Thursday, October 23, 1997 Colleges beware: coaches’ threats to leave veil true extortionist skills COLUMN: Maybe therapy can help Cal’s Braun cope with his measly $520,000 Therapist: "Everyone, we have a new member in our group today; why don’t you stand up and introduce yourself?" B.B.: "Hi, everybody. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 "Just go out there and play" FOOTBALL: Wide receiver Jim McElroy IV shares his last Bruin season and his NFL dreams with his father, who taught McElroy how to play football By Mark Dittmer Daily Bruin Staff There are two Jim McElroys at the UCLA football practices on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 Notebook The UCLA men’s cross country team retained its No. 22 ranking in the nation this week after their top seven runners took the weekend off from racing. Read more...

Thursday, October 23, 1997 UCLA, Cal go head-to-head for shot at title PREVIEW: Entering last month, Bruins look to drown Bears, Tigers By Arin Aboulian Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA men’s water polo team will be heading into two extremely critical games this weekend. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Bruins to set tone, showcase abilities in last leg of season YUN Powerhouses form toughest obstacle yet to Rose Bowl berth It’s hard to tell just how good the Bruin football team really is. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 A star’s shining success is dimmed by injuries SOCCER Senior sat out two seasons because of back and knee mishaps By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff Something no athlete can control is injuries. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Five-year, $2.38 million contract opens UCLA’s Steve Lavin Era BASKETBALL Coach will make $435,000 in his first full season this year By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It looks like the Steve Lavin Era is set to proceed into the next millennium. Read more...