Tuesday, November 25, 1997 Managing the Dream MANAGER: Fourth-year Tony Luftman loves his role as the Bruins’ Renaissance Man By Traci Mack Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you happen to look toward the bench during a men’s basketball game, you might bear witness to a curious phenomenon: a guy in a suit who seems to be all over the place, handing out water, carrying clipboards, cheering the Bruins on to victory and spouting enough inspirational quotes to make you wonder if Lavin learned from him. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 FOOTBALL BRIEFSSoward still able to burn Bruins Maybe next year they’ll hold R. Jay Soward to only 100 yards. Soward is a USC sophomore who isn’t necessarily their best receiver unless the opponent is UCLA. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 FOOTBALL: Bruins uphold two winning streaks with ‘SC win, but hopes for Rose Bowl goneBy Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Staff The Bruins had three goals in mind Saturday at the Coliseum ­ a seventh- straight victory over USC, a Pac-10 championship and a Rose Bowl berth. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 McNown knows no limitationsBy Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Staff One would think John Robinson would have learned by now. It’s not that hard, really. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 Bruins defeat Santa Clara hands down in playoffs M. SOCCER: Team didn’t let history recur; will face tough Huskies next roundBy Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff After their 3-0 first round NCAA playoff victory over Santa Clara, the fifth-seeded UCLA men’s soccer team can now breathe a sigh of relief. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 UCLA falls just short of win as clock runs out for Bruins M. WATER POLO: Trojans turn up heat, take lead in fourth quarter of nailbiterBy Arin Aboulian Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA men’s water polo team entered this weekend looking to improve their game and prepare for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) tournament coming up next weekend. Read more...

Monday, November 24, 1997 Bruins off to rough start with loss to St. Mary’s W. BASKETBALL: UCLA can’t respond to Gaels’ show of shooting abilityBy Anthony CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor Following an exhibition season in which the Bruins went 2-0, it seemed that their season opener would give them some breathing room. Read more...