How UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava plans to absorb fewer hits while protecting body
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava said he will focus on protecting his body and taking fewer hits this season. He remains a key offensive player, having led the team in rushing yards last year, but does not plan to change his aggressive running style. Coaches and teammates noted his leadership role and improved chemistry with receivers during off‑season workouts.
- ▪I amaleava aims to reduce the number of hits he absorbs by being more protective of his body during games.
- ▪He was the Bruins' leading rusher last season with 505 yards and four touchdowns.
- ▪He described himself as not being a slider and intends to continue running through contact while avoiding unnecessary hits.
- ▪He has taken on a leadership role, organizing player‑run practices and boosting team morale through trash‑talk and hype.
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Sports How UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava plans to absorb fewer hits while protecting body By Ben Bolch Published Aug. 7, 2026, 10:41 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Nico Iamaleava’s coaches didn’t have any gripes about his play last season … well, maybe one. The UCLA quarterback tended to take too many hits while running, in part because of his resistance to sliding.
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