UCLA Times: Confident Kahlil Bell trying to instill the same into teammates

UCLA senior tailback Kahlil Bell certainly does not have a problem with confidence.

"I was told a long time ago that if you don't believe in yourself, who is going to do it for you?" said Bell, who has rushed for 1,380 yards, averaging 5.3 yards a carry in his UCLA career. "I truly believe that when I put on the pads that I can play with anybody and, until otherwise proven, that's how I'm always going to think about myself."

For the Bruins, Bell's self-assured nature is probably a good thing because they will be counting on him to be an offensive force against Tennessee in the season opener for both teams Monday at the Rose Bowl.

—Lonnie White

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Also in today's L.A, Times: Sam Farmer looks at where UCLA and USC rookies stand in the NFL, with an extra focus on former Bruin Matthew Slater.

Comments

[bruins15]

I really don't know what to expect on Monday. I hope our O-line can block well for Kahlil Bell and pass protect our QB Craft. That's a big question mark and we will need plenty of 1st downs to give our defense some rest . Also , we need to minimize penalties and play with discipline on both sides of the ball. Penalties will kill us for sure. GO Bruins !! - Regardless , I still feel better about having Neuhiesel at the helm , than Dorrell. -- Rick will turn things around - Wait and see !!

[Jon K.]

I can't wait unti tomorrow's game. I'm not sure what to expect, though. I'm confidence that Walker has once again produced a remarkable defensive squad, but who knows what's going to happen on defense. Let's hope for the best.

GO BRUINS!