Fired Dorrell won't coach UCLA in bowl (AP)

 
Ousted UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell has decided not to coach the Bruins when they play BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl. Defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker will serve as interim coach for the Dec. 22 game. When UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero fired Dorrell on Monday, Guerrero told Dorrell he could coach the team in the Dec. [link]

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Karl Dorrell Out as UCLA Football Coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Karl Dorrell was an acknowledged success in building his players' character as the UCLA coach. His won-loss record was another story.
Dorrell won't coach UCLA in bowl game
Ousted UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell has decided not to coach the Bruins when they take the field against BYU in the Pioneer ...
Dorrell decides not to coach UCLA in bowl game
Ousted UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell has decided not to coach the Bruins when they take the field against BYU in the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl later this month.
Dorrell won't coach UCLA in bowl
Ousted UCLA football coach Karl Dorrell has decided not to coach the Bruins when they play BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl. Defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker will serve as interim coach for the Dec. 22 game. When UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero ...
Ousted Dorrell will not coach UCLA in bowl
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