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This somber yet insightful episode dives deep into UCLA football's unprecedented crisis: firing beloved alum and running backs coach Deshaun Foster just three games into his head coaching tenure. Joined by Bruin Source's Kevin (find them @Bruinsource on Twitter and major podcast platforms), hosts JR and Zach unpack the "impossible situation" Foster inherited from Chip Kelly's roster gutting—unbalanced depth charts loaded with seniors and walk-ons, ticking like a time bomb. Kevin shares fan sentiment: relief mixed with sadness, as Foster (a proud Bruin and NFL vet) was never set up for success, entering in February without coordinator experience. They debate the athletic department's botched process, from ignoring Kelly's recruiting woes to a hasty "UCLA guy" hire. Roster fallout looms large: potential transfers (school starts next week), 2-3 decommitments already from a top-25 class, and portal temptations amid a distracted LA market. Positives? UCLA's massive talent pool and history could lure a proven fixer. Zach floats wild theories (e.g., intentional short-term hire), while JR probes redshirt risks for players. Guests joke about ditching "10-2" dreams for survival mode. Essential listen for Pac-12 refugees. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Plugs; 1:30 Fan Reaction; 5:45 Foster's Setup; 12:20 Roster Bombshell; 18:00 Recruiting Hits; 25:15 Next Steps; 30:00 Closing Laughs. Like/subscribe for Big Ten/Pac updates! #UCLAFootball #DeshaunFoster #CoachFiring
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Catch The Big Ten Huddle Football Episodes 3 times a week. Here is when to catch our live or premiere episodes that are about an hour long (eastern time):
You can also expect videos by JR throughout the week covering news and interesting topics.
*All times are Eastern time
AUDIO ONLY PLATFORMS
The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.
Rooted in values of integrity, passion, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans.
There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle!
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032
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This somber yet insightful episode dives deep into UCLA football's unprecedented crisis: firing beloved alum and running backs coach Deshaun Foster just three games into his head coaching tenure. Joined by Bruin Source's Kevin (find them @Bruinsource on Twitter and major podcast platforms), hosts JR and Zach unpack the "impossible situation" Foster inherited from Chip Kelly's roster gutting—unbalanced depth charts loaded with seniors and walk-ons, ticking like a time bomb. Kevin shares fan sentiment: relief mixed with sadness, as Foster (a proud Bruin and NFL vet) was never set up for success, entering in February without coordinator experience. They debate the athletic department's botched process, from ignoring Kelly's recruiting woes to a hasty "UCLA guy" hire. Roster fallout looms large: potential transfers (school starts next week), 2-3 decommitments already from a top-25 class, and portal temptations amid a distracted LA market. Positives? UCLA's massive talent pool and history could lure a proven fixer. Zach floats wild theories (e.g., intentional short-term hire), while JR probes redshirt risks for players. Guests joke about ditching "10-2" dreams for survival mode. Essential listen for Pac-12 refugees. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Plugs; 1:30 Fan Reaction; 5:45 Foster's Setup; 12:20 Roster Bombshell; 18:00 Recruiting Hits; 25:15 Next Steps; 30:00 Closing Laughs. Like/subscribe for Big Ten/Pac updates! #UCLAFootball #DeshaunFoster #CoachFiring
More from JR:
SPONSORS
Catch The Big Ten Huddle Football Episodes 3 times a week. Here is when to catch our live or premiere episodes that are about an hour long (eastern time):
You can also expect videos by JR throughout the week covering news and interesting topics.
*All times are Eastern time
AUDIO ONLY PLATFORMS
The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.
Rooted in values of integrity, passion, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans.
There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle!
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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