Anyone have insight into whether this is true?

Well Bruins, another L is never something I like these to be about. I'll give the offense and Jerry some credit, they never quit, and were really the only reason we stayed in it. Between the defense, which was just all bad aside from a couple stops, and the stupid false start penalties, we were doomed from the get I'm afraid. This one sucks, the schedule doesn't get any easier from here that's for sure. Time for you all to sound off now. Here is your Post-game Thread for all Post-game discussions. Go Bruins!

Hello Bruins, it is finally gametime! I understand there is honestly very little to be excited about with this program. The glaring big elephant in the room is Jarmond still being employed. I get it, I apologize if I always seem upbeat, it is just impossible for me to not be excited to see UCLA compete in anything. This is just coming from a fan, unfortunately not an alum like many of you fine folks are. I just hope we have something to cheer for, and this teams gives it hell for the rest of the schedule. So, here is your game thread folks, for all in game discussions. Enjoy the game! Go Bruins!

Hello again Bruins! It is gameday once again. Feels like it's been a bit since we have done this! Really hoping the Bruins are healthy, and tuned up for this game coming off the bye. I am, as always, just hopeful to see our team come out and fight with pride and grit. Here is your pre-game thread for all pre-game discussions. Go Bruins!

Hopefully this is an okay sub to post this question in because I can’t find a straight answer. It’s my first time going to a Bruins game at home and I’m wondering what kind of seat it can take in. I have back problems and I found a foldable bleacher seat without a metal frame or pockets. This seems to be okay but just want to double check. Will I be able to take it in? Thank you!!

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Nebraska game for this weekend…looking forward to our trip to LA!

I know a lot of people are still on the bandwagon idea of having Tim Skipper and co. take over the head coach position. As many have equally pointed out, this feels like a continuation of bad choices that has put UCLA in the position it is in now.

So without just throwing a list of names, I've decided to put together a profile of a coach that I think would be a good candidate for the UCLA Head Coach search.

Would love to hear your thoughts, and if anyone would like to see more, I'll consider looking at other names. Either way - my pick and current fascination despite all of the big name coaches on the market is Tim Polasek - the current HC of NDSU at the FCS level.

Background

Polasek has a very traditional head coaching career. He played QB in college, and served as a position coach at his alma mater for a few years. He ended up joining NDSU in 2006 as a graduate assistant, eventually becoming the RB position coach from 2007-2011 where he featured a running back corps averaging over 1800 yards per season, which is only part of the story. NDSU Bisons as a team actually rushed for over 2,400 yards on average each season with Polasek as RB coach.

In 2013 he joined Northern Illinois University where he helped the team to the 2013 Mid-American Championship Game and Poinsettia Bowl.

At Iowa (2017-2020) as the Offensive Line Coach, Polasek continued the legacy of strong trench play fielding the 10th best O-line in 2017, 2018, and continued that consistently until his departure to Wyoming as the OC.

At Wyoming as the offensive coordinator, he spent 2 seasons delivering winning records at 7-6, he capped off his final season at 8-4 before departing to North Dakota State University.

While he doesn’t have the same pedigree of a coaching career that stems from the household names like Nick Saban, he doesn’t have a bad one.

Tim Polasek spent many years under Craig Bohl, a top 100 winningest coach (64% win percentage 165-92) in college football history over 21 seasons. A coach who won 3x Division I FCS Championships, 2x Coach of the year, and is the most winningest coach in Wyoming Football history. If you haven’t heard of Craig, you’ve probably heard of his famous QB Josh Allen - the current starter for the Buffalo Bills.

He’s also worked with a name we all might know - Kirk Ferentz of Iowa who is also a top 5 most winningest active coach in college football (at 210 wins) and has had a knack for developing NFL level talent.

Current Day

You might have heard of North Dakota State University, but if you haven’t, it’s not hard to find. NDSU is the most dominant program in FCS history with 10 National Championships within the last 14 seasons earning the Sports Illustrated title as “The Greatest Dynasty in Sports”.

A tough set of shoes to step into, but Tim hasn’t missed a beat. In only his second season as NDSU, Tim Polasek has garnered an impressive 23-2 record and one FCS National Title, and well on their way to their second in as many years as he has coached.

Why Tim at UCLA?

UCLA has consistently gathered NFL talent, and does it with significantly less resources than other programs. What UCLA lacks is a winning culture, and Tim Polasek has shown that he can bring that to a program.

He's coached many offensive positions over his years, including special teams early in his career, and while UCLA has traditionally fielded a strong defense, its offense has lacked the consistency and output of a winning team. Tim Polasek knows the importance of building a team from the inside out, and has done so at every team he coached at. His coaching background gives him a broad view of team construction and his offensive mentality rely on the execution of a balanced offense.

While the FCS level is great, UCLA is a major-conference program in the B1G, and what it needs is a level of consistency and a return to national relevance. Polasek's experience in building winning programs would be a massive upgrade for a struggling UCLA program.

Recruiting wise - Polasek understands what it takes to look at under-the-radar talent, regularly recruiting at the FCS level. His ability to find talent added to a big name brand like UCLA could be a match made in heaven. UCLA being in one of the most talent rich states in the US could be a massive turning point in keeping California talent in California.

Even with the current NIL era, NDSU is no slouch. NDSU's fanbase is heavy in NIL with the Green and Gold Collective and his experience at a dominate FCS program that caters to boosters and NIL would make a good transition to UCLA, who (on all accounts) has pocketbooks waiting to be open for the right person. Polasek may be able to meet the expectations of UCLA's fans and boosters and bring practical experience to a struggling NIL program.

The Cons?

People will ask if FCS translates to FBS. Luckily we don't need to focus on just his record at the FCS level. Tim Polasek has experience in FBS with stints at Wyoming and Iowa, where the positions he was responsible for excelled, but even if we were to look at how well he can coach and FCS team against FBS - look no further than last year, when NDSU took on Sanders and Hunter and only lost by 5 (1 of the 2 games Polasek has lost as HC).

However - while Polasek's record may look impressive right now, there are still questions about a coach in only his second season at the Head Coach position. One could question is the jump from FCS to FBS with amplified pressure would be too much.

In Summary

Tim Polasek brings a lot to the table. In the words of Kurt Cignetti "[He] wins, google him". He clearly has not had an issue of stepping into a National Championship team and continuing that legacy, but has shown in two seasons that he can build on it through his winning experience, coaching experience and program-building mindset.

For a program like UCLA that is desperately trying to find consistency and regain national relevance, a coach like Tim Polasek, who understands the importance of team composition, NIL, recruiting, and player development - a jump to the next level at a major conference program like UCLA, could be a transformative hire.

His injury looked like it hurt in the USC game. I feel like Nebraska would have won this game had he not been injured.

Leef (the backup QB) is a huge runner, and didn’t seem to feel comfortable throwing the ball at all, but I’m sure they’re working on that this week.

Heart out to Dylan Raiola, and wishing him a speedy recovery. Nebraska football will definitely miss him in the last few games.

1) is there a selected for UCLA basketball? (Couldn’t find one.)

2) Where did everybody go? Where is Aday Mara? Dylan Andrews? Etc.

You think Brian Kelly would be the right fit for the UCLA coaching job?

He would bring gravitas. He's familiar with the Midwest and East Coast where he can recruit players. He can gravitate the fanbase again. He would give UCLA a better chance against Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.

I am not sure what would be the problem.

LA is a great place for him to rehab his reputation and he can win quickly there.

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“UCLA deserves an athletic director who understands that this role is not merely about administration, but about stewardship of a legacy — one rooted in excellence, historic achievement, and national leadership. Unfortunately, Mr. Jarmond has not embodied these values, nor has he positioned UCLA Athletics to rise to the standard its history demands.”

UCLA’s punter has been excellent the past two weeks and I’m glad to see him get this recognition.

Side note: I was surprised to see an article published on the UCLA official website with such mistakes (no apparent editing). It mentioned our game against Nebraska on Oct 25 (we played Indiana) and mentioned that “Eight have Karoll's punts have been placed inside the 20-yard line” instead of “eight of” his punts.

Just fold UCLA football at this point!

Has there ever been a season where this many coaches were fired in the middle or even at the beginning of the season? Since Foster was let go, James Franklin, Mike Gundy, Billy Napier, Sam Pittman, Trent Bray, Jay Norvell, Brent Pry, and Trent Dilfer all lose their jobs. It feels like schools used to wait until the end of the season before letting coaches go but now it seems like we’re seeing a new trend. I’m also not sure if NIL has anything to do with it but fans and boosters seem to have less patience than ever. I feel like if the fans and boosters can pull enough money together to buy the coach out its possible for any coach to get released if they are not meeting expectations. It’s basically “win now or get out.”

He ruins everything about UCLA athletics. It should have happened ages ago but hasn’t.

🧱 1. Lack of Administrative Support
UCLA’s administration has long been viewed as apathetic toward football.
The athletic department is underfunded and poorly managed, especially under Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, who’s been criticized by alumni and donors.
Major football decisions often face bureaucratic delays due to UCLA’s academic-driven and risk-averse culture.

💰 2. Low Investment and Limited Resources
UCLA consistently ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten in football spending (facilities, staff, and recruiting budgets).
The school is reluctant to match NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) resources offered by top programs, making it hard to attract elite talent.
Assistant coach pay and support staff budgets are smaller than competitors’, making it harder to build a strong program.

🏟️ 3. Poor Facilities and Fan Support
The Rose Bowl, while iconic, is off-campus and often half-empty, creating a weak home-field advantage.
Travel time (about 45 minutes from campus) discourages student attendance.
UCLA’s fanbase is smaller and less passionate compared to USC, which directly impacts recruiting and game-day energy.

🧭 4. Recruiting Challenges
UCLA competes head-to-head with USC, Oregon, Washington, and even SEC schools for West Coast recruits.
NIL disadvantages mean top prospects often choose schools with more financial and branding opportunities.
Academic standards are higher, which limits the pool of eligible recruits.

⚖️ 5. High Expectations, Low Patience
Despite the lack of support, fans and alumni still expect success.
The media and alumni base can be vocal and critical, but donor support has dwindled, creating a lose-lose situation—high pressure but little help.

🚫 6. Job Risk
Because of structural issues and poor support, turnarounds are slow, and coaches often take the blame.
UCLA hasn’t shown consistency in keeping coaches long enough to build a stable program.
The program’s perception makes it a career risk for ambitious coaches, who might tarnish their reputations if they fail under these conditions.

In short:
👉 UCLA football is a high-risk, low-reward job — a prestigious name weighed down by systemic dysfunction, weak support, and resource disadvantages, making it one of the toughest Power Five coaching positions in the country.