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Former UCLA offensive lineman Lacy Westbrook is still protecting Bruins

Lacy Westbrook opens the gate to UCLA's football practice field. Or, he makes sure it stays closed.

"I make sure no one comes in who shouldn't or is recording any practices," he says.

It's mundane work that requires little physical exertion out of a 6-foot-4, 320-pound young man who not too long ago used his imposing size and strength to move defensive linemen around the field.

But it's a role with the UCLA football team and Westbrook performs it with pride.

It's a little something he can do to help.

It has been four years since Westbrook was an offensive lineman preparing to play for the Bruins.