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ALEXANDRA FENWICK
August 22, 2012
A new coach with a pro pedigree and fond Pasadena memories looks to restructure the team for a rosier future
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August 22, 2012

Ucla Bruins

A new coach with a pro pedigree and fond Pasadena memories looks to restructure the team for a rosier future

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Don't try to push this little brother around

The son of former NFL All-Pro safety Tim McDonald and younger brother of USC safety T.J. is poised for a leadership role in the Bruins' aggressive new-look defense. "People are going to see hunger this season," Tevin said this spring. In 2011 he tied a UCLA single-game record with three picks against Cal and finished the season with 56 tackles.

TOP RECRUIT

DT ELLIS MCCARTHY FRESHMAN

Cream of signing crop could be total package

The Monrovia (Calif.) High product tops UCLA's highly rated recruiting class. Ranked fourth nationally at his position and 21st overall by Rivals.com, the 6' 5" 330-pounder can really move his mass with alacrity: He runs a 4.9-second 40-yard dash.

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