The UCLA Bruins were seemingly put in a tough position earlier this offseason when head coach Chip Kelly announced late in the coaching cycle that he was leaving Pasadena to take over as the new offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The Bruins seem to be making the best of their situation, though.
To replace Kelly, UCLA hired former RB DeShaun Foster as the new head coach, which seems to be a move that has inspired the fanbase and gotten some new blood into the program. Over the weekend, UCLA made another splash hire, landing former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as their new OC.
Bieniemy has been one of the hottest names on the coaching market over the past several years, having won two Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the past decade. Though he was never able to rise to the level of head coach in the NFL, many have thought that Bieniemy was among the brightest offensive minds in the sport.
Now he is going to Pasadena, where Bieniemy will look to help the Bruins transition into the Big Ten with a roster that could use some help when it comes to recruiting and talent acquisition. There is a long way to go before UCLA can become a power in the new conference, but Bieniemy is certainly someone who can help.
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