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UCLA-Washington State: Post Game (140 clicks)
The Bruins were tough and disciplined in the second half and Darren Collison ran in, around and through the Cougars as the Bruins moved to 21-2 on the season and 9-1 in the Pac-10. They remain in first place in the conference by one game over Stanford, which humbled Oregon in Palo Alto, 72-43.
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Running straight from Texas to Westwood (154 clicks)
With a lot of guidance from his adopted family, Aundre Dean found the right path and the right sport.
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Bruins complete sweep of Cougars (166 clicks)
Collison scores all of his 18 points in the second half as UCLA improves to 21-2 with victory at Pullman.
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AUA: UCLA vs. Washington State Video Highlights Part 1 (6 videos) (178 clicks)
6 videos from the first half. Again, special thanks to vidman13.
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Memphis, UCLA most consistent No. 1-seed candidates (287 clicks)
In any knockout-style event, where one bad game can send you home, it's just as important to be consistent as it is to be very good.
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Roster/Recruiting Analysis: Offense (236 clicks)
It's the day after Signing Day, and not too early to start working out how the newbies project into UCLA's plans for the 2008 season and beyond, and what will be UCLA's recruiting needs in the next few years. First, the offense.
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UCLA-Washington State: Pre-Game (163 clicks)
The 20-2 Bruins are a slight two-point favorite tonight in Pullman against the 17-4 Cougars, smarting from a lost weekend against California and Stanford that hurt them in the Pac-10 race.
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Chow update (208 clicks)
One other thing I heard about from several people was that Chow is saying he could envision this being his last job.
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Signing chart (184 clicks)
For those that do not have access to the newspaper, here is the text of a graphic we ran on UCLA's signing class
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Neuheisel on Knox (164 clicks)
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel talked about the running style of Birmingham High of Lake Balboa tailback Milton Knox.
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Neuheisel on the RBs (166 clicks)
UCLA brought in four running backs -- Aundre Dean, Milton Knox, Derrick Coleman and Johnathan Franklin -- but Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel said he wasn't concerned about it. I joked with Neuheisel to rank the runners.
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*Audio* Rick Neuheisel on AM 570 (212 clicks)
Coach Neuheisel was on AM 570 on the Joe McDonnell experience and talked about the recruiting class, the last few days, getting Milton Knox, Karl Dorrell, DeWayne Walker, and Eric Scott’s fantastic job in pulling off this class, why he wasn’t suprised the Giants won the Superbowl and a lot more.
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Watson gets first career triple-double to help Sonics finish off Kings (190 clicks)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Earl Watson sat calmly in the Seattle SuperSonics' dressing room, pleased that the first triple-double of his six-year NBA career came in a victory.
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Draft Watch: What will June bring for junior class? (334 clicks)
After talking with numerous NBA scouts and executives, here's a look at a group of college juniors who look like they could make some noise come June.
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Breaking news (that doesn't involve 17 year old boys) (225 clicks)
On a busy, hectic but very fun day, I'll give the night owls a juicy tid-bit for a story a I wrote for Thursday's paper. The contract offensive coordinator Norm Chow agreed to with UCLA is for three years, according to my sources.
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NEU BLUE CREW KNOX IT OUT OF THE PARK (170 clicks)
Bruins come up with a Homer in the bottom of the 9th, signing LA's Best Player away from Notre Dame at the last minute to complete a stellar Recruiting Class
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UCLA vs. Washington State - Game Preview (214 clicks)
Kicking off the second-half of the Pac-10 conference season, No.4/5 UCLA travels up to Pullman to take on the No.17 Washington State Cougars in a Thursday night match-up.
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Bruins know Cougars are still dangerous (221 clicks)
It's tougher near the top.
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Bruins serve up a plate of class (203 clicks)
A parking lot attendant wearing a UCLA cap flagged down cars toward a lot on Centinela Avenue for signing day.
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Bruins to face weakened Cougar rivals (180 clicks)
Though Washington State is no longer main contending team, UCLA prepares for tough game
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Softball determined to have successful season (178 clicks)
Seniors initiate plans for championship year, confident despite many inexperienced players
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UCLA signs 23 football recruits (215 clicks)
The UCLA football program received 23 letters of intent Wednesday from a class of prospects that new coach Rick Neuheisel hopes will help in the process of making the Bruins an elite program.
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Lack of focus set volleyball team up for loss against crosstown rivals (181 clicks)
The rivalry game against No. 11 USC brought out a lot of things Wednesday night.
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Tennis continues winning streak with a victory over San Diego (145 clicks)
6-1 win over Toreros brings men's team to 4-0; No. 2 women head to indoor championships
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Ben Ball Gameday Roundup & Notes (130 clicks)
Yeah we are all little giddy these days about football and are still basking in the overflowing passion bucket the day after signing day.
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The Morning After Signing Day (156 clicks)
Let's get right to it. Lots of signing day related stories in Southern California's two main local papers zeroing on UCLA's best recruiting class in last five years.
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Signing Day Video Highlights (147 clicks)
For those who missed the broadcast, here are some UCLA highlights of signing day from the FSN Prime Ticket Broadcast.
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Chow has a 3-year deal with UCLA (151 clicks)
UCLA still hasn't released details of new offensive coordinator Norm Chow's contract, but several high school seniors who signed with the Bruins on Wednesday said they were told Chow agreed to a three-year deal.
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Stars align, but Bruins light on the line (164 clicks)
UCLA increased its depth at running back, in the secondary and filled three classes' worth of quarterbacks, but Rick Neuheisel's first recruiting class as UCLA's coach was light on offensive linemen and defensive tackles.
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Long trip (146 clicks)
UCLA's men's basketball team reached the team hotel about 10:20 p.m., making its chartered trip just about the same amount of time as if it flew commercially. [end text]
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3s a charm (139 clicks)
On a busy, hectic but very fun day, I'll give the night owls a juicy tid-bit for a story a I wrote for Thursday's paper.
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First time for everything (161 clicks)
The Serving Spoon - where 13 of UCLA's recruits signed today - served up grits to quarterback Nick Crissman for the first time on Wednesday.
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Plans gone awry (150 clicks)
So much for UCLA chartering to Pullman, Wash., to save all that time getting to Washington State.
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Washington State a tough matchup for UCLA (155 clicks)
While consecutive home losses last weekend crippled Washington State's Pac-10 title hopes, first-place UCLA isn't exactly reveling in its conference rival's misfortune.
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UCLA reaps good harvest (164 clicks)
Defensive backs, quarterbacks top the list of signees.
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Recruits stuck on UCLA (154 clicks)
Birmingham High running back Knox is among many who kept their commitment to the Bruins
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UCLA's recruiting class stays together (175 clicks)
Football recruiting: But Kevan Walker, son of defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker, is expected to leave for Oregon State.
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Bruins already fed up with the road (235 clicks)
Bad weather forces their charter flight to Pullman, Wash., to divert to Idaho, and turns their trip into a marathon as they get ready to play Washington State.
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Pop Quiz — Josh Shipp (216 clicks)
For the past three months, Shipp has been dancing with stars such as Kevin Love, Darren Collison and Russell Westbrook. The Los Angeles native recently spent some time with the Register to say what other star he would not mind dancing with.
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UCLA's Love determined to disprove his doubters (266 clicks)
To those who think Kevin Love is just a very good college basketball player — OK, maybe even great — but not a particularly special NBA prospect, he has an answer.
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Neuheisel III: 'It’s a unique class in that regard' (184 clicks)
Bruin coach Rick Neuheisel paid a special compliment to the UCLA football staff – past and present – as well as the athletic support staff and the families of the core group of recruits which stayed so close during the recruiting process, most of whom signed their letters of intent at The Serving Spoon in Inglewood – owned by the father of signee Jerry Johnson – this morning.
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Neuheisel II: "We need to compete" (173 clicks)
UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel was almost giddy speaking about some of the high school players who signed National Letters of Intent to attend UCLA during a teleconference with reporters this afternoon:
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Neuheisel I: "It’s a great day" (180 clicks)
Bruin head coach Rick Neuheisel started off a teleconference with reporters this afternoon full of the excitement he's been selling to recruits. "I'm as excited as I can be. We're elated here at UCLA to be welcoming 21 future Bruins. It's a great day and we're hoping there's more good news on the way."
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Crissman on Moore (163 clicks)
UCLA QB signee Nick Crissman said safety signee Rahim Moore spoke on UCLA's big recruiting weekend when there was no coach.
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The get-together (151 clicks)
If UCLA's 2008 class helps win a Pac-10 Championship, Wednesday's gathering will go down as a pivotal moment. Jerry Johnson's parents invited UCLA's recruiting class to their restaurant for the signing day and 13 players went. Even Nelson Rosario - who's from Oceanside - drove up for the occasion.
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Knox on Fox (149 clicks)
Milton Knox just confirmed what Brian Dohn reported earlier today: Knox will be a Bruin. Knox announced the decision on Fox. He had hats from Notre Dame, Florida and UCLA on the set. At first, he went for the Notre Dame hat, then said `nah,' and picked up the UCLA hat. It was likely a nerve-racking split-second for many Bruins.
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Knox joins Bruins recruiting class (178 clicks)
Thirteen local high school players sign their letters of intent at an Inglewood restaurant while Birmingham running back announces his choice on television.
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Grading the 2008 Recruiting Class (173 clicks)
Let's take a look at this 2008 recruiting class, position by position, and hand out some grades.
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Smearing John Wooden w/o Accountability (225 clicks)
We are all familiar with Jason Whitlock here on Bruins Nation. He was one of the first national columnists who got the story right on Karl Dorrell. We gave Jason due credit for poignant observations on that article. Well that was a while ago. We are doing what we can to transition and put those days behind us. Unfortunately though Mr. Whitlock has waded into matters relating to BN in a very inauspicious way. We just stumbled into a new Whitlock column published in the Kansas City Star wrt retirement of Bobby Knight, in which Jason throws out unsupported allegations smears against Coach Wooden:
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More Knox (203 clicks)
Birmingham High of Lake Balboa running back Milton Knox, the Daily News player of the year, is going to UCLA, according to his father. Milton Knox Sr. said his son "was leaning'' toward Notre Dame, but after talking about it as a family stuck with UCLA. Knox originally committed to UCLA in June, but was contemplating a switch to Notre Dame after making an official visit over the weekend.
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The early bird (168 clicks)
Nelson Rosario, a wide receiver out of Oceanside, left his home with his father, Nelson Sr., before 5 a.m. to attend Wednesday's 8 a.m. signing with his new UCLA teammates in Inglewood.
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Knox to UCLA (158 clicks)
I just got off the phone with Milton Knox's father, and he told me Milton Knox was going to UCLA. I will have more in a few minutes. [entire post]
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More Stevens (179 clicks)
Stevens, who was thought to be committed to UCLA as late as yesterday, said this about why he chose Oregon:
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More tidbits (146 clicks)
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said Johnathan Franklin will begin as a tailback. He also said Aaron Hester and Anthony Dye will begin at corner back and Rahim Moore and E.J. Woods will begin at safety. [entire post]
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Quick hitter (153 clicks)
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said he thought at least one of the running backs and one or two of the defensive backs that signed today would likely be needed to play as a true freshman. Neuheisel also said the reason he took three quarterbacks, despite all being in different classes, is to protect against possible quarterback transfers for somebody that does not win the starting job, especially since Patrick Cowan and Ben Olson will also be entering their final season.
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On Prince (128 clicks)
Since Prince is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered early in the season, one option is for him to gray-shirt and enroll in January 2009. However, Prince is also thinking about taking a two-year Mormon Mission, then enroll in time for the 2010 season.
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Stevens' decision on Oregon (136 clicks)
Hemet High's Hamani Stevens said he decided on Oregon about an hour before he signed at 12:30 p.m. today. Stevens, a center, was torn between UCLA and Oregon. He said he spent the entire morning talking to coaches from UCLA and Oregon, putting together a last-minute pros and cons list. ``They're two really good schools,'' Stevens said. ``It was kind of hard to decide. It was like trying to decide between diamonds and rubies.''
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Ingredients are coming together for Bruins (192 clicks)
Thirteen local high school players sign their letters of intent at an Inglewood restaurant. The class, with 21 recruits now in the fold, is ranked highly; Knox is still wavering, though.
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And then there was one (262 clicks)
Dohn's blog points out there there is only one guy UCLA is waiting on...you could probably guess.
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Spring game at the Rose Bowl (201 clicks)
Now it's official.
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Things were Bruin' this morning in Inglewood (195 clicks)
Thirteen players who had committed to UCLA signed this morning at a ceremony at an Inglewood restaurant, including Compton defensive end Datone Jones, who had been considering Oregon in recent weeks.
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More on signings (185 clicks)
Here is the updated list off letters of intent received from UCLA.
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Signing Day Wire (240 clicks)
I am compiling information from scout.com (the free stuff obvoiusly), Brian Dohn, Rich Perelman, and UCLA's official website, as it happens. I'm also keeping an updated list and keeping a close eye and hamani stevens and milton knox...
Milton Knox is set to announce tonight while Hamani Stevens is set to announce...in 16 minutes.
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Coaching candidates (155 clicks)
According to sources, UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel interviewed several candidates for the two available coaching positions he has on staff. Tarn Sublett, who coached with Neuheisel at Washington, Frank Ganz Jr., who is a former special teams coach with the Kansas City Chiefs and Mike Moschetti, who played quarterback for Neuheisel in Colorado and is an assistant coach at Mt. SAC, each interviewed.
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Darrel Scott signs with Colorado (197 clicks)
Darrel Scott signed with Colorado with his uncle, who almost went to UCLA.
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Four more (135 clicks)
Aundre Dean, Anthony Dye, Cory Harkey and Sean Westgate have all faxed their letters of intent to UCLA. [nothing further in article]
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Signing update (138 clicks)
Jill Painter was at the Inglewood restaurant -- the Serving Spoon, which is owned by Jerry Johnson's parents -- for the signing ceremony this morning, and here's the list of the 13 players who signed there:
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Knox update, etc. (161 clicks)
Here's the latest word from Brian, who is on his way to Washington for the basketball weekend... -- Late last night, UCLA sources said they ``felt good'' about the possibility of Milton Knox signing with UCLA. Knox apparently has made his decision but won't announce it until this afternoon.
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Signing experience (172 clicks)
At least a dozen of UCLA's signees were a the Silver Spoon restaurant in Inglewood this morning to sign their letters for UCLA.
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A Dream Comes True for Prince (181 clicks)
Encino (Calif.) Crespi quarterback Kevin Prince changed his mind and his commitment from Washington to UCLA on Tuesday, and the former UCLA ball boy will fulfill his childhood dream of playing for the Bruins.
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National Signing Day (144 clicks)
Today is the big day for college recruiting and while there are usually very few surprises, there might be a twist or turn as they day unfolds. The last few hold-outs for UCLA are Milton Knox, Datone Jones, and Hamani Stevens. All three are expected to sign with UCLA but you can never be 100% sure until that letter of intent gets faxed over to Neuheisel's office. Milton Knox won't likely announce his decision until later tonight. Prime Ticket will have a show covering the local recruiting at 6:00 pm PST and it is anticipated that Knox will publicly announce his decision at that time.
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West recruiting notebook: De-commits aplenty (265 clicks)
De-commitments were the common theme last week, as a handful of Pac-10 schools were the recipients of recruits after they gave verbals to previous schools. More of the region's top uncommitted prospects made their announcements, and the rest set their decision timeline this week in the West.
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Aboya: "We all love to be on the road" (180 clicks)
A half-dozen Bruin players took time out on Tuesday to drop by the Morgan Center Press Room to talk to reporters about the upcoming Washington weekend. The common theme was how difficult the trip – not to mention the games – would be. A sampling:
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New coaches set to sign prized recruits (206 clicks)
Committed running back Aundre Dean, quarterback Kevin Craft and versatile Johnathan Franklin promise to make new class one of highest-ranked in nation
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Volleyball eager for 'SC rematch (168 clicks)
Last month's close fall to Trojans, plus three straight wins since, leaves team ready to avenge loss
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Women's water polo overpowers Hartwick (174 clicks)
Behind Gandy's five goals, team rides wide lead at halftime to easy victory over Hawks
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Forward's injury to challenge Bruins in Washington (176 clicks)
Mbah a Moute's sprained ankle will likely keep him on the bench during road trip
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Bruins Go First Class To Pullman (189 clicks)
The road trip to the Washington State campus has long been a difficult trek for all Pac-10 teams. The remoteness of the campus in far eastern Washington typically requires multiple stops and layovers. But this year, the trip will be a little easier for the Bruins who will be flying direct to Pullman from Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Signing Day Roundup (148 clicks)
So today is signing day. I imagine lot of folks are going to be glued to their keyboards from coast-to-coast. CRN and his dream team is on the verge of polishing up a very solid class of 23-25 recruits (depending on the news of the day).
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Ben Ball News & Notes (124 clicks)
LMR and his team-mates will have a huge challenge in their hand tomorrow night when they take on a desperate WSU team up in Pullman.
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A Graceful Warrior (146 clicks)
Well I wasn't sure if it is possible to love Mata-Real any more than I already do. But after reading this morning's Diane Pucin's latest profile on one of the original Ben Ball warrior, that appreciation will go up a whole another level.
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Crespi QB Prince commits to Bruins (172 clicks)
A strange, twisting and sometimes frustrating recruiting ride ended Tuesday in the place Crespi High of Encino quarterback Kevin Prince always hoped it would when he gave a non-binding oral commitment to UCLA.
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Bruins recruit fits in (148 clicks)
Hearing impairment has not affected running back Coleman on the field - or off it, either.
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A game of boom or bust for recruiting (189 clicks)
Recruiting high school football players can be wildly successful or painfully disappointing for colleges and their fans.
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As long as there's hope, Mata-Real can cope (280 clicks)
UCLA's senior center has had plenty of practice in dealing with life's setbacks. No wonder he does it so well.
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Mbah a Moute will be missed (199 clicks)
Bruins would like a chance to get some rhythm, but injuries have been a problem.
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Neuheisel not just coach, but drawing card as well for UCLA (199 clicks)
When UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel was going through his interview process, he was asked how much he knew about UCLA's recruiting class, and he honestly answered that he knew very little about it.
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Flight plan a hit with players (249 clicks)
Amid the jubilation after UCLA's victory over Arizona on Saturday, Coach Ben Howland made an announcement that lifted his team's spirits even higher.
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Eyes on College Basketball: UCLA's Love tops in Pac-10 (192 clicks)
Halfway through conference play in this year's star-studded Pac-10, three elite big men have emerged as front-runners in the race for Player of the Year.
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Howland: "It’s very, very wild up there now" (183 clicks)
UCLA head basketball coach Ben Howland is always looking for an advantage against each opponent. He may have a unique one this week against Washington State in Pullman.
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Early entry (139 clicks)
UCLA is feeling optimistic Mt. SAC quarterback Kevin Craft, who will sign a binding letter of intent Wednesday, will be able to enroll in the spring quarter
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University of Washington sets new course for athletics program (266 clicks)
Administrators at the University of Washington announced today that they will disband the university's athletic program and adopt the UCLA Bruins as the school's official sports teams. [Fake but funny]
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Prince to UCLA (162 clicks)
I wrote yesterday that Crespi High quarterback Kevin Prince was leaning toward UCLA, and he committed to today.
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Stressing out (184 clicks)
Sources said Birmingham High running back Milton Knox was stressed about making a decision whether he will choose UCLA or Notre Dame.
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All clear (157 clicks)
I was told by sources that all of UCLA's recruits made it through admissions, and that academics will not be a problem.
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La Bruin Lista 2/5/2008 (201 clicks)
new football recruiting rankings of both scout and rivals.com and power rankings, including Kevin Love as the #1 rated center in the country, and more.
I even have my own little power ranking and Notre Dame is #1. Click to find out what, exactly, they are #1 at (*wink*)
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Hoops update (163 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland said he was uncertain if forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute would even be back in time for the Feb. 16 game against USC because of a sprained ankle. Also, for the first time in Howland's tenure, UCLA will charter to Pullman, Wash., rather than fly to Spokane and drive 75 miles south to get to Washington State.
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The list (250 clicks)
Here is the list of high school seniors UCLA is expecting to sign Wednesday:
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Neuheisel in the Paper Again (229 clicks)
Kevin Pearson over at the Press-Enterprise had two stories on Rick Neuheisel recently, so I thought I'd give the heads up. The first one was about Coach Neu creating the alumni connections to UCLA that have helped USC so much. You know every time you see the Rose Bowl game, you'd see a few Trojan legends on the sideline like Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer, Rodney Peete, and Marcus Allen? Neuheisel wants to do the same thing:
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Why Arizona won't be Arizona Again (at least for a few years) (193 clicks)
The beat down our boys in blue put on the wildcats this past saturday is a strong but sure indication that the wildcats wont be challenging the Bruins for Pac10 supremacy for some time. Coming into the season there was much hoopla (albeit mostly coming out of Tuscon only) about the new found defensive mentality of this years Wildcat team.
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We LOVE UCLA, We LOVE It (152 clicks)
I know not really an original title. But couldn't come up with anything more appropriate for this post. I can't get enough of Kevin Love and I will never get tired of this song:
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The Audacity Of Our Bruin Hopes (157 clicks)
Thanks to hiltigger from Bruinville.com [booyah!!] and BN’s telemachus by now most of you have had a chance to see the emotional half time event from last Saturday during which CRN introduced his two star assistant coaches.
I wanted to reflect some more on that event before moving on.
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Love that shape? (151 clicks)
UCLA center Kevin Love is averaging 22.2 points and 14.3 rebounds in his last six games, but said there is room for improvement.
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More Recruiting Stuff + Why South Bend Sucks (232 clicks)
Dear running back recruit Milton Knox:
Apparently, you're seriously considering going to Notre Dame. I've enclosed many reasons why you should not....including the 5 day weather forecasts of both Westwood and South Bend....
You might wanna think that one over, dawg.
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K. Walker update (196 clicks)
It is less than 24 hours to signing day, and just a quick update. It looks like Kevan Walker, the son of UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker, will wind up at Oregon State.
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Recruting Class Shaping Up (211 clicks)
Signing day is coming up on Hump Day. While here on BN we are basking in the glow of Telemachus, our latest signee, CRN and his crew continue to pick up more good news. Earlier today Dorsey High running back Jonathan Franklin solidified his commitment to UCLA. Now it sounds like we are closing in on Hamani Stevens. Dohn is reporting (again he is good at bringing us information, the problem many have with him is his ability to offer reality based commentary/analysis) that he is going to send in his LOI to UCLA, but we haven't heard from Stevens himself yet.
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Ben Ball News & Notes (164 clicks)
You know I am not a stat geek. I keep track of them as much as possible but I don't wade into that world at micro level every day. Now that caveat is out of the way the 2008 scouting report for UCLA on kenpom.com sure looks interesting:
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HIGH SCHOOL CHATTER: Crespi's Prince 'leaning' toward UCLA (178 clicks)
With National Signing Day looming Wednesday, Crespi High of Encino quarterback Kevin Prince, a University of Washington commit, could be ready to flip to UCLA after a late press by Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel and offensive coordinator Norm Chow.
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No doubt Scott is Best in the West [Rahim Moore discussed] (210 clicks)
RECRUITING: Running back, who led St. Bonaventure to Div. III state title, expected to decide between Colorado, Texas. There wasn't a lot of quibbling among the Long Beach Press-Telegram's board of experts over who the top college football prospect in the West region senior class is.
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Neuheisel stays on the move at UCLA (254 clicks)
FOOTBALL: Hiring his assistants and recruiting a top class take priority over finding a home.
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UCLA recruits from L.A. region stick together (231 clicks)
After Dorrell is fired as coach, nearly the entire group remains committed to the Bruins and Wednesday they plan to sign letters of intent to play under new Coach Neuheisel.
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Bruins have nowhere to go in poll (211 clicks)
They remain fifth in AP rankings despite impressive wins over the Arizona schools last week. They do move up one spot in coaches' poll, though.
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UCLA readies for Northwest (174 clicks)
No. 5 Bruins to face the Washington schools sans Mbah a Moute, who will miss at least seven days
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Should we sacrifice class for success? (227 clicks)
Neuheisel's murky past poses key question: Is it more important to win or be the nice guys?
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Undefeated Bruins to play first home game (173 clicks)
Top-ranked women's water polo to face No. 10 Hartwick College at Sunset Canyon today
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Bruins Climb to No.4 in Coaches Poll (97 clicks)
After convincing home wins against Arizona State and Arizona last week, the Bruins moved up to No.4 in the coaches poll while maintaining their spot at No.5 in the AP poll.
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Where's Grok451? (135 clicks)
(With tongue firmly in cheek) Still right here, reporting for duty in our righteous war against the lowly Trojans and any of those that would seek to dislodge us from our rightful place in the universe of gladiatorial excellence in which we have already claimed 100 undisputed Championships over those who would challenge us.
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UCLA starting forward to miss trip (188 clicks)
Three days before embarking on one of its most difficult road trips of the season, fifth-ranked UCLA learned it will be without one of its most versatile defenders.
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Mbah a Moute sidelined for at least a week (166 clicks)
The UCLA forward will miss games in Washington as he nurses a sprained ankle.
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Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Tidbits (242 clicks)
just a round up of football, basketball, and recruiting news. And the real reason why Milton Knox won't end up at Notre Dame.
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Knox update (151 clicks)
I spoke to Birmingham High of Lake Balboa running back Milton Knox a few minutes ago, and he said he was so impressed with his trip to Notre Dame he is heavily considering the Irish over UCLA. "Right now I don't know,'' Knox said. "It's a hard decision. I want to say I'm going to wind up at UCLA. But Notre Dame is the school I grew up rooting for."
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ChoWalkheisel (236 clicks)
It’s the Dream Team
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Larimore "Geeked" About UCLA (167 clicks)
The linebacker prospect from Newhall (Calif.) Hart, Patrick Larimore, who is verbally committed to UCLA, talked about taking official visit to the campus in January, how he's excited not only about the defensive coaching staff, but the hiring of Norm Chow, and more.
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On Eric Scott (182 clicks)
I've received a number of inquiries about Eric Scott, and what I'm hearing is it will take a change in plans for him to be back. In fact, in talking to a few sources, I was told even Scott understands this.
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Prince "leaning" UCLA (168 clicks)
Crespi High of Encino quarterback Kevin Prince, a University of Washington commit, could be ready to flip to UCLA after a late press by Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel and offensive coordinator Norm Chow.
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Luc out at Washingtons (144 clicks)
Here's an update on UCLA junior forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.
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UCLA starting forward to miss road trip (119 clicks)
Three days before embarking on one of its most difficult road trips of the season, fifth-ranked UCLA learned it will be without one of its most versatile defenders.
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Doh!n the trOJan? (176 clicks)
Sorry for the sensationalist headline, but as Fox likes to quote Jim Healy, "Who Goofed?"
In this case, the answer is Doh!n.
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UCLA forward Mbah a Moute to miss two Pac-10 games (218 clicks)
UCLA forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will miss the next two Pac-10 road games because of a sprained left ankle.
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Bruins finishing fast on recruiting trail (225 clicks)
UCLA appears ready to not only tie up its long-committed recruits, but add some outstanding additional signees on Wednesday. Information received today indicates that Parade All-American running back Milton Knox of Birmingham High School is going to sign with UCLA, even though he took a trip to Notre Dame in late January.
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Mbah A Moute out a week (143 clicks)
UCLA Sports Information sent this note about injured forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute: After being evaluated this morning by UCLA men's basketball athletic trainer Carrie Rubertino, Mbah a Moute's sprained ankle (second half against Arizona) will sideline him for at least seven days. He will definitely be out for this week's games at Washington State (Feb. 7) and Washington (Feb. 10). He will continue to be evaluated and require treatment on a daily basis.
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"Things are going to be different" (194 clicks)
The Tacoma News-Tribune maintains a list of the top 100 football recruits in the western states and Rick Neuheisel's Bruins are in line for 13 of those players according to a story by Ryan Divish today. "Things are going to be different in Westwood," said Scout.com regional director Allen Wallace in the story. "I think that's pretty clear. They're going to win more and they're going to be a better team."
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Basketball Kaleidoscope: Bruins up to no. 4 (154 clicks)
UCLA moved up in the latest ESPN/USA Today Top 25 basketball poll to no. 4 in the nation. Stanford (18-3) is up to ninth after wins at the Washington schools and WSU (17-4) dropped to 17th. Among Pac-10 schools, Arizona, USC and Cal received votes.
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Stevens and UCLA (171 clicks)
My sources are telling me UCLA expects to get a signed national letter of intent from Hemet High offensive lineman Hamani Stevens. [that is the entire post]
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Mbah a Moute Out At Least 7 Days (117 clicks)
After being evaluated this morning by UCLA men's basketball athletic trainer Carrie Rubertino, Mbah a Moute's sprained ankle (second half against Arizona) will sideline him for at least seven days.
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Duke, North Carolina make jump in poll in time for rivalry meeting (265 clicks)
Just in time to lend added juice to Wednesday's rivalry game between Duke and North Carolina: Their steps forward to Nos. 2 and 3 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll.
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Cal's Anderson, Stanford make hay against Washington schools (243 clicks)
UCLA mentioned three times: regarding Stanford and the race for the Pac-10, Jay Bilas on Darren Collison, and upset watch by Washington State on Thursday.
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Assistant search (175 clicks)
San Jose State receivers coach Brent Brennan spoke with UCLA about joining coach Rick Neuheisel's staff.
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Franklin on board (171 clicks)
Dorsey High's Jonathan Franklin told UCLA he is solid with his commitment and will be a Bruin.
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No mercy (159 clicks)
Arizona looked like it didn't want to be at Pauley Pavilion, not after UCLA's hot start.
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Bruinville is Everywhere (169 clicks)
Bruinville has made quite the splash with the recent Neuheisel/Chow/Walker halftime video. See it from all over the internet:
http://thebiglead.com/?p=4442
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/02/04/curious-index-2408/ (rated the #1 College Football Blog)
http://thewizardofodds.blogspot.com/2008/02/slick-rick-in-action.html
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All Hail The New York Giants! (133 clicks)
They remind me of the Bruins, scrappy, unpredictable, and prone to baffling loses. The Patriots are much like the Trojans. Undefeated, chocked full of talent... cheaters.
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Video of Neuheisel introducing DeWayne Walker & Norm Chow (242 clicks)
Video of UCLA head basketball coach introducing coordinators DeWayne Walker & Norm Chow during halftime of the Arizona game.
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Bruin Recruiting: Prep News Roundup (2/4) (206 clicks)
Updates on UCLA men's basketball recruits.
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LOVE @ Pauley: Something Rare, Something Holy (187 clicks)
I will try to make this my only post (hopefully) on this topic until our Ben Ball season is over. Robin Norwood from the LA Times explores the not so original topic whether Love will return to UCLA for his sophomore season today.
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DEFENSE In Action, Not Words (166 clicks)
This was a matter of time.
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Bruins easily take down Wildcats (170 clicks)
Despite some analysts' predictions of a comeback for Arizona, Bruins maintained large lead all game
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GameDay passion knows no bounds (197 clicks)
Come hell, high water, ESPN censors or finger paint famine, some stop at nothing to show spirit
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Men's volleyball nabs third straight match (175 clicks)
After capturing an exciting victory over Cal Baptist this past Wednesday, the Bruins continued their crowd-pleasing play on Friday against UC Irvine.
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Strong individual performances outshine team's weekend losses (128 clicks)
Despite falling to Stanford and California on consecutive days, the UCLA women's swim team was all smiles during its post-game cooldown Saturday.
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Team lands win in Washington (171 clicks)
Even with Comforte injured, gymnasts bring home victory from road competition against Huskies
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Personal, school records set at track invitational (160 clicks)
For the men's track and field team, Dempsey Indoor might seem like a home away from home in the early stage of the indoor season.
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Mbah a Moute out with ankle injury (251 clicks)
No matter how dominating the wins have been for the UCLA men's basketball team over the past few weeks, Ben Howland always seems to be the bearer of bad news come post-game press conference time.
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Westbrook dominates court against Arizona (211 clicks)
With a couple of defenders between him and the basket on a late fast break, guard Russell Westbrook selflessly found teammate Darren Collison with a bounce pass. Collison in turn sent a pass right back to Westbrook, who finished with the layup.
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Despite strong start, Bruins trumped by Cardinals (162 clicks)
Last month, the UCLA women's basketball team caused a rupture in the Pac-10 standings by beating then-No. 2 Stanford by 13 points.
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Women's water polo breezes through LMU match (173 clicks)
It was an easy weekend for the UCLA women's water polo team. The Bruins pushed past the No. 12 Loyola Marymount Lions for a 13-6 win.
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Bruins wary of complacency (231 clicks)
It took a discouraging loss at home to rival USC to help UCLA find its identity. Since the Bruins lost to the Trojans, 72-63, they've swept a high-intensity trip to Oregon where their freshman center Kevin Love and his family withstood a barrage of personal insults. They followed that with victories over Arizona State and Arizona, two games in which the visitors didn't appear to have a moment's chance.
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Bruins win a laugher over Cats (247 clicks)
Arizona's shooting, which had been its best feature during a recent four-game winning streak, disappeared against UCLA.
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UCLA Eviscerates Another Opponent (273 clicks)
For as good as Ben Howland's UCLA teams have been over the last few seasons...
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Wildcats' sluggish start leads to blowout (224 clicks)
How the other side saw it...
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LOVESTRUCK ZONA 'CATS (157 clicks)
RUSS NEVER SLEEPS: Westy (21 pts) smokes Budinger and U of A with Love (26, 11), sparking an 82-60 stoning on a night of highs and highs including the introduction of Norm Chow (and of NEW SPIRIT UNI'S that made for at least ONE Lovestruck Puppy Dog)
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The USC Theme (207 clicks)
Rick Neuheisel is seemingly making ``Beat 'SC'' his campaign slogan for his tenure as UCLA's football coach. Neuheisel again took the microphone at halftime of UCLA's game against Arizona on Saturday and introduced defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker and offensive coordinator Norm Chow. He mentioned that UCLA wants to beat the butt's of the guys on the other side of town.
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Love's future (146 clicks)
Kevin Love said he hasn't made a decision on whether he'll leave for the NBA next year. Stan Love said he wants his son to focus on this season and that when it's over, they'll discuss it.
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No Love lost for Ducks (138 clicks)
Stan Love said he won't ever go back to ''that school'' - referring to Oregon - again. He played there and still lives in Oregon but won't go back because of the treatment he and his family received from Oregon fans at the game in Eugene last week.
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No Love lost for Ducks (161 clicks)
"I will never go back to that school again, not the way I was treated, or the way my 13-year-old daughter (Emily) was treated," Stan Love said. "It's a completely distasteful place to play for or go to school. They take pride in that."
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X-rays on Luc (173 clicks)
X-rays on UCLA power forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute's left ankle were negative.
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UCLA starts fast and routs Arizona (238 clicks)
Love has 26 points and 11 rebounds, Westbrook scores a career-high 21 points and Bruins take a 20-point halftime lead and cruise.
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Bruins Steamroll Over Wildcats, 82-60 (136 clicks)
Freshman Kevin Love dominated the interior on his way to 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead UCLA to a 82-60 rout of Arizona before 12,111 at Pauley Pavilion and a nationally televised audience.
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UCLA vs. Arizona Videos Part 2 (231 clicks)
Part 2
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UCLA v. Arizona Videos Part 3 (176 clicks)
Part 3
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Bruins dominate in win over Arizona, but Mbah a Moute is hurt (224 clicks)
Center Kevin Love spoke of doing something "special," and wing Josh Shipp talked about the importance of playing well in March and early April. Point guard Darren Collison added his thoughts about "getting where we want to be."
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Love's father slams Oregon fans' behavior (270 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland has put the incident at Oregon behind him, but Stan Love - Kevin Love's father - hasn't done the same and doesn't intend to, either.
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Bruins' Love becoming big-game player (201 clicks)
Kevin Love always says the big games bring out the best in him. He wasn't kidding.
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Another Love double-double (129 clicks)
Kevin Love has 24 points and 10 rebounds midway through the second half against Arizona.
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Wooden here (123 clicks)
John Wooden is at tonight's game.
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Checkin' in w/ Sidney (225 clicks)
I spoke to Fairfax High junior power forward Renardo Sidney before UCLA played Arizona State on Thursday.
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More Dean (201 clicks)
Katy (Tex.) High running back Aundre Dean said he spoke with UCLA offensive coordinator Norm Chow and was told what type of offense the Bruins would run.
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Dean talks (181 clicks)
I spoke to Katy (Tex.) High running back Aundre Dean, and he said after meeting new UCLA running backs coach Wayne Moses and having several phone conversations with offensive coordinator Norm Chow, he kept his commitment with UCLA.
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No throw yet (186 clicks)
I ran into some football players on campus the other day and asked them how offseason workouts were going.
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Love leads UCLA to rout of Arizona, 82-60 (155 clicks)
Moments after a startlingly easy victory over conference rival Arizona, UCLA's Darren Collison admitted even he was surprised by how one-sided the game was.
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Alexander: After Slipup Against USC, Bruins Kick Into High Gear (185 clicks)
Watching UCLA systematically dismantle an Arizona team that had been playing pretty well before Saturday night, one thought came to mind: How in the world did this team lose to USC two weeks ago?
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UCLA Notebook: Mbah a Moute sprains ankle (220 clicks)
As has been the case with many of UCLA's victories this season, the joy of Saturday's thrashing of Arizona was tempered by yet another injury.
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UCLA has no problems with Arizona (172 clicks)
But the Bruins, who led by as many as 31 points, could be without Mbah a Moute on Thursday against Washington State.
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Postgame: UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona WildCats: 6 thoughts (204 clicks)
Here is my postgame 5 6 thoughts in honor of our 6th strait win over the Cats.
1. You can’t say that ESPN has a bias against UCLA and the Pac 10, at least for today. Digger sounded like he was just playing to the crowd during Game Day, but Jay Bilas sounded like he was ready to move into Sproul and start doing Kevin Love’s laundry. Especially his color during the game. HOWEVER (/Stephen A. Smith) Wednesday is UNC v. Duke so expect the attention of the WWL to head back to Tobacco Road. EAST COAST BIAS! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
Gold from Molson.
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UCLA vs. Arizona College GameDay Videos(29 of them!) (208 clicks)
29 videos of the UCLA v. Arizona game spread out over 3 separate posts for your viewing pleasure. Special thanks to vidman.
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UCLA steamrolling Pac-10 since the USC loss (277 clicks)
The loss to USC, which junior Josh Shipp said left the UCLA players "disgusted with ourselves," may have given some teams in the Pac-10 hope that they could unseat the Bruins for the conference title. The past four games, though, have probably crushed that chance.
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California in Brief (197 clicks)
As has been true for about a decade, UCLA again received the most applications -- 55,346 -- of any school in the nation. Freshman applications are up 12.9% from African American California residents and up 17% from Latino Californians.
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A "Standard" Ben Ball Beatdown (161 clicks)
Well ladies and gentlemen. That was kind of fun. I won't get into game analysis right now. I will get to that tomorrow. As Bilas said this was a "beatdown." The final score was 82-60 and again it wasn't close.
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Class of 2008 Pac-10 recruiting overview, part one (368 clicks)
Karl Dorrell may not have produced enough wins to retain his job at UCLA, but he certainly left Rick Neuheisel a promising 2008 recruiting class. Retaining DeWayne Walker on staff has been one of his better recruiting moves thus far. [ESPN Insider]
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Rick, Norm and DeWayne (179 clicks)
Rick Neuheisel, always comfortable with a microphone, took defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker and offensive coordinator Norm Chow on to the floor at Pauley Pavilion during halftime for another pep talk. UCLA fans were on their feet during brief statements by each of the coaches. Walker received such applause that he could only smile and wait for the noise to die down before he spoke.
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Moutra keepin' faith (168 clicks)
Although other schools, including Cal, are coming hard at UCLA commit Antwon Moutra in the last few weeks, it looks like Culver City High wide receiver is still favoring the Bruins. Moutra's father, Herb, said his won was going to Pauley Pavilion tonight to watch UCLA play Arizona in basketball.
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Bruins hot on the recruiting trail (273 clicks)
With the first day for football recruits to sign National Letters of Intent coming up Wednesday, the Bruins are in on some players who showed interest early on in UCLA, but then drifted away.
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Howland: 'Boy, were they really impressive' (185 clicks)
Bruin Coach Ben Howland said he didn't take much time to savor UCLA's big win over Arizona State on Thursday night. He already was thinking about Arizona and the Wildcats' 80-69 win at USC.
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Coach John Wooden Video Interview: Ban the Dunk (181 clicks)
The greatest coach in basketball history argues for banning its greatest spectacle.
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UCLA vs. Arizona - Game Preview (197 clicks)
One of college basketball's fiercest rivalries arrives at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday when No.5 ranked UCLA takes on Arizona in a nationally televised event on ESPN.
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Bruins get up for Wildcats (226 clicks)
UCLA has beaten Arizona five times in a row, and a big reason is because Howland's team doesn't take games for granted.
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Arizona Notes: First Look (128 clicks)
Now that the ASU game is over and done with we can look forward to the game that has been on the back of lot of people's mind this week. Actually the Arizona game at Pauley is one of those games that gets circled in our calendar as soon as the schedule comes out.
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UCLA Student: Special to ESPN.com (169 clicks)
In one of the finest pieces on the spirit and soul of UCLA and UCLA basketball, UCLA's very own Andrew Howard hits the nail on the head:
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5 Things about Arizona (and College Game Day) (159 clicks)
5 things to think about before the Arizona game and College Game Day comes to campus.
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Arizona heads to UCLA on the defensive (185 clicks)
Lute Olson, who is on leave while sorting through personal issues, won't be in front of Arizona's bench today at No. 5 UCLA.
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Mata-Real a go? (142 clicks)
I talked to UCLA backup center Lorenzo Mata-Real last night after the game, and he said nothing was going to keep him from playing against Arizona.
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Starting four? (161 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland was asked if he would use the same starting lineup -- Kevin Love, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Josh Shipp, Russell Westbrook and Darren Collison -- against Arizona that he did against Arizona State.
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Answers, Part IX (153 clicks)
Thanks for all the questions this week. Hope you folks enjoyed the answers. Here is the ninth and final set:
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Answers, Part VIII (144 clicks)
Here is the eighth installment:
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Answers, Part VII (157 clicks)
Here is the seventh set:
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Answers, Part VI (162 clicks)
Here is the sixth set:
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Answers, Part V (157 clicks)
Here is the fifth group:
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Answers, Part IV (159 clicks)
Here is the fourth installment:
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Answers, Part III (146 clicks)
There will be nine sets of answers today. Here is the third:
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Answers, Part II (153 clicks)
Here is the second set:
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Answers, Part I (163 clicks)
I believe there will be 8 to 10 sets of answers today, so let's get started. Here is the first set.
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Super day at LAUSD school (152 clicks)
UCLA Bruin football players visited 186th Street Elementary School in Harbor Gateway on Friday to celebrate Super Bowl School Spirit Day.
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Arizona's tougher defense presents a challenge to UCLA (174 clicks)
When Arizona arrives at Pauley Pavilion tonight, the absence of legendary coach Lute Olson won't be the only unfamiliar sight.
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UCLA's Mata-Real catches a break, but not on his wrist (197 clicks)
Results from the X-rays on his injury are negative, which is some rare good news for the Bruins' center.
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The Latest Tidbits and Even More Recruiting (271 clicks)
Questions answered:
Who is gonna coach the QB's? Is Elite LB Uona Kaveinga coming back to UCLA? How was Mata's X-Ray? Is UCLA in the mix for defensive tackle Otis Jones?
And what is up with the crime spree in WestWood?
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Can Budinger and Bayless knock off UCLA in Pac-10 showdown? (238 clicks)
Jay Bilas' outlook on the keys to the game tomorrow and who he thinks will win...
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The Softer Side of Aundre Dean + Recruiting Notes (267 clicks)
Excerpt:
"Bright, articulate, respectful, and humble. He is a bruin through and through and I know he’s going to love his time in Westwood. Congrats, Aundre. Glad to have you on board. You’ve just made the best decision of your life.
The story for Aundre hasn’t always been rosy, though as this article points out, when you talk to him it might seem that way. Personally, My heart sank a little when I read that line about his sister."
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All-Freshmen Team: NCAA's Year of the Young'n (189 clicks)
Love is the main reason UCLA had been as successful as they have been, especially at the beginning of the season when Collison was injured. He is relentless around the rim and extremely hard to stop with his size. The only reason I have him as a reserve because he is not as fast as the other big men I have.
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UCLA students already getting ready for Saturday's game (167 clicks)
How big is Saturday's game between UCLA and Arizona? Well, at least a dozen Bruins students were camped out in front of Pauley Pavilion early Friday morning. A big-time camping tent had been pitched and inflatable beds had been made.
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Rivals.com Top 25 Countdown #3 UCLA Bruins (112 clicks)
When it comes to productive offenses, few will have the ability to best UCLA this spring. The Bruins welcome back a load of talent and experience with juniors Brandon Crawford and Jermaine Curtis leading the charge.
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Mata-Real update (135 clicks)
UCLA coach Ben Howland said x-rays of Lorenzo Mata-Real's wrist were negative and an MRI was normal, which means no long-term injury problem.
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Lean Mean Dean Machine (175 clicks)
Aundre Dean confirmed all the rumors this week by re-committing to UCLA on Thursday night. Dean will always have a special distinction on Bruin Roar because the very first post on this blog was about his original verbal commitment to former coach Dorrell. This comes on the heals of Dean be named to the Parade All American team.
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First to 100 championships underscores UCLA's student spirit (279 clicks)
Everywhere you look on campus, you see it.
You see it on sweatshirts, banners, backpacks, at the center of Nell and John Wooden Court in Pauley Pavilion.
It's a slogan that has come to personify UCLA, to wrap up the legacy of the university into two words and a three-digit number: First to 100.
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A Clinic At Pauley (154 clicks)
Well I think we have officially come out of the rough patch we hit at Pauley last Saturday (knocking on wood). Ben Ball warriors were clicking on all cylinders last night both on offense and defense as they put together their most complete performance of the season yet.
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ASU Roundup (151 clicks)
That was a fun game. We beat Arizona State like the red-headed stepchild of the Pac-10 that it is.
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More Good News From The Recruiting Front ... (203 clicks)
We will get to the clinic Coach Howland's warriors put on last night at Pauley. But let's start Friday with some more good news from the football front. Looks like many of you guys are already on this in the diaries. Aundre Dean, a blue chip RB from Texas who had previously committed to UCLA and then backed out is now on board. He is ready to take a swig out of UCLA's passion bucket. FromHouston's KPRC sports:
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CALLING DR. LOVE (125 clicks)
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Sun Devils don't shine in Pauley, as Love and Shipp dissect ASU, 84-51, but it's already time to start prepping for U of A, who just Kevorkianed usc 80-69
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Love has a shot at being selected Pac-10's best (256 clicks)
Maybe Kevin Love's distinct talents won't translate into NBA stardom, but the UCLA center is a terrific college player and a favorite to become only the second freshman to be named Pacific 10 Conference player of the year.
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Better than perfection (257 clicks)
For all of his unbeaten teams, there is a 29-1 Bruins squad that Wooden considers king of them all.
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Bruins dominate Sun Devils (206 clicks)
Shipp scores 21, Love has a double-double and UCLA outplays Arizona State in all facets of the game.
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Up next (166 clicks)
Saturday vs. Arizona, Pauley Pavilion, 6 p.m., ESPN
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Arizona State vs. UCLA Recap, January 31, 2008 (252 clicks)
There's no such thing as a flawless performance in the game of basketball. No. 5 UCLA gave it a run Thursday night.
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An exhibition of end-to-end excellence (169 clicks)
Arizona State brings out best in Bruins' offense and defense, resulting in a lopsided 84-51 UCLA win
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Mbah a Moute back from concussion (174 clicks)
It wasn't exactly a performance for the ages, but forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute returned to game action on Thursday against Arizona State after missing two games due to a concussion suffered against USC on Jan. 19.
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With ESPN paying a visit, let's make a statement for the Pac-10 (200 clicks)
Tomorrow, Bruins, you'll see something you've never seen before: ESPN in Westwood.
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Volleyball prepares to face No. 9 Irvine (160 clicks)
The MPSF is not without its fair share of tough competition. Nine of the top 15 squads in the nation play in the MPSF, and two of them will face off tonight in Pauley Pavilion.
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Bears get best of low-scoring Bruins (163 clicks)
A low-scoring performance is never a positive way to describe a game. It was also not the ideal way for the UCLA women's basketball team to start off the second half of the Pac-10 season.
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Water polo coach suspended for three games (180 clicks)
UCLA men's water polo coach Adam Krikorian received a two-game suspension from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation on Thursday.
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Men's track and field to compete in Seattle this weekend (158 clicks)
When things go right the first time, everyone wants an encore performance.
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Bruins seek challenge in LMU (158 clicks)
After going undefeated in Michigan Invitational, team looks to overcome illness, conquer No. 12 foe
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Swim and dive team braces for home meet against Cal, Stanford (148 clicks)
The No. 14 UCLA women's swim and dive team couldn't have picked a better time to stay at home.
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Select members of women's track traveling north for invite (167 clicks)
Even though only a small number of athletes from the UCLA women's track and field team are attending the University of Washington Invitational this weekend, they're expecting to do big things.
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Bruins Pick Apart Sun Devils In Blow-out Victory (168 clicks)
In one of their finest performances of the season No.5 UCLA easily dismantled Arizona State, 84-51, before a crowd of 11,070 at Pauley Pavilion.
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Rocking & Rolling ... (126 clicks)
Ben Ball warriors come out focused, intense and strong and run the Devils out of Pauley. Bruins BLOW OUT the Devils. The final score was 84-51.
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Bruins put on a clinic in beating Arizona State (165 clicks)
When Darren Collison or Russell Westbrook weren't dribble penetrating against the zone, or when Kevin Love wasn't sneaking open in a gap near the basket, an extra pass was being thrown on the perimeter.
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Mata-Real hurt (175 clicks)
UCLA backup center Lorenzo Mata-Real suffered a left wrist injury in the final minute.
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Yikes! (144 clicks)
UCLA beat Arizona State 84-51.
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Bruins zone out Sun Devils, 84-51 (208 clicks)
UCLA men's basketball coach Ben Howland is fond of saying there aren't any easy wins in the Pac-10. His team's 84-51 victory over struggling Arizona State might force him to reevaluate that statement.
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UCLA-Arizona State (153 clicks)
The Bruins solve the Sun Devils' zone defense and come away with an 84-51 victory.
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