UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster goes viral after awkward Big Ten media day speech

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New UCLA football head coach DeShaun Foster could not curb the nerves he felt at Big Ten media day on Wednesday in what has now become a viral appearance at the podium. 

It is not only a new era for UCLA with Foster in place, but they are making the move to the Big Ten after the Pac-12 dissolved. However, this first moment is one Foster and Bruins fans alike want to forget, as the former NFL running back stumbled over his words and made things a bit awkward during his opening statement. 

Foster began his statement by talking about UCLA joining the conference, while pointing out the many achievements the university has. After that, Foster seemingly did not know where to go. 

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UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster speaks to the media during Big Ten football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

"I’m sure you guys don’t know too much about UCLA, our football program, but we’re in LA," Foster said, followed by a long pause. "It’s us and USC. We, umm…"

Again, Foster paused, and things got even more awkward as he had a nervous laugh to fill the silence. 

"I’m just basically excited, really," Foster managed to get out. "That’s it."

As moments like these usually do, it went viral all over social media on Wednesday, as college football fans were criticizing Foster left and right. 

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"Omg they’re going 2-10," one X user said. 

Another added, "It’s almost like he saw a ghost in the audience, or something."

Foster may not have said the right