Morning clouds hovered over UCLA’s intramural fields Monday as the Bruins opened training camp in Westwood.
The cooler weather was a welcome relief for players accustomed to traveling to San Bernardino for two weeks of practice in 100-degree heat.
When Jim Mora took over as coach he decided it was best for the team to leave campus and potential distractions to prepare for the season.
But now in his fifth year, Mora said it made sense to spend the first week, when practice is limited to once a day, utilizing new campus facilities.
After a two and a half hour workout Monday, there was a noticeable difference in the energy among players.