.
UCLA is looking to move on from the late-game scare in the win over Washington when it hosts Oregon at 3 p.m.
Updated the story noting the four James Madison assistant coaches who have been with Bob Chesney since his time at Holy Cross.
Chesney’s staff at UCLA has not been announced.
Chesney’s staff at UCLA has not been announced.
UCLA will introduce Bob Chesney as the program’s 20th head coach Tuesday
UCLA announces Bob Chesney as 20th head football coach
The Bruins formally announced the hire of James Madison's Bob Chesney.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Updated the story noting the four James Madison assistant coaches who have been with Bob Chesney since his time at Holy Cross.
Chesney’s staff at UCLA has not been announced.
Chesney’s staff at UCLA has not been announced.
The headline of the email blast UCLA Athletics sent out to its fans announcing Bob Chesney’s hire: “We got our guy!”
December 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The headline of the email blast UCLA Athletics sent out to its fans announcing Bob Chesney’s hire: “We got our guy!”
UCLA will introduce Bob Chesney as the program’s 20th head coach Tuesday
UCLA announces Bob Chesney as 20th head football coach
The Bruins formally announced the hire of James Madison's Bob Chesney.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
UCLA will introduce Bob Chesney as the program’s 20th head coach Tuesday
Bob Chesney asked after the Sun Belt championship game about being the coach at UCLA next season:
“I don’t know if that’s officially 100 percent come out, but tomorrow at noon we should have a little bit more clarity on that.”
“I don’t know if that’s officially 100 percent come out, but tomorrow at noon we should have a little bit more clarity on that.”
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Bob Chesney asked after the Sun Belt championship game about being the coach at UCLA next season:
“I don’t know if that’s officially 100 percent come out, but tomorrow at noon we should have a little bit more clarity on that.”
“I don’t know if that’s officially 100 percent come out, but tomorrow at noon we should have a little bit more clarity on that.”
“It feels like we’re going to be really big Duke Blue Devil fans.” - James Madison head coach Bob Chesney on SportsCenter about the Duke-Virginia ACC title game that will decide JMU’s College Football Playoff fate
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“It feels like we’re going to be really big Duke Blue Devil fans.” - James Madison head coach Bob Chesney on SportsCenter about the Duke-Virginia ACC title game that will decide JMU’s College Football Playoff fate
James Madison, ranked 25th in the College Football Playoff poll, beats Troy 31-14 for the Sun Belt title.
Now, up to the committee to decide if it will be in the 12-team playoff or if the Bob Chesney era in UCLA gets ushered in sooner than later.
Now, up to the committee to decide if it will be in the 12-team playoff or if the Bob Chesney era in UCLA gets ushered in sooner than later.
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
James Madison, ranked 25th in the College Football Playoff poll, beats Troy 31-14 for the Sun Belt title.
Now, up to the committee to decide if it will be in the 12-team playoff or if the Bob Chesney era in UCLA gets ushered in sooner than later.
Now, up to the committee to decide if it will be in the 12-team playoff or if the Bob Chesney era in UCLA gets ushered in sooner than later.
James Madison’s defense has 14 tackles for a loss with 8 sacks. Not too shabby.
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
James Madison’s defense has 14 tackles for a loss with 8 sacks. Not too shabby.
James Madison defensive lineman Sahir West, only a redshirt freshman, is a dude.
Ten tackles, 5 1/2 for a loss with 3 sacks, and just forced a fumble that led to a scoop and score for a 31-14 lead.
If he gets swayed to head to UCLA with Bob Chesney…
Ten tackles, 5 1/2 for a loss with 3 sacks, and just forced a fumble that led to a scoop and score for a 31-14 lead.
If he gets swayed to head to UCLA with Bob Chesney…
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
James Madison defensive lineman Sahir West, only a redshirt freshman, is a dude.
Ten tackles, 5 1/2 for a loss with 3 sacks, and just forced a fumble that led to a scoop and score for a 31-14 lead.
If he gets swayed to head to UCLA with Bob Chesney…
Ten tackles, 5 1/2 for a loss with 3 sacks, and just forced a fumble that led to a scoop and score for a 31-14 lead.
If he gets swayed to head to UCLA with Bob Chesney…
Adam Gorney has the story on OL Quinn Buckey signing with UCLA:
After hectic week, California OL Quinn Buckey signs with UCLA
Three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey recently backed off his Michigan State pledge but found a new home at UCLA.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Adam Gorney has the story on OL Quinn Buckey signing with UCLA:
Offensive tackle Quinn Buckey, the younger brother of UCLA defensive lineman Grant Buckey, signs with UCLA. Now the 16th signing.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Offensive tackle Quinn Buckey, the younger brother of UCLA defensive lineman Grant Buckey, signs with UCLA. Now the 16th signing.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
Bruins get their guy the second time around after Buckey took an official visit in May but committed to Michigan State.
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
Some background on new UCLA running back and 2026 signee Jayden Fox out of the state of Colorado:
UCLA signs ex-UNLV RB commit Jayden Fox
The Bruins added a third player from the state of Colorado to the 2026 signing class in announcement from the program Friday.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Some background on new UCLA running back and 2026 signee Jayden Fox out of the state of Colorado:
Reposted by Tracy McDannald
UCLA adds interior offensive lineman Michael Price, an ex-James Madison commit, to its 2026 signing class.
UCLA adds ex-James Madison OL commit Michael Price to 2026 signings
The Bruins' incoming staff convinced another recruit to sign with the 2026 recruiting class and head to Westwood.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UCLA adds interior offensive lineman Michael Price, an ex-James Madison commit, to its 2026 signing class.
Bob Chesney and James Madison leads Troy 17-14 at halftime in the Sun Belt championship game
December 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Bob Chesney and James Madison leads Troy 17-14 at halftime in the Sun Belt championship game
UCLA WR Rico Flores Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal
December 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
UCLA WR Rico Flores Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal
Some background on new UCLA running back and 2026 signee Jayden Fox out of the state of Colorado:
UCLA signs ex-UNLV RB commit Jayden Fox
The Bruins added a third player from the state of Colorado to the 2026 signing class in announcement from the program Friday.
www.on3.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Some background on new UCLA running back and 2026 signee Jayden Fox out of the state of Colorado: