""We talk about the mirror test. Don't worry about what your coach says, don't worry about what your other teammates say. Go look at yourself in the mirror. That's really the only guy that's gonna know, right?""
""While I watch it out here, the things that don't take skill, the things that don't take great genetics, were the things I wanted to focus on today more than anything - the effort.""
""It's Day 1, it's the first time we're running at full speed, it's the first time we're out here seeing people redirecting, what his makeup speed looks like.""
UCLA football coach Bob Chesney focused on accountability and effort during the first spring practice, encouraging players to evaluate themselves honestly. He emphasized the importance of fundamentals learned in winter training and highlighted that effort, rather than skill or genetics, was the primary focus. Chesney plans to build on each practice, aiming for continuous improvement. Players like Ta'Shawn James and Wayne Knight showed promise, with James demonstrating strength in drills and Knight adding depth to the running back group.
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