"The 64 players, who represent multiple eras of UCLA football spanning coaches Bob Toledo to Chip Kelly and include several who went on to play in the NFL, wrote to "express deep concern with the current direction of UCLA Athletics under Martin Jarmond. Despite the resources, history, and opportunities at his disposal, Mr. Jarmond has not demonstrated the level of leadership or vision consistent with UCLA's proud legacy."
"UCLA deserves an athletic director who understands that this role is not merely about administration, but about stewardship of a legacy - one rooted in excellence, historic achievement, and national leadership. Unfortunately, Mr. Jarmond has not embodied these values, nor has he positioned UCLA Athletics to rise to the standard its history demands. The letter went on to call for new leadership, saying it was part of a movement "bigger than any one of us."
Sixty-four former UCLA football players from eras spanning Bob Toledo to Chip Kelly sent a letter requesting removal of athletic director Martin Jarmond. Signatories, including multiple NFL alumni, asserted that Jarmond lacked leadership and vision, failing to leverage UCLA's resources, history, and opportunities to restore the program to national prominence. They argued the athletic director role requires stewardship of a legacy rooted in excellence, historic achievement, and national leadership, and alleged Jarmond had not embodied those values. The group called for new leadership as a collective movement uniting former players to protect UCLA football's legacy. Chancellor Julio Frenk affirmed continued support for Jarmond while valuing alumni views.
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