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Published Nov 9, 2024
UCLA continues to show resilience led by head coach DeShaun Foster
Tracy McDannald Ā ā€¢Ā  BruinBlitz
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PASADENA ā€” DeShaun Foster doesnā€™t take losing lightly, and through the first six games of the season the UCLA first-year head coach had to internalize quite a few of his early frustrations.

Over and over, Foster had to answer for a run game that wasnā€™t producing, an offensive line that wasnā€™t blocking, a fifth-year senior quarterback that wasnā€™t taking care of the ball, a team that wasnā€™t disciplined and following the very first of his three pillars.

ā€œIt was bothering me when we were losing,ā€ Foster said after Fridayā€™s 20-17 win over Iowa notched the Bruinsā€™ first win at the Rose Bowl under his direction and third consecutive overall.

ā€œThese guys never fought, fought against me or, you know, there was never any turmoil in the team. They all just knew what we had to do and Iā€™m just glad I have a mature team that accepted the challenge.ā€

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