Friday, July 4

WATS-ON MY MIND: Former Bruin, current Thunder point guard Westbrook proves a naysayer wrong

There is no greater feeling than the moment when you know you've transformed a naysayer into a believer. Except if you are the naysayer, that is. But in this instance, as I contradict myself for the second time so far, I am fine playing the role of the foolish naysayer in the case of Russell Westbrook. The former UCLA Bruin is having the best season of his career, and coincidentally, the time of his life in the process. Westbrook finished the regular season ranked No. Read more...

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Russell Westbrook, pictured here in his final home game as a Bruin, was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft after playing two seasons for UCLA.




Extra Points: Sounds of the football season

Having attended these college sporting events for a few years now, I've learned an extremely valuable lesson. Read more...

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USC freshman cornerback Nickell Robey (center) and the Trojans address fans from the field after their 28-14 win at the Rose Bowl. It marked the last game of the season for both teams, as UCLA is ineligible to play in a bowl game, while USC is currently serving a two-year postseason ban handed down by the NCAA.




EXTRA POINTS: Resilient Bruins make a strong statement in win over Oregon State

When Kai Forbath's 51-yard field goal sailed through the uprights Saturday, giving the Bruins a 17-14 victory over Oregon State, I think I may have executed the widest smile in the history of my face. Read more...

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Redshirt sophomore running back Johnathan Franklin breaks free against the Oregon State defense to gain yardage during the Bruins’ 17-14 win against the Beavers at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Franklin tallied 100 of UCLA’s 210 rushing yards and scored a touchdown in the third quarter.