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Sunday Morning Quarterback: Why Does UCLA’s Jerry Azzinaro Still Have a Job?

Jerry Azzinaro is still UCLA’s defensive coordinator this morning, but he shouldn’t be.

That’s because he is responsible for what is one of the worst, if not the worst defense in the FBS. Let’s look at just how bad the UCLA Bruins’ defense is.

I’ll start with the “bright” spot — the rushing defense. The rushing defense is ranked 77th in the nation with an average of 162.7 yards per game. The Bruins have only given up seven rushing touchdowns so far this season. That’s good for 36th best in the nation.

Having looked at the “bright” spot, let’s now look at the passing defense.