Matt Mengel punts during UCLA’s 42-35 win over Memphis on Sept. 6, 2014.
After graduating from Pacific Lutheran High, Matt Mengel considered joining the military. Then he tried out as a wide receiver for Los Angeles Harbor College. Now, he’s UCLA’s starting punter.
Here’s the full story on Mengel’s unusual path to major college football, from Tyler Hendrickson.
Some of the other content in today’s Daily News:
– AT&T Stadium won’t be a distraction for UCLA, but it’s near the top of some Bruins’ must-play-at lists.
– Cornerback Fabian Moreau and the UCLA secondary haven’t played up to high preseason expectations.
