LOS ANGELES (AP) �\ Although Jim Mora hasn't coached college football in a quarter-century, the longtime NFL coach has spent the last two years preparing for a chance to go back to school.
UCLA is giving him that opportunity in the hopes this polished pro coach can revitalize a beleaguered college program.
Mora agreed to a five-year, $12 million contract with UCLA on Saturday, replacing Rick Neuheisel as the Bruins' first football coach in more than 60 years with no ties to the school.
"I think UCLA is truly a sleeping giant, and I realize that an opportunity like this, of this magnitude, doesn't present itself more than once in a coaching career," Mora said. "When the job was offered, I jumped at the chance to be a Bruin."
Mora was the coach of the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, going 31-33 over four seasons while reaching one NFC title game. The son of longtime NFL coach Jim Mora is a former University of Washington defensive back who had only one season of college coaching experience at his alma mater in 1984 before beginning a 25-year career in the NFL.
Pats beat Washington, 34-27. Wasn't an easy win, defense gave up a lot of points and yards. Next up is Denver, who one again in an unbelievable fashion.
Finally the Pats play the Broncos on Sunday, hopefully now they'll stop talking about Tebow. I really had nothing against the guy, but all this week, it's all the sports media has talked about. Now I get annoyed just hearing his name.
Finally the Pats play the Broncos on Sunday, hopefully now they'll stop talking about Tebow. I really had nothing against the guy, but all this week, it's all the sports media has talked about. Now I get annoyed just hearing his name.
I'm really hoping the Pats torch the Broncos and send all those bandwagoners down a cliff.
It was nice to see the Pats' defense get some turnovers. Solid game for Hernandez. With both Houston and Baltimore losing Pats are now the #1 seed. All that's needed is for 49ers to beat the Steelers.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum