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UCLA hires Bob Chesney as football coach, aiming to revive struggling program
- UCLA has hired Bob Chesney from James Madison as its new football coach, aiming to turn around a struggling program.
- Chesney will be UCLA's 20th head coach in football history and the first sitting coach hired since 1971.
- Chesney led James Madison to a 12-1 record this season and won the Sun Belt Conference title game in his farewell.
- Jarmond highlighted Chesney's detail-oriented approach and ability to connect with players as key assets.
- Chesney will be introduced at a campus news conference on Tuesday, per UCLA officials.
- Chesney's hiring follows UCLA's transition to the Big Ten and internal coaching changes.
- James Madison hired Billy Napier as its new coach after Chesney's departure.
- Chesney previously spent six years at Holy Cross with a strong Patriot League record.
- Bruins aim to revive a program that struggled since joining the Big Ten, according to AP coverage.
- Chesney is described as a leader and developer of young men by UCLA's committee.
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