SB Nation User Blog: freesia39

Women's Golf Maria Jose Uribe Takes Low Amateur Honors @ US Women's Open

freesia39 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:14:36 -0000

In case you didn't catch the US Women's Open over the weekend, a fellow Bruin was holding her own against the field.

As noted on the main site, Maria Jose Uribe shot a 290 (-2) over the four days for the lowest score by an amateur.

Uribe, 18, became just the second amateur in U.S. Women's Open history to finish the tournament under par. She posted a four-round total of 290 (-2), thanks to three birdies on the inward nine. The sophomore-to-be began her day at four-under par, but after three bogeys and a 39 (+3) on the outward nine, she appeared in danger of finishing above par. She rallied with birdies at the 11th, 16th and 18th holes and completed a streak of four consecutive birdies on the 18th. She tied for 10th place with a final round score of 75 (+3).

Her prize: An exemption into next year's open, and next up on her summer vacation: The British Open. This is significant as Uribe will be

the first female amateur ever to compete in all four professional major championships.

Also, fellow Bruin Sydnee Michaels shot a 304 (+12) and former Bruin Guilia Sergas shot a 289 (-3.)

Watching the coverage, they kept asking Uribe why she wasn't going to defend her US Amateur Open title, which seemed incessant, and the announcers were bewildered that she wouldn't even consider it.

Congrats to all the Bruins on the links this past weekend!

Igor Larionov Elected to Hall of Fame

freesia39 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:16:53 -0000

Although he'll probably go in as a Red Wing, I will always remember that magical playoff run and the OV line.

Larionov and Edmonton Oiler Glenn Anderson were the only players named to the 2008 class for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Ray Scapinello was chosen under the category for referees and linesmen, and the late Ed Chynoweth was selected as a builder.

Read the article here in the SJ Merc.

Congrats to Igor!

A New Word to describe U$C

freesia39 — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:49:21 -0000

Tonight on the National Spelling Bee (still on the West Coast until 10pm on ABC) I learned a brand new word! It totally fits the community college across town.

shamateurism:

Practice of treating certain athletes as non-professional so they are eligible for certain competitions while subsidizing them with illegal payments.

The second Mr. F and I heard that word, he said "cite: OJ Mayo." I said "cite: Reggie Bush."

You learn something new everyday.

UCLA Store Sale Wednesday 5/21

freesia39 — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:48:22 -0000

Wednesday is the quarterly UCLA store sale. Now is the time to stock up on your UCLA gear and supplies... or for those of you graduating, to pick up your UCLA alumni license plate frame!

25% off - All Bearwear and UCLA Merchandise, and all FastTrack Sportswear & Accessories

50% off All Red Tag Clearance Merchandise (cheap t shirts!)

20% off Computer supplies, plush & gifts, bookzone merchandise, essential school supplies

Store opens at 730am, closes at 730pm. I'm probably going during my lunch hour tomorrow (dang, why does my boss have to come back from vacation tomorrow?! ) Since I probably won't be in LA come the fall, I need to get a basketball jersey and more true blue items.

Link to UCLAstore website promo poster

Scully & Wooden: for the Kids Tickets

freesia39 — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:26:20 -0000

I saw this on the LA Times website today - it'd be a good opportunity to hear Coach Wooden speak, along with Dodger legend Vin Scully.

From the Ticketmaster website:

Vin Scully and John Wooden appear together one night only, on-stage at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE to share their thoughts, philosophies, reflections, insights and wisdom in the City where each has lived, worked and contributed for nearly 50 years to our way of life. Moderated by award-winning columnist T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times, proceeds from SCULLY & WOODEN...For the Kids will be donated to the Pediatric Cancer Program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope through ThinkCure, the official charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tickets range from 25.00 to 200.00.

Purchase tickets here

Cowan and Olson Injuries Confirmed

freesia39 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:57:10 -0000

From the What's Bruin blog over at the LA Times:

Pat Cowan's MRI shows damage to his left ACL and his medial meniscus. He will be reexamined when the swelling decreases Ben Olson's X-rayshows a fracture in his right 5th metatarsal. It is possible that he may have a screw put in the bone. He will be sidelined 6-8 weeks. At least they have time to heal before practice starts again in July, but then Neuheisel had a conference call about the QB situation, and added there's a chance Cowan may not be back for the season, but we'll just have to wait until the swelling goes down.

Message from the Chancellor re: Final Four

freesia39 — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:10:38 -0000

Received via email blast this morning:

Email subject: Congratulations on Final Four

UCLA Office of the Chancellor
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April 7, 2008

To the UCLA Campus Community:

All of us can take great pride in our men's basketball team and their performance in the Final Four. Making it that far for the third consecutive year is an amazing accomplishment. I commend the dedication and focus of Coach Ben Howland and his entire staff; the talent, determination and exemplary sportsmanship of our student-athletes; and the spirited support extended by the entire UCLA community. Once again, we have demonstrated that all Bruins are champions.

Sincerely,

Gene D. Block
Chancellor

Team Send Off, Wednesday, April 2nd.

freesia39 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:17:11 -0000

Bumped. If you live or work any where around Westwood/West LA, try to make this. And if you are taking pictures please share with rest of us Bruins in exile. GO BRUINS. -N

Photo Credit: Erkki's UCLA pics' photostream(flickr)

Just got this email from the Staff Assembly, sports information should distribute it soon.

Men's Basketball Final Four Send-Off Wednesday, April 2, 3pm

UCLA students, faculty & staff are invited to attend a send-off of the Men's Basketball team on Wednesday, April 2nd, beginning at 3pm!

Fans are asked to line up on either side of Bruin Walk between the Wooden Center and JD Morgan Center as the team leaves campus for San Antonio in a quest to capture UCLA's 12th National Championship!

Wear blue, bring your spirit and help the Bruins get ready to play in our 3rd Consecutive Final Four!

GO BRUINS!

If anyone here can make it (not sure if I can, I'm in the Wilshire Center and it may be difficult to get out) it should be fun.

I won!

freesia39 — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:05:32 -0000

For those of you who get the Bruin Locker Room emails for Football and Basketball, every week they have a chance to win an autographed team poster. I won one week (and didn't even realize it, LOL.)

the full poster:

ATV's sig and part of KD's head:

shannon tevaga

chris horton:

the defense and bruce davis:

Like I said, I didn't even realize I had won. Usually they announce the winner in the following week's email, but I guess it may have been one I didn't pay close attention to. It would have been nice if I was sent an email telling me I had won but it was a nice surprise in my mail today.

It's also a good thing the players sign with their numbers, or else I'd have no idea which signature went where.

Yahoo column on Michalek

freesia39 — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:14:50 -0000

Also: The most underrated player on each team.

Ross McKeon Column

So when the coach of the San Jose Sharks says he puts a certain player on the top line because "Joe needs someone fast to play with," that grabs your attention.
Milan Michalek is Thornton's left-hand man, and you better not blink because you won't see him standing still for long.
"Joe needs a fast guy to play with," coach Ron Wilson said. "He and Milan seem to feed on each other and really get things done."

Good to know our $26 million dollar investment is getting notice.