SonsOfWestwood
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Been a Bruin fan since the day my grandfather took me to see a game at the Rose Bowl when I was 5. UCLA is the greatest athletic institution at the collegiate level, and they go about it the right way.
I'm not an alum, but I won't let anybody tell me I'm not as much of a fan as anyone who's graduated from that fine institution. Do I envy you for getting to walk that campus as a student? More than you know. However, I bleed true blue and gold just like everyone of you. GO BRUINS!
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An Alternative Look at the NIT
by SonsOfWestwood on Mar 11, 2012 7:21 PM EDT
on Bruins Nation
I think it goes without saying we are all disappointed with not only the current season, but with the direction and leadership within the program. I agree with the majority on BN that Ben needs to go and Dan has long overstayed his welcome in Westwood. We all expect more, and we should rightfully demand change and accountability. But as I sat and watched teams/coaches/parents celebrate their selection into the NCAA tournament this afternoon, a thought came to mind.
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Ben Howland and the RPI: 2008 - Present
by SonsOfWestwood on Feb 20, 2012 9:45 AM EST
on Bruins Nation
Bumped. Check the numbers after the flip. Here is one lowlight: Ben Howland's record for games played outside LA area against RPI Top 100 since 2008: 6 - 23. GO BRUINS. - BN Eds.
This relates to the CBH stat thread started by Nestor this weekend and the follow up thread posted this morning. I just thought it was a little long for a comment box. I wanted to investigate how we fared looking at RPI over the last four years. I’m not much of a number cruncher but I picked some quick stats I found interesting. I'm sure more analytical minds can pick this apart and come up with some other things.
UCLA Alum Auctioning Off A Piece of History
An anonymous alum is auctioning off the original center court at Pauley from 1965-1982. Auction runs from April 15-30.
Ted Miller's Take on the State of UCLA Football
This was posted today and I thought it fit into discussions earlier regarding coaching hot seats. Miller's article follows Chris Low's write up on Ole Miss.
Bruce Pearl Misses "Dumbass" Lane Kiffin
"I've made mistakes -- I clearly did," Pearl said, according to KnoxNews.com. "But what I was hoping for was that some other dumbass would get on the front page and take me off the hook. I miss Lane Kiffin.''
Jon Gold Talks UCLA on Petros and Money
Matt "Money" Smith: Are CRN and CNC on the same page?
Jon Gold: They aren't even in the same book...
AccuScore predicts UCLA has slight edge over K-State
by SonsOfWestwood on Sep 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT
on Bruins Nation
It is unclear if injuries have been factored in, but none-the-less AccuScore has given UCLA a slight advantage going into Saturday's game with the Wildcats. Some notable information/stat lines:
- The game is simulated on AccuScore's software over 10,000 times
- When UCLA wins the turnover battle, they win the game 67% of the time (seems like a no brainer)
- Kevin Prince: QB Rating of 135.1, 261.5 passing yards, 1.3 touchdowns, 0.7 interceptions
- Our leading rusher is Jonathan Franklin, getting 9.8 carries for 47.3 yards and 0.5 touchdowns
- Malcolm Jones had 10.5 carries for 36.5 yards
- Both Rosario and Embree catch 5.1 passes each, Rosario for 75.9 yards and Embree for 66.7
- Our defense forces 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery
Obviously this is in no way, shape, or form something to hang our hats on, but it will be interesting seeing how accurate these predictions turn out to be.
Coach's Rare, Unknown Feat
The late, great UCLA coach had a hole-in-one and a double eagle in the same round in 1939, according to a story in the Los Angeles Daily News on Tuesday.
UCLA O-Line: New Look, New Attitude
"They knew it had gotten to the point where they had to get better and they have," Carter said. "There is definitely an attitude change. Every time I go into the weight room, one of those guys is in there. They're aiming for perfection, aiming for greatness as opposed to just trying to play."
UCLA is Lead Story currently on tWWL's CBB Page
However, the story is behind a firewall. Just wondering if anybody read it and what Matt Meyers' take on the program is.
A College Basketball Coaches Survey: The Dark Side of Recruiting
Dana O'Neil of tWWL talks to 20 prominant NCAA coaches anonymously regarding summer recruiting, rules violations, and the all-too-hot topic of agents at the NCAA level. The coaches are very candid and open with their responses, making for an extremely interesting read.
ATV interview on "Petros and Money"
Such a class act. ATV talks training camp, expectations for his rookie season, and the future of UCLA football.
ATV: This year UCLA is going to "surprise a lot of people"
Todd McNair out at $uc
Per the LAT. No surprise here.
Reggie Bush Finally Speaks Publicly Regarding $c Sanctions
"I'm going to do everything I can to make this right, some way, somehow, some shape or form, if its the last thing I do"
Cheatey Petey calls NCAA penalties on southern con "really, really harsh"
The man loves to act like a first grader when things don't go his way
Scully and Wooden For the Kids
Prime Ticket will be reshowing the 90-minute special from two years ago at the request of Vin Scully's wife, Sandy. The special is scheduled to be shown Monday night following the Dodgers postgame show, "Dodgers Live". There will also be a 30 minute presentation of "The Life and Times of John Wooden", narrated by Dick Enberg, following Scully & Wooden.
Duke De-Commit Carrick Felix
Anyone aware of our chances of landing him? It sounds like he will end up in the Pac-10. Doesn't seem like a bad under-the-radar transfer as he is talented with three years of eligibility left.
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