DeShaun Foster was a freshman running back in 1998, the last time UCLA won a conference championship, played in the Rose Bowl and was in contention for a national title. As the new head coach of the Bruins, Foster wants to get his alma mater back to that level. “My whole life I’ve hit the ground running,” Foster said during his introductory news conference Tuesday.
UCLA coach Chip Kelly stepped down Friday after six seasons leading the Bruins, leaving the school with a vacancy at the top just as programs are starting to gear up for spring practices. "Earlier this morning, Coach Chip Kelly informed me of his decision to depart UCLA," Bruins athletic director Martin Jarmond said. “I want to sincerely thank Chip for his service to UCLA football and our student-athletes across the past six seasons and wish the best to him and Jill moving forward.”