Logan Paulsen

Logan Paulsen holds the rare distinction of appearing twice on the cover of UCLA's football media guide as a senior. It's something he can chuckle about now, but the idea probably didn't seem amusing last September when the tight end fractured his right foot early in the opener against Tennessee. The injury forced Paulsen to sit out the rest of the season and seek a fifth year of eligibility. "You don't like it when it happens because you feel bad for the young man," offensive coordinator Norm Chow said, "but selfishly speaking we've got him back."

UCLA's EagleBank Bowl game preparations were interrupted Tuesday . . . by the players. The Bruins resurrected the most visible of UCLA football traditions after finishing stretching exercises. Coach Rick Neuheisel called his team into a huddle, exhorted them by barking, "Let's have a great effort today!" then watched as the players bolted over the practice field wall and took off, ending practice. The tradition is known as "Wall Day," an event Neuheisel thought he had ended last spring.

It was time for a lesson at the end of UCLA's spring football practice Tuesday. The curriculum: Don't lose your temper and don't move before the snap. Coach Rick Neuheisel fired off a stern lecture after post-play shoving and talking became serious. Tight end Morrell Presley ripped safety Rahim Moore's helmet off. Safety E.J. Woods jumped into the fray, leading Neuheisel to admonish the team, saying, "We're trying to build a program and you're doing [foolish] stuff."

Quarterback Kevin Prince and tailback Johnathan Franklin had the type of days needed for the UCLA offense to be effective. It just happened on a day the Bruins' defense collapsed in a 45-26 loss to California. Franklin, playing on a tender ankle, had 101 yards rushing, including a 74-yard touchdown run. "It was a counter and I was patient, then hit the hole," Franklin said. "Then it was just like practice, just finish the run in the end zone." As for his injured ankle, Franklin said, "It's nothing but pain."

It's hardly a statistic that makes UCLA's seniors puff out their chests: The Bruins have won five of their last 22 football games away from the Rose Bowl. "Ugh, that's the stat?" senior defensive end Korey Bosworth said. Yup, surprised? "Not really," senior tight end Logan Paulsen said. "Since I've been here, we have traditionally struggled on the road. Every year our goal is to play better on the road. Hopefully this will be the year." UCLA gets its chance starting Saturday, when the Bruins play Tennessee in Knoxville.

Quarterback Kevin Prince and tailback Johnathan Franklin had the type of days needed for the UCLA offense to be effective. It just happened on a day the Bruins' defense collapsed in a 45-26 loss to California. Franklin, playing on a tender ankle, had 101 yards rushing, including a 74-yard touchdown run. "It was a counter and I was patient, then hit the hole," Franklin said. "Then it was just like practice, just finish the run in the end zone." As for his injured ankle, Franklin said, "It's nothing but pain."

UCLA's EagleBank Bowl game preparations were interrupted Tuesday . . . by the players. The Bruins resurrected the most visible of UCLA football traditions after finishing stretching exercises. Coach Rick Neuheisel called his team into a huddle, exhorted them by barking, "Let's have a great effort today!" then watched as the players bolted over the practice field wall and took off, ending practice. The tradition is known as "Wall Day," an event Neuheisel thought he had ended last spring.

UCLA tight end Logan Paulsen is awaiting results of a CT scan on his right foot, injured during Saturday's scrimmage. The injury left the Bruins short-handed at tight end in spring practice, resulting in the seemingly annual position switch for Nate Chandler, who was back at tight end Monday. "We'll probably leave him at that position," said Coach Rick Neuheisel. "It's imperative we have some depth at tight end."

Any benefits that might come from UCLA's first scrimmage Saturday could be offset by the loss of senior tight end Logan Paulsen. Paulsen hobbled off the field with an injured right foot early in the scrimmage. Last year Paulsen suffered a broken right foot in the first game and missed the rest of the season. X-rays taken Saturday were inconclusive, UCLA officials said.

Junior Chris Joseph and sophomore Kenneth Lombard led a group of eight UCLA players selected to the 2006 Pacific 10 Conference All-Academic football team. USC had a second-team selection in linebacker Clay Matthews. Joseph, a starting offensive guard, and Lombard, a reserve defensive lineman, were named to the first team for the Bruins, who had six players earn second-team and honorable mention honors.

It's hardly a statistic that makes UCLA's seniors puff out their chests: The Bruins have won five of their last 22 football games away from the Rose Bowl. "Ugh, that's the stat?" senior defensive end Korey Bosworth said. Yup, surprised? "Not really," senior tight end Logan Paulsen said. "Since I've been here, we have traditionally struggled on the road. Every year our goal is to play better on the road. Hopefully this will be the year." UCLA gets its chance starting Saturday, when the Bruins play Tennessee in Knoxville.

Logan Paulsen holds the rare distinction of appearing twice on the cover of UCLA's football media guide as a senior. It's something he can chuckle about now, but the idea probably didn't seem amusing last September when the tight end fractured his right foot early in the opener against Tennessee. The injury forced Paulsen to sit out the rest of the season and seek a fifth year of eligibility. "You don't like it when it happens because you feel bad for the young man," offensive coordinator Norm Chow said, "but selfishly speaking we've got him back."

It was time for a lesson at the end of UCLA's spring football practice Tuesday. The curriculum: Don't lose your temper and don't move before the snap. Coach Rick Neuheisel fired off a stern lecture after post-play shoving and talking became serious. Tight end Morrell Presley ripped safety Rahim Moore's helmet off. Safety E.J. Woods jumped into the fray, leading Neuheisel to admonish the team, saying, "We're trying to build a program and you're doing [foolish] stuff."

UCLA tight end Logan Paulsen is awaiting results of a CT scan on his right foot, injured during Saturday's scrimmage. The injury left the Bruins short-handed at tight end in spring practice, resulting in the seemingly annual position switch for Nate Chandler, who was back at tight end Monday. "We'll probably leave him at that position," said Coach Rick Neuheisel. "It's imperative we have some depth at tight end."

Any benefits that might come from UCLA's first scrimmage Saturday could be offset by the loss of senior tight end Logan Paulsen. Paulsen hobbled off the field with an injured right foot early in the scrimmage. Last year Paulsen suffered a broken right foot in the first game and missed the rest of the season. X-rays taken Saturday were inconclusive, UCLA officials said.

Junior tight end J.J. Hair was more relieved than worried when he learned that UCLA had recruited three freshmen at his position. "Last year, we didn't recruit any tight ends and then we had some injuries," said Hair, who caught two passes last season as Marcedes Lewis' backup. "So, my first reaction was, 'Great, now we finally have some help.'

Coach Karl Dorrell plans to give many of UCLA's freshmen a chance to contribute this season. On defense, safeties Robert Kibble and Bret Lockett, linebackers John Hale and Kyle Bosworth and lineman Chase Moline have been impressive. On offense, wide receiver Gavin Ketchum, running back Kahlil Bell and tight ends Ryan Moya and Logan Paulsen have drawn attention. "Those are the guys that are being key factors, who I think will help us in our two-deep," Dorrell said.