If there was any unit, as a whole, that needed a change in coaching staff, it was the UCLA Bruins defense. This unit was unwatchable for much of the year, and essentially sealed the fate of Jim Mora in 2017. As much fun as it will be to watch Chip Kelly implement his offense this spring, seeing how new Defensive Coordinator Jerry Azzinaro and his staff remake the defense may be one of the most important storylines heading into Spring ball.
To that end, let’s start by taking a look at the defensive line.