## UCLA's Foster Stumbles in Awkward Big Ten Media Day Appearance
New UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster faced a social media storm após an awkward appearance at Big Ten media day, stumbling over his words and seemingly forgetting his opening statement, sparking criticism and ridicule from college football fans.
UCLA's Foster Stumbles in Awkward Big Ten Media Day Appearance
DeShaun Foster's debut at Big Ten media day, an event that heralded a new era for UCLA's football program, turned into an unexpected spectacle that quickly became a viral sensation. The former NFL star and current Bruins coach stumbled over his words, made awkward pauses, and appeared visibly nervous at the podium, leaving a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons.
Foster's opening statement, intended to introduce UCLA's transition to the Big Ten and highlight its achievements, quickly derailed. After mentioning the university's accomplishments, he seemed to lose his train of thought, resulting in an extended pause that filled the room with an uncomfortable silence.
UCLA's Foster Stumbles in Awkward Big Ten Media Day Appearance
"I'm sure you guys don't know too much about UCLA, our football program," Foster said, followed by a lengthy pause. "It's us and USC. We, umm..."
Another pause ensued, punctuated by a nervous laugh, as Foster struggled to gather his thoughts. "I'm just basically excited, really," he finally managed to say. "That's it."
UCLA's Foster Stumbles in Awkward Big Ten Media Day Appearance
The moment, captured on video, spread like wildfire on social media, attracting a barrage of criticism from college football fans who expressed their disapproval of Foster's performance. Some questioned his preparedness, while others expressed concern for the future of the Bruins' program.
"Omg they're going 2-10," one Twitter user predicted.
Another added, "It's almost like he saw a ghost in the audience, or something."
Foster, aware of the social media backlash, reportedly took the criticism in stride, expressing both amusement and resignation. "I'll probably get on Twitter and see some jokes later," he said, adding that he preferred answering questions to making a prepared speech.
"I'm just not a rah, rah guy," Foster explained. "You don't get any points for being rah-rah, but I played football. I didn't start coaching at 20. I played football in college at a high level. I got drafted playing football in the NFL for a few years at a high level and then I decided to coach. My path is way different than a lot of these other people that are coaching and up here doing all that stuff."
Despite the embarrassing moment, Foster remains confident in his ability to lead UCLA to success. As a former record-setting running back for the Bruins, he knows the program inside out and is committed to building a winning team. The first test of his leadership will come on August 31st when UCLA faces Hawaii in their season opener.
Whether Foster's awkward media day appearance will have a lasting impact on the team's performance remains to be seen. However, it has certainly provided a memorable and somewhat humorous footnote in the history of UCLA football.
