After losing their ninth midweek game in nine tries, this time to the No. 1 Cal State Fullerton Titans 11-1, the reaction was mixed among the UCLA baseball team. For sophomore Wes Whisler, there was only the weariness of defeat. “It’s frustrating because we know we can compete with them. We’ve shown that over the […]
Author Archives: Colin Yuhl
Confusion, chaos, Disney rule kingdom of sports
I’m not sure if it’s swamp gases mixing with light reflecting off the surface of Venus, or maybe just good old Los Angeles photochemical smog, but something is playing tricks on my eyes. When I glance at the major stories in the wide world of sports, I can’t help but feel that the sports gods […]
Team searches for redemption at ASU
After emotionally draining defeats at the hands of Cal and USC, the UCLA baseball team is weary and deflated. To try to snap out of their Pac-10 woes, the Bruins will have the arduous task of traveling to Tempe, Ariz., to face the No. 6 Sun Devils (38-7, 6-3 Pac-10). According to Bruin head coach […]
Bruins lose 7 in a row
Despite having only four career innings under his belt, true freshman Daniel Miltenberger was tapped to start Tuesday’s game against No. 2 Cal State Fullerton. Unfortunately for Miltenberger, he still only has four official career innings under his belt. The Titans tagged the freshman for seven runs in the bottom of the first inning before […]
Comedy of poker tour makes it worthwhile
If you can manage to tear your eyes away from the Miller Beer “Catfight” girls, something equally titillating is being advertised on ESPN: the World Poker Tour. I realize not many of you out there are jumping for joy upon hearing of a televised poker tournament. If you would rather watch, say, the women’s NCAA […]
Defensive blunders, pitching problems cede weekend to Cal
The mood soured quickly this weekend for the UCLA baseball team, as a strong start to the Pac-10 season was wiped away by defensive miscues and a shaky bullpen against Cal. The Bears inflicted one devastating loss after another, leaving the team frustrated and disappointed. “Obviously, it’s not the greatest feeling. Everything went the wrong […]