It was a scripted play, and for once, UCLA quarterback Brian Callahan was supposed to have a starring role in it. He was supposed to run out of the tunnel all decked out in blue and gold for his father to see. So what if Callahan would have to trade in his helmet for a […]
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M. volleyball: UCLA meets Gauchos before start of MPSF tourney
Aloha, Hawai’i. The UCLA men’s volleyball team has learned that it will host its archrival in the first round of the MPSF tournament. Hawai’i lost in four games at Pepperdine on Thursday night, dropping the Warriors into the sixth seed, and will come to play No. 3-seeded UCLA at Pauley Pavilion on April 24. A […]
M. basketball: Possible basketball signees improve team’s outlook
Despite the departure of freshman Trevor Ariza, not all is lost for UCLA basketball. “In the long run, we’re going to be fine,” coach Ben Howland said. “It may hamper next season’s team more than I’d like, but it’s going to give younger kids opportunities.” Ariza, who announced Tuesday he would make himself eligible for […]
M. basketball: Ariza decides to leave Bruins
Ben Howland didn’t want this. Neither did Lolita Ariza, who apparently had disapproved of this type of behavior from her son. But emerging UCLA basketball star Trevor Ariza did it anyway, announcing at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that he would send in a letter today making himself eligible for the NBA Draft on June […]
M. volleyball: Volleyball Senior Night set up at Wooden
Correction Appended Ah, the Wooden Center. Just when the No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball team thought it was safe to cruise on into the playoffs, this happens. Because the NCAA women’s gymnastics national championships are being held in Pauley Pavilion this week, Wednesday’s match against No. 5 Cal State Northridge will be held at Wooden, […]
Harrison’s return ends his football withdrawal
It’s really nothing more than a rite of spring, but to UCLA tailback Jason Harrison, it must have meant so much more. The first padded practice of the calendar year came Monday, and late in the day, the coaches set up one of those training-camp type drills that test the raw desire of their players. […]
M. volleyball: BYU benches foreign player “˜as a precaution’
The NCAA has declared BYU opposite hitter Joe Hillman eligible, but also asked the school early Thursday to hold middle blocker Victor Batista out of action while it investigates his questionable eligibility. Batista, a sophomore who leads the Cougars in blocking and also hits .452, was not in uniform as he sat on the bench […]