Wednesday, June 18



Extra Points: Sounds of the football season

Having attended these college sporting events for a few years now, I've learned an extremely valuable lesson. Read more...

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USC freshman cornerback Nickell Robey (center) and the Trojans address fans from the field after their 28-14 win at the Rose Bowl. It marked the last game of the season for both teams, as UCLA is ineligible to play in a bowl game, while USC is currently serving a two-year postseason ban handed down by the NCAA.




EXTRA POINTS: Resilient Bruins make a strong statement in win over Oregon State

When Kai Forbath's 51-yard field goal sailed through the uprights Saturday, giving the Bruins a 17-14 victory over Oregon State, I think I may have executed the widest smile in the history of my face. Read more...

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Redshirt sophomore running back Johnathan Franklin breaks free against the Oregon State defense to gain yardage during the Bruins’ 17-14 win against the Beavers at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Franklin tallied 100 of UCLA’s 210 rushing yards and scored a touchdown in the third quarter.


EXTRA POINTS: The downsides of developing a passing game

The UCLA football team is in the middle of a crisis.
They've lost three games in a row, they are now 1-4 in the Pac-10 and they are inevitably cruising toward having a lower win total than last year, which coincidentally would leave them ineligible for a bowl game. Read more...

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UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel talks to sophomore quarterback Richard Brehaut on the sideline during the Bruins’ 29-21 loss against No. 15 Arizona on Saturday.