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UCLA football immediately has grown aggressive on the College Football Recruiting trail under Bob Chesney. The new head coach already beat Michigan for linebacker Cain Brackney . Chesney and the Bruins defeated the Wolverines again Thursday, but also claimed a top 10 talent over Texas too.
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Four-star George Toia accepted UCLA 's offer, handing Chesney the nation's No. 8 defensive lineman. Toia confirmed his commitment with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals.
He adds to a family lineage too in choosing the Bruins. Older brother Jay Toia starred in Westwood before landing with the Dallas Cowboys .
But what sold this Toia about the Bruins? He broke down his decision with Greg Biggins of On3/Rivals.
"I'm excited to be coming back home to Cali," Toia said. "I really believe in coach Chesney and his vision for the program. UCLA is a totally different program right now and this staff is going to turn things around."
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The Bruins never rose as the favorite one month earlier, Toia added.
"I really wasn't even considering UCLA a few months ago. I cut my list to eight back in February and UCLA wasn't on the list," he admitted.
So why the change of heart?
"The energy is different now and I love the vibe and I can't wait to get going," Toia said.
His brother lined up for former Bruins head coach Chip Kelly as a prized four-star himself. This Toia will play for the former James Madison University head coach who guided the Dukes to a College Football Playoff appearance.
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