UCLA fired coach Jim Mora on Sunday after the Bruins lost for the third-straight time to USC. Mora, in his sixth season in Westwood, compiled an overall record of 46-30 and he went 28-26 in the Pac-12. Here is a look at recruit reaction after Mora’s firing.
Four-star DB Stephan Blaylock: "Still the same as before, right now."
Three-star ATH Devon Cooley: "I am still committed to UCLA."
Three-star DT Aaron Maldonado: "I’ll have to discuss it with my family."
DT Niti Liu: "I will still be fully committed with UCLA."
LB Isaiah Johnson: "I haven’t made any decisions yet. Just waiting to see on who the new head coach will be and if (linebackers) coach (Scott) White will stay."
Former UCLA commit Chris Steele: "It was a great honor meeting him and getting to build a relationship with him. He was one of my favorite coaches. I'd have to see what happens with the rest of the staff in order to see if I'll still consider them."
Ralen Goforth, whose brother, Randall, played at UCLA: "I’m in shock. I know Jim Mora is a great coach in an unfortunate circumstance, and he will continue to be an inspiration to myself and many other athletes. UCLA felt they did what is best for their program moving forward, so I look forward to seeing what direction they are going in."
