One of the shadiest corners of the sports world has been thrust into the spotlight, and the residual glare falls upon UCLA. On Tuesday, former sports agent Josh Luchs published a striking exposé on the relationship between agents and collegiate athletes. Read more...
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October 13, 1:20 am
Former agent Josh Luchs paid players, targeted Bruin athletes
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October 12, 3:42 pm
UPDATED: Two football players suspended for game against Oregon
UPDATED at 5:06 p.m.
According to a UCLA press release, two players, Josh Smith and Morrell Presley, have been suspended for the Oct. 21 game against Oregon. Read more...
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October 12, 12:48 am
UCLA’s starting quarterback position now uncertain
The competition for the starting quarterback position on the UCLA football team is back open for business, according to statements made by coach Rick Neuheisel in his weekly Sunday teleconference. Read more...
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UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince gets sacked by Cal defensive back Darian Hagan in the first quarter of Saturday’s game in Berkeley. Prince went 13 for 31 for 99 yards passing and a touchdown, but also threw an interception and fumbled, and was replaced by Richard Brehaut. Coach Rick Neuheisel was noncommital when asked about who his starting quarterback will be against Oregon.
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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.
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October 10, 2:15 pm
Bruins fail passing game in match against Cal
BERKELEY "”mdash; There once was a boy who cried wolf. Read more...
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October 10, 1:17 am
Bruins unable to recover from Cal’s first-half beating
BERKELEY "”mdash; The marching bands from Cal and UCLA opened the afternoon by playing what is essentially the same fight song. But while one team took the tune "“ and its implication "“ to heart, the other must not have been listening. Read more...
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Redshirt sophomore tailback Johnathan Franklin is tackled by Cal’s defense. Franklin rushed for 54 yards.
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October 10, 12:59 am
Cal Bears defeat UCLA Bruins, 35-7
The Bruins are dominated by the host Bears at Memorial Stadium. Junior Shane Vereen had 25 carries for 151 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Bruins managed just 26 yards rushing and only 144 yards of total offense. Read more...