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Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast

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UCLA
UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins Football
San Diego State University
Nico Iamaleava
Bob Chesney
Purdue University
UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball
Oregon
Ty Dieffenbach
Mick Cronin
Transfer Portal
Maryland Terrapins
Uconn
NCAA Tournament
Donovan Dent
Big Ten
University Of California, Los Angeles
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UCLA Men's Basketball

A UCLA Bruins podcast focused on news, opinion and analysis of the football and basketball programs, plus recruiting and transfer portal intel. Our team of UCLA insiders will break down everything about your favorite college team in every episode.

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In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's Week 11 matchup against Illinois inside the Rose Bowl.

What are the biggest storylines heading into the action? Who will be... more

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage react to UCLA's placement in the second round of the College Football Playoff rankings and discuss the team's schedule moving forward. The ... more

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Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage break down UCLA's 34-20 Week 10 win over Minnesota.

(0:43) - Initial game thoughts

(13:22) - UCLA offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy has a great game

(24:44) - Thoughts on UCLA's defensive perfo... more

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In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's Week 10 matchup against Minnesota on the road. 

What are the biggest storylines heading into the action? Who will be the ke... more

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Bolu Olorunfunmi
Former UCLA running back, guest on show
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: UCLA vs. Oregon Bruin247 pregame show | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Cori Close
UCLA women's basketball coach
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: Martin Jarmond firing, football season predictions and Cori Close joins the show! | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Kerry Keating
Former UCLA assistant coach who recruited Russell Westbrook
UCLA Bruins basketball
Episode: Russell Westbrook Retires: Kerry Keating, the UCLA Assistant Who Recruited Him | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Kris Johnson
Director of Scouting / recruiting analyst for Bruin247
Bruin247
Episode: The latest in UCLA football and basketball recruiting | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Jack Savage
UCLA football recruiting insider
Bruin247
Episode: The latest on UCLA football recruiting and the Bruins' baseball team | Word Around Westwood Ep. 22
Chris Johnson
National champion and former UCLA player
UCLA Basketball (player role discussed)
Episode: Bruins Are National Champions | Word Around Westwood Ep.14

Hosts

Connor Morrissette
UCLA insider covering Bruins football and basketball.
Jack Savage
Bruins co-host and analyst.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Solid Pick

    Great job on covering Bruins Football. I originally came for Kris Johnson and Basketball but Conner and Jack cover football without being total homers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbinsca
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic UCLA podcast!

    Having a former UCLA basketball player providing informed insight on both men’s and women’s basketball was most definitely needed in the UCLA podcast space (+ the east coast bias is real)! Outstanding beginning to Word Around Westwood, I look forward to many more episodes with Kris Johnson and the football crew in this new Chesney era!! AAAA++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob O.
    United States8 months ago

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Reviews highlight the value of informed perspective on both men's and women's basketball.
Listeners praise the detailed Bruins football coverage and appreciate analysis that avoids excessive homerism.
Listeners express enthusiasm for the football coverage during the team's new coaching era.

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UCLA comes in at No. 8 in CFP rankings + Tuesday mailbag | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Q: Considering the offense's consistent slow starts, does Dean Kennedy script the first few plays?
Jack Savage says the offense scripts an opening drive or two, then adjusts based on the game, but its recent struggles have mainly come from inconsistent execution.
UCLA comes in at No. 8 in CFP rankings + Tuesday mailbag | Word Around Westwood Podcast
Q: What do you think UCLA needs to see from its offense against Minnesota to feel more confident moving forward?
Jack Savage says UCLA should start faster, reestablish its running game, and build the offense around the run, which can ease the burden on the quarterback.
UCLA vs. Minnesota Bruin247 pregame show | Word Around Westwood
Q: Anyone on your radar in terms of someone you're watching?
Jack Savage picks defensive lineman Darryl de Gohey to record a sack, citing his speed and Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey's limited mobility.
UCLA vs. Minnesota Bruin247 pregame show | Word Around Westwood
Q: How big of a week is this for Ty Diefenbach, Jack?
The hosts say it is an important road test and an opportunity for Diefenbach to improve his consistency, strengthen confidence in UCLA's offense and make a case for his future role.
Instant Reaction to UCLA's 28-10 win over Michigan State | Word Around Westwood Postgame Show from Bruin247
Q: Make your prediction on which QB UCLA faces at Michigan.
The hosts debated whether Michigan would return to Underwood or stick with Carr, with Morrissette predicting Underwood and Savage leaning toward Carr.

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Regular conversations from UCLA-focused insiders covering Bruins football and basketball, with the most sustained attention on football. Episodes combine game previews and postgame analysis with roster and coaching breakdowns, injury updates, recruiting and transfer portal discussion, and listener mailbags. The hosts connect tactical details, such as quarterback decisions and defensive matchups, to the broader direction of the programs and the expectations surrounding them.

The format is conversational and fan-oriented, with energetic reactions alongside detailed analysis and predictions. Football coverage follows the season week by week, while basketball episodes examine both men's and women's teams. Occasional guests, including former UC... more

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