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Searl is now a redshirt sophomore, according to his player profile on the UCLA Bruins website.

I would guess they've been expecting this to break all season.  I just wonder why it took this long (but I'm not suggesting that anything improper was done).  UCLA played 6 games last year after the incident.

Those that suggest conspiracy theories will note the announcement came just before a bye-weekend, giving the team some time to deal with the press as they won't be on TV and won't be asked about it in pre- or post-game interviews.

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Searl is now a redshirt sophomore, according to his player profile on the UCLA Bruins website.

I would guess they've been expecting this to break all season.  I just wonder why it took this long (but I'm not suggesting that anything improper was done).  UCLA played 6 games last year after the incident.

Those that suggest conspiracy theories will note the announcement came just before a bye-weekend, giving the team some time to deal with the press as they won't be on TV and won't be asked about it in pre- or post-game interviews.