When DeShaun Foster walked to the podium for his first appearance at Big Ten Media Days in 2024, it quickly became clear he was out of his depth. While sipping on a water bottle, he leaned on the podium, seemingly unsure of what he was supposed to do.

"I'm sure you guys don't know too much about UCLA , our football program, but we're in L.A.," Foster mumbled. "It's us and USC . We, umm…"

Coaches aren't required to roll out the up-to-the-minute filibusters that have become in vogue. Most coaches at least know how to set up a press conference. Unfortunately, that was the first clear indication that Foster was completely unprepared for the job he was taking on. UCLA coaching candidates: Hot board of potential replacements after Bruins fire DeShaun Foster Shehan Jeyarajah

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