Monday is Memorial Day ““ a time to remember those who have fought, struggled and fallen. This year in particular, the day has taken on new meaning in the sports world. Pat Tillman, a former NFL player, died in April serving his country in Afghanistan, after his patrol came under attack. He will undoubtedly have […]
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M. basketball: Ariza terminates college career, signs with agent
Former UCLA forward Trevor Ariza has officially ended his college career by signing with an agent to represent him in the NBA Draft on June 24. Ariza, 18, in any case, had made it clear when declaring for the draft in April that it was unlikely he would return to UCLA after securing a release […]
M. volleyball: MPSF commissioner calls for stop to NCAA eligibility commentary
No, there was no biting, scratching or clawing between the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation volleyball coaches at their annual meeting on Friday in Provo, Utah. Just silence, as commissioner Al Beiard made a 10-minute opening address, calling for a moratorium on the coaches commenting on NCAA eligibility rulings. UCLA men’s volleyball coach Al Scates listened […]
M. volleyball: UCLA falls to Long Beach
PROVO, Utah “”mdash; At home, on the road, and now, even on a neutral court perched high up in the Rocky Mountains, it just didn’t matter. UCLA simply can’t beat Long Beach State ““ anywhere, anytime, anymore. The No. 3-seeded Bruins were swept by the No. 2-seeded 49ers for the third time this season in […]
War on the gridiron safeguarded by war off it
To me, Pat Tillman did so much more than make the ultimate sacrifice. The former Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State star did more than just turn down a three-year, $3.6 million NFL contract without fanfare to train to become an Army Ranger following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. That’s because when Tillman was killed during […]
M. volleyball: “˜As usual,’ men’s volleyball starting lineup still a mystery
While the UCLA men’s volleyball team leaves for a foreign land in Provo, Utah today, its starting lineup for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation semifinal against Long Beach State on Thursday will be in a familiar state ““ unsettled. The starter at opposite hitter will be determined by practices in the coming days. “As usual, […]
M. volleyball: Scates now startlingly silent about BYU
In a relatively shocking development in the controversy surrounding Brigham Young University, UCLA men’s volleyball coach Al Scates is no longer talking. “I have no further comment,” Scates said, laughing. Even after the NCAA had ruled Friday that all BYU players are eligible to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament beginning Saturday, Scates […]