Thursday, August 20

In the news:


Drew was Dorrell’s only real choice

A few weeks from now, it may look like the wrong choice. But it’s the one Karl Dorrell had to make. On Saturday afternoon, the UCLA coach finally followed through on his pledge by naming Drew Olson the starting quarterback for Saturday’s contest at San Diego State. Read more...


Back in control

Correction appended On Friday, Drew Olson walked off Spaulding Field from yet another football practice, this one a little different from all the others. His red quarterback jersey soaked through with sweat and with mounting frustration and uncertainty written all over his face, Drew Olson, who at the time was still competing with heralded freshman Ben Olson for the starting quarterback position, was finally out of answers. Read more...



Quarterback pick still a toss-up

Heading into Saturday, it was originally thought that the UCLA football team’s first scrimmage would help clear up the Bruins’ muddled quarterback picture. After the scrimmage, however, coach Karl Dorrell’s decision on whether Drew Olson or Ben Olson would assume the starter’s role became even more difficult. Read more...


Outlook bright for swim and dive

After a slew of atypical swims at the ConocoPhillips National Championships in Irvine, Kim Vandenberg swam a lifetime best in the 200m butterfly (2:10.40) to capture the silver medal at the World University Games in Turkey. Read more...


Summer softball sweeps championships

Four Bruins played on the club team that won the Amateur Softball Association Major Championship this past Tuesday when the Schutt Hurricanes beat the Stratford Brakettes 3-1 in the championship game in Stratford, Conn. Read more...