Monday, October 20, 1997 Bruins can’t block bad memories WRAP Star blocker Marinkovic pivotal to USC’s win By Jennnifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Staff When No. 21 UCLA hosted No. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Defensive squad storms the field FOOTBALL: Key to Bruins’ success lies in their ability to recover after breakdowns and forcing turnovers By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff Gary Oldman said it best in the movie, "The Professional": "I like these calm moments before the storm; it reminds me of Beethoven." These words symbolize the Bruin defense. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Football preview PREVIEW: By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Staff In most seasons it would be hard to tell who was more excited: Mike Riley, head coach of Oregon State, or the 17th-ranked Bruins, who will meet the Beavers at 3:30 p.m. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Longing for success FOOTBALL: The ex-Beaver coach finds his place with the Bruins By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff Success always makes a job more enjoyable. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 For an unwary Coach Toledo, torture lies in the wings COLUMN: Over time, teams have found the perfect revenge It’s nearly time for UCLA football coach Bob Toledo to start watching his back. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Year of the surfer hails a champion SURF: By Rocky Salmon Daily Bruin Senior Staff El Nino is coming. It dominates the news, an impending doom. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Game PreviewLonging for success Defensive squad storms the field When UCLA has the ball Basheer Elahee Rocky Long, Defensive Coordinator "This was an opportunity to go to a place that has a great … tradition and a great football program." Basheer Elahee Basheer Elahee knows how it feels for a quarterback to be intercepted.While a starting quarterback at Oak Ridge High School in Texas, Elahee threw 13 interceptions over two years. Read more...