It's not too often that I get to go home on the weekends. Read more...
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November 23, 11:41 pm
EXTRA POINTS: UCLA football fails itself and its fans
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November 8, 12:58 am
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.
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November 1, 1:27 am
EXTRA POINTS: The downsides of developing a passing game
The UCLA football team is in the middle of a crisis.
They've lost three games in a row, they are now 1-4 in the Pac-10 and they are inevitably cruising toward having a lower win total than last year, which coincidentally would leave them ineligible for a bowl game. Read more...
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UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel talks to sophomore quarterback Richard Brehaut on the sideline during the Bruins’ 29-21 loss against No. 15 Arizona on Saturday.
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October 19, 12:57 am
EXTRA POINTS: Football earns a mediocre GPA
It's mid-season report card time! Read more...
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The UCLA defense huddles up during the Oct. 2 game against Washington State. The defense came out with the best grade in Brantley Watson’s mid-season report card.
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October 14, 2:47 am
Brantley Watson: Coach Wooden’s influence reached the Lakers through general manager Mitch Kupchack
Basketball in Los Angeles has a storied legacy to say the least. When you think of hoops in L.A., undoubtedly, two things come to mind: Lakers and UCLA. Read more...
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October 13, 1:17 am
Strong Side: Yell crews stifle spontaneity
Last weekend, I was fortunate enough (or unfortunate enough, if you're a UCLA fan) to attend the UCLA football team's 35-7 drubbing at the hands of the California Golden Bears. Read more...
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Members of The Den cheer during UCLA’s 42-28 win over Washington State on Oct. 2. The Bruins have three more home games this season.
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October 11, 1:16 am
Extra Points: Football team’s uneven performances remain baffling
I'm not sure if there is a record for consecutive head-shakes (not to be confused with head-nods) in the Guinness World Records, but please, someone, put me up for consideration. As a matter of fact, my head is still shaking. Read more...
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Redshirt sophomore running back Johnathan Franklin gets taken down by a slew of Cal defenders. Franklin had 13 carries for 54 yards in the Bruins’ 35-7 loss to the Bears in Berkeley Saturday.