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...

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...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Men’s basketball flies into action STORY By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It was only the third practice for the men’s basketball team this season, but that shiny glow on the Pauley Pavilion floor is already getting dull. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Pac-10 Notebook Surprises abound in Pac-10 football When asked if the Pac-10 race has developed as predicted, Bruin head coach Bob Toledo had a very simple answer: "There are some surprises," Toledo said. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Runners take break to build strength, on and off track NOTEBOOK Women begin readying for Pac-10 meet, regional tourney By Jared Hummel Daily Bruin Contributor Ranked 13th and coming off a much improved performance from the preceding week, the UCLA women’s cross-country team will enjoy a much-needed rest this weekend. Read more...