Jim Mora reflected on the words and considered every stop he’s made in a coaching career that has spanned 34 years. Then the UCLA coach thought once more about what he had told reporters after his team’s most recent loss.
I’ve never been through anything like this before.
Mora realized it wasn’t true.
When he was the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, his team had started seven rookies against the New Orleans Saints. At one point during the game, Mora peered onto the field and saw nine rookies playing for the 49ers.