His instant success as the interim coach and his capacity to swiftly revitalize the team culture under trying circumstances have given the UCLA coach searching committe a lot to think about.
The Bruins have shown a significant offensive improvement under Skipper, especially in the surprising victory over Penn State, with new offensive play-caller Jerry Neuheisel. With 280 running yards and 446 total offensive yards, the offense produced a five-touchdown performance from quarterback Nico Iamaleava. In order to streamline the offense and get the ball to playmakers, Skipper has placed a strong emphasis on an offensive approach. The offense then had another outstanding offensive performance against Michigan State on the road.