Tuesday, June 30

Baseball scores hit hard by new NCAA rules about metal bats

A century after Major League Baseball's "dead-ball era" featured exceptionally low run totals, the NCAA is experiencing a bit of revisionist history. From about the turn of the 20th century to the 1920s "“ which saw the emergence of Babe Ruth and other sluggers "“ baseball was a pitcher's game. Read more...

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Junior catcher Steve Rodriguez and the Bruins hope to improve their offense against UC Riverside today.


Men’s volleyball coach Al Scates reminisces about his relationship with Pauley Pavilion

Al Scates is a man of many words; because of this, he rarely cuts a conversation short. It's not out of courteousness, although Scates, the UCLA men's volleyball coach, would open the door for even his worst enemy's mother. Read more...

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Al Scates has won more than 1,200 matches and 19 national championships in his 49 years as coach of the UCLA men’s volleyball team. Much of his success has come at Pauley Pavilion, which is closed for renovations.


Revamped, experienced defensive line ready for 2011 football season

The story of the UCLA defensive line in 2010 was one of absence begetting opportunity. Noticeably absent were two playmakers: Brian Price, the havoc-wreaking tackle who gave up his senior year to play on Sundays in the NFL, and end Datone Jones, who had to redshirt after breaking his foot in fall camp. Read more...

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Rising redshirt junior defensive end Datone Jones will return to the field after sitting out last season after fracturing his foot in fall camp.


Gymnastics uses spring break to refocus for the NCAA Championships

For most students, spring break presents a perfect opportunity to become a couch potato. But for the UCLA gymnastics team, a week without classes meant exactly the opposite: a chance to increase the intensity of training. Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs said she enjoyed being able to practice without having to worry about school.
"Especially since we have a lot of science majors on the squad "“ not that it really matters what your major is "“ the break was just so relieving for everyone," the junior gymnast said. Read more...

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Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs and the Bruins are headed to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland.




Gymnastics team lands regional title

The UCLA gymnastics team that showed up for the NCAA Athens Regional was not ready to give up its national title without a fight. Read more...

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Freshman Olivia Courtney competes on vault earlier in the year. Courtney was the NCAA Athens Regional all-around champion, while the Bruins won the regional title and earned a trip to the NCAA Championships, which starts April 15 in Cleveland.