Overview

• Foster told reporters he shut media out because practice footage and interviews can reveal schemes, depth and coordinator Tino Sunseri’s plans to opponents.
• Player availability will be curtailed, with Foster saying interview questions about starters are part of why access is restricted.
• He dismissed marketing worries, arguing that victories will generate exposure and that the team is focused on winning.
• Reporters and commentators questioned the strategy’s cost for visibility and fan engagement, noting backlash could grow if results lag.
• UCLA is coming off a 5-7 season and added quarterback Nico Iamaleava, with the Rose Bowl opener on Aug. 30 at 11 p.m. ET on FOX framed as an early read on the policy.