A year later, “unavailable” was finally decoded. “Load management, that’s an NBA term,” Kelly said Monday. Asked immediately after UCLA’s 45-7 rout of Alabama State if running back Zach Charbonnet and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson were injured, Kelly replied, “Unavailable.” Charbonnet did not play and Thompson-Robinson was taken out in the second quarter. “If you know Dorian Thompson-Robinson like I know …
UCLA receiver Josiah Norwood breaks down the sideline for a 50-yard touchdown against Bowling Green on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. “But he’s got love for me.” Norwood became the latest former walk-on to make a significant impact under Kelly, joining tight end Greg Dulcich, offensive lineman Sam Marrazzo, receiver Christian Pabico and running backs Josh Kelley and Ethan Fernea, …
