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UCLA's Matthew Slater finds a way to contribute 01:27 AM PDT on Saturday, September 15, 2007 By KEVIN PEARSON The Press-Enterprise LOS ANGELES - There were times when Matthew Slater wasn't sure if this would ever happen. From the time Slater entered UCLA, his career had been marked by setbacks. First, the numerous injuries that never seemed to end. Then the position changes. Blessed with ... [link]

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#153: Matt Slater, WR, UCLA
Published 4/27/2008 by Travis at Around The Bases: A Boston Red Sox Blog
... he's been the ultimate teammate." This season, Matthew Slater switched to safety. But with standouts Dennis Keyes and Chris Horton starting, Slater knew he might not be able to contribute there. So in the offseason, he approached special teams coordinator Gary DeLoach with an idea. Slater, who began making people take notice of his special teams tackles last season, wanted a chance to return kickoffs, feeling it was one thing he could do to help the program. From the Press-Enterprise

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Published 4/27/2008 at Reiss' Pieces
... For more on the selection of UCLA two-way player Matt Slater in the fifth round, here is a piece from the Press Enterprise that states he had emerged as a force on special teams. ...

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