In the end, USC came out with the win. That’s what counts in the standings. That’s all that matters when USC fans taunt UCLA fans about the streak next year. And that’s what people will remember years from now. But had it not been for a pair of controversial non-fumble calls by the officials, the […]
Author Archives: Ben Peters
[Football insert] Bruin loyalties remain in the family
The UCLA-USC rivalry is a tradition. As every new class enters UCLA from across California and across the country, it is indoctrinated with a malice toward the Trojans that has been bred by many generations before it. It is passed down in Bruin families everywhere, some of whom have sons now on the UCLA football […]
[Football insert] Containing Bush key for UCLA
There are many questions the Bruins will have to answer on Saturday. But none may be more prominent than how does UCLA stop Reggie Bush? Bush, the Trojans’ sophomore tailback/receiver/punt returner/kick returner, may be the most versatile player in college football, and definitely is one of the most dangerous. UCLA has allowed many tailbacks to […]
Football: Drew’s ankle injury may be a setback
UCLA suffered a major setback on Monday when Maurice Drew tweaked his ankle during practice. Tuesday didn’t bring much better news. The sophomore tailback tried to practice but was unable to complete drills because of ankle soreness. With UCLA’s biggest game of the season upcoming, the leading rusher’s status will be closely watched in the […]
Turning the page
The opportunity cost for most UCLA students when they decided to attend college was a $10 an hour job at the mall. For Jarrad Page, it was $750,000. The Bruins’ starting strong safety the past three years was drafted in the fifth round by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, and […]
Don’t lose yourself in expectations
Last week, my roommate and I picked up the new Eminem album. We were eager to see if rap’s most controversial character could possibly live up to the enormous hype that surrounds his every move. After the first song, we looked at each other and shrugged. Nice song, kind of boring, but when Eminem decides […]
Football: Undefeated Trojans make better prey
It’s rare to find a UCLA student, let alone a UCLA athlete, who is rooting for USC to win anything. But senior wide receiver, Tab Perry, has a different perspective for when the Trojans take on Notre Dame on Nov. 27. “I actually want them to win,” said Perry, whose Bruins play USC on Dec. […]