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I'm a die-hard UCLA Bruins fan, graduate of the class of 1993, and lifetime member of the UCLA Alumni Association.
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UCLA Faculty Salaries: Compared to Chianti Dan
by bryanucla on Apr 10, 2012 9:30 AM EDT
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For those among us who have thought of becoming college professors, here's a handy chart from today's Chronicle of Higher Education that shows how top universities compensate their faculty:
Considering the budget struggles the University of California system has endured lately, UCLA's professors are doing better than one might expect.
Then again, what's a hundred grand here or there? Dan Guerrero would chortle at this list if he paused to read it while wiping sweat from his forehead and hauling his jingling bounty to a bank in Westwood. Why publish papers in Moore Hall when you can pad your paycheck at the Morgan Center?
John Wooden Statue Graces Downtown Indianapolis
by bryanucla on Mar 11, 2012 9:00 AM EDT
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A new statue in downtown Indianapolis pays tribute to Coach, who grew up in Martinsville, Indiana and starred as a three-time All American at Purdue University before leading our Bruins to glory. The statue is in a prominent location on a pedestrian-only street linking the Colts' football stadium to the Pacers' basketball stadium. Thus Darren Collison can see a likeness of John Wooden on DC's way to work every day! What do you think of the statue?
On a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon outside the Morgan Center, a pair of UCLA athletic department interns were engaged in the ironic task of bolstering the Bruins’ famous basketball program at the precise time it was melting down inside the building.
Ben Howland's future at UCLA was tenuous before an article put his leadership under a microscope.
(Getty Images)While school administrators were conducting a teleconference in reaction to a Sports Illustrated story that made coach Ben Howland look terrible, the interns were handing out blue-and-gold T-shirts to students in advance of UCLA’s Thursday game against Washington. They also were distributing team photos, which were taken before the season.
The seventh player from the left in the photo, wearing a smirk and a long-sleeved T-shirt that covered his voluminous tattoos, was Reeves Nelson.
Bruins and Trojans in the Super Bowl
by bryanucla on Feb 5, 2012 8:00 AM EST
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via www.indianapolissuperbowl.com
If you're like me and you don't care about the Patriots or the Giants, how will you choose a team to cheer on Sunday? Here's one method: Award a team 3 points for each Bruin on the official roster and 1 point for each Bruin on the reserve team. Subtract 3 points for each Trojan on the official roster and 1 point for each Trojan on the reserve team.
New England Patriots
UCLA: Matt Slater (wide receiver)
UCLA: Bret Lockett (reserve defensive back)
Score: +4
New York Giants
UCLA: None
U$C*: Terrell Thomas (reserve defensive back)
Score: -1
By the way, will anyone else in our BN community be in Indy for Super Bowl weekend? Downtown has been rocking with crowds and concerts all week.
UCLA's Hannah Carter Japanese Garden - Up for Sale
UCLA's Japanese garden is a beautiful oasis close to campus. Few know of its existence, but those who have seen it love it. Naturally, administrators are coming under fire for yet another bungled decision-making process. According to one of donor Hannah Carter's sons, "There was no communication with any of Hannah Carter's children...We are greatly saddened by this shameful behavior and hope that the university will choose to take the garden off the market."
The bidding process is supposed to start in May. It's possible a future buyer would preserve the land as it is (the buyer would be an idiot not to), but it's sad to think that UCLA could lose this gem.
Holy Toledo, Look Who's Available to Coach Us
by bryanucla on Oct 18, 2011 1:18 PM EDT
on Bruins Nation
Do you miss the high-powered offenses of the Cade McNown days? Here's our chance to go resume the thrills and tumult of the Toledo era.
According to the article, "Toledo has gone 15-38, reasonably par for the Tulane course as of late. The squad is 2-5 so far this season." Hmmm...sounds about right for our program. Shall we roll out the carpet for him if RN leaves? Maybe this time he'll give us a defense, too!
U$C's starting point guard is out for the season
by bryanucla on Aug 20, 2011 12:17 AM EDT
on Bruins Nation
Much as we deride U$C, let's have some sympathy for two Trojan basketball players who are suddenly out for the season. Starting point guard Jio Fontan tore ligaments in his left knee during an exhibition game, and reserve forward Curtis Washington tore the labrum in his left shoulder (Left wingers don't last long at U$C).
Fontan's loss is a major blow to a team that was determined to reach 20 wins en route to an NIT appearance.
New basketball coach drums up student excitement
Here's a great example of a coach leaving the gym, going around campus, and getting students behind his team. Lon Kruger of Oklahoma seems to "get it" when it comes to building a fan base.
Maybe CBH and the Morgan Center will see articles like this and finally wake up, show some savvy, and shake up our sleepy student and alumni bases with practical ideas that people actually like.
Darren Collison injured his ankle against Chicago. Kevin Love and Arron Afflalo are also banged up. Let's hope everyone gets healthy so AA and DC can square off in the NBA Finals, while KL safely navigates his remote control from the comfort of his couch.
Schools with starting Super Bowl quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers will be the third starting Super Bowl quarterback from UC Berkeley. Only Alabama, Notre Dame, and Purdue have had as many. Next on the list with two starting QBs are UCLA, BYU, Maryland, Stanford, and Washington State. Just for fun, think of how many QBs you can name from each school, and then check the link to see how you did!
Oh, by the way, a certain other school does not appear in the article.
Donnie Mac will enter Pac-10 Hall of Fame
The Pac-10 announced today that it will induct Don MacLean into the Pac-10 Hall of Fame, with the ceremony to take place on March 12th. He's now known as an insightful and funny commentator, and as the inspiration for the MacLeaner. As a player, Donnie Mac was a key member of the M&Ms in the early 1990s (MacLean, Madkins, Martin, Murray, and Mitchell Butler). He is to this day the Bruins' all-time leading scorer in basketball. Way to go, Don!
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MTV christens the Rose Bowl as the home of U$C* football
by bryanucla on Oct 26, 2009 11:08 AM EDT
on Bruins Nation
According to MTV, the Rose Bowl is "the home of the University of Southern California football team." Inhabiting the stadium throughout the fall apparently isn't enough for us to call the place home; we have to win a few Rose Bowls to get the title back! Maybe this kind of journalism will motivate our Bruins to find the elusive "focus" that will enable them to catch footballs and make tackles.
By the way, are there any Bruins Nation gatherings at the Rose Bowl? I'll be in town for the UCLA vs. Washington game and figured I'd see who else will be there.
UCLA wins in the field of economics
by bryanucla on Oct 12, 2009 9:32 AM EDT
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Last time I checked, economic research was not an NCAA sport, but nonetheless here's some good news from that field.
Three-time UCLA graduate Elinor Ostrom, along with UC Berkeley professor Oliver Williamson, has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Economics. Professor Ostrom's most famous works (if econ professors' articles are ever famous) address the management natural resources such as commonly held property. She graduated from UCLA with a BA, an MA, and a PhD in Political Science.
UCLA graduate William Sharpe won the Nobel Prize in 1990. To my knowledge, five UCLA professors and another five UCLA alumni have received Nobel Prizes.
Maybe we should hang Nobel banners in Pauley to remind TV viewers that UCLA isn't just a basketball school! : )
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UCLA's new aquatic center opens this weekend!
by bryanucla on Sep 26, 2009 12:14 PM EDT
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Bumped. If you are on campus today you might want to check this place out. GO BRUINS. -N
The Bruins' new $10 million Spieker Aquatics Center will host its inaugural event this Saturday. Our #2-ranked men's water polo team will play UC Irvine at 7:00 p.m. The center is at the top of Sunset Rec, taking the place of four tennis courts.
As blogger Karen Owoc has mentioned, there will be two unfortunate absences at the center: men's diving and men's swimming teams. The Athletic Department shut down those illustrious programs in 1994. More after the jump.
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Farewell to an Olympian and Bruin
Sad to say, 1984 Olympian and Bruin shot putter David Laut was shot and killed by burglars at his home.
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