Top UCLA defensive lineman Jay Toia changed course after entering the transfer portal, rejoining the Bruins and shining during spring practice.
Turns out there’s no need to cross one big name off
’s spring football roster. Jay Toia returned to practice Tuesday, five days after he entered the transfer portal to assess his options. “I'm just excited big man is back,” Bruins coach DeShaun Foster said of the 6-foot-3, 325-pound defensive lineman. “We knew with our culture here, our beliefs, the way we coach, our development — we just felt that that really, at the end of the day, overcomes anything that's coming inside trying to take away our guys.
heralded Toia’s return with a tweet announcing the move. “Bruin Nation! I’m back,” the tweet read. “I’m Ready to Finish what I started! 4s Up!!” The tweet was accompanied by the slogan “Culture & Development Over Everything.” “It’s just basically what we are — we’re being genuine, you know, when you come out here and that’s why I think people are jumping in the boat,” Foster said when asked to explain the slogan. “We’re being genuine.
after the team’s “Friday Night Lights” event. The Bruins also received a commitment from guard Alani Makihele, a 6-3, 350-pound graduate transfer from Nevada Las Vegas who has two years of remaining eligibility. Fullback Anthony Adkins hurt his right knee and sat out the remainder of practice with a wrap around the area. … Jack Pedersen returned to practice, enhancing the Bruins’ tight end depth.
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