Friday, November 8, 1996 BASKETBALL: Pac-10 coaches feel targeted after Harrick’s firingBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff The Pacific 10 basketball coaches and members of the media congregated at the annual Media Day on Thursday morning to discuss the upcoming 1996-97 season. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 BASKETBALL: Team is optimistic despite loss of head coach HarrickBy Hye Kwon and Mark J. Dittmer Daily Bruin Staff A huge explosion rocked the UCLA basketball program yesterday in the form of head coach Jim Harrick’s termination. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 HARRICK: His sojourn as the second-winningest coach of UCLA history was as embattled as bracingBy Mark J. Dittmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff Jim Harrick’s firing Wednesday ends an eight-year run at UCLA that can be described as successful, but could just as easily be called embattled. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 LAVIN: Successful career precedes promotion of young, playful assistantBy Kristina L. Wilcox Daily Bruin Contributor "This is my line of defense," said basketball coach Steve Lavin while gesturing to the green wind-up frogs positioned at the head of his desk. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 STUDENTS: Mixed opinions surround firing of Jim Harrick; fans concerned about seasonBy John Kelly Daily Bruin Contributor "Pathetic." "Stupid." "Good riddance." In the wake of the Bruin basketball national championship in 1995, Jim Harrick was celebrated for restoring UCLA’s tarnished glory. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 OPINION: Firing deemed fair despite the fame and glory brought by coach It was the most exciting time in my three years at UCLA. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 CROSS COUNTRY: Men drop one place to 28th despite Keflezighi’s winBy Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Contributor The new rankings for cross country were just released. Read more...