

I think all the great ones are like that.
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“Anything that we ask our guys to do, he’s there full speed and more. “A lot of the kids joke around and call him a cyborg but he just goes every day, he practices every day, he doesn’t miss a rep,” Kelly said. Charbonnet’s quick impact in Westwood was a big reason the Bruins finished 8-4 last season and earned a bowl berth for the first time since 2017. UCLA coach Chip Kelly said he has seen Charbonnet excel in all facets of his game. Everybody respects him and he understood that and just ran with it,” Foster said. “For us to be a player-led team, it has to come from the leaders. Running backs coach DeShaun Foster said Charbonnet stepping out of his comfort zone has benefitted the Bruins. But it wasn’t until the offseason and spring practices that the junior began to emerge more as a team leader. Last season, Charbonnet led the Pac-12 with seven 100-yard rushing games and was second in average rushing yards per game (94.75).

“I have to take on that role, especially this year and trying to lead those running backs.” “That was one of my main points coming into this offseason was working on my leadership skills and just working on my vocal skills too,” Charbonnet said. With the Bruins expected to possibly contend in the conference this year, the junior is looking to establish himself as one of the team leaders.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - UCLA’s Zach Charbonnet quietly emerged as one of the top running backs in the Pac-12 last season after transferring from Michigan. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
