He roams the practice field he once ruled, accommodating a malleable cast of characters.
UCLA’s football-launching machine is on the fritz? DeShaun Foster flips balls into the air so his punt returners don’t waste any time in spring practice.
A herd of recruits want to visit? Foster lingers to greet every one, the smiles genuine, the handshakes firm.
Reporters want answers? Foster provides transparent injury updates, gives specifics about his plans, explains his thinking.
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It almost feels as if the Bruins’ new football coach wants to give everyone the key to his team.