Chip Kelly applauds his team’s grit in winning their regular-season finale at Cal as the Bruins look forward to what comes next
BERKELEY — The mood in the UCLA locker room followingwas upbeat. The music was at full force. Water sprayed. The players sang “Happy Birthday” to coach Chip Kelly, with a cake to top it off.
Next comes the wait for a bowl game invite. A few weeks ago, UCLA – sitting at 8-1 – would have hoped for a Rose Bowl bid, if not to be in contention for the College Football Playoff. Home lossesNow, the Bruins’ final game of the season is uncertain, including where and when they will play – and who will suit up. Coaches will likely address individual players’ availability during player meetings next week.
Thompson-Robinson, who starred at Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, smiled when asked if playing in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17 would sway his decision. Decisions for star collegiate players to partake in a bowl game can be tricky, as they weigh the risk of an injury ahead of a potential NFL career. Players like Thompson-Robinson, Zach Charbonnet and Jake Bobo could have tough calls to make.
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