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Former UCLA coach and current CBS Sports analyst Rick Neuheisel, also father of current offensive play-caller, Jerry, revealed that a new name is closely linked to the Bruins' coaching vacancy -- James Madison coach Bob Chesney.
His name is Bob Chesney, and he was publicly identified by former Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel over the weekend as someone whom UCLA is targeting in a search that appears to be picking up considerable momentum.
Iamaleava has been much improved since interim offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel took over playcalling duties, leading UCLA to three consecutive wins over Penn State, Michigan State and Maryland in October. The Bruins are coming off losses to Indiana and Nebraska.
The Wildcats moved up a rank to No. 5, and Purdue reclaimed its spot as the No. 1 team in the nation. Below is the full rankings of the week and the team's trends:Full Ap Top 25:Purdue, 4-0 (up 1)Houston,
UCLA interim head football coach Tim Skipper provided the media with an update on Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava's injury.
Ohio State RB James Peoples has known he always could create the hurdle he had vs UCLA, with the track and field ability running in his genes.
Up next is UCLA's final home game of the season against the Washington Huskies. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be televised nationally on NBC. The Bruins are taking the big stage for a second consecutive week.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is day to day with a concussion that kept him out of the Bruins' loss to No. 1 Ohio State.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out against No. 1 Ohio State due to a concussion suffered in a Week 11 loss to Nebraska, according to ESPN. Iamaleava was the only UCLA quarterback that took an offensive snap against the Huskers.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/ucla as UCLA Blowout Loss Reveals Three Key Positives. Unfortunately, the Bruins are officially ineligible for a bowl game this season. Considering the 0-4 start and the early-season coaching mix-up, the Bruins just now being eliminated is something to be semi-proud of.