UCLA is headed in a different, bigger direction with its running game this week.DerrickColeman, a 6-foot, 230-pound sophomore, will get his first start of the season when the Bruins play at Washington State.UCLA has struggled with its running game in recent weeks, and the number of fumbles has become a concern.That has brought the focus to Coleman, who had seven carries in five...
DerrickColeman, a Detroit businessman, former Detroit Piston and DPS graduate, has been named Detroit Public Schools' new commissioner of athletics.
... in world yet you buy only ones that can’t run, jump, or shoot. Bernard King no walk through door. DerrickColeman no walk through door. Jason Kidd no walk through door. Don’t ask me why Mikhail Prokhorov and his boys text in broken English.. It’s just what they do. And the text are gonna get worse after New Jersey finishes their upcoming four-game road trip. 11-24 @Denver 11-25 @Portland...
UCLA is working on a full-house backfield.The Bruins have young legs in sophomore DerrickColeman and freshmen Johnathan Franklin, Milton Knox and Damien Thigpen. They also received commitments this fall from Westlake Village Oaks Christian High's Malcolm Jones and Corona High's Jordon James."It's the big leagues," Franklin said. "They're always trying to find that guy, that Reggie Bush,...
... cornrows don’t show up until the last 30 seconds. Running and gunning with Jerry Stackhouse and DerrickColeman. Respekanize Allen Iverson. 3. Georgetown Iverson It’s crazy that ESPN’s showing 24 straight hours of college basketball on Tuesday. I’m mainly looking forward to the Hoyas hosting Temple at 4. AI’s my all-time favorite Hoya, with Victor Page a close second: 4. Baseball...
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP ATV and co. will need to look out for Jared Karstetter (84), who is having a great season for the Cougars Browse more photos » We have some news on the running back front. Looks like the coaches are sending some clear message re. fumble issues we have experienced in recent weeks. Per the LA Times this am, DerrickColeman is going to...
... back by committee (tho Christian Ramirez was not invited to be a member of the committee). Here's DerrickColeman finding some room to run. Milton Knox got some carries and the offense got some variety with the Wildcat! (And look at the opposing DB respecting Kevin Craft 's speed at wideout!) For those who couldn't make the game, here's a little flavor of the sidelines : #18 is a...
... listening, but in addition to Prince , Neuheisel called out Nelson Rosario , Jonathan Franklin and DerrickColeman as players he's looking to for big things the rest of the year and in the future. Patrick asked RN if UCLA was going to a bowl game and the coach immediately went into "coach-speak" about how the team was going to work hard or try or whatever he said. Patrick...
... Franklin has been effective in the lead role when he's been able to hold onto the ball.DerrickColeman is a big back but has not been explosive and has issues with pass protection.Milton Knox has not shown the necessary speed to impress coaches."We believe we have the makings of a good running game," Neuheisel said. "We just have to keep banging away to find the right combinations."Franklin...
... two long runs, one for 44 yards by leading rusher Kahlil Bell and a 40-yard gain by then-freshman DerrickColeman . UCLA has four long bursts this year, with Franklin's 74-yard dash against the Bears being the benchmark. What hurts the Bruins are the difficult short gains, articularly the inability to convert the crucial third-and-short. "We just have to produce more," senior...
... He conceivably was the most talented power forward of all time…as was his D Rock City predecessor DerrickColeman, but just wasn’t able to achieve the greatness his skill set warranted because of injury…and that’s no knock. The same can be said for David Thompson or Mark Price or Ron Harper or Grant Hill or Anfernee Hardaway or Tracy McGrady or Bernard King. These are the players...
... to settle on anyone to take the load off Franklin, who suffered an ankle injury three weeks ago.DerrickColeman started the year as the No. 2 tailback but has seven carries in the last five games.Christian Ramirez and Damien Thigpen have also seen their time reduced.Knox gained 2,210 yards as a senior at Lake Balboa Birmingham High, but the suspension and the illness have slowed his...