A report indicated linebacker Anthony Barr was ready to make an announcement that he will stay at UCLA for his senior season, but Barr said he hasn't made up his mind.
"I've not made a decision," Barr said Monday. "(Returning) is what I'm leaning toward, but it's not 100 percent. I would like to get my evaluation back, then things will come to fruition."
Barr is waiting for his NFL draft evaluation papers, which will give him an idea of which round he would be selected.
Coach Jim Mora said he isn't sure if Barr will stay or go.
"I really haven't asked him in last couple days," he said. "We'll see. He's got a lot to decide on."
It's a good problem for Barr to have. Barr was toiling as a running back until he found his niche at linebacker this season. He said this experience has been like the recruiting process all over again.
Bear of a practice
UCLA started to implement its gameplan for Baylor during Monday's practice. Defense must be a focal point since Baylor's offense, led by quarterback Nick Florence, averages 578.8 yards and 44.1 points per game.
Asked if his defense is relishing the challenge, Mora said: "I hope they do. When we've faced quarterbacks that have had a lot of success going into the game, we've played pretty well.
"It's a unique challenge. They go fast. They have an All-American receiver (Terrance Williams). They score points. We're competitors, competitive kids
who love challenges. Their attitude the last week or so has been great."Florence has thrown for 4,121 yards for an average of 343.4 per game. But Barr warns against focusing solely on the passing game.
"The thing people don't really talk about is their running game," Barr said. "They average almost 250 yards rushing. In order to beat them, we have to stop the run first. That's where it all starts.
"You see a spread offense and you don't think running game. You think passing, vertical routes and stuff like that."
Also ...
Defensive back Tevin McDonald was not at practice. Mora said he missed practice for personal reasons and he will be back for today's workout. ... UCLA is finished with final exams, and Mora didn't expect anyone to be academically ineligible. ... Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, who quarterbacked Bayor last season, set a record for most NFL jerseys sold in a single season, ESPN reported. Mora has a son who named his snake RG3 after Griffin, but he said his son doesn't have one of his No. 10 jerseys. Baylor quarterback Nick Florence is still looking to build a following. He has 1,460 Twitter followers.
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