Thursday, October 2, 1997 The athletic director’s official guide to dating FOOTBALL: How UCLA football sets up its nonconference schedule By Mark Dittmer Daily Bruin Staff Last year the UCLA football team’s off-season started early, and the blame could reach as far back as 10 years ago. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Sports Box Florida 7, Giants 6 Now the San Francisco Giants get the last at-bat. The first two games of their NL division series have ended with the Florida Marlins celebrating a game-winning hit and the Giants walking glumly off the field. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Top UCLA runners Mortenson, Keflezighi plagued by injuries Keflizighi wins, women place fourth in tournament By Donald Morrison Daily Bruin Contributor Despite running without No. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Overall, Pac-10 makes national show, takes five of top 25 spots PAC10: Washington State takes spotlight as a contender for Rose Bowl By Tim Yun Daily Bruin Contributor Pac-10 game of the week: Arizona St. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Bruins’ suspension remains unexplained Officials refuse to comment on reason for McCoy’s, Johnson’s abrupt suspensions By Traci Mack Daily Bruin Senior Staff Like blind jump shots fired from half court, speculations on the cause of two UCLA basketball starters’ suspensions were tossed about wildly on Tuesday. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Knee injury cuts Victorine’s season short SOCCER: Team hastens to fill leader’s spot, stay in contention for title By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff Four words never fail to strike fear in the minds of all athletes: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Bruins washed out by two straight losses Huskies, Cougars spike UCLA’s hopes for victories; seasoned Cal, Stanford up next By Jennifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Contributor On a cloud-covered journey to the rainy state of Washington last weekend, the UCLA women’s volleyball team managed to get caught out in the rain as they dampened their 5-2 record with two straight losses. Read more...