Coach Jill Ellis has had her share of talented recruiting classes pass through her program during seven seasons as the UCLA women’s soccer head coach. She doesn’t throw around praise lightly. “As far as numbers go, I would have to say that I haven’t had a freshman class have as much impact as this one […]
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From the red, white and blue to the blue and gold
As the 2004 UCLA women’s soccer season approached, Stacy Lindstrom and Stephanie Kron were faced with a tough call. Leaving to play for the Under-19 U.S. National team in Thailand for the FIFA World Championships would mean the players would have to redshirt and leave behind their beloved UCLA teammates for an entire season. “I […]
Defensive line stands strong
One of the biggest question marks for the UCLA football team entering the 2005 season was whether or not the Bruin defense had the capabilities to stop the run. When the Bruins’ most experienced defensive lineman, Kevin Brown, went down with an ankle injury before the season started, skeptics had even more reason to doubt. […]
Freshmen aid in weekend sweep
The new faces on the UCLA women’s soccer team haven’t wasted any time showing their vast potential and ability to make an immediate positive impact. The Bruins kicked off their 2005 season in style with a 3-0 victory over Long Beach State at Drake Stadium on Friday and a 4-1 victory at San Diego on […]
Women’s basketball has shot at recruit
Every once in a while, a totally unexpected opportunity comes along with a reward so great, it simply cannot be ignored. Such an opportunity may currently be knocking on UCLA women’s basketball coach Kathy Olivier’s door. Jacki Gemelos, who verbally committed to women’s basketball powerhouse University of Connecticut at just 15 years old, recently backed […]
Bruins looking to conquer Aztecs in season opener at Qualcomm Stadium
After ending last season on a low note with a loss to Wyoming in the Las Vegas Bowl, the UCLA football team begins its quest for redemption when the Bruins travel to San Diego State to face the Aztecs on Saturday. Having cleared up the muddled quarterback picture by naming senior Drew Olson as the […]
Battle of the columnists: Drawing on experience, Drew will
Although his career at UCLA hasn’t been spectacular, Drew Olson made great strides from his sophomore year to his junior year. The offense averaged 30 points a game last year ““ 11 more than it averaged in 2003. Any time there is an opportunity to start a quarterback who has only improved during his tenure […]