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Bruins' cool style is not too hot

LOS ANGELES_The text messages and eye-catching graphics from recruiters would bombard Sean Rhyan's cellphone, intended to lure the top high school prospect with constant attention.

Rhyan ultimately picked a college that used a more restrained approach in its pursuit.

"UCLA let me know that they were still there and they wanted me," said Rhyan, an offensive tackle at San Juan Hills High in San Juan Capistrano, "but they didn't overwhelm me with stuff."

Rhyan heard from Justin Frye, the Bruins' offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, every week or so. UCLA coach Chip Kelly would send along congratulations after victories involving

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